County profile
Jackson County, SD 5 departments
Volunteer share 80% across 5 HIFLD departments in Jackson County (South Dakota) - staffing mix and EMS flags below.
Jackson County, SD is volunteer-led in HIFLD (80% of 5 departments; 120 personnel), #20 of 66 in-state.
- Personnel rank #20 of 66 in South Dakota
- 3.33 stations per 100 personnel
- 33% of roster in Interior Volunteer Fire Department
- 1 of 5 depts provide EMS
- 5 of 365 South Dakota departments statewide
Fire Departments in Jackson County
| Department | Type | Personnel |
|---|---|---|
| Belvidere Volunteer Fire Department Belvidere | volunteer | 15 |
| Green Valley Volunteer Fire Department Wanblee | volunteer | 35 |
| Interior Volunteer Fire Department Interior | volunteer | 40 |
| Kadoka Volunteer Fire Department Kadoka | volunteer | 30 |
| Wanblee Volunteer Fire Department Wanblee · EMS | other | - |
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).
3.33 stations per 100 HIFLD personnel (4 stations / 120 roster).
Largest book: Interior Volunteer Fire Department holds 33% of county personnel (40 of 120).
Photo-finish peer: Bingham County, ID (+0 personnel).
South Dakota volunteer context
- State departments
- 365
- Annual fires
- 7,400
- Volunteer %
- 69%
FAQ
Are Jackson County fire departments mostly volunteer? ▼
Yes, 4 of 5 departments (80%) in Jackson County are volunteer.
How many fire departments are in Jackson County, SD? ▼
Jackson County, SD has 5 fire departments with available federal data. 4 volunteer, By total reported personnel it ranks #20 of 66 among South Dakota counties with at least one listed department.
How many firefighters serve Jackson County? ▼
Jackson County has 120 total fire department personnel across 5 departments. The average per department is 24, which is 20% above the South Dakota average.
Does Jackson County have EMS coverage? ▼
Yes - 1 department in Jackson 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 Jackson County uses HIFLD staffing-type flags; NFDR participation is voluntary.