Elkton Volunteer Fire Department and Ambulance

09/10/2026

In honor of the 25th anniversary of September 11th, we'd like to offer all Veterans, Military Personnel, and First Responders - from every community - free admission to Friday's football game here in Elkton between the Elks and Estelline/Hendricks. Just share your name and role with the ticket takers and enjoy the game. Kickoff is scheduled for 7:00pm. Thank you for your service!

08/18/2026

Burn Ban Enacted in Brookings County
https://www.brookingscountysd.gov/m/newsflash/home/detail/1186

07/04/2026

The Elkton Fire Department wants to extend our gratitude and appreciation our community for coming out last evening to enjoy our annual fireworks show. We hope the show was worth attending and watching.

We want to recognize all of those individuals and businesses that provide the financial support that allows us to continue to put the show on every year.

Thank you to the Bankstar ladies who faithfully order our fireworks every year.

Happy 250th America!!

With gratitude, Elkton Volunteer Fire Department.

06/30/2026

06/10/2026

COME TO THE BIKE RODEO TOMORROW, JUNE 10th!!

06/02/2026

The Elkton Fire Dept. will be going door to door this Thursday, June 4th starting around 6:30 P.M. in Elkton for a donation drive for Elkton's 4th of July firework display. Donations can also be dropped off at Bankstar in Elkton.

04/21/2026

From the Brookings County Highway Department:
Please be advised that beginning the week of 4/27/2026 North Drive or Brookings County Road 30 (217th St.) and the intersection of Elk St. in Elkton, SD will be closed for water and sewer repairs. Questions regarding this project status shall be directed to the City of Elkton.

04/11/2026

It’s hard to believe this was 20 years ago. Emmett was valued member of both Fire and EMS and a close friend to many.

April 11, 2006 - LODD
Firefighter Thomas "Emmett" Kuehl, 38
Elkton Volunteer Fire Department. SD
On 04/08/06 at approximately 1600hrs, the Elkton Fire Department was summoned to a controlled burn that had escaped its boundaries and appeared to be threatening neighboring property. During the firefighting activities, the truck Firefighter Kuehl was driving became stuck. A tractor was obtained in an effort to assist in getting the truck unstuck. A clevis attached to the tractor broke and the tow rope recoiled through the truck's windshield and struck Firefighter Kuehl's head. Firefighter Kuehl was taken by ambulance to a Brookings, SD Hospital and then airlifted to Sioux Valley Hospital in Sioux Falls, SD. Kuehl died of the injuries he received on 04/11/2006.

04/03/2026

Thank you to everyone that came out to support our annual fish fry. An amazing turn out from the area. We hope that you enjoyed a great meal and some fellowship.

03/29/2026

When the call comes in we are all on the same team. Thank you to all of the responding agencies that helped in Lake Benton today.