County profile
Meade County, SD 10 departments
Volunteer share 40% across 10 HIFLD departments in Meade County (South Dakota) - staffing mix and EMS flags below.
Meade County, SD leans career/combination in HIFLD (volunteer share 40% of 10; 138 personnel); #9 of 66 in-state.
- Personnel rank #9 of 66 in South Dakota
- 4.35 stations per 100 personnel
- 34% of roster in Sturgis Fire and Emergency Services
- 5 of 10 depts provide EMS
- 10 of 365 South Dakota departments statewide
Fire Departments in Meade County
| Department | Type | Personnel |
|---|---|---|
| Black Hawk Fire Department Black Hawk · EMS | volunteer | 26 |
| Ellsworth Air Force Base Fire Department-Dod Ellsworth Air Force Base · EMS | other | - |
| Elm Springs Fire Department Wasta · EMS | volunteer | 25 |
| Enning Fire Department Enning | other | - |
| Faith Fire Department Faith | other | - |
| Fort Meade Fire Department Fort Meade | career | 12 |
| Hereford Fire Department Hereford | volunteer | 28 |
| Mud Butte Fire Department Mud Butte | other | - |
| Opal Fire Department Mud Butte · EMS | other | - |
| Sturgis Fire and Emergency Services Sturgis · EMS | volunteer | 47 |
Coverage desk
Volunteer-share lane (40% of departments) - density and concentration from the same HIFLD extract.
Staffing mix: 1 career, 4 volunteer, 0 combination (40% volunteer).
4.35 stations per 100 HIFLD personnel (6 stations / 138 roster).
Largest book: Sturgis Fire and Emergency Services holds 34% of county personnel (47 of 138).
Photo-finish peer: Hernando County, FL (+0 personnel).
South Dakota volunteer context
- State departments
- 365
- Annual fires
- 7,400
- Volunteer %
- 69%
FAQ
Are Meade County fire departments mostly volunteer? ▼
Meade County has a mix: 1 career, 4 volunteer, 0 combination.
How many fire departments are in Meade County, SD? ▼
Meade County, SD has 10 fire departments with available federal data. 1 career, 4 volunteer, By total reported personnel it ranks #9 of 66 among South Dakota counties with at least one listed department.
How many firefighters serve Meade County? ▼
Meade County has 138 total fire department personnel across 10 departments. The average per department is 14, which is 30% below the South Dakota average.
Does Meade County have EMS coverage? ▼
Yes - 6 departments in Meade 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 Meade County uses HIFLD staffing-type flags; NFDR participation is voluntary.