Harrison Nebraska Volunteer Fire Dept.

03/25/2026

03/18/2026

NEBRASKA is in a strict fire ban, that means absolutely no burning of any sorts at this time, if you do burn and somethings starts from that burn, you could be reliable and held accountable for the aftermath of that burn.
The Rocky Mountain Region (R2) (Region 2), has now became a level 2. This Region consists of Colorado, Kansas, Nebraska, South Dakota, and Wyoming.
Governor Pillen executive order effect until 11:59pm March 27,2026, then will be reassessed.
We are in red flag warnings.

If you are wanting to help by donating any livestock feed, ranching supplies, meals or other products needed to those effected by the massive acres burned in the sandhills there are multiple communities and businesses accepting them at this time. The TriState Livestock News page and also the Nebraska Cattlemn's page have posted a few of the many places accepting donations to help those who need assistance, and the Alliance FFA Page are a couple that I have seen. If you know of more places please feel free to add them in the comments

The Highway 20 Pine Ridge Mutual Aid Strike Team sent multiple type 6 engines, 3 command vehicles, and a Sidexside over the past weekend.

02/16/2026

💨🔥 STRONG WINDS & EXTREME FIRE DANGER TUESDAY 🔥💨

A High Wind Watch and Fire Weather Watch are in effect for western Nebraska and eastern Wyoming.

▪️ Wind gusts over 60 MPH possible
▪️ Very low humidity (13–20%)
▪️ CRITICAL to EXTREME fire danger
▪️ Travel impacts likely for high-profile vehicles

⚠️ Any fires that develop will spread rapidly. Avoid ALL outdoor burning.

01/19/2026

Here are the official results from the Sioux County Rescue's "Answer the call" Fundraiser Coyote contest held this weekend.

We had 15 teams total enter and be auctioned off on Friday night!
There where 57 coyotes checked in this afternoon, despite the wind!!!!

It was the heaviest on up to a 3 dog stringer contest. With Big Dog, Little Dog, Most dogs, and Best fur side pots.

1st place Team ~ Kenny and Kristy Lotton with.
99.8 pounds
They also brought in the one with the best.
fur side pot
Calcutta 1st place~ Kenny Lotton bought himself

2nd place Team ~ Garrett Meyer, Barry.
Greenwald with 96.6 pounds
Calcutta 2nd place ~ Neil Wurderman

3rd place Team ~ Garret Gray, Justin.
Bruegger, Cody McNare with 95.8.
pounds they had the little dog at 20.2. side pot and they had the most dogs with 18
Calcutta 3rd place ~ Cody McNare

4th place Team ~ was Tristen Hunter and Joel
Tompsen with 93.6 pounds
They also had the big Dog at 38.8 pounds
Calcutta 4th place ~ Casey Wilmont

A huge thanks to Tom Lambert for auctioneering for us, Danny Matney for the sound system, B.J. Netz for buying the coyotes, Francheska Bannan with Niobrara County Rawhide FFA for making and donating the 1st place team coyote wall hangers, and the Longhorn Saloon for letting us hold it there.

Sioux County Rescue appreciates all the teams who entered, all the bidders and Calcutta buyers, and every one who helped make it another great year.

01/18/2026

We are aware and have been notified that there is a ground hay pile fire at Duck Creek on the Wyoming side. . Sunday Jan 18th at 1:30 pm
~ We have.sent our Hemtt water tender for mutual aid request with 2 personal and where cleared to go home by 1730

01/05/2026

Here we go!!!! What everyone has been anxiously awaiting.. 😁 we have it on paper... it is official. Sioux County Rescue's annual fundraiser. Come on over for some exciting adventures, bring your teams, and your skills... its a ~ you can begin as soon as your team has gone through the Calcutta and finish in time to make it back and meet the one hour designated check in time.

No designated hunt area. There are no late check ins allowed. If there is a tie the winner will be decided on which team checked in first. All team members must be at Calcutta.

Proof of hunt will be revealed between 7pm and 7:30 pm on Friday the 16th before the Calcutta. Rule sheets will be handed out to sign at that time. All members must sign the rules.

To sign up early you can contact Leslie @307-351-4589

12/21/2025

~Sioux County Rescue is not funded or affiliated with the Harrison Volunteer Fire Department or the Rural Fire District in regards to any financials. Sioux County Rescue is ran off of donations to the ambulance service and the revenue from doing transports. It is a volunteer non profit entity through the Village of Harrison.
This is not just an issue that is arising in Wyoming. What would happen if there wasn't EMS in your community, or in the next district over either? We are all getting to the point and having this tough discussion. It has came up a few times over the last couple years in our building.
~Sioux County Rescue and Harrison Volunteer Fire do however have the same volunteer team members, who strive to do the best they can every time the page goes out. Without the volunteer fire fighters we wouldn't have drivers, an extra set of hands, getting the landing zones set up, relaying radio traffic while EMTs are working, and sometimes just being another part of the team to help not only physically but emotionally for other team members.. they are always there to help with calls when Sioux County Rescue gets paged. Also many of the EMTs are volunteer firefighters in rural areas. One team just different roles.
So, what would happen in our rural communities if our EMS services start shutting down due to lack of funding?

Wyoming Emergency Medical Services Informational Video

11/18/2025

We had a couple great chefs from our department representing us during the Chili Cook off put on by AIR LINK out of Scottsbluff! Great job TEAM!! And a shout out for the much appreciated donation to the Sioux County Rescue (ambulance service) from Air LINK too.

11/14/2025

The Rawhide Ranch Rodeo is proud to announce the distribution of $35,000 to support emergency services in southeastern Wyoming and western Nebraska. This year’s event raised funds through ticket sales, sponsorships, and community contributions, all of which have now been allocated to bolster the efforts of local volunteer fire departments and EMS teams.

Recipients of the 2025 Rawhide Ranch Rodeo donations include:

🔸 Lusk Volunteer Fire Department – $10,000

🔸 Lusk EMS – $10,000

🔸 Jay Em Fire Protection District  – $10,000

🔸 Harrison Volunteer Fire Department – $5,000

These funds will help purchase critical equipment, support training initiatives, and improve response capabilities in rural communities where emergency services are often stretched thin.

The Rawhide Ranch Rodeo strives to be a celebration of cowboy culture, community spirit, and rural resilience. This year’s event was the first ever, but the Rawhide Ranch Rodeo board only hopes to grow the event into tradition by turning entertainment into impact—bringing together rodeo fans, local businesses, and volunteers to support those who serve on the front lines.

The dates for next year's event have been set for July 24 and 25, 2026 - be sure to put it on your calendar and join us for another great weekend! 

To learn more about the Rawhide Ranch Rodeo and its community initiatives, visit www.rawhideranchrodeo.com.

10/03/2025

Today we had a couple special guests for Fire Prevention Day at the grade school.. Forest Service crew on Engine 621. AND.... Smokey Bear came to talk about wildfire Prevention, their duties and explained what all they have on their fire truck.
NOW... it's on to Sioux County Warrior High School Football at 2pm today!

09/23/2025

09/09/2025