Watertown Fire Rescue would like to let area residents know that a smoke in the area is from wildfires in Canada and Montana. With the cooler temperatures the smoke has pushed a little lower to the ground.
At approximately 8:39AM, Watertown Fire Rescue responded to the HWY 81 round about or 5th St SE and 20th Ave SE for a tractor trailer with a brake that is burning. Read on...
WFR responds to a structure fire early this morning. Just shortly after midnight, crews responded to a duplex with fire showing from the back of the house. Read on...
Watertown Fire Rescue and the City Street Department worked in conjunction on a flag raising project at the Town Clock on 9th Ave SW/Hwy 212. Read on...
Watertown Fire Rescue responded to multiple grass fires yesterday and through the night. Starting mid-afternoon yesterday, and ending approximately 0400 this morning. Read on...
Just after 4pm on 7/4/21 WFR crews were dispatched to a grass fire at the intersection of 19th St and 14th Ave NE. While enroute to that grass fire crews were dispatched to another grass fire southwest of Watertown at 177th St. and 449th Ave. Read on...
On June 30, 2021 at approximately 3:37pm, WFR was dispatched to a semi truck and trailer versus a car injury accident near 461st Ave on HWY212. Read on...
WFR responded to a one vehicle accident involving a pickup truck pulling a stock trailer with sending one patient to PLH with serious injuries. Read on...
Watertown Fire Rescue is a dedicated organization with 36 full-time firefighters. Watertown Fire Rescue currently has two fully staffed fire stations serving the citizens of Watertown and surrounding Codington County. Our department specializes in public education, fire prevention, fire suppression, advanced life support ambulance services, hazardous materials, technical rescue, and airport rescue and firefighting. We stand by our motto “Always Ready” and are prepared to assist our community in their time of need.
Watertown Fire Rescue is devoted to the preservation of life and property. Proudly serving our community by providing excellence in Emergency Medical Services, Fire Suppression, Rescue and Education. Always Ready!
Watertown Fire Rescue will strive to exceed the expectations of our community while aspiring to be a positive example for all Fire and EMS organizations.
