Several local agencies have input on establishing open burning regulations in the Rapid Valley Volunteer Fire Department response district.  Some of those agencies include the City of Rapid City, Pennington County, and the South Dakota Wildland Fire Suppression Division. Click on the links below to access information about open burning.  The Rapid Valley Volunteer Fire Department does not issue burn permits or regulate open burning, however we will respond to any open burning that may cause damage or harm to people or property.

City of Rapid City Air Quality Office
South Dakota Department of Environment & Natural Resources (Air quality guidelines for open burning)
Pennington County - Open Burn Permit Map
Black Hills Fire Protection District Map
Current Fire Danger