Tea Volunteer Fire Department

05/24/2026

We hope you enjoy memorial day, and the time you have with your families. Let us not forget about all of those who have served to keep us safe, and all of those who are currently serving to keep us safe.

05/23/2026

It is a great day to be outside! Come to the Tea Airport to see Tea Brush 19 and get a fire helmet & Key Chain!

‼️If you travel in the area of 470th, sundowner, and gateway this morning please be mindful of the traffic. It is backed up in most directions‼️

Thank you Cars & Coffee of Siouxland for the invite. We are happy to attend!

05/21/2026

EMS Week

This week is EMS Week. We would like to take some time to thank all of those who help us in the field and in the station with the EMS side of our department. From our EMRs and EMTs to the firefighters who show up to help us on medical calls when they come through, it takes everyone working together.

It takes a lot of time, effort, and care to do EMS, especially as a volunteer. We are grateful to have members, friends, and mutual aid departments that are willing to leave home at any hour of the day to help us and help others who call 911 requesting assistance.

Thank you for everything you do!

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05/20/2026

May training!

It was a nice day to get outside and enjoy the weather! For this months training we did exactly that. We went over proper hose deployment for arriving on scene to different types of emergencies and how each one works best. Along with hose tactics and how to petiole fight fires in different scenarios. We ended with operating ground monitors, master streams on the fire engines, and fire pump operation.

05/17/2026

❗️URGENT❗️
The first of the dangerous weather is expected to arrived to our area in around 20 minutes. If you look to the west you can see it approaching.

❗️Monitor the local weather channel❗️
❗️Make sure family and friends are accounted for❗️
❗️Don't chase storms❗️
❗️Seek shelter away from windows and doorways❗️

05/17/2026

⚠️ Severe & Potentially Dangerous Weather ⚠️

Please take a few minutes to read the post below from the US National Weather Service Sioux Falls South Dakota. We are at a high risk for dangerous weather tonight into Monday.

As we get closer to tonight, here are a few things to make sure of:

Charge electronic devices
Have an emergency kit ready (first aid kit, water, blankets, etc.)
Keep window blinds closed and stay away from windows (Flying Debris)
Avoid unnecessary travel
If a tornado warning is issued or large hail is observed, move to the lowest level of your structure and stay away from windows

If you plan on using a generator, please do not run it in your garage. Many people think running a generator in their garage is safe, but this is untrue. Carbon monoxide (CO) can build up and seep through door seals into your home, creating a VERY dangerous situation.

If you need to run a generator during a power outage, keep it well away from doors, windows, and vents, and use properly rated extension cords to reach the necessary areas safely.

05/16/2026

Make sure to wear a helmet, and other safety gear when riding your bike! TPD is watching for bike riders practicing good safety!

⚡ CAUGHT RIDING RIGHT! ⚡
This weeknd you’ll start to see TPD officers handing out these “Caught Riding Right” reward cards to kids riding safely throughout our community! 👏🏻

This new community safety initiative is focused on encouraging:
✔️ Helmet use
✔️ Following rules of the road
✔️ Responsible and aware riding habits

Kids who are “caught riding right” can take their reward card to participating Tea businesses to redeem a special reward! 🎉

Current participating businesses include:
🍕 Pizza Ranch
☕ Scooter's Coffee

As e-bike and scooter usage continues to grow throughout Tea, this campaign is designed to promote education, awareness, and positive community engagement while helping encourage safe riding habits for everyone. There’s more to come. Stay tuned!

GO BE SAFE!

Thank you to our local businesses, Tea Chamber and community partners for helping make this program possible!
💛🖤

Tea South Dakota

05/13/2026

🔥FIRE DANGER🔥
Photo From Sioux Falls National Weather Service

Our current weather conditions have once again put us in a high risk for fire danger. It is reccomended to not burn as it could very easily become out of control.

05/13/2026

May Happenings

This Monday, we held our monthly business meeting. We discussed upcoming events, station updates, revisions to the bylaws, and updates regarding our expected new rescue truck.

Upcoming Events

August 5th at 5:00 PM — “Meet the Heroes”
Our annual event held between the Tea Fire Station and Tea Police Station. We may even have some special visitors this year, so be sure to mark your calendar!

Past Events

The Tea Fire Cadets are very thankful for all who showed up to enjoy a pancake breakfast!

Milestones

May Anniversaries
Nick S. — 2 Years
Thomas M. — 5 Years
Pat S. — 8 Years
Nick R. — 12 Years

May Birthdays
Brian S.

05/12/2026

Red flag warning for today. That also means that the county burn ban is reinstated. https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1JP1xCHnxn/?mibextid=wwXIfr

Strong northwesterly winds gusting to 30 to 40 mph with low relative humidity values in the afternoon will lead to dangerous fire weather conditions. A Red Flag Warning will be in effect for the entire area from noon to 9 PM. Avoid outdoor burning and make sure to dispose of any ci******es properly!