County profile
Mcpherson County, SD 3 departments
50 HIFLD personnel across 3 departments in Mcpherson County · #54 of 66 in-state.
Mcpherson County, SD reports a light HIFLD roster (50 personnel, 3 departments); #54 of 66 in-state.
- Personnel rank #54 of 66 in South Dakota
- 4.00 stations per 100 personnel
- 52% of roster in Leola Fire Department
- 1 of 3 depts provide EMS
- 3 of 365 South Dakota departments statewide
Fire Departments in Mcpherson County
| Department | Type | Personnel |
|---|---|---|
| Eureka Fire Department Eureka | volunteer | 24 |
| Leola Fire Department Leola · EMS | volunteer | 26 |
| Long Lake Volunteer Fire Department Long Lake | other | - |
Coverage desk
Roster-weight lane (50 personnel) - station density and largest-book share from HIFLD.
Staffing mix: 0 career, 2 volunteer, 0 combination (67% volunteer).
4.00 stations per 100 HIFLD personnel (2 stations / 50 roster).
Largest book: Leola Fire Department holds 52% of county personnel (26 of 50).
Photo-finish peer: Cheyenne County, CO (+0 personnel).
South Dakota roster context
- State departments
- 365
- Annual fires
- 7,400
- Volunteer %
- 69%
FAQ
How many firefighters serve Mcpherson County? ▼
Mcpherson County has 50 total fire department personnel across 3 departments. The average per department is 17, which is 15% below the South Dakota average.
How many fire departments are in Mcpherson County, SD? ▼
Mcpherson County, SD has 3 fire departments with available federal data. 2 volunteer, By total reported personnel it ranks #54 of 66 among South Dakota counties with at least one listed department.
Are Mcpherson County fire departments mostly volunteer? ▼
Yes, 2 of 3 departments (67%) in Mcpherson County are volunteer.
Does Mcpherson County have EMS coverage? ▼
Yes - 1 department in Mcpherson 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 Mcpherson County sum HIFLD roster fields (career + volunteer) where reported.