Aberdeen Fire Rescue

05/12/2026

⚠️ RED FLAG WARNING: CRITICAL FIRE DANGER TODAY ⚠️

The Red Flag Warning for today, May 12, 2026, remains in effect from 11 AM to 9 PM CDT across central and north-central South Dakota. This warning covers Aberdeen and the following counties: McPherson, Brown, Edmunds, Faulk, Spink, Hyde, Hand, and Buffalo.

What you should do:
🚫 NO OUTDOOR BURNING: Avoid burn piles, campfires, or tossing ci******es.
🚜 EQUIPMENT SAFETY: Avoid activities that create sparks (mowing dry grass, welding, or using chainsaws).
🚗 VEHICLE CAUTION: Don't park or idle on dry grass; the exhaust can ignite a fire.
⛓️ CHECK YOUR CHAINS: If towing, ensure trailer chains aren't dragging and creating sparks.

Stay alert and report any smoke or fires to 911 immediately. Let’s keep our community safe!

05/05/2026

Project Update: Aberdeen Fire Rescue Brush Truck

Week three photos of the Brush Truck build process.

The truck is scheduled for completion on May 12, 2026, and we look forward to placing it into service shortly thereafter.
We appreciate the continued support from our community as we invest in equipment that strengthens public safety and emergency response capabilities.

05/04/2026

Project Update: Aberdeen Fire Rescue Brush Truck

Week two photos of the Brush Truck build process.

The truck is scheduled for completion on May 12, 2026, and we look forward to placing it into service shortly thereafter.

We appreciate the continued support from our community as we invest in equipment that strengthens public safety and emergency response capabilities.

04/30/2026

A huge shoutout to our May Anniversaries! 🎉

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

🧑‍🚒Chief Joel Weig - 27 years
🧑‍🚒Lieutenant Michael Eliason - 24 years
🧑‍🚒Lieutenant Jesse Rystrom - 21 years
🧑‍🚒Lieutenant Chris Scott - 11 years
🧑‍🚒Firefighter Paramedic Brant Winter - 11 years
👩‍💻EMS Billing Specialist/EMT Lisa Fischer - 11 years
🧑‍🚒Firefighter Paramedic Landon Binfet - 8 years
🧑‍🚒Firefighter Paramedic Carter Deyo - 8 years
🧑‍🚒Firefighter Paramedic Austin Nath - 8 years
🧑‍🚒Firefighter Paramedic/FTO Jordon Dahme - 8 years
🧑‍🚒Firefighter EMT Maddox Hanson - 1 year
🧑‍🚒Firefighter EMT Adam White - 1 year
👩‍🚒Firefighter Paramedic Aubrey Ellingson - 1 year
🧑‍🚒Firefighter Paramedic Evan Onken - 1 year

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

04/29/2026

Miss Bierne, representing the May Overby Elementary Student Council, stopped by with treats, fantastic artwork, and a generous donation from a fundraiser organized by the students.

We truly appreciate the thoughtfulness and support from both the students and staff. Aberdeen is lucky to have such amazing young people!

Thank you, May Overby Elementary!

04/22/2026

On this Administrative Professionals Day, we’re proud to recognize one of the very best!

From managing EMS billing to keeping everything organized, answering questions, and so much more, Lisa plays a vital role in keeping our department running smoothly every single day.

Your hard work does not go unnoticed—we truly appreciate everything you do. Thank you, Lisa!

04/21/2026

We are looking for summer help! This temporary, seasonal position performs a variety of manual and semi-skilled tasks, such as hydrant flows, light equipment operations, and mowing.
Applicants must be at least 18 years old, and have a current, valid driver's license.

See the full job description and apply here: https://www.aberdeen.sd.us/Jobs.aspx?UniqueId=99&From=All&CommunityJobs=False&JobID=Temporary-Seasonal-Laborer-Fire-Departme-566

04/17/2026

Thank you for this incredible honor. We're proud to serve a community that truly cares for one another.

What inspires us most is this community's compassion. When given the opportunity, people step up to help one another-and that's what makes our work meaningful.

Thank you for your trust, your support, and the privilege to serve.

Stay safe, and take care of each other.

Last night was a great reminder of what makes Aberdeen special.

Congratulations to the Aberdeen Fire Rescue team on receiving the Heart of Service Award at this year’s ABBY Awards, hosted by the Aberdeen Area Chamber of Commerce.

This recognition is well earned. Day in and day out, these men and women show up with professionalism, courage, and a true commitment to serving others. Whether it’s responding to emergencies, supporting public safety efforts, or being present in our community, they represent the very best of us.

Aberdeen is stronger because of your service. Thank you for all you do.

04/10/2026

🚑 🚒 🏆Exciting News Aberdeen 🏆 🚒 🚑

We are incredibly honored to share that Aberdeen Fire Rescue has been nominated for two honors in the 2026 ABBY Awards, hosted by the Aberdeen Chamber of Commerce!

First, we are proud to be a nominee for the Heart of Service Award. This nomination is a tribute to the dedication of our team of 57 dedicated professionals who work 24/7 to provide life safety and emergency care for our community.

In addition to this honor, we are a finalist for the People’s Choice Award – and this is where we need your help! Being recognized by the community we serve means the world to us, and we’d love to bring this one home for team.

🗳️Cast your vote for us here: https://form.jotform.com/260854958299074

⏳Deadline: 5:00 PM TODAY, Friday, April 10

The winners will be announced at the ABBY Awards Banquet on Thursday, April 16th at the Best Western Ramkota Hotel

Thank you to the Chamber for these nominations and thank you to our community for your unwavering support. We are proud to serve the Hub City!!

Please click the link to complete this form.

04/08/2026

🚒 Project Update: Aberdeen Fire Rescue Brush Truck

We’re pleased to share that Midwest Fire has officially begun the build of Aberdeen Fire Rescue’s new brush truck. This multi-purpose apparatus is an important addition to our fleet, not only responding to vegetation fires but enhancing our ability to respond to MVCs with extrication tools when the roads are soft in the spring as well as the winter when piled snow narrows the streets in certain areas of the city.

The truck is currently scheduled for completion on May 12, 2026, and we look forward to placing it into service shortly thereafter.

We appreciate the continued support from our community as we invest in equipment that strengthens public safety and emergency response capabilities.