County profile
Minnehaha County, SD 15 departments
542 HIFLD personnel across 15 departments in Minnehaha County · #1 of 66 in-state.
Minnehaha County, SD carries a heavy HIFLD roster (542 personnel across 15 departments) - #1 of 66 in-state; mix 2/12/0 career/volunteer/combination.
- Personnel rank #1 of 66 in South Dakota
- 4.06 stations per 100 personnel
- 33% of roster in Sioux Falls Fire Rescue
- 15 of 15 depts provide EMS
- 15 of 365 South Dakota departments statewide
Fire Departments in Minnehaha County
| Department | Type | Personnel |
|---|---|---|
| Baltic Volunteer Fire Department Baltic · EMS | volunteer | 25 |
| Brandon Fire Department Brandon · EMS | volunteer | 38 |
| Colton Volunteer Fire Department Colton · EMS | volunteer | 25 |
| Crooks Volunteer Fire Department Crooks · EMS | volunteer | 24 |
| Dell Rapids Fire Department Dell Rapids · EMS | volunteer | 26 |
| Garretson Volunteer Fire Department Garretson · EMS | volunteer | 29 |
| Hartford Fire and Rescue Department Hartford · EMS | volunteer | 24 |
| Humboldt Fire and Ambulance Service Humboldt · EMS | volunteer | 23 |
| Lyons Volunteer Fire Department Lyons · EMS | volunteer | 16 |
| Renner Fire Rescue Renner · EMS | volunteer | 50 |
| Sherman Fire Department Sherman · EMS | other | - |
| Sioux Falls Fire Rescue Sioux Falls · EMS | career | 177 |
| South Dakota Air National Guard 114th Fighter Wing Sioux Falls · EMS | career | 25 |
| Split Rock Township Volunteer Fire Department Sioux Falls · EMS | volunteer | 32 |
| Valley Springs Fire Department Valley Springs · EMS | volunteer | 28 |
Coverage desk
Roster-weight lane (542 personnel) - station density and largest-book share from HIFLD.
Staffing mix: 2 career, 12 volunteer, 0 combination (80% volunteer).
4.06 stations per 100 HIFLD personnel (22 stations / 542 roster).
Largest book: Sioux Falls Fire Rescue holds 33% of county personnel (177 of 542).
Photo-finish peer: Lauderdale County, AL (+1 personnel).
South Dakota roster context
- State departments
- 365
- Annual fires
- 7,400
- Volunteer %
- 69%
FAQ
How many firefighters serve Minnehaha County? ▼
Minnehaha County has 542 total fire department personnel across 15 departments. The average per department is 36, which is 80% above the South Dakota average.
How many fire departments are in Minnehaha County, SD? ▼
Minnehaha County, SD has 15 fire departments with available federal data. 2 career, 12 volunteer, By total reported personnel it ranks #1 of 66 among South Dakota counties with at least one listed department.
Are Minnehaha County fire departments mostly volunteer? ▼
Yes, 12 of 15 departments (80%) in Minnehaha County are volunteer.
Does Minnehaha County have EMS coverage? ▼
Yes - 16 departments in Minnehaha 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 Minnehaha County sum HIFLD roster fields (career + volunteer) where reported.