County profile
Lake County, SD 6 departments
96 HIFLD personnel across 6 departments in Lake County · #30 of 66 in-state.
Lake County, SD reports a light HIFLD roster (96 personnel, 6 departments); #30 of 66 in-state.
- Personnel rank #30 of 66 in South Dakota
- 4.17 stations per 100 personnel
- 29% of roster in Madison Fire Department
- 1 of 6 depts provide EMS
- 6 of 365 South Dakota departments statewide
Fire Departments in Lake County
| Department | Type | Personnel |
|---|---|---|
| Chester Volunteer Fire Department Chester · EMS | other | - |
| Madison Fire Department Madison | volunteer | 28 |
| Nunda Fire Department Nunda | volunteer | 26 |
| Ramona Fire Department Ramona | volunteer | 22 |
| Wentworth Fire Department Wentworth | volunteer | 20 |
| Winfred Fire Department Winfred | other | - |
Coverage desk
Roster-weight lane (96 personnel) - station density and largest-book share from HIFLD.
Staffing mix: 0 career, 4 volunteer, 0 combination (67% volunteer).
4.17 stations per 100 HIFLD personnel (4 stations / 96 roster).
Largest book: Madison Fire Department holds 29% of county personnel (28 of 96).
Photo-finish peer: Clay County, AR (+0 personnel).
South Dakota roster context
- State departments
- 365
- Annual fires
- 7,400
- Volunteer %
- 69%
FAQ
How many firefighters serve Lake County? ▼
Lake County has 96 total fire department personnel across 6 departments. The average per department is 16, which is 20% below the South Dakota average.
How many fire departments are in Lake County, SD? ▼
Lake County, SD has 6 fire departments with available federal data. 4 volunteer, By total reported personnel it ranks #30 of 66 among South Dakota counties with at least one listed department.
Are Lake County fire departments mostly volunteer? ▼
Yes, 4 of 6 departments (67%) in Lake County are volunteer.
Does Lake County have EMS coverage? ▼
Yes - 1 department in Lake 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 Personnel totals for Lake County sum HIFLD roster fields (career + volunteer) where reported.