County profile
Harding County, SD 7 departments
Volunteer share 43% across 7 HIFLD departments in Harding County (South Dakota) - staffing mix and EMS flags below.
Harding County, SD leans career/combination in HIFLD (volunteer share 43% of 7; 165 personnel); #12 of 66 in-state.
- Personnel rank #12 of 66 in South Dakota
- 1.82 stations per 100 personnel
- 62% of roster in Ludlow Volunteer Fire Department
- 3 of 7 depts provide EMS
- 7 of 365 South Dakota departments statewide
Fire Departments in Harding County
| Department | Type | Personnel |
|---|---|---|
| Buffalo Volunteer Fire Department Buffalo | volunteer | 23 |
| Camp Crook Community Fire Department Camp Crook · EMS | volunteer | 40 |
| Harding Volunteer Fire Department Buffalo | other | - |
| Ludlow Volunteer Fire Department Ludlow · EMS | volunteer | 102 |
| Ralph Volunteer Fire Department Ralph | other | - |
| Redig Volunteer Fire Department Buffalo | other | - |
| Sorum Fire Department Reva · EMS | other | - |
Coverage desk
Volunteer-share lane (43% of departments) - density and concentration from the same HIFLD extract.
Staffing mix: 0 career, 3 volunteer, 0 combination (43% volunteer).
1.82 stations per 100 HIFLD personnel (3 stations / 165 roster).
Largest book: Ludlow Volunteer Fire Department holds 62% of county personnel (102 of 165).
Photo-finish peer: Bibb County, AL (+0 personnel).
South Dakota volunteer context
- State departments
- 365
- Annual fires
- 7,400
- Volunteer %
- 69%
FAQ
Are Harding County fire departments mostly volunteer? ▼
Harding County has a mix: 0 career, 3 volunteer, 0 combination.
How many fire departments are in Harding County, SD? ▼
Harding County, SD has 7 fire departments with available federal data. 3 volunteer, By total reported personnel it ranks #12 of 66 among South Dakota counties with at least one listed department.
How many firefighters serve Harding County? ▼
Harding County has 165 total fire department personnel across 7 departments. The average per department is 24, which is 20% above the South Dakota average.
Does Harding County have EMS coverage? ▼
Yes - 3 departments in Harding 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 Harding County uses HIFLD staffing-type flags; NFDR participation is voluntary.