County profile
Kingsbury County, SD 6 departments
Volunteer share 83% across 6 HIFLD departments in Kingsbury County (South Dakota) - staffing mix and EMS flags below.
Kingsbury County, SD is volunteer-led in HIFLD (83% of 6 departments; 124 personnel), #18 of 66 in-state.
- Personnel rank #18 of 66 in South Dakota
- 4.03 stations per 100 personnel
- 25% of roster in Arlington Fire Department
- 1 of 6 depts provide EMS
- 6 of 365 South Dakota departments statewide
Fire Departments in Kingsbury County
| Department | Type | Personnel |
|---|---|---|
| Arlington Fire Department Arlington | volunteer | 31 |
| Badger Volunteer Fire Department Badger | other | - |
| Desmet Volunteer Fire Department De Smet | volunteer | 30 |
| Iroquois Fire and Rescue District Iroquois · EMS | volunteer | 12 |
| Lake Preston Volunteer Fire Department Lake Preston | volunteer | 30 |
| Oldham Volunteer Fire Department Oldham | volunteer | 21 |
Coverage desk
Volunteer-share lane (83% of departments) - density and concentration from the same HIFLD extract.
Staffing mix: 0 career, 5 volunteer, 0 combination (83% volunteer).
4.03 stations per 100 HIFLD personnel (5 stations / 124 roster).
Largest book: Arlington Fire Department holds 25% of county personnel (31 of 124).
Photo-finish peer: Gilpin County, CO (+0 personnel).
South Dakota volunteer context
- State departments
- 365
- Annual fires
- 7,400
- Volunteer %
- 69%
FAQ
Are Kingsbury County fire departments mostly volunteer? ▼
Yes, 5 of 6 departments (83%) in Kingsbury County are volunteer.
How many fire departments are in Kingsbury County, SD? ▼
Kingsbury County, SD has 6 fire departments with available federal data. 5 volunteer, By total reported personnel it ranks #18 of 66 among South Dakota counties with at least one listed department.
How many firefighters serve Kingsbury County? ▼
Kingsbury County has 124 total fire department personnel across 6 departments. The average per department is 21, which is 5% above the South Dakota average.
Does Kingsbury County have EMS coverage? ▼
Yes - 1 department in Kingsbury 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 Kingsbury County uses HIFLD staffing-type flags; NFDR participation is voluntary.