Frederick Area Fire & Rescue Volunteers

05/22/2026

05/19/2026

05/12/2026

⚠️ URGENT FIRE SAFETY NOTICE ⚠️

We are currently under a Red Flag Warning for the remainder of the week. This means critical fire weather conditions are occurring, and any fire that starts will spread rapidly.

🚫 NO BURNING OF ANY KIND for the rest of the week. This includes fire pits, brush piles, or trash barrels.

🔥 ACTION REQUIRED: If you have burned anything recently, in a pit or otherwise, please go check on it! Make sure it is completely extinguished with no remaining embers or heat.

Please share to keep our neighbors and first responders safe!

05/11/2026

Brown County SD Office of Emergency Management
This week May 11-15 is going to be high fire danger. Please if you could postpone any outdoor burning. Strong gusty winds and no moisture in the forecast are creating not so good fire conditions.

US Dept of Commerce National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration National Weather Service Aberdeen, SD 824 391st Ave S. Aberdeen, SD 57401-9311 605-225-0519 Comments? Questions? Please Contact Us.

05/06/2026

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05/06/2026

05/05/2026

Spring is in the air! And farmers are in the fields! This time of year brings with it an uptick in operators hauling anhydrous ammonia. Please give operators space and grace as they move slowly and safely on the roads, especially turning into field sites.

🚜 The rules for transporting anhydrous ammonia in North Dakota include:

· The driver must be at least 18 years old
· Operators towing nurse tanks can never exceed 25 mph
· Haulers are required to have a Slow Moving Vehicle (SMV) sign or use flashing amber lights while in transport
· Tanks must be identified on the front, rear, and both sides with the words 'Anhydrous Ammonia' and 'Inhalation Hazard'
· Tanks must be identified on the rear and both sides with the words 'Non-Flammable Gas' and the number '1005'
· Up to two nurse tanks can be hauled by a single vehicle
· Overall length cannot exceed 75 feet
· Travel only between sunrise and sunset, unless transporting a single tank and equipped with taillights, turn signals, and brake lights

✋ Stay safe before you leave:

· Secure the Load. Always use two independent safety chains in addition to a locking hitch pin with a retainer clip.
· Before hitting the road, shut off all valves and disconnect transfer hoses. Never transport a "charged" system on public roadways.
· Conduct a full walk-around. Check tires for proper inflation and weathering, and inspect the wagon frame for cracks or wear.
· Protective gloves and Z87 rated goggles must be in a safety kit attached to the container or the frame of the wagon.

👀 Anhydrous is the Greek word for “without water.” Because it contains no water, Anhydrous ammonia has a very strong affinity for water. Anhydrous ammonia attacks any moist part of the body: eyes, ears, nose, throat, bronchi, lungs and any moist skin. Any tissue containing moisture is chemically burned. It requires large quantities of water to neutralize its caustic effects on moist areas of the body. First aid calls for water, water, water.

· Emergency Water: Every nurse tank must carry at least 5 gallons of fresh, clean water. This is your first line of defense for flushing eyes or skin in case of accidental exposure.
· Proper PPE: Even during transport, have your NH3-rated goggles and gloves accessible. Remember: never wear contact lenses when working around ammonia, as they can trap gas against the eye.

05/05/2026

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Recognizing the work fire fighters do every day – on the fire ground and in their communities.

05/05/2026

Media release
Approximately 9:30am 5/4/2026 a tractor was reported to our department as being on fire along with small ditch fire near the tractor. No injuries were reported. Fire Personnel onscene 1.5 hours. FR1 & FR4 responded to the incident Additional units onscene Columbia Area Fire District & BCSO deputies.