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Plankinton Volunteer Fire Department conducted a controlled burn on the evening of March 11. Photos from the Plankinton Volunteer Fire Department Facebook page.

Apr. 5-6, 2025: Kansas State Firefighters Association 2025 Fire School, Pratt.

Apr. 5-6, 2025: SFM – Training Division Course - Decision Making Initial Company Operations (F0457) Course, 1115 13^th Ave., Sidney.

Prairie fire

On March 10, O'Neill Fire as well as Atkinson and Ewing joined Bartlett and other fire departments on a prairie fire north and west of Bartlett. Chambers Fire Department was already assisting with the fire. Departments were heading to the scene in hopes of keeping the fire from jumping Highway 281.

Beresford responds to semi fire

On Monday, March 17, on I-29 at mile marker 47 a semi-tractor trailer was fully involved in fire. The fire was so intense that burning tires were exploding and flying off the rims. This was a major concern for the firefighters and to the safety of the traffic moving by the scene.

Concordia structure fire

On Thursday, Feb. 20, Concordia Fire Department (CFD) and Concordia Police Department (CPD) staff responded to a structure fire at 211 East Fifth Street in town. One resident received second-degree burns that required medical attention, while another was lost to the blaze.

Bemidji fire

A fire south of Bemidji on Thursday, Feb. 6, destroyed a home and all of its contents. No injuries were reported.

Clear Lake Fire Department conducted ice rescue training on January 23. Also training were Ventura Fire and Rescue, Clear Lake Police Department and Cerro Gordo County Sheriff’s Department. Photo from the Clear Lake Fire Department Facebook page.

Upcoming Events

Mar. 9, 2025: Carroll Volunteer Fire Department Annual Pancake and Omelet Feed, 8:30 a.m.-1 p.m., Carroll Auditorium, Carroll.

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State Fire Marshal Paul Merriman at Fire School in Pierre.

South Dakota State Fire Marshal report

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By the time this article is in print, the 4^th of July holiday will be here. Many communities across South Dakota permit the sale and use of safe fireworks to celebrate the holiday.

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Upcoming Events

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July 11, 2015: Deep River Volunteer Fire Department annual water fights, registration at noon, fights at 1 p.m., with women fighting first and men to follow, both using 1-1/2”.