Watertown Fire Rescue crews responded to a motorcycle accident on Highway 212 and 437th Ave. on 7/24/2020 at 10:45 pm. Medic 5 and Rescue 51 arrived to find 1 male patient being treated by Henry Fire Department First Responders. Read on...
WFR responded to a possible structure fire at 1335 16th St. NE at 1644 hours caused by a close lightning strike during the evening storm yesterday. Upon WFR arrival, homeowner extinguished the small fire using a fire extinguisher. Read on...
With the spread of COVID-19 (Coronavirus) in South Dakota, Watertown Fire Rescue is taking extra precautions to protect the health and safety of our community members and first responders. 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.
