County profile
Perkins County, SD 5 departments
48 HIFLD personnel across 5 departments in Perkins County · #56 of 66 in-state.
Perkins County, SD reports a light HIFLD roster (48 personnel, 5 departments); #56 of 66 in-state.
- Personnel rank #56 of 66 in South Dakota
- 4.17 stations per 100 personnel
- 58% of roster in Lemmon Fire Department
- 1 of 5 depts provide EMS
- 5 of 365 South Dakota departments statewide
Fire Departments in Perkins County
| Department | Type | Personnel |
|---|---|---|
| Bison Volunteer Fire Department Bison · EMS | volunteer | 20 |
| Lemmon Fire Department Lemmon | volunteer | 28 |
| Lodgepole Fire Department Lodgepole | other | - |
| Meadow Fire Department Meadow | other | - |
| Prairie City Fire Department Prairie City | other | - |
Coverage desk
Roster-weight lane (48 personnel) - station density and largest-book share from HIFLD.
Staffing mix: 0 career, 2 volunteer, 0 combination (40% volunteer).
4.17 stations per 100 HIFLD personnel (2 stations / 48 roster).
Largest book: Lemmon Fire Department holds 58% of county personnel (28 of 48).
South Dakota roster context
- State departments
- 365
- Annual fires
- 7,400
- Volunteer %
- 69%
FAQ
How many firefighters serve Perkins County? ▼
Perkins County has 48 total fire department personnel across 5 departments. The average per department is 10, which is 50% below the South Dakota average.
How many fire departments are in Perkins County, SD? ▼
Perkins County, SD has 5 fire departments with available federal data. 2 volunteer, By total reported personnel it ranks #56 of 66 among South Dakota counties with at least one listed department.
Are Perkins County fire departments mostly volunteer? ▼
Perkins County has a mix: 0 career, 2 volunteer, 0 combination.
Does Perkins County have EMS coverage? ▼
Yes - 1 department in Perkins County provide EMS services.
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Source: U.S. Fire Administration, National Fire Department Registry NFDR (National Fire Department Registry) · 2024 Personnel totals for Perkins County sum HIFLD roster fields (career + volunteer) where reported.