Milbank Fire & Rescue

07/04/2026

As these move through, there may be side wind events, along with these popups until things cool and settle down near 10:00 PM.
Stay weather aware folks.

07/04/2026

Have a safe 4th, and enjoy our 250th!! Independence Day!!

07/01/2026

It is time for our annual, friendly reminder of the city ordinance in relation to fireworks and 4th of July safety. We have received questions, and some complaints, as we get closer to the weekend.

📜Per city ordinance:

9.48.010 Fi****ms and Fireworks Prohibited.
It is unlawful for any person to, within the corporate limits of the city, or within one mile of said corporate limits, discharge or shoot off any pistol, gun or any other firearm or discharge any firecracker, rocket, bomb or any other piece of fireworks of any type or character. (Ord. 226, Sec. 2, 1948).

The 4th of July, and time leading up to the holiday, is a time of great celebration of our country. However, there are several reasons why the ordinance is in effect. Please consider the following:

💣 For a variety of reasons, some citizens and neighbors do not like the loud booms and crackling that fireworks can create. Please be respectful of all residents and visitors.

🧨 What goes up, must come down. This, of course, can be dependent on the type of firework or firecracker being set off. Fireworks of any character can cause a fire hazard to residences, trees, and other vegetation within the community.

🎆 If you do not have a location to set fireworks off, or simply prefer to spectate, be sure to head out to Lake Farley Park at dusk on July 4th for the fireworks show.

Also, if your celebration includes consuming alcoholic beverages, please plan ahead and designate a sober driver. Law enforcement agencies across the state will have increased enforcement efforts with the goal of keeping motorists safe.

As always, if you have any questions or concerns, please call the police department at 605-432-5650. We hope everyone has a safe and enjoyable weekend!

07/01/2026

Honoring the 19 wildland firefighters we lost on this day thirteen years ago.

Andrew Ashcraft · 2013
Robert Caldwell · 2013
Travis Carter · 2013
Dustin Deford · 2013
Christopher MacKenzie · 2013
Eric Marsh · 2013
Grant McKee · 2013
Sean Misner · 2013
Scott Norris · 2013
Wade Parker · 2013
John Percin · 2013
Anthony Rose · 2013
Jesse Steed · 2013
Joe Thurston · 2013
Travis Turbyfill · 2013
William Warneke · 2013
Clayton Whitted · 2013
Kevin Woyjeck · 2013
Garret Zuppiger · 2013

You will never be forgotten.

06/25/2026

06/22/2026

Milbank Fire Dept. friends. Besides normal mail, We have set up a convenient "drop box" where you can return your tickets/donation for our annual mailer fund raiser drawing. It is on the north side parking lot of the fire hall. Thank You so much for participating.

06/04/2026

Milbank Fire Dept. was dispatched to a house fire, 10:57 PM, Thursday May 28th, to 402 South 5th St. Milbank. Residents were home at the time and exited the structure safely. Firefighters found fire in the 2nd floor ceiling/attic. Quick response and extinguishment by fire dudes, limited damage to the home. The home sustained fire, smoke and water damage. Responding agencys were Milbank Fire Dept, Grant Roberts Ambulance, Milbank PD, Grant County Emergency Management. Sheriff Dept. The American Red Cross was also contacted.
Supporting these agencys when you can as keeping equipment updated is a big deal.