State wildfire division celebrates $4 million investment in new facilities amid busy season

By: Seth Tupper

Outlets: South Dakota Searchlight

Published: April 20, 2026

Words: 490

Last Updated: 2 months, 2 weeks ago

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RAPID CITY — Firefighters who’ve been busy battling wildfires in South Dakota’s Black Hills celebrated the opening Monday of two state-funded buildings to house their trucks, equipment and training.

Jay Wickham, the director of South Dakota Wildland Fire, has advocated for new facilities for many of the 28 years he’s worked with the division.

He used the word “grateful” to describe his feelings Monday.

“Just a huge gratitude so that our people have a place …

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