Aberdeen Fire Rescue

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To save lives, protect property, and strengthen community relationships with professionalism, courage, and dedication.

07/14/2026

This QR code will take you to a very quick survey regarding risk mitigation in Brown County. This will help officials gather data on the real environmental risks that affect us all, tornadoes, flooding, wildfires, etc. Critical data like this helps officials find shortcomings in our infrastructure and aids in developing plans to better serve our communities. Thank you in advance for completing the survey.

07/08/2026

Aberdeen Fire Rescue is proud announce the graduation of Recruit Class 2026.2! 👨‍🎓👩‍🚒👨‍🚒

Please join us in welcoming our newest team members:

• Firefighter Paramedic Jaydon Leidholdt
• Firefighter Paramedic Eilene Hulscher

Both Jaydon and Eilene are recent graduates from Lake Area Technical College - Med/Fire Rescue, which we were honored to sponsor through the Build Dakota Scholarship.

We look forward to your future contributions as you uphold our values of courage, service, and leadership within the Aberdeen community.

Welcome aboard! 🔥🚒🚑

07/03/2026

Happy Independence Day! We hope you have a fun and safe holiday.

If you plan on celebrating with fireworks, remember:
🎆Fireworks can cause serious injuries. Protect yourself and others by only using fireworks as intended.
🎆It's illegal to set off fireworks within city limits.
🎆Keep plenty of water close by in case of a fire.
🎆Never allow children to play with or ignite fireworks.

07/01/2026

A huge shoutout to our July Anniversaries! 🎉

Join us in recognizing these dedicated individuals for their years of service with Aberdeen Fire Rescue:

🧑‍🚒Lieutenant Luke Nelson - 18 years
🧑‍🚒Firefighter Paramedic FTO Alexander Heyd - 7 years
🧑‍🚒Firefighter Paramedic FTO Hunter Schlotman - 7 years

Thank you all for your commitment, bravery, and service to our community. We appreciate you!

06/24/2026

FOR IMMEDIATE MEDIA RELEASE
June 24, 2026
CONTACT: Fire & Life Safety Division – 605.626.7024

FIREWORK SAFETY Y NEWS RELEASE

Aberdeen City Ordinance prohibits the use of fireworks within the city limits with the exception of sparklers, snakes, and other fireworks that do not have an audible report, projectile, or launching component. While sparklers are legal in Aberdeen, they are the biggest danger to children. The temperature at the end of the sparkler reaches 1,200 degrees Fahrenheit and can easily cause severe burns. Kids and fireworks can be a dangerous combination.

Here are some tips to help keep your holiday safe:

• Never allow children to play with or ignite fireworks.
• Use only fireworks purchased from a licensed retailer. Homemade or altered manufactured fireworks are not only dangerous but also illegal.
• Read and follow all warnings and instructions.
• Please be sure to check weather conditions prior to ignition.
• Be sure other people are out of range before lighting fireworks.
• Light fireworks only on a smooth, flat surface away from buildings, dry leaves, combustible and flammable materials.
• Never try to relight fireworks that have not fully functioned (“duds”).
• Have means of extinguishing (garden hose, water buckets, sand, fire extinguisher) readily available for use, should a fire occur.
• Extinguish fireworks by soaking them with water before disposing of them in the trash.
• If a burn to the skin does occur, cool the burn with lots of cool water and seek medical attention.

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06/17/2026

What an uplifting gesture from Kennedy & Baelyn Schwab, who baked and shared wonderful cookies and cupcakes with our crew today, thank you.

06/13/2026

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: June 13, 2026
Aberdeen Fire Rescue Responds to two structure fires
Aberdeen, SD – On June 12, 2026, at approximately 2:33 p.m., Aberdeen Fire Rescue was dispatched to the 1200 block of Birchwood Lane for a structure fire.
Fire crews arrived on scene to find smoke coming from the attic vents. Crews found fire in the attic but were able to quickly extinguish the flames.
On June 13, 2026 at 2:39 a.m. units were dispatched to a three-story apartment building in the 2100 block of 3rd Ave SE. The building had heavy smoke throughout and an apartment on the second floor was on fire. Crews were able to quickly knockdown the fire and multiple pets were saved. There were no injuries in either fire. The exact cause of the fires remain under investigation.
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Aberdeen Fire Rescue Responding Units – Truck 1, Rescue 2, Rescue 3, Medic 1, Medic 3, Battalion 2, Battalion 1 and Fire Marshal 1.
Other Responding Agencies - Aberdeen Police Department, Brown County 911, Brown County Sheriff’s Office See less

06/05/2026

Typically, fire hoses are utilized to extinguish fires; however, today we are employing coffee to satiate a severe sugar craving. We extend our gratitude to Captain Kendra and Captain Joseph of the Salvation Army for visiting the station with treats in celebration of National Donut Day. The crew awards them with a rating of 10/10.

06/01/2026

A huge shoutout to our June Anniversaries! 🎉

Join us in recognizing these dedicated individuals for their years of service with Aberdeen Fire Rescue:

🧑‍🚒Battalion Chief JR Huebner - 23 years
🧑‍🚒Firefighter Paramedic Kyle Stoddard - 8 years
🧑‍🚒Firefighter Paramedic Taiten Leesch - 5 years
🧑‍🚒Deputy Fire Marshal Michael Bartz - 4 years
👩‍🚒Firefighter Paramedic Jennah Farrell - 3 years
🧑‍🚒Firefighter Paramedic Jacob Krenz - 3 years
🧑‍🚒Firefighter Paramedic Ryan Schlotman - 3 years

Thank you all for your commitment, bravery, and service to our community. We appreciate you!

05/28/2026

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: May 28, 2026

Aberdeen Fire Rescue Responds to Rooftop Air Conditioning Unit Fire

Aberdeen, SD – On May 28, 2026, at approximately 9:33 a.m., Aberdeen Fire Rescue was dispatched to the Alonzo Ward Hotel (104 S. Main Street) for a reported fire on the roof.

Fire crews arrived on scene to find smoke and flames coming from the roof. Crews determined the fire originated from a rooftop air conditioning unit. Electrical power to the unit was shut off, and the fire was quickly extinguished using portable water can fire extinguishers.

No damage occurred inside the structure. Crews remained on scene to ensure there were no additional hot spots. One civilian sustained injuries and was evaluated by Aberdeen Fire Rescue paramedics before being transported by private vehicle to a local hospital for further care. The exact cause of the fire remains under investigation.

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Aberdeen Fire Rescue Responding Units – Truck 1, Rescue 2, Rescue 3, Medic 1, Medic 3, Battalion 2, Battalion 4, Fire Marshal 1 and Fire Marshal 2.

Other Responding Agencies - Aberdeen Police Department, Brown County 911, Brown County Sheriff’s Office, Brown County Emergency Management

Address

121 2nd Avenue SE
Aberdeen, SD
57401

Telephone

+16056267048

Website

http://www.aberdeen.sd.us/25/Fire-Rescue

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