County profile
Shannon County, SD 3 departments
35 HIFLD personnel across 3 departments in Shannon County · #60 of 66 in-state.
Shannon County, SD reports a light HIFLD roster (35 personnel, 3 departments); #60 of 66 in-state.
- Personnel rank #60 of 66 in South Dakota
- 2.86 stations per 100 personnel
- 100% of roster in Batesland Fire Volunteer Fire Department
- 3 of 365 South Dakota departments statewide
Fire Departments in Shannon County
| Department | Type | Personnel |
|---|---|---|
| Batesland Fire Volunteer Fire Department Batesland | volunteer | 35 |
| Kyle Fire Department Kyle | other | - |
| Pine Ridge Fire Department Pine Ridge | other | - |
Coverage desk
Roster-weight lane (35 personnel) - station density and largest-book share from HIFLD.
Staffing mix: 0 career, 1 volunteer, 0 combination (33% volunteer).
2.86 stations per 100 HIFLD personnel (1 station / 35 roster).
Largest book: Batesland Fire Volunteer Fire Department holds 100% of county personnel (35 of 35).
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 Shannon County? ▼
Shannon County has 35 total fire department personnel across 3 departments. The average per department is 12, which is 40% below the South Dakota average.
How many fire departments are in Shannon County, SD? ▼
Shannon County, SD has 3 fire departments with available federal data. 1 volunteer, By total reported personnel it ranks #60 of 66 among South Dakota counties with at least one listed department.
Are Shannon County fire departments mostly volunteer? ▼
Shannon County has a mix: 0 career, 1 volunteer, 0 combination.
Does Shannon County have EMS coverage? ▼
EMS coverage data is not available for Shannon 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 Shannon County sum HIFLD roster fields (career + volunteer) where reported.