Arnolds Park/Okoboji Fire and Rescue

08/30/2026

08/30/2026

Summer is slipping away. Just one more concert to go until next year. Pork Tornados rocked it tonight.

08/23/2026

Not many more of these concert standbys left on the year!

08/20/2026

Many adults drown not wearing a life jacket, and their dog and children were wearing theirs and made it out of the water safely. Please wear a life jacket for those that love you! Share a picture of you and your dog wearing life jackets in the comments.

08/13/2026

Our annual Labor Day auction is rapidly approaching! Join us on Monday September 7th at 1pm at The Barefoot Bar at Okoboji! This will be our 40th annual auction, with all proceeds benefiting the Lakes Area Fire Boat!

We are still collecting items! If you would like to donate, please reach out to Russ at the contact number attached!

08/12/2026

Swimming in open water (lakes, rivers, ponds, etc.) is different than swimming in a pool due to wave action, currents, depth, and no close access to safe ways to get out of the water. Swimming in undesignated areas is the leading activity for most drownings that occur at USACE lakes and river projects, so be prepared and please wear a life jacket when swimming, floating, and playing in open water.

08/08/2026

Great night with Cooper Alan!

08/02/2026

Another busy Saturday for our team. Started early morning with safety stand by for point to point swim, participated in the Lake Park Farmer Appreciation days, 4 medical responses and now on stand by at preservation plaza in Arnolds Park.

07/20/2026

Mon Jul 20 8:45am (Updated)

HEAT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM THIS MORNING TO 8 PM CDT THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...Heat index values up to 104 expected.

* WHERE...Portions of northwest Iowa and south central and southeast South Dakota.

* WHEN...From 11 AM this morning to 8 PM CDT this evening.

* IMPACTS...Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat illnesses.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Do not leave young children and pets in unattended vehicles. Car interiors will reach lethal temperatures in a matter of minutes.

Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors.

To reduce risk during outdoor work, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration recommends scheduling frequent rest breaks in shaded or air conditioned environments. Anyone overcome by heat should be moved to a cool and shaded location. Heat stroke is an emergency! Call 9 1 1.

07/18/2026

We had fun tonight at the touch a truck event at the Dickinson County Fair.