County profile
Union County, SD 5 departments
Volunteer share 100% across 5 HIFLD departments in Union County (South Dakota) - staffing mix and EMS flags below.
Union County, SD is volunteer-led in HIFLD (100% of 5 departments; 162 personnel), #13 of 66 in-state.
- Personnel rank #13 of 66 in South Dakota
- 3.09 stations per 100 personnel
- 25% of roster in Beresford Fire Department
- 2 of 5 depts provide EMS
- 5 of 365 South Dakota departments statewide
Fire Departments in Union County
| Department | Type | Personnel |
|---|---|---|
| Alcester Volunteer Fire Department Alcester · EMS | volunteer | 24 |
| Beresford Fire Department Beresford | volunteer | 40 |
| Elk Point Fire Department Elk Point | volunteer | 30 |
| Jefferson Volunteer Fire Department Jefferson | volunteer | 35 |
| North Sioux City Fire Department North Sioux City · EMS | volunteer | 33 |
Coverage desk
Volunteer-share lane (100% of departments) - density and concentration from the same HIFLD extract.
Staffing mix: 0 career, 5 volunteer, 0 combination (100% volunteer).
3.09 stations per 100 HIFLD personnel (5 stations / 162 roster).
Largest book: Beresford Fire Department holds 25% of county personnel (40 of 162).
Photo-finish peer: Butler County, AL (+0 personnel).
South Dakota volunteer context
- State departments
- 365
- Annual fires
- 7,400
- Volunteer %
- 69%
FAQ
Are Union County fire departments mostly volunteer? ▼
Yes, 5 of 5 departments (100%) in Union County are volunteer.
How many fire departments are in Union County, SD? ▼
Union County, SD has 5 fire departments with available federal data. 5 volunteer, By total reported personnel it ranks #13 of 66 among South Dakota counties with at least one listed department.
How many firefighters serve Union County? ▼
Union County has 162 total fire department personnel across 5 departments. The average per department is 32, which is 60% above the South Dakota average.
Does Union County have EMS coverage? ▼
Yes - 2 departments in Union 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 Volunteer-share read for Union County uses HIFLD staffing-type flags; NFDR participation is voluntary.