Frederick Area Fire & Rescue Volunteers

Frederick Area Fire & Rescue Volunteers FAFPD
The mission is to provide fire protection and emergency medical and rescue services to everyone

02/18/2026

Peak wind gusts from this mornings' system. Feel free to add your mesonet wind reports or photos of storm damage

02/18/2026

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Aberdeen Fire Rescue
February 18, 2026

Ambulance Involved in Collision Near Groton

Aberdeen, SD – On February 18, 2026, at approximately 10:43 A.M., Aberdeen Fire Rescue Medic 2 was dispatched to a medical call in Groton. While responding, due to poor weather conditions, the
unit was involved in a collision with a semi-truck at the intersection of 393rd Avenue and Highway 12.

There were four Aberdeen Fire Rescue personnel occupying the ambulance at the time of the incident. All four sustained minor injuries and were transported for further evaluation. At this time, no other injuries have been reported.

The incident remains under investigation. Additional information will be released as it becomes available.

Real feel just dropped from 7 to 5
02/18/2026

Real feel just dropped from 7 to 5

Roads are unfavorable today in all of North Dakota & South Dakota in the central to north east.
02/18/2026

Roads are unfavorable today in all of North Dakota & South Dakota in the central to north east.

We had annual meeting of the volunteers firefighters January 27th 2026Dan Nickelson- Assistant Chief / Training OfficerT...
02/04/2026

We had annual meeting of the volunteers firefighters January 27th 2026
Dan Nickelson- Assistant Chief / Training Officer
Troy Millard - Captain

18 years of F5 Fishing Tournament set a record of 165 teams at Elm Lake Thanks to Drop Tine Resort for providing the El...
01/31/2026

18 years of F5 Fishing Tournament set a record of 165 teams at Elm Lake Thanks to Drop Tine Resort for providing the Elm Valley Community Club a great venue.
Tremendous amount of planning goes into hosting the event each year EVCC looking forward to seeing everyone again next year. Safe travels as everyone heads home your friends Frederick Area Fire & Rescue Squad /Medics
Results are with pictures

01/24/2026

It may be the middle of January but we have been working hard behind the scenes getting top tier instructors for June. We can't wait to tell you about the partnership we finalized yesterday!

Safety ReminderPlease ensure that all smoke detectors are in proper working order and equipped with functioning batterie...
01/01/2026

Safety Reminder
Please ensure that all smoke detectors are in proper working order and equipped with functioning batteries. Always fully extinguish smoking materials and never leave cooking unattended.

Wishing everyone a Safe & Happy New Year.

No school tomorrow, oh snap it's Christmas vacation, sorry kiddos 😅
12/29/2025

No school tomorrow, oh snap it's Christmas vacation, sorry kiddos 😅

12/28/2025

A hospital security officer has died after being assaulted at M Health Fairview Lakes Medical Center in Wyoming on Christmas Day, authorities confirm.

The incident happened just before 5:30 p.m., when Wyoming Police Department officers were dispatched to the medical center after a patient reportedly ran from the emergency department after being placed on a hold.

According to initial information released by police, an officer encountered the patient in the hospital parking lot, where the suspect was non-compliant and physically resisted during a prolonged engagement. Police said no deadly force was used.

Investigators later confirmed the suspect allegedly assaulted a member of the hospital’s security staff before law enforcement arrived. That security guard, Andrea Merrell, 43, of North Branch, was transported to Regions Hospital with life-threatening injuries. On Saturday, authorities confirmed Merrell died as a result of those injuries.

The suspect was identified as Jonathan Winch, 35, of Chisago City. He is currently being held at the Chisago County Jail on suspicion of first-degree assault causing great bodily harm. A formal charging decision has not yet been announced but is expected after a review by the Chisago County Attorney’s Office.

The Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension is assisting with the investigation, along with several local law enforcement and emergency response agencies. A jail booking photo for Winch was not immediately available.

Authorities extended condolences to Merrell’s family, loved ones and coworkers, as well as hospital staff affected by the incident.

BY MN CRIME STAFF
See more at MNCRIME.com

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317 Main Street, Frederick SD
Frederick, SD
57441

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