County profile
Sanborn County, SD 3 departments
Volunteer share 100% across 3 HIFLD departments in Sanborn County (South Dakota) - staffing mix and EMS flags below.
Sanborn County, SD is volunteer-led in HIFLD (100% of 3 departments; 91 personnel), #36 of 66 in-state.
- Personnel rank #36 of 66 in South Dakota
- 3.30 stations per 100 personnel
- 44% of roster in Artesian Volunteer Fire Department
- 3 of 365 South Dakota departments statewide
Fire Departments in Sanborn County
| Department | Type | Personnel |
|---|---|---|
| Artesian Volunteer Fire Department Artesian | volunteer | 40 |
| Letcher Volunteer Fire Department Letcher | volunteer | 29 |
| Town and Country Fire and Rescue Woonsocket | volunteer | 22 |
Coverage desk
Volunteer-share lane (100% of departments) - density and concentration from the same HIFLD extract.
Staffing mix: 0 career, 3 volunteer, 0 combination (100% volunteer).
3.30 stations per 100 HIFLD personnel (3 stations / 91 roster).
Largest book: Artesian Volunteer Fire Department holds 44% of county personnel (40 of 91).
Photo-finish peer: Marshall County, IL (+0 personnel).
No EMS-flagged departments in this HIFLD extract for the county.
South Dakota volunteer context
- State departments
- 365
- Annual fires
- 7,400
- Volunteer %
- 69%
FAQ
Are Sanborn County fire departments mostly volunteer? ▼
Yes, 3 of 3 departments (100%) in Sanborn County are volunteer.
How many fire departments are in Sanborn County, SD? ▼
Sanborn County, SD has 3 fire departments with available federal data. 3 volunteer, By total reported personnel it ranks #36 of 66 among South Dakota counties with at least one listed department.
How many firefighters serve Sanborn County? ▼
Sanborn County has 91 total fire department personnel across 3 departments. The average per department is 30, which is 50% above the South Dakota average.
Does Sanborn County have EMS coverage? ▼
EMS coverage data is not available for Sanborn County from federal records.
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 Sanborn County uses HIFLD staffing-type flags; NFDR participation is voluntary.