South Dakota is second on the list of the states with the most fire departments, according to a new study.
North Dakota has 41.97 fire departments per 100,000 people, the top in the nation, while South Dakota came in second with 33.16 fire departments per 100,000 people.
Real estate investors specializing in fire damage, firecashbuyers.com, analyzed data from the U.S Fire Administration to discover the number of fire departments in each state; the number was weighted against the population to determine which states have the fewest departments per 100,000 people, as well as those that have the most.
Nevada is third on the list. Despite wildfires being a common occurrence each year in Nevada, there are just 2.83 fire departments for every 100,000th person, so those residing in the Silver State must remain extra vigilant regarding fire hazards.
Florida and California are tied for first in the list of the states with the fewest fire departments, with both states having just 2.15 fire departments per 100,000 people. This low number may be alarming for citizens, given that both states experience scorching climates that pose a wildfire risk.
(Story courtesy of news partner KXLG.)
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