Resources
Community Risk Reduction
Resources
The following links and resources are provided as a courtesy of the Yankton Volunteer Fire Department
- City of Yankton
- Yankton Chamber of Commerce
- Vermillion Fire / EMS Department
- National Fire Prevention Week
- US Fire Administration (Fire Prevention & Education)
- Firefighter Training
- Skaggs Tactical Equipment
- Space Heater Safety Tips
- Carbon Monoxide Safety Tips
- Home Hazards Interactive Education
- AARP Caregiving Checklist
Community
Events
Social events are an important part of who we are.
A public open house is held on an evening during National Fire Prevention Week every October. Numerous firefighters visit the public and private schools all during that week to contact hundreds of school children and educate them on the importance of fire safety and prevention.
The fire department hosts an annual dinner for the employers of volunteer firefighters who generously let their firefighter employees leave work when the pager calls.
Another annual dinner invites retired firefighters to the station to show appreciation for the years of volunteer service they put in before hanging up their fire hats.
The volunteer firefighters hold annual fundraisers to raise the revenue necessary to fund the volunteer association, which is not included in any city or rural budgeting.
Current fundraisers include a donation request mail-out that is sent to all property owners in our service area.