De Smet Rescue

05/10/2026

February run totals
Thank you Desco Architectural, Inc. for your support and sponsorship of our ad.

05/06/2026

Catching up on our monthly totals for the year. January kept us busy!
Thank you Desco Architectural, Inc. for your support and sponsorship of our ad.

05/04/2026

De Smet Emergency Rescue Unit would like to thank the following people for their donations: Spirit Lake Township and Memorials for Ken Biteler - Jane and Leon Pesall, Greg and Diane Hiles, Dennis and Karen Holmlund, Vona Leckey, Arlys and Ronald Janssen, Ken Biteler Family. Your donations are greatly appreciated.

04/28/2026

De Smet Emergency Rescue Unit would like to thank the following people for their donations: Memorials for Ken Biteler - Donna Palmlund, Glenda Haines, Maxine Johnston, John and Lorenda Anderson and Loryn and Brenda Gehm. Margaret Johnson memorial by Michael Johnson, Memorial for Gordy Harvey and Pam Oschner by Maxine Johnston, Ellen Schubloom and De Smet Township. Your donations are greatly appreciated.

04/25/2026

April means EVOC for our crew. 13 crew members gave up another evening from their home lives to complete biennial training on Emergency Vehicle Operations. Class lead by Joey Denison. We are so fortunate to have such dedicated first responders!

04/02/2026

An overdue Thank You to East River Engraving for their donation of labeling our patient blankets. Your generosity and support of our ambulance service means a lot! Matt was great to work with, check them out!

03/28/2026

One team 🚑🚒

02/20/2026

The De Smet Emergency Rescue Unit would like to thank the following people for their donations to the De Smet Emergency Rescue Unit: James and Margaret Mourek, Delrean Gilligan and Joel and Cindy Bau in memory of Margaret Johnson. Your donations are greatly appreciated.

02/18/2026

If you want your community to have an ambulance service long-term, please contact your local legislators.

ACT NOW: Support SB 211! 🚨
Ambulance services save lives every day, but many EMS providers struggle to cover costs due to low reimbursement from private insurance. SB 211 ensures fair payment, helping EMS agencies maintain equipment, staff, and 24/7 care—especially in rural communities.

📝 Take action: Contact your legislator today and ask them to vote YES on SB 211! Your voice matters!

Learn more and find your legislator 👉 https://sdlegislature.gov/

02/13/2026

Following our monthly meeting Tuesday, fifteen of our crew members stayed for training. Every year, our ambulance crew goes back to the basics — because lives depend on it.

While certification in CPR is only required every two years, our team chooses to train annually. Why? Because when seconds count, muscle memory matters.
High-quality CPR saves lives. Consistent, hands-on practice ensures our crew members stay sharp, confident, and ready to deliver the best possible care in cardiac emergencies.

We proudly complete this training each February during Heart Awareness Month — reinforcing our commitment to cardiac care when the spotlight is on heart health.

Going above the biennial requirement isn’t about checking a box — it’s about our commitment to excellence, accountability, and the communities we serve. When you call 911, you deserve a crew that trains beyond the minimum. And that’s exactly what we do!

02/02/2026

The De Smet Emergency Rescue Unit would like to thank the following people for their donations to the De Smet Emergency Rescue Unit: Laird and Debora Beck, Jim Farrell Memorials - Greg and Arlys Skyberg, Delmer Wolkow, Mark Geib, Ken and Suzanne Roeder, Vona Leckey and Doug and Carol Kazmerzak. Your donations are greatly appreciated.