Watertown Fire Rescue Responds to Exterior Fire

Watertown Fire Rescue was dispatched to a possible structure fire at approximately 2013 hours on February 6, 2026, at 1110 19th Street SW in Watertown.
Watertown Fire Rescue Responds to Vehicle Fire

On Thursday morning Watertown Fire Rescue was dispatched to a vehicle fire at 16th Ave SE. Upon arrival, crews located a SUV with active smoke and flames coming from the engine compartment.
South Dakota lawmakers not ready to call emergency medical services ‘essential’

South Dakota doesn’t recognize emergency medical services as essential under state law, and that wouldn’t change under an ambulance bill passed Monday by a state Senate panel.
SDSU researchers partner with Sioux Falls Fire Rescue

A new project from South Dakota State University researchers is working to change the way fire departments prescribe fitness and health programs for their firefighters.
Authorities report structure fire in Sioux Falls

Sioux Falls Fire Rescue responded to a structure fire at the 500 block of North Grange Avenue around 11:17 am on Wednesday, January 28.
Pennington County recognizes Firefighters for Kyle Senior Living fire response

VIDEO: The Pennington County Board of Commissioners is recognizing the bravery, dedication and commitment to community safety.
Rapid City Fire department ‘jails’ Deputy Dexter to raise funds for Special Olympics Polar Plunge

VIDEO: Deputy Dexter, with the Rapid City Fire Department, is in the doghouse, and won’t be released until he raises $3,000 for the Special Olympics Polar Plunge.
Ice rescue training in Arlington

VIDEO/PHOTS: Thirty four firefighters from several departments participated in an ice rescue training on Sunday at Lake Arlington.
Fire at Rapid City hotel prompts evacuation, no injuries reported

A fire at a Rapid City hotel forced the evacuation of the entire building Thursday morning, though no injuries were reported.
Rapid City fire cadet program training the next generation heroes

VIDEO: The Rapid City Fire Department’s Cadet Program has been providing firefighter training to high school students for a couple of years.
Multiple departments respond to house fire in Aberdeen

At 3:32 p.m. on Thursday, Jan. 8, the Aberdeen, Hoquiam and Cosmopolis Fire Departments were dispatched to the 2100 block of Aberdeen Avenue.
Sheridan Lake rescue prompts winter ice safety warning

A harrowing scene at Sheridan Lake ended without serious injury Tuesday after a man, a woman and their dog fell through thin ice near the swimming beach, authorities said.