County profile
Gregory County, SD 5 departments
Volunteer share 80% across 5 HIFLD departments in Gregory County (South Dakota) - staffing mix and EMS flags below.
Gregory County, SD is volunteer-led in HIFLD (80% of 5 departments; 92 personnel), #35 of 66 in-state.
- Personnel rank #35 of 66 in South Dakota
- 3.26 stations per 100 personnel
- 32% of roster in Burke Volunteer Fire Department
- 1 of 5 depts provide EMS
- 5 of 365 South Dakota departments statewide
Fire Departments in Gregory County
| Department | Type | Personnel |
|---|---|---|
| Bonesteel Volunteer Fire Department Bonesteel | volunteer | 21 |
| Burke Volunteer Fire Department Burke | volunteer | 29 |
| Dallas Volunteer Fire Department Dallas · EMS | volunteer | 14 |
| Fairfax Fire Department Fairfax | other | - |
| Gregory Volunteer Fire Department Gregory | volunteer | 28 |
Coverage desk
Volunteer-share lane (80% of departments) - density and concentration from the same HIFLD extract.
Staffing mix: 0 career, 4 volunteer, 0 combination (80% volunteer).
3.26 stations per 100 HIFLD personnel (3 stations / 92 roster).
Largest book: Burke Volunteer Fire Department holds 32% of county personnel (29 of 92).
Photo-finish peer: Elliott County, KY (+0 personnel).
South Dakota volunteer context
- State departments
- 365
- Annual fires
- 7,400
- Volunteer %
- 69%
FAQ
Are Gregory County fire departments mostly volunteer? ▼
Yes, 4 of 5 departments (80%) in Gregory County are volunteer.
How many fire departments are in Gregory County, SD? ▼
Gregory County, SD has 5 fire departments with available federal data. 4 volunteer, By total reported personnel it ranks #35 of 66 among South Dakota counties with at least one listed department.
How many firefighters serve Gregory County? ▼
Gregory County has 92 total fire department personnel across 5 departments. The average per department is 18, which is 10% below the South Dakota average.
Does Gregory County have EMS coverage? ▼
Yes - 1 department in Gregory County provide EMS services.
Nationwide counties with similar fire coverage
Source: U.S. Fire Administration, National Fire Department Registry NFDR (National Fire Department Registry) · 2024 Volunteer-share read for Gregory County uses HIFLD staffing-type flags; NFDR participation is voluntary.