County profile
Lincoln County, SD 7 departments
Volunteer share 71% across 7 HIFLD departments in Lincoln County (South Dakota) - staffing mix and EMS flags below.
Lincoln County, SD is volunteer-led in HIFLD (71% of 7 departments; 155 personnel), #14 of 66 in-state.
- Personnel rank #14 of 66 in South Dakota
- 3.23 stations per 100 personnel
- 25% of roster in Worthing Fire Department
- 2 of 7 depts provide EMS
- 7 of 365 South Dakota departments statewide
Fire Departments in Lincoln County
| Department | Type | Personnel |
|---|---|---|
| Canton Fire Department Canton | volunteer | 35 |
| Fairview Fire Department Fairview | other | - |
| Harrisburg Fire Department Harrisburg | volunteer | 35 |
| Hudson Fire Department Hudson | volunteer | 20 |
| Lennox Fire Department Lennox | volunteer | 27 |
| Tea Fire and Rescue Department Tea · EMS | other | - |
| Worthing Fire Department Worthing · EMS | volunteer | 38 |
Coverage desk
Volunteer-share lane (71% of departments) - density and concentration from the same HIFLD extract.
Staffing mix: 0 career, 5 volunteer, 0 combination (71% volunteer).
3.23 stations per 100 HIFLD personnel (5 stations / 155 roster).
Largest book: Worthing Fire Department holds 25% of county personnel (38 of 155).
Photo-finish peer: Izard County, AR (+0 personnel).
South Dakota volunteer context
- State departments
- 365
- Annual fires
- 7,400
- Volunteer %
- 69%
FAQ
Are Lincoln County fire departments mostly volunteer? ▼
Yes, 5 of 7 departments (71%) in Lincoln County are volunteer.
How many fire departments are in Lincoln County, SD? ▼
Lincoln County, SD has 7 fire departments with available federal data. 5 volunteer, By total reported personnel it ranks #14 of 66 among South Dakota counties with at least one listed department.
How many firefighters serve Lincoln County? ▼
Lincoln County has 155 total fire department personnel across 7 departments. The average per department is 22, which is 10% above the South Dakota average.
Does Lincoln County have EMS coverage? ▼
Yes - 2 departments in Lincoln 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 Lincoln County uses HIFLD staffing-type flags; NFDR participation is voluntary.