County profile
Mellette County, SD 3 departments
14 HIFLD personnel across 3 departments in Mellette County · #64 of 66 in-state.
Mellette County, SD reports a light HIFLD roster (14 personnel, 3 departments); #64 of 66 in-state.
- Personnel rank #64 of 66 in South Dakota
- 7.14 stations per 100 personnel
- 100% of roster in Wood Volunteer Fire Department
- 3 of 365 South Dakota departments statewide
Fire Departments in Mellette County
| Department | Type | Personnel |
|---|---|---|
| Norris Volunteer Fire Department Norris | other | - |
| White River Fire Department White River | other | - |
| Wood Volunteer Fire Department Wood | volunteer | 14 |
Coverage desk
Roster-weight lane (14 personnel) - station density and largest-book share from HIFLD.
Staffing mix: 0 career, 1 volunteer, 0 combination (33% volunteer).
7.14 stations per 100 HIFLD personnel (1 station / 14 roster).
Largest book: Wood Volunteer Fire Department holds 100% of county personnel (14 of 14).
No EMS-flagged departments in this HIFLD extract for the county.
South Dakota roster context
- State departments
- 365
- Annual fires
- 7,400
- Volunteer %
- 69%
FAQ
How many firefighters serve Mellette County? ▼
Mellette County has 14 total fire department personnel across 3 departments. The average per department is 5, which is 75% below the South Dakota average.
How many fire departments are in Mellette County, SD? ▼
Mellette County, SD has 3 fire departments with available federal data. 1 volunteer, By total reported personnel it ranks #64 of 66 among South Dakota counties with at least one listed department.
Are Mellette County fire departments mostly volunteer? ▼
Mellette County has a mix: 0 career, 1 volunteer, 0 combination.
Does Mellette County have EMS coverage? ▼
EMS coverage data is not available for Mellette County from federal records.
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Source: U.S. Fire Administration, National Fire Department Registry NFDR (National Fire Department Registry) · 2024 Personnel totals for Mellette County sum HIFLD roster fields (career + volunteer) where reported.