County profile
Tripp County, SD 3 departments
52 HIFLD personnel across 3 departments in Tripp County · #53 of 66 in-state.
Tripp County, SD reports a light HIFLD roster (52 personnel, 3 departments); #53 of 66 in-state.
- Personnel rank #53 of 66 in South Dakota
- 3.85 stations per 100 personnel
- 58% of roster in Winner Fire Department
- 2 of 3 depts provide EMS
- 3 of 365 South Dakota departments statewide
Fire Departments in Tripp County
| Department | Type | Personnel |
|---|---|---|
| Colome Fire Department Colome · EMS | volunteer | 22 |
| Winner Fire Department Winner · EMS | volunteer | 30 |
| Witten Fire Department Witten | other | - |
Coverage desk
Roster-weight lane (52 personnel) - station density and largest-book share from HIFLD.
Staffing mix: 0 career, 2 volunteer, 0 combination (67% volunteer).
3.85 stations per 100 HIFLD personnel (2 stations / 52 roster).
Largest book: Winner Fire Department holds 58% of county personnel (30 of 52).
Photo-finish peer: San Benito County, CA (+0 personnel).
South Dakota roster context
- State departments
- 365
- Annual fires
- 7,400
- Volunteer %
- 69%
FAQ
How many firefighters serve Tripp County? ▼
Tripp County has 52 total fire department personnel across 3 departments. The average per department is 17, which is 15% below the South Dakota average.
How many fire departments are in Tripp County, SD? ▼
Tripp County, SD has 3 fire departments with available federal data. 2 volunteer, By total reported personnel it ranks #53 of 66 among South Dakota counties with at least one listed department.
Are Tripp County fire departments mostly volunteer? ▼
Yes, 2 of 3 departments (67%) in Tripp County are volunteer.
Does Tripp County have EMS coverage? ▼
Yes - 2 departments in Tripp 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 Tripp County sum HIFLD roster fields (career + volunteer) where reported.