Wall Volunteer Fire Department
Wall, SD · Pennington County
Wall Volunteer Fire Department is a Volunteer department serving Wall, SD (Pennington County), with 2 stations and 24 total personnel. The department also provides EMS services. Full equipment, coverage, and staffing data from HIFLD are below.
- 24
- Total personnel
- 2
- Stations
- -
- Fire trucks
- Yes
- EMS service
(20/dept)
of 261 SD depts
staffing density
AFG / SAFER
Department Profile
- Type
- VOLUNTEER
- Location
- Wall, SD
- County
- Pennington County
- FDID
- 02005
FEMA Grant History
| Year | Award | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 | EMW-2005-FG-0980 | $280,442 |
Source: USAspending.gov (CFDA 97.044 AFG / 97.083 SAFER) USAspending.gov (CFDA 97.044 AFG / 97.083 SAFER)
Staffing vs the South Dakota average
How Wall Volunteer Fire Department's personnel count compares to the typical department in South Dakota. It is larger than 37% of the 261 reporting departments statewide.
- Stations
- 2
- State fire deaths/yr
- 17
- SD departments
- 365
What This Data Tells You About Wall Volunteer Fire Department
Wall Volunteer Fire Department operates as a Volunteer department in Wall, within Pennington County, and the HIFLD and USFA records give a precise structural picture of its response capacity. The department reports 24 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. Wall Volunteer Fire Department runs 20% 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.
Federal investment further defines this department's trajectory: Wall Volunteer Fire Department has received 1 FEMA grant totaling $280,442 through the AFG and SAFER programs, money typically spent on PPE, SCBA, training, and hiring or retaining career staff.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many firefighters does Wall Volunteer Fire Department have? ▼
Wall Volunteer Fire Department has 24 total personnel according to HIFLD data. This is 20% above the South Dakota average of 20 per department.
Does Wall Volunteer Fire Department provide EMS services? ▼
Yes, Wall Volunteer Fire Department provides Emergency Medical Services (EMS) in addition to fire response.
How many fire stations does Wall Volunteer Fire Department operate? ▼
Wall Volunteer Fire Department operates 2 fire stations.
What type of fire department is Wall Volunteer Fire Department? ▼
Wall Volunteer Fire Department is a Volunteer department serving Pennington County, SD. Volunteer departments rely on community members who serve without full-time compensation.
Has Wall Volunteer Fire Department received federal grants? ▼
Yes, Wall Volunteer Fire Department has received 1 FEMA grant totaling $280,442 through the AFG and SAFER programs. The most recent grant was in fiscal year 2005.
How many fire departments are in South Dakota? ▼
South Dakota has 365 fire departments with 7,257 total personnel. 69% are volunteer departments.
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