Alpha One Fire & Rescue

05/12/2026

⚠️⛔️ Baby Malinko Es**rt ⛔️⚠️

Good afternoon, near and far. OSTDPS and other agencies are currently es**rting Baby Malinko Ivan Bagola back to Pine Ridge, SD. The es**rt should be entering Oglala community within 40 mins, for those who wish to pay their respects during his es**rt, please remain off the highway at a safe distance for his es**rt to safely get Baby Malinko home.

Safe journey, Baby Malinko

04/20/2026

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04/19/2026

🎮🔥 ALPHA ONE FIRE & RESCUE PS5 RAFFLE 🔥🎮

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Every ticket helps support Alpha One Fire & Rescue and our mission to continue serving our communities with emergency response, rescue operations, training, and life-saving equipment.

Your support helps us break the cycle of limited funding and strengthen emergency services for Tribal communities across South Dakota.

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Join Alpha One's raffle for a chance to win a PS5, while supporting our mission too! Your participation is not only a chance to win prizes, but also plays a vital role in supporting our mission. Each ticket you purchase directly contributes to our efforts in making a meaningful impact in our communi...

03/26/2026

Hard work but we got it done. Multiple structures saved, fire is within a safe perimeter and will smolder in the coming days. Thank you to our neighbors Martin VFD and Scenic for showing up and getting dirty to help our people. Thank you OST DPS for keeping traffic haulted.

Cause of fire is undetermined at this time. Thank you everyone in Wounded Knee for calling/messaging us, makes a world of difference when the calls are not obstructed.

03/25/2026

UPDATE

Containment is gaining momentum, air support has arrived making drops. Evacuation alert has been lifted, please stay vigilant as possible reignition can occur.

03/25/2026

Growing wildland/timber fire in Wounded Knee District. Please keep the area clear

Watch for emergency vehicles coming into the area!!!

03/12/2026

We're receiving many messages and calls about heavy smoke within the Wounded Knee District. The Smoke is coming from the Black Hills area, please be very mindful of how dry the vegetation is, no open flames of any kind. We appreciate everyone's concern and will be monitoring our area.

02/23/2026

Honoring the Standard: Captain Ken Franks
​True leadership isn't always about being liked—it’s about being respected and doing what is right.

Captain Ken Franks was a man of immense impact, recognized across the state of South Dakota for his discipline and his dedication to the Oglala Lakota Nation.
​When Ken helped restructure OSTDPS, he brought a level of accountability that changed our community for the better. His famous seat belt initiative wasn't just a policy; it was a life-saving movement. He held everyone to a high standard because he knew the stakes were lives.

​As we celebrate Captain Ken Franks Day, we carry his legacy of integrity forward. Let’s make the habit of safety a permanent part of our lives:
​Wear your seatbelt.
​Use your child safety seats.

​He worked to keep us safe. Let’s stay that way in his honor.

​“Happy Captain Ken Franks Day”

Airdate 11-4-2017

02/08/2026

Porcupine Structure Fire Update:

This evening at 5:40pm, Alpha One was made aware of a structure fire in progress within the Porcupine community. On arrival, crews were able to determine the home was not occupied. Ignition of the structure was started from the rear of the home that quickly spread throughout the structure. Suppression was initiated to quell the flames and minimize vegetation fires.

The cause is considered suspicious at the time of this posting, anyone with information may contact OSTDPS. Special thanks to our team Joe, Jaden, Summer and Jim for their quick response.

Call cleared 7:36pm

02/07/2026

This morning at 8:19 AM, Alpha One responded to a single-vehicle accident on BIA 2 near 3 Mile Creek. Upon arrival, crews located a vehicle that had left the roadway, landing on its roof and becoming submerged in the creek.
​While one occupant was able to exit the vehicle, Alpha One personnel assisted in the recovery of two individuals who were unable to escape.
​We are deeply saddened to confirm this as a fatality incident. Out of respect for the families and the privacy of those involved, Alpha One will not be releasing further details at this time.
​The investigation is being handled by OST Highway Safety. We ask the community to join us in keeping these families and their loved ones in your thoughts and prayers during this incredibly difficult time.

01/30/2026

At approximately 1820 hours, Alpha One Fire & Rescue responded alongside Martin Volunteer Fire Department to a motor vehicle collision (MVC) involving two vehicles in a head-on collision approximately 2.5 miles south of Kyle.
Initial reports indicated both drivers were entrapped. Law enforcement personnel were able to remove one occupant prior to fire arrival. The driver of the second vehicle remained entrapped upon arrival of fire units.
Extrication operations were initiated, including driver-side door removal, to safely free the remaining driver. The patient was subsequently transferred to EMS care upon their arrival on scene.
Three patients were transported to area hospitals with serious injuries.
Alcohol was determined to be a contributing factor in the incident.