Aberdeen Rural Fire Dept

Last night Aberdeen Rural Fire trained with Aberdeen Fire Rescue on airport operations and airport rescue firefighting. In the event of a major emergency at the airport Aberdeen Rural Fire will be a mutual aid responder. Joint training ensures both agencies understand how the other operates and what is expected when an emergency happens. Training included airfield emergency access locations, airfield tours, firefighting procedures for aircraft and relay pumping into ARFF (airport rescue firefighting) apparatus.

This morning at around 08:30 Aberdeen Rural Fire was dispatched for an oil drum leaking in a ditch. The call was on 132nd St, roughly one half mile west of the 281 Bypass. Upon arrival on scene a 55 gallon poly drum was found lying on its side in the south ditch. The drum was approximately 35 feet from Foote Creek. Two small leaks were noted, and it was determined that the product inside was used motor oil. The drum was sunken several inches into the ground and was frozen in place. It was determined that the drum needed to be emptied. A hole was drilled in the top with a transfer pump being utilized to move the product into an empty 55 gallon drum brought to the scene. Once the drum was empty it was removed from the ground. Less than 1 quart of oil had actually spilled onto the ground. Aberdeen Rural Fire would like to emphasize the importance of properly securing all loads during transport. Fortunately no oil was released into the nearby waterway and no environmental impact was present.

A huge thank you to the Brown County Sheriff's Office , Brown County SD Office of Emergency Management and Performance Oil for your assistance!