Coyote 1 Wildland Association

06/09/2026

05/10/2026

During the 2026 Legislative Session, SB 136 was passed which appropriated funds to the South Dakota Firefighters Association and the South Dakota Department of Public Safety in part to assist with the purchase of firefighter personal protective equipment for volunteer fire departments statewide.

04/21/2026

The Hot Springs building is dedicated to Trampus Haskvitz, a firefighter who died fighting the Coal Canyon wildfire in 2011.

04/20/2026

Our firefighters play a key role in keeping our state strong, safe, and free. They deserve proper equipment and facilities so they are prepared for the dangers they face every day. These new facilities will provide the support our firefighters need to do their jobs well and keep South Dakotans safe.

https://news.sd.gov/news?id=news_kb_article_view&sys_id=b1f80aba479c0b10a497127ba26d43e8

04/19/2026

The 2nd RT130 Refresher of the weekend. Eastern Wildland Academy is finishing up for 2026

04/19/2026

S131 class exercise 1.5 hours into the final exercise and students are still actively engaged and not showing signs of slowing down! At this rate we might have to find sleeping arrangements. Great work!