Fire and Life Safety Division

 

 EDUCATION

Fire & Life Safety in the Public 

We offer free educational presentations for all age groups aimed at increasing awareness and preparedness on fire and life safety. These presentations are tailored to fit various programs, whether at a school, childcare facility, a business, or other organizations within our community. They provide essential knowledge and skills to enhance the overall well-being of both children and adults.

Three essential topics that will always be covered include:

1. Recognizing the sound of smoke alarms and ensuring they are properly installed in your home.

2. Having two clear exit paths out of each room.

3. Practicing your family escape plan with a designated outdoor meeting place.

Additional content is customized base on the age group and the specific life safety skills recommended or requested.

Fire & Life Safety at Home 

From wearing sunscreen in the summertime to putting your seatbelt on when in a vehicle, there are many ways to protect yourself and your loved ones. CLICK HERE for more information how ways to keep your family safe when it comes to the following subjects!

• Family Escape Plan
• Cooking
• Smoke Alarms 
• Home Fires
• Fire Extinguishers
• Fire Sprinklers
• Lighters and Matches
• Prevent Fires and Injuries 
• Stop, Drop & Roll:

Check out these links below for educational activities, videos and resources for both adults and children on fire safety.

                 Families click HERE.                                 Kids click Here.

For more information regarding fire & life safety education, contact Bailey Wild, Fire & Life Safety Specialist at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. 

WILDFIRE MITIGATION

Simply defined, the “Wildland/Urban Interface” refers to the area of transition between the natural environment and developed/occupied lands.  According to wildfirerisk.org, Rapid City and surrounding neighborhoods are within the 90^th percentile of wildfire potential in comparison to communities nationwide.  Fast-approaching wildfires pose significant threat to life and property, often overwhelming firefighting resources, leaving homes vulnerable.

• Hay Camp Fuels Crew
• Rapid City's Survivable Space Initiative 
• Hazardous Fuels Mitigation Cost Share Program 
• Rapid City's Wildland/Urban Interface Safety Standard
• Rapid City Survivable Space Initiative Wildland Urban Interface Standard
• Additional Links

For more information regarding Wildfire Mitigation contact, Lieutenant, Eric O’Connor, at (605) 390-4114 or (605) 394-5233 (ext 6101) and by email at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

PERMITS, PLANNING AND CODES

Find information about the following HERE.

• Assembly and Event Planning

• Blasting Permit

• Building Permits and Reviews

•  Fires

  • Recreational or Backyard Fire

  • Open Burning Permit (Agricultural and Bonfire)

• Fire & Building Codes and Permits

• Fire Sprinkler and Fire Alarm Plans

• Fire Lane Ordinance 

• Fireworks

• Fire Watch

• Pyrotechnics Permit

• Turnaround

Fire and Life Safety Division
Rapid City Fire Department
Station 6 (lower level), 1930 Promise Road, Rapid City, SD 57701
Phone: (605) 394-5233 Fax: (605) 394-5235