Spearfish building off success of wildland fire program
News ReleaseApril 9, 2021Local
Spearfish building off success of wildland fire program
SPEARFISH, S.D. – Since 2017, the City of Spearfish has hired a seasonal wildland crew to support the efforts of reducing the impacts of wildfire on communities around the U.S. and also create revenue for the Spearfish Fire Department, since crew and equipment costs are reimbursed by the agency with jurisdiction on the fire. The continued success of the program led to the creation of a full-time engine boss position to help with the goal of expanding the wildland fire program beyond seasonal status and augmenting other needs within the department.