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The Brownsville Volunteer Fire Department, founded in 1958, is a fully volunteer, not-for-profit organization located in the northern Black Hills of western South Dakota.
The department's mission is to provide services to our community through protection of life, property, and valuable resources.
The Brownsville Volunteer Fire Department protects a community of approximately 712 primary structures within its 100 square mile fire district.
We also participate in Mutual Aid agreements with the surrounding Fire Districts within Lawrence County to support all areas in case extra resources are needed.
Donations are always welcome and appreciated. 75% of our funding comes from private donors. In 2024, we received donations from 228 supporters. Thanks to all!
In 2025, we purchased a 12,800 water tank to enable us quicker fills on our tanker since before we had to pump out of ponds and creeks. We added a new, more powerful station generator in case of catastrophic power outages in our area. We also acquired a Yukon SUV, which we have converted to a quick medical response vehicle. Historically, over 70% of our annual calls are for EMS assist and first response.
If you wish to donate, simply send a check to our address listed below.
Location
21555 US Hwy 385
Deadwood, SD 57732
Emergencies: Dial 911