Fall River County, South Dakota
906 N. River Street, Hot Springs, SD 57747
The Green Acres fire was discovered on March 1, 2025 about 12:19 PM. Fire was reported as contained on March 5th, 2025 at 5:00 PM. Reported cause is still undetermined. The calculated size of the fire was 345 acres. Estimated total cost was $2,000,000. (Data is from the National Interagency Fire Center).
Below is the fire area provided by WFIGS on our county landowner map. Click map to see larger version.
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.
