Volunteer EMS Provider

Huron Fire Department - North Station

Huron, SD · Beadle County

Huron Fire Department - North Station is a Volunteer department serving Huron, SD (Beadle County), with 2 stations and 31 total personnel. The department also provides EMS services. Full equipment, coverage, and staffing data from HIFLD are below.

31
Total personnel
2
Stations
-
Fire trucks
Yes
EMS service
+55%
above SD avg personnel
(20/dept)
74th
percentile by size
of 261 SD depts
16
personnel per station
staffing density
None
no FEMA grants on record
AFG / SAFER

Department Profile

Type
MOSTLY VOLUNTEER
Location
Huron, SD
FDID
04101

Staffing vs the South Dakota average

How Huron Fire Department - North Station's personnel count compares to the typical department in South Dakota. It is larger than 74% of the 261 reporting departments statewide.

▲ 55% above the state average
Stations
2
State fire deaths/yr
17
SD departments
365

What This Data Tells You About Huron Fire Department - North Station

Huron Fire Department - North Station operates as a Volunteer department in Huron, within Beadle County, and the HIFLD and USFA records give a precise structural picture of its response capacity. The department reports 31 total personnel, 2 stations, no truck inventory reported. EMS capability is listed as active.

Benchmarking against the state gives this profile context. South Dakota has 365 registered fire departments and 7,257 total personnel, averaging roughly 20 staff per department. Huron Fire Department - North Station runs 55% above that state average, signalling a larger-than-typical crew likely tied to denser population or higher call volume. The state records about 7,400 fires, 17 fire deaths, and 69% volunteer coverage each year, which shapes training, funding priorities, and mutual-aid patterns felt at every department in the state.

No FEMA AFG or SAFER grant awards are recorded against this department's FDID in USAspending data, which is common for smaller or volunteer-heavy organizations that lean on state and local funding instead.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many firefighters does Huron Fire Department - North Station have?

Huron Fire Department - North Station has 31 total personnel according to HIFLD data. This is 55% above the South Dakota average of 20 per department.

Does Huron Fire Department - North Station provide EMS services?

Yes, Huron Fire Department - North Station provides Emergency Medical Services (EMS) in addition to fire response.

How many fire stations does Huron Fire Department - North Station operate?

Huron Fire Department - North Station operates 2 fire stations.

What type of fire department is Huron Fire Department - North Station?

Huron Fire Department - North Station is a Volunteer department serving Beadle County, SD. Volunteer departments rely on community members who serve without full-time compensation.

How many fire departments are in South Dakota?

South Dakota has 365 fire departments with 7,257 total personnel. 69% are volunteer departments.

Data from HIFLD Open Data (FEMA/DHS). Not all departments report equally.

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Disclaimer: This information is provided for informational purposes only and does not constitute professional advice. Data is sourced from FEMA/DHS HIFLD Open Data. Consult a qualified professional before making decisions based on this data.