County profile
Lyman County, SD 5 departments
Volunteer share 80% across 5 HIFLD departments in Lyman County (South Dakota) - staffing mix and EMS flags below.
Lyman County, SD is volunteer-led in HIFLD (80% of 5 departments; 108 personnel), #24 of 66 in-state.
- Personnel rank #24 of 66 in South Dakota
- 3.70 stations per 100 personnel
- 28% of roster in Kennebec Fire Department
- 5 of 365 South Dakota departments statewide
Fire Departments in Lyman County
| Department | Type | Personnel |
|---|---|---|
| Kennebec Fire Department Kennebec | volunteer | 30 |
| Lower Brule Fire Department Lower Brule | volunteer | 30 |
| Presho Fire Department Presho | volunteer | 30 |
| Reliance Volunteer Fire Department Reliance | other | - |
| Vivian Fire Department Vivian | volunteer | 18 |
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).
3.70 stations per 100 HIFLD personnel (4 stations / 108 roster).
Largest book: Kennebec Fire Department holds 28% of county personnel (30 of 108).
Photo-finish peer: Sutter County, CA (+0 personnel).
No EMS-flagged departments in this HIFLD extract for the county.
South Dakota volunteer context
- State departments
- 365
- Annual fires
- 7,400
- Volunteer %
- 69%
FAQ
Are Lyman County fire departments mostly volunteer? ▼
Yes, 4 of 5 departments (80%) in Lyman County are volunteer.
How many fire departments are in Lyman County, SD? ▼
Lyman County, SD has 5 fire departments with available federal data. 4 volunteer, By total reported personnel it ranks #24 of 66 among South Dakota counties with at least one listed department.
How many firefighters serve Lyman County? ▼
Lyman County has 108 total fire department personnel across 5 departments. The average per department is 22, which is 10% above the South Dakota average.
Does Lyman County have EMS coverage? ▼
EMS coverage data is not available for Lyman County from federal records.
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 Lyman County uses HIFLD staffing-type flags; NFDR participation is voluntary.