County profile
Jones County, SD 2 departments
30 HIFLD personnel across 2 departments in Jones County · #61 of 66 in-state.
Jones County, SD reports a light HIFLD roster (30 personnel, 2 departments); #61 of 66 in-state.
- Personnel rank #61 of 66 in South Dakota
- 6.67 stations per 100 personnel
- 67% of roster in Murdo Fire Department
- 2 of 365 South Dakota departments statewide
Fire Departments in Jones County
| Department | Type | Personnel |
|---|---|---|
| Draper Fire Department Draper | volunteer | 10 |
| Murdo Fire Department Murdo | volunteer | 20 |
Coverage desk
Roster-weight lane (30 personnel) - station density and largest-book share from HIFLD.
Staffing mix: 0 career, 2 volunteer, 0 combination (100% volunteer).
6.67 stations per 100 HIFLD personnel (2 stations / 30 roster).
Largest book: Murdo Fire Department holds 67% of county personnel (20 of 30).
No EMS-flagged departments in this HIFLD extract for the county.
South Dakota roster context
- State departments
- 365
- Annual fires
- 7,400
- Volunteer %
- 69%
FAQ
How many firefighters serve Jones County? ▼
Jones County has 30 total fire department personnel across 2 departments. The average per department is 15, which is 25% below the South Dakota average.
How many fire departments are in Jones County, SD? ▼
Jones County, SD has 2 fire departments with available federal data. 2 volunteer, By total reported personnel it ranks #61 of 66 among South Dakota counties with at least one listed department.
Are Jones County fire departments mostly volunteer? ▼
Yes, 2 of 2 departments (100%) in Jones County are volunteer.
Does Jones County have EMS coverage? ▼
EMS coverage data is not available for Jones County from federal records.
Source: U.S. Fire Administration, National Fire Department Registry NFDR (National Fire Department Registry) · 2024 Personnel totals for Jones County sum HIFLD roster fields (career + volunteer) where reported.