Wessington Springs Volunteer Fire Department

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.

04/12/2026

🚨🚒CRITICAL FIRE WEATHER – RED FLAG WARNING 🚒🚨

A Red Flag Warning is in effect for our grassland areas today starting at 12 PM. Conditions are favorable for rapid fire growth due to wind, low humidity, and dry fuels.

🔥 Any spark can quickly turn into a fast-moving grass fire.
Please use caution today:
• Be careful with equipment that can create sparks
• Do not park vehicles in tall grass
• Secure trailer chains to prevent dragging

🚜 Farmers & Operators:
If possible, have tillage equipment ready to help stop fires quickly.

🧯 Be Prepared:
If working in fields or grassy areas, bring fire extinguishing equipment with you.

📞 Report Fires Immediately:
If you see a fire, CALL 911 right away.

04/08/2026

Just a heads up if you are out and about today that the grassland fire danger reaches the very high category today.

04/04/2026

Food is on for Pancakes with the Easter Bunny. Remember doors open at 8:30. If you would like, we are doing deliveries, call 605-539-1888 to place one.

04/04/2026

Tomorrow!

Mark your calendars and hop on over!