County profile
Hutchinson County, SD 5 departments
Volunteer share 80% across 5 HIFLD departments in Hutchinson County (South Dakota) - staffing mix and EMS flags below.
Hutchinson County, SD is volunteer-led in HIFLD (80% of 5 departments; 107 personnel), #26 of 66 in-state.
- Personnel rank #26 of 66 in South Dakota
- 3.74 stations per 100 personnel
- 30% of roster in Freeman Volunteer Fire Department
- 1 of 5 depts provide EMS
- 5 of 365 South Dakota departments statewide
Fire Departments in Hutchinson County
| Department | Type | Personnel |
|---|---|---|
| Freeman Volunteer Fire Department Freeman | volunteer | 32 |
| Menno Volunteer Fire Department Menno | volunteer | 26 |
| New Elm Springs Volunteer Fire Department Ethan | other | - |
| Parkston Volunteer Fire Department Parkston · EMS | volunteer | 25 |
| Tripp Volunteer Fire Department Tripp | volunteer | 24 |
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).
3.74 stations per 100 HIFLD personnel (4 stations / 107 roster).
Largest book: Freeman Volunteer Fire Department holds 30% of county personnel (32 of 107).
Photo-finish peer: Chaffee County, CO (+0 personnel).
South Dakota volunteer context
- State departments
- 365
- Annual fires
- 7,400
- Volunteer %
- 69%
FAQ
Are Hutchinson County fire departments mostly volunteer? ▼
Yes, 4 of 5 departments (80%) in Hutchinson County are volunteer.
How many fire departments are in Hutchinson County, SD? ▼
Hutchinson County, SD has 5 fire departments with available federal data. 4 volunteer, By total reported personnel it ranks #26 of 66 among South Dakota counties with at least one listed department.
How many firefighters serve Hutchinson County? ▼
Hutchinson County has 107 total fire department personnel across 5 departments. The average per department is 21, which is 5% above the South Dakota average.
Does Hutchinson County have EMS coverage? ▼
Yes - 1 department in Hutchinson 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 Hutchinson County uses HIFLD staffing-type flags; NFDR participation is voluntary.