Rapid City Fire Dept

The City is currently processing applications and moving qualified candidates to the next step. In person interviews and the Physical Standard Test will take place at the end of October. Applicants, please continue to monitor your email for information and next steps.

This is your sign to apply. In just 7 days, applications will close. If you’ve been waiting for the “perfect time,” this is it. Don’t spend next month wishing you had applied. Deadline: July 31, 2026 Link: publicsafetyanswers.com/rapi…

Ready to lead? Join us for Supervising Emergency Medical Services (F0146) and strengthen your leadership skills for today's EMS environment. To register e-mail: [email protected] For more information on the class: apps.usfa.fema.gov/nfacourse…

The Flormann Street and Skyline Drive fire has been determined to have been caused by a catalytic converter, and the fire's final size is 2.1 acres. Fire crews have completed operations.

FINAL UPDATE: The Flormann Street/Skyline Drive fire is contained. Fire crews will continue to monitor the area over the next few days and address any remaining hot spots as needed. There were no injuries reported. The cause of the fire remains under investigation.

UPDATE: Fire crews have stopped the forward progress of the Flormann Street/Skyline Drive fire. Crews are continuing to establish a secure fire line and extinguish remaining hot spots. The fire is currently estimated at approximately 1.8 acres.

If you're looking for a career that challenges you, builds lifelong friendships, and makes a difference every day, now is your opportunity. Join the Rapid City Fire Department. Applications are open. publicsafetyanswers.com/rapi… *This is a two-step process. Must complete both steps.

Tomorrow (Wednesday), crews from Rapid City Fire Department Local 1040 will be back out in the community for the annual Fill the Boot campaign benefiting the Muscular Dystrophy Association. Find us here: Both Walmarts, Both Family Fares, West Side Safeway, Sam’s Club.

The Rapid City Fire Department is looking for a Part-Time EMT to join the team. If you’re ready to serve the community and make a difference when it matters most, we’d love to hear from you. Applications are open through May 24, 2026. Apply here: cityofrapidcitysd.tylerporti…

Shortly after 2 p.m. Thursday, units were dispatched to the Rapid City Regional Airport for a reported single-engine aircraft incident. All individuals on board were able to safely exit the aircraft, and no injuries were reported. There was no fire associated with the incident.

Join us in celebrating the newest members of the RCFD as they take part in their graduation run on Friday, May 1, at 9 a.m. The graduation run will begin at Fire Station 1, travel down Main Street, across Seventh Street, and return to Station 1 on St. Joseph St.

Thinking about a future in fire or EMS? Come check out the Rapid City Fire Department Cadet Program. Join us for Cadet Program Information Night on Monday, May 11 at 6 p.m. at Station 1, 10 Main Street, in the Training Room.

Reminder: Enrollment is now open for the Rapid City Fire Department EMT Basic Class. Those interested in joining the class are encouraged to submit their application packet no later than 5:00 p.m. on May 13, 2026. Apply online: rcgov.org/departments/fire-d…

Happy Easter from the Rapid City Fire Department! Wishing our community a safe, happy, and peaceful holiday.

Congratulations to our very own Firefighter Paramedic Marcus LeBlanc for winning the American Legion Post 22 and District 2 Firefighter of the Year Award. We are so proud of the work he does for the community and for his fellow firefighters to continue to learn this profession.

Critical fire weather conditions are expected today and Saturday across our region. Hot, dry, and windy conditions = increased wildfire risk. Help us prevent fires: Skip outdoor burning Be mindful of sparks Stay alert