Johnson Siding Volunteer Fire Department

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Johnson Siding Volunteer Fire Department Johnson Siding VFD serves the central Black Hills of South Dakota. Founded in 1965 we’re proud of our heritage and the emergency services we provide.

10/24/2026

For those of you that noticed some extra-curricular activity at Station #2 on Friday, October 23rd, the JSFD Certified Firefighter class was conducting the long-awaited Live Fire Skills Exercise. The event is the culmination of hours of instruction where candidates get to watch the flow path of smoke and flames, feel the intense heat of the fire, and observe the cooling effects of an accurate water stream. They do all of this while crouching near the floor wearing full turnout gear and an SCBA (self-contained breathing apparatus). The temperatures above them are untenable, and could literally melt their face-piece. It's the final skill before being tested for certification.
Our class took longer than usual because of busy calendars and conflicting schedules, but everyone persevered to the end. We are grateful to everyone that contributed along the way; our instructors, our fellow volunteers, our families, and our faithful leader, Training Officer Justin Lena.
The video from inside was captured on a TIC (Thermal Imaging Camera) used to find hotspots and locate the heat signature of a hidden fire.
If this video sparks a flame inside you, contact your local volunteer fire department about becoming a member yourself!

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For those of you that drive Highway 44 West on a regular basis, you should already be aware of the large number of deer ...
10/22/2026

For those of you that drive Highway 44 West on a regular basis, you should already be aware of the large number of deer that can be seen along your route of travel, especially after dark.
The Department of Transportation has thoughtfully placed "deer crossing" signs along the roadway, but much like their human counterparts, the deer don't always adhere to the their quadruped crosswalks. Also, they seldom travel alone, so where you see one, always expect more.
The best way to avoid a collision is to adjust your speed to the conditions, and avoid distractions while driving. Don't overdrive your headlights, and watch the ditches for suicidal cervids.
Should you find yourself in need of your fire department due to a motor vehicle accident in our district, of course call 911. We can't help the deer, but we'll be happy to evaluate any human victims.

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Join us on Halloween! Saturday, October 31st 4:00 - 6:00 pmOur 2nd Annual Trunk or Treat Station #1 👨‍🚒 Fun for all Age...
10/12/2026

Join us on Halloween!
Saturday, October 31st
4:00 - 6:00 pm
Our 2nd Annual Trunk or Treat
Station #1

👨‍🚒 Fun for all Ages! 👀

On Sunday, October 11th at around 11:00 am JSFD received a page for a possible motorcycle accident or medical emergency....
10/12/2026

On Sunday, October 11th at around 11:00 am JSFD received a page for a possible motorcycle accident or medical emergency. Pennington County 911 Dispatchers provided the best information available, but the caller wasn't sure exactly what they had seen. Medic 5 was first on-scene and made contact with the people with the bike. It turns out they were simply lounging off the side of the road after their motorcycle developed a mechanical issue. They were waiting for alternate transportation for themselves and the disabled bike. Medic 5 advised Dispatch and JSFD that all responding units could cancel.
Although there wasn't a problem that Emergency Responders could address, it is still a good reminder that if you see something, say something. We're glad no one was ill or injured.

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JSFD was dispatched to a motorcycle vs. car collision near Lindsey Dr and Hwy 44 West at around 6:00 pm on Friday, Octob...
10/10/2026

JSFD was dispatched to a motorcycle vs. car collision near Lindsey Dr and Hwy 44 West at around 6:00 pm on Friday, October 9th. JSFD personnel assisted with initial patient care and traffic operations while the Pennington County Sheriff's Office and South Dakota Highway Patrol conducted an investigation.
RCFD Medic 5 transported one patient with non-life threatening injuries.
We appreciate the cooperation of everyone that traveled safely through the scene while traffic was reduced to one lane.

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For a long time there has been talk about putting in an electronic sign to help communicate important messages to reside...
10/05/2026

For a long time there has been talk about putting in an electronic sign to help communicate important messages to residents of our district. Recently, Chief Smart was given an assignment by the district board of obtaining estimates to get electricity to the location, and he started making phone calls. The results were a bit discouraging until he contacted Heavy Constructors, a division of Gustafson Builders and Excavating Specialists. They heard our need, and expressed an interest in the project. The cost? No Charge.

It seems we were chosen to be the beneficiary of their generosity and civic-mindedness. They graciously decided to donate the time, equipment, and skilled operators to bore under the asphalt at Station #2, and provide a conduit for electrical service so our project could get started. Their commitment to their community is just another example of what makes western South Dakota a great place to live.

We're happy to have taken this first, large step to make this improvement for our district and residents, and very happy that we found a local company that believes as we do that in order to be a part of something, you also have to give back.

Thank you Heavy Constructors, Inc. for a Job Well Done.

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We're super excited about this new addition to JSFD Rescue 7. If you remember the video tour we published back in August...
10/04/2026

We're super excited about this new addition to JSFD Rescue 7. If you remember the video tour we published back in August, we mentioned there were plans for this empty compartment....
We love it when a plan comes together.

It may not look like much, but the red tank on the right and green hose reel on the left, combined with the large, yellow air bottle above, converts this apparatus from a Dry Rescue to a Wet Rescue.
That little red tank holds only 30 gallons of water and a few ounces of firefighting foam concentrate. It may not sound like much, but when combined with the compressed air at 150 psi, it becomes 600 gallons of finished foam, which is more than enough to extinguish a significant fire.
We hope to capture some video to share with you at an upcoming training exercise, so stay tuned!

We also want to give a big thank you to Ed Harty of Harty Mobile Repair for getting it placed precisely where and how we wanted it. It takes a village, and we appreciate those that contribute to our vision. Thank you Ed! Rescue 7 is one step closer to completion by your capable assistance.
Strong Work, Sir.

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Our calls for service in September were closer to, but still above average at 17 separate incidents. (Technically it was...
10/02/2026

Our calls for service in September were closer to, but still above average at 17 separate incidents. (Technically it was more when you consider three days of operations in Spearfish at the Lookout Fire. Each operational period required it's own report and Run number, but we're not counting the extra two days here.)

The 17 incidents consisted of;
3 fires (2 were Mutual Aid)
2 Motor Vehicle Accidents
2 Service Calls (including a cat in a tree)
10 Medical Calls

For the record, we love animals. Many of your volunteers have pets of their own! Having said that, we don't typically attempt to fulfill the stereotype of rescuing cats from trees. Cats are smart, and extremely independent. They make their own rules, choose their own owners, and typically will not be forced to do something they consider beneath their self-defined dignity. They are agile, quick, masters of stealth, and have reflexes faster than a snake. They have sharp teeth and strong jaws. They are one of nature's apex predators that happen to be contained in a cute, cuddly package. Want to be humbled? Try picking up a cat that doesn't want to be held.
The truth is that if some unknown, yellow-clad goon attempted to force a cat out of a tree, both would most-likely be injured, not to mention humiliated. Seriously, we feel bad, but the cat will decide to do what it wants, when it wants, and we recognize our own limitations. Trust the cat.

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12250 W Highway 44
Rapid City, SD
57702

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