Ambulance Service (Madison)

  • Phone: EMERGENCY 9-1-1    Routine Calls: 605-256-6551
  • Address: 323 10th Street SW, Madison, SD 57042
  • Website

American Red Cross

  • Phone: 24-Hour Disaster Services: 1-844-272-7337     Routine Calls: 605-336-2448 or Additional Contact Information
  • Address: Main Office - 808 N. West Ave, Sioux Falls, SD 57104
  • Website

Chester Fire Department

  • Phone: EMERGENCY 9-1-1   Fire Hall: 605-489-2241
  • Address: P.O. Box 31 - 407 2nd Street, Chester, SD 57016
  • Fire Chief: Steven Heyn      Assistant Fire Chief: John DeVries

Madison Fire Department

Nunda Fire Department

  • Phone: EMERGENCY 9-1-1   Business Phone: 605-586-4180
  • Address: PO Box 7 - 207 Main Street, Nunda, SD 57050
  • Fire Chief: Dan Hansen       Assistant Fire Chief: Rollie Wosje

Ramona Fire Department

Wentworth Fire and Rescue

  • Phone: EMERGENCY 9-1-1   
  • Address: PO Box 128 - 425 S. Main St, Wentworth, SD 57075
  • Fire Chief: Terry Reck       Assistant Fire Department President: Kory Reck        Fire District President: Kory Reck

Lake County REACT (Radio Emergency Associated Communications Teams)

  • Radio Frequency: 453.225
  • President: Gary Callies       Vice President: Bob Johnson        Treasurer: Joel Brick
  • Website

A Team Effort

In an emergency, often several emergency responder agencies will come together to meet the needs of our individual citizens, people passing through our communities, and the county as a whole. Many of these emergency responder agencies are manned by volunteers who spend countless hours away from their friends and families in service to their communities. Thank you!

Announcements

Veteran Services
Wednesday, May 13, 2026

The Veteran Services office will be closed from May 25th - June 1st.

May - License Plate Renewal H/I/O
Friday, May 1, 2026

Vehicle License plate renewal for vehicle owners with the FIRST letter in their LAST NAME that begins with H or I or O.

Absentee Voting
Monday, April 27, 2026

June 2026 Primary Election Ballots are now available! Absentee Voting is open from 8am-5pm, Monday-Friday.

CUP/Variance Deadline 4/27/2026
Sunday, March 15, 2026

CUP/Variance Applications due for consideration for the May 19th meeting

Drivers Exam closed
Monday, February 23, 2026

Due to staffing, the drivers exam, located at the 4-H grounds, is closed until further notice

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