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- Multiple people rescued on Lake Okoboji January 24, 2025SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) -- The Okoboji Winter Games have just started, and first responders have already rescued multiple people from the ice. The first happened just before 6 p.m. Thursday. The Arnolds Park/Okoboji Fire and Rescue say an ATV went into the water in the area of Pillsbury Point. Crews arriving on the scene […]Jordan Cruz
- Watertown Fire Rescue Chief Honored for 30 Years of EMS Excellence January 24, 2025KXLG – Watertown, SD Watertown Fire Rescue's Chief Don Rowland has been honored by the National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians (NREMT) for achieving 30 consecutive years of National EMS Certification, a distinction few EMS professionals attain. The post Watertown Fire Rescue Chief Honored for 30 Years of EMS Excellence appeared first on DailyDispatch.com.Jordan Cruz
- State’s bill for 2024 flood response and recovery is $3.5 million, officials say January 24, 2025Work to respond and recover from June 2024 flooding that ravaged the southeastern corner of South Dakota, including McCook Lake, will cost state government nearly $3.5 million, according to state officials. The costs associated with the flood make up the majority of Emergency and Disaster Fund costs impacting the state in fiscal year 2024, which […]Jordan Cruz
- VIDEO: Crews respond to large barn fire in Massachusetts January 24, 2025An investigation is underway after a large fire broke out on a farm in Lakeville Thursday night. A caller reported hearing a loud explosion that shook his house just before 7 p.m. and saw a ball of fire when he went outside. The barn at Conway Farms on Southworth Street was fully engulfed in flames. […]Stephanie Watson
- 2 men caught stealing fire truck equipment amid Los Angeles wildfires January 24, 2025VIDEO: Two men were caught stealing equipment from a fire truck in San Bernardino County that was there to help with last week’s Santa Ana wind event, authorities said. According to the San Bernardino National Forest Law Enforcement and Investigations team, the incident happened last Friday around 3 a.m. in Rancho Cucamonga. Investigators said the […]Stephanie Watson
- How a Missouri firefighter’s frustration led to better technology to fight fires January 24, 2025PHOTOS: While working a house fire in 2010 as a paramedic firefighter for the Pattonville Fire Protection District, Jason Cerrano got an idea that would change his life. “It’s not a great hero story,” Cerrano said. “It was just a little bit of smoke rolling out the eaves, and [the crew] wasn’t asking for water […]Stephanie Watson
- New University of Washington center focuses on behavioral health training for first responders January 24, 2025A new University of Washington center is seeking to fill a training void for frontline responders in fire departments, better equipping them to respond to mental health and substance use calls. Behavioral Health Crisis Outreach Response and Education (BHCore), run by the UW School of Social Work, held its first training for firefighters and emergency […]Stephanie Watson
- California fire captain designs First Responders Night logo for San Jose Sharks hockey team January 24, 2025PHOTOS: A Presidio of Monterey Fire Captain is being credited for designing the San Jose Sharks First Responders Night logo ahead of their home game against the Nashville Predators. Sylas Jumper says he grew up in San Jose and that art helps to keep his head straight. “With the street art and car art I […]Stephanie Watson
- Sturgis approves increased ambulance rates January 23, 2025STURGIS, S.D. – The Sturgis City Council this week approved increased ambulance service rates for 2025. Ambulance Shawn Fisher says they haven’t raised the rates in three years and says The post Sturgis approves increased ambulance rates appeared first on DailyDispatch.com.Jordan Cruz
- Prince Harry thanks South Dakota firefighters January 23, 2025Prince Harry took time to thank South Dakota firefighters who are assisting in the effort to contain deadly fires in Southern California. The post Prince Harry thanks South Dakota firefighters appeared first on DailyDispatch.com.Jordan Cruz