Wessington Springs Volunteer Fire Department

08/21/2026

Our annual golf tournament is approaching fast! Get signed up soon!

08/07/2026

🚒🔥 Fireman’s FunFest kicks off tonight at 6 PM! 🔥🚒

Come on out and enjoy burgers, brats, and all the fixings! 🌭🍔

There’s plenty of fun for the kids, including bounce houses and water wars, plus fire truck rides for all ages! 🚒💦

And for the adults, adult beverages will also be available for purchase. 🍻

Bring the family, bring your friends, and come enjoy a great night with the community! We’ll see you at 6 PM!

07/19/2026

Mark you calendars!!!

07/05/2026

The guys are hard at work setting up the fireworks, show should be ready to go about 10:00 PM

05/12/2026

🚩🚒 Red Flag Warning starting 11AM today. Please refrain from burning anything and if working out in the fields be fire aware and have some form of fire extinguishment with you. 🚒🚩

04/24/2026

See you all tomorrow!!!

Don’t miss out, going to be a fun day of learning.

04/23/2026

🚩🚒🚨 Red Flag Warning Again Today🚨🚒🚩
Please be safe out there and take all necessary measures to avoid creating a wildland fire. And remember to call 911 if an emergency arises.

04/22/2026

🚩 RED FLAG WARNING – JERAULD COUNTY TODAY 🚩
The National Weather Service has issued a Red Flag Warning for Jerauld County from 12:00 PM to 8:00 PM today due to strong winds and low relative humidity.
🔥 Critical fire conditions are expected. Any fire that starts will spread rapidly and be difficult to control.
Please take the following precautions today:
• No outdoor burning
• Avoid parking vehicles in tall grass
• Use extreme caution with equipment that may spark
• Keep water or fire suppression equipment nearby when working outdoors
🚜 Farmers and operators: Have tillage or suppression equipment ready to go if working in fields.
📞 If you see a fire, call 911 immediately — early reporting is critical.

04/16/2026

🚩🚒 Red Flag Warning 🚒🚩again today starting at noon. Please be careful out there. If you’re working in the fields please have some type of fire suppression with you and if a fire does start please call 911, we would rather get turned around versus a fire getting out of control. Have a great safe day.

04/13/2026

🚨 JERAULD COUNTY TORNADO DRILL 🚨

📅 Wednesday, April 15th
⏰ 10:15 AM

Jerauld County residents, businesses, and schools are encouraged to participate in this county-wide tornado drill.

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🌪️ DURING THE DRILL:
• Take shelter as if it were a real tornado warning
• Practice your emergency safety plan
• Identify your safest shelter locations

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⚠️ IMPORTANT REMINDER:
Use this time to review severe weather safety guidelines with your family, employees, or students.

Be sure everyone understands the difference between:
🔥 Fire Whistle
🌪️ Tornado Siren

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Preparedness saves lives.
Stay aware. Stay ready. Stay safe.