Pennington County 911

09/25/2026

Today we’re celebrating a special milestone for Leslie and Corey, 20 years of service with Pennington County 911!

Twenty years means being part of a lot of change, a lot of growth, and a strong dedication to service for our responders and community. Through it all, Leslie and Corey have been an important part of our team, bringing their experience and knowledge to the work we do every day.

Please join us in congratulating Leslie and Corey on 20 years of service!

09/23/2026

Today, we are celebrating Dani and 30 years of service with our 911 center!

For three decades, Dani has answered the call, supported first responders, and served the citizens of our community. Through changing technology and countless calls, Dani has continued to bring knowledge, dedication, and heart to our team.

We’re grateful for the experience, commitment, and impact Dani continues to bring to our center every day.

Congratulations on 30 years!

09/11/2026

08/02/2026

🚨 Public Safety Notice 🚨
Due to the wildfire in the Victoria Lake area, the U.S. Forest Service will be using helicopters to collect water from Sheridan Lake for fire suppression operations.
The lake is open, but please avoid the area while helicopters are actively operating. These aircraft fly at very low altitudes and require a clear, unobstructed work area. Any interference from boats, swimmers, drones, or people near the shoreline creates a serious safety hazard for both the flight crews and the public.
Thank you for your cooperation and for helping keep our firefighters and pilots safe as they work to protect our community.

07/15/2026

07/05/2026

Big thank you to Open Bible Church for providing wonderful meals to our team today!

07/03/2026

1:30pm UPDATE: Highway 44 is now blocked from Reservoir Road all the way to the Rapid City Regional Airport.
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Due to Law Enforcement activities, E Highway 44 is closed between Anderson Road and Radar Hill Road. Please avoid the area.

06/25/2026

Visit www.pennco.org/law_public_safety/fire/firework_regulations.php for information about:

🔴Local Fireworks Displays
⚪️Regional Fireworks Displays
🔵Ordinances for discharging fireworks in:
- Pennington County
- Rapid City
- Box Elder
- Hill City
- Keystone
- New Underwood
- Wall

06/24/2026

Update 6/24/26

The disruption impacting non-emergency phone lines for Pennington County Emergency Services Communications Center (ESCC) has been resolved.

Citizens may resume calling non-emergency numbers as usual and should no longer use the temporary lines provided in the previous release. As always, if you are experiencing an emergency, dial 911.

We appreciate the public’s patience and understanding while this disruption was being resolved.