Lake Preston Vol. Fire Department

08/30/2026

08/21/2026

🚨 D.A.R.E. TO WIN BIG! 🚨

We’re excited to kick off our Cuff the Cash 50/50 Raffle benefiting our Kingsbury County D.A.R.E. program! 👮‍♂️🦁💙

Not only do you have a chance to take home 50% of the growing jackpot, but every ticket purchased helps support D.A.R.E. and the work being done with the kids in our community.

🎟️ $5 each | 5 for $20 | 30 for $100
💰 50% to ONE lucky winner
❤️ 50% supports D.A.R.E.

Tickets are available from Deputy Jenkins or Deputy Halverson, and we’ll keep everyone updated as that jackpot grows!

🥧 AND… there’s a challenge!
If we reach $5,000 in the pot, our D.A.R.E. Officers will get PIED by D.A.R.E. students during graduation! 😂

Help us grow that jackpot, support a great program, and maybe walk away with a pretty nice pile of cash yourself!

🚔 CUFF THE CASH. CATCH THE JACKPOT. SUPPORT D.A.R.E.! 🚔

08/08/2026

On Thursday evening, we had a vehicle extrication training led by one of our own, Josh Buer.

Vehicle extrication is the process of safely removing people who are trapped inside vehicles after a motor vehicle accident. During training, firefighters practiced stabilizing damaged vehicles, using hydraulic rescue tools (often called the “Jaws of Life”), and working through different rescue scenarios to safely access and remove patients from vehicles.

A special thank you to Josh for sharing his expertise, and to Eric Larson and LP Farm Supply for donating the vehicles used during tonight’s training. Realistic, hands-on training like this helps ensure we’re prepared when our community needs us most.

08/08/2026

A huge thanks to Maynards of Lake Preston and everyone who has rounded up so far!

Local Round Up Week 3 Update!
Thanks to the continued support of our amazing customers, the Local Roundup Program raised $194 this week for the Lake Preston Volunteer Fire Department!

Your generosity continues to make a real impact, and every roundup helps strengthen our small-town community.

Total Raised So Far:
With Week 3 added in, the Local Roundup Program has now raised an incredible $624 for our local firefighters in just three weeks. That’s community pride in action.

Thank you for choosing to shop local, support local, and give back. Your kindness keeps this program thriving.

08/07/2026

One ride, one great cause. The Lake Preston Fire Department is excited to host the 2nd Annual Poker for a Purpose Poker Run on Saturday, Sept. 19.

This event helps support the Lake Preston School Lunch Program, with 50% of proceeds going to the program and 50% paid out to participants.

Registration will be from 10-11 AM at the Lake Preston Fire Station.

Watch our page for the route, and more event details in the coming weeks. Invite a friend, share this post, and we’ll see you on Sept. 19!

Lake Preston School District 38-3

08/06/2026

Join us in celebrating our July anniversaries. Thanks to Jake and Kasey for their ongoing service!

08/04/2026

Today we’d like to recognize and thank Tim Scheidt for 34 years of dedicated service to the Lake Preston Fire Department.

Since joining the department in 1992, Tim has answered countless calls, trained alongside fellow firefighters, mentored others, and helped protect our community whenever the pager sounded.

This July, he officially retired from the department. While we’re sad to see him hang up his gear, we’re incredibly grateful for everything he’s given to LPFD over the past three decades.

Tim, thank you for your dedication, your leadership, and your commitment to serving others. 👏

08/03/2026

When the call comes, departments across Kingsbury County answer.

Yesterday, our department responded to De Smet to assist with a structure fire after being requested through mutual aid. We’re proud to stand alongside our neighboring departments whenever we’re needed.

Thank you to the DeSmet Volunteer Fire Department, Iroquois Fire Department, De Smet Rescue, Kingsbury County Sheriff's Office, Kingsbury County Emergency Management, and everyone else involved in the response. We’re thankful no injuries were reported.

Please see the official media release below for additional information.