Rapid City Department of Fire and Emergency Services
Rapid City Department of Fire and Emergency Services is a Fire Department located in Rapid City, PENNINGTON County, in the State of South Dakota (SD).
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Official Identification of Rapid City Department of Fire and Emergency Services
🏠 Headquarter Location
Rapid City Department of Fire and Emergency Services Main Station
Address: 10 Main ST
City/Town: Rapid City
County: PENNINGTON
Zip Code: 57701-2832
Website: See below
📞Contact Numbers for Rapid City Department of Fire and Emergency Services
Office Phone Number
605-394-4180
Fax Number
605-394-6754
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Rapid City Department of Fire and Emergency Services
10 Main ST
Rapid City, South Dakota (SD) 57701-2832
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Official Website
rcgov.org/firedept
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