Fire Department | Rapid City South Dakota
The Department primarily focuses its efforts on public education, fire prevention initiatives, preparedness and overall community risk reduction. Should these efforts fail, we are ready, prepared and trained to respond to a wide variety of calls for service. We do this with fire.
Broadcast Burn Planned Southwest of Rapid City - KBHB Radio
Nov 7, 2024 · RAPID CITY, S.D. – If you see a large plume of smoke in the air starting tomorrow, Thursday, Nov. 7, 2024, southwest of Rapid City, SD, please do not call 911. Fire managers are conducting a prescribed burn west of the junction of Victoria Lake and First Thunder Roads. The Mystic Ranger District on the Black Hills National Forest is planning ...
First Thunder Fire reaches 100% containment, officials thank ...
Sep 3, 2024 · The First Thunder Fire broke out on Monday, near several residential areas southwest of Rapid City. Over the proceeding days, fire fighters fought around the clock to mitigate any damage they could from it.
Crews slow progress of Sierra wildfire, but evacuations ...
Sep 5, 2024 · Crews slow progress of Sierra wildfire, but evacuations orders remain. Firefighters have been battling the First Thunder Fire near Rapid City, South Dakota since Monday. Cooler air arriving Wednesday is expected to help contain the blaze.
Wildfire burns west of Rapid City; residents urged to stay alert
Sep 2, 2024 · RAPID CITY — Authorities are advising some residents on the western edge of Rapid City to be ready for a potential evacuation order as a wildfire burns nearby. A pre-evacuation notice was in effect Tuesday morning.
Potential evacuations in Dark Canyon, Norseman and Red ... - KOTA
Sep 3, 2024 · RAPID CITY, S.D. (KOTA) - Update: Effective immediately, Canyon Lake is closed to all watercraft. The water in the lake is required for aerial water supply to combat the First Thunder Fire.
FIRE UPDATE: RC Mayor advises people on possible evacuations
Sep 3, 2024 · The fire, which started Monday three miles southwest of Rapid City, is 0% contained. Taylor Ranch, Norseman, Victoria Lake, and Falling Rock roads are currently closed.