County profile
Walworth County, SD 6 departments
60 HIFLD personnel across 6 departments in Walworth County · #51 of 66 in-state.
Walworth County, SD reports a light HIFLD roster (60 personnel, 6 departments); #51 of 66 in-state.
- Personnel rank #51 of 66 in South Dakota
- 5.00 stations per 100 personnel
- 37% of roster in Mobridge Fire Department
- 1 of 6 depts provide EMS
- 6 of 365 South Dakota departments statewide
Fire Departments in Walworth County
| Department | Type | Personnel |
|---|---|---|
| Akaska Fire Department Selby | other | - |
| Glenham Fire Department Glenham · EMS | other | - |
| Java Fire Department Java | volunteer | 16 |
| Lowry Fire Department Lowry | other | - |
| Mobridge Fire Department Mobridge | volunteer | 22 |
| Selby Fire Department Selby | volunteer | 22 |
Coverage desk
Roster-weight lane (60 personnel) - station density and largest-book share from HIFLD.
Staffing mix: 0 career, 3 volunteer, 0 combination (50% volunteer).
5.00 stations per 100 HIFLD personnel (3 stations / 60 roster).
Largest book: Mobridge Fire Department holds 37% of county personnel (22 of 60).
Photo-finish peer: Lafayette County, FL (+0 personnel).
South Dakota roster context
- State departments
- 365
- Annual fires
- 7,400
- Volunteer %
- 69%
FAQ
How many firefighters serve Walworth County? ▼
Walworth County has 60 total fire department personnel across 6 departments. The average per department is 10, which is 50% below the South Dakota average.
How many fire departments are in Walworth County, SD? ▼
Walworth County, SD has 6 fire departments with available federal data. 3 volunteer, By total reported personnel it ranks #51 of 66 among South Dakota counties with at least one listed department.
Are Walworth County fire departments mostly volunteer? ▼
Walworth County has a mix: 0 career, 3 volunteer, 0 combination.
Does Walworth County have EMS coverage? ▼
Yes - 1 department in Walworth 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 Walworth County sum HIFLD roster fields (career + volunteer) where reported.