Firefighters Memorial, Elkton, South Dakota - Firefighter Memorials on Waymarking.com

This small, but beautiful memorial to firefighers is located near the fire hall itself.

It is in a very nice park with plenty of grass and trees.

A lone fireman stands on a concrete base with pavers in front, purchased by individuals donating the the completion of the memorial.

Flowers are just to the rear of the statue and surrounding the firefighter are three flag poles.

Firefighter/EMT Kuehl and the members of his fire department were dispatched to a controlled burn that had become out of control. The incident was located approximately 10 miles outside of the city. During the fire fight, two fire apparatus became stuck in a field. Firefighter/EMT Kuehl was at the wheel of one of the trucks as it was being pulled by a tractor. The tow rope disengaged from the tractor and the tension in the rope caused it to recoil toward the fire apparatus operated by Firefighter/EMT Kuehl. Firefighter/EMT Kuehl was struck in the forehead area by a shackle attached to the tow rope. Emergency responders were called to the scene and treatment was provided to Firefighter/EMT Kuehl. He was transported by ambulance to a local hospital and subsequently transferred by medical helicopter to a regional care facility. Firefighter/EMT Kuehl had sustained a severe head injury and died on April 11, 2006.

Located in eastern Brookings County, just west of the Minnesota border, Elkton has a population of 655, as of July 2009. This shows a 3% decrease in population from the 2000 census. Some of the rural residents of Elkton have a Minnesota address.

The town was incorporated on Marcy 21, 1908, and was originally settled by German, Irish, Norwegian, Dutch, and Swedish immigrants.
The City of Elkton is located just 20 minutes east of Brookings. It is located off exit #127, head east 14 miles. This small community has a volunteer fire department and ambulance, contract law enforcement, churches, civic organizations, a strong academic and athletic school, a school/community library, a museum, park and playgrounds, locally owned bank, grocery store, convenience stores, clinics, restaurant and other businesses to fulfill your needs.

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Memorial Website: [Web Link] Physical address: PO Box 263 503 Antelope Street Elkton, SD USA 57026

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