Fall River County, South Dakota
906 N. River Street, Hot Springs, SD 57747
On March 26, 2025, at 13:30, we will conduct our annual Alert & Warning Functional Exercise. This will be a complete test of our Alert & Warning Systems to include:
If you own property in the Town of Oelrichs or either Argentine or Provo Township the deadline to appeal your property value is this Thursday, March 13th 2025. Your appeal must be filed with your local board (postmark counts) by that date.
Argentine
Dawn Englebert
27449 Dewey Rd
Burdock, SD 57735
Provo
Lyle Goodman
10916 Harney Rd
Edgemont, SD 57735
Oelrichs
Ellen White
PO Box 32
Oelrichs, SD 57763
For all other properties in Fall River County you have until April 1st to file an appeal with the county Auditor or Director of Equalization offices.
Director of Equalization
1029 N River St
Hot Springs, SD 57747
605-745-5136
[email protected]
The Fall River County Courthouse and South Annex Offices will have a two hour late start this morning, Friday, March 7th. Due to the winter storm. Offices will open at 10am.
911 Dispatcher: Fall River County Sheriffs Office is accepting applications for a full time 911 Dispatchers. The starting wage: $19.50/hour uncertified or $21.50 – $22.50/hour certified (DOE) Shifts are day, evening and overnight, and include weekends and holidays. Benefits include paid health, vision and dental insurance; vacation, sick and personal leave and South Dakota State Retirement.
The position involves substantial public contact, receiving incoming radio and phone calls, and entering information into the computer aided dispatch system. Individuals must be able to multi task with accurate typing (35 words per minute) and computer skills. This facility handles multiple calls from different agencies which will need dispatched out simultaneously. Applicant must be able to remain calm and maintain composure and treat people with respect even under pressure in stressful situations. Individual must possess the ability to consistently think clearly; act quickly; and calmly in a wide variety of situations.
The position requires SD State Certification for radio dispatching. The training, completed in Pierre, SD will be provided to successful applicants. Position requires a medical physical (UA and hearing test), fingerprinting and background check. Submit application (see law enforcement application below) to Fall River County Sheriff’s office, 906 N. River St. Hot Springs, SD. Open until filled. [Full Position Description]
See employment page for law enforcement application.
Update 3/5/25: Great Plains Dispatch morning report listed fire as 345 acres and 75% contained. There are four engines still assigned to this fire (3 federal, 1 local).
Update 3/3/25: As of this morning the fire was listed on Great Plains Dispatch as 75% contained. Acreage has not changed from the 340 acres previously announced. No structures have been reported lost. Federal, State, and local crews are still working.
Update 10:38AM 3/2/2025 from SD Department of Public Safety: “The Green Acres Fire 3 miles SW of Hot Springs is now estimated at 340 acres in size. Substantial progress was made on containment lines, but it’s not fully contained yet.
Update 7:23 PM: All evacuation have been lifted. Fire crews will still be working through the night to monitor the fire. Please be considerate and stay out of their way. We thank you for your help in this matter.
Update 5:55 PM: Cascade Road (SD Highway 71) has reopened for local traffic. Roads within the evacuation area (Country View and East Cascade Mountain Roads) are still closed. The Green Acres Fire has been held to 150 acres with no structures lost at this time.
Update 3:30PM: Evacuation area has been expanded to all properties between Country View Road and East Cascade Mountain Road. Cascade Road (SD Highway 71) is being closed to all unnecessary travel from the Hospital to East Cascade Mountain Road. Please avoid the area.
Original Post: About 12:10 pm a wildfire was reported along Cascade Road (SD Highway 71) south of Green Acres Road. The fire is spreading to the northeast. Evacuation has begun for homes south of Country View Road. Owner in Country View Subdivision and Green Acre Estates should remain attentive to the fire situation and be prepare to evacuate.
The Hot Springs Fire Department, Minnekahta VFD, Cascade VFD, Ardmore VFD, State Wildland Fire, and the VA are on scene.
