Fire Training Calendar
Events
No training is scheduled at this time.
National Fire Academy (NFA) Courses
The State Fire Marshal works with the U.S. Fire Administration, the National Fire Academy (NFA) and South Dakota fire departments to deliver NFA courses locally.
If you or members of your department are interested in taking a National Fire Academy (NFA) class, sign up early! NFA courses require students pre-register 40 days prior to class date so they can order course materials and arrange instructor travel. A minimum of 15 students must pre-register for the course; otherwise, it wil be canceled by the NFA.
NFA STUDENTS: Be sure you have registered for your personal FEMA SID number prior to the class. The 10-digit number starts with zeroes (i.e. 0000458736) and correlates directly to you. If you need to apply for a number or find your existing number, visit the FEMA website, which will guide you through the process. You must have this number to complete the applicatin to obtain your NFA class certificate.
A link to a class description is included below each class offering. For questions, contact the State Fire Marshal or call Mike Jones at (605) 280-8165.
4/12/2023 – 4/13/2023
F0647 – Leadership in Supervision: Perspectives in Thinking
Mitchell Fire Department
Mitchell, SD
Contact:
Michael Jones, Deputy Fire Marshal by calling (605) 280-8165 or by email
Dan Pollreisz, Captain, Mitchell Fire Department by calling (605) 770-9002 or by email
4/22/2023 – 4/23/2023
F0602 – Shaping the Future
Rapid Valley Fire Station
Rapid Valley, SD
Contact:
Michael Jones, Deputy Fire Marshal by calling (605) 280-8165 or by email
Joe Tjaden, Chief, Rapid Valley Fire Station by calling (605) 786-5634 or by email
5/6/2023 – 5/7/2023
F0770 – Fire Investigation: First Responders
Huron Fire Department
Huron, SD
Contact:
Michael Jones, Deputy Fire Marshal by calling (605) 280-8165 or by email
Ron Hines, Chief, Huron Fire Department by calling (605) 350-8038 or by email
5/20/2023 – 5/21/2023
F0457 – Decision-Making for Initial Company Operations
Black Hills State University Center
Box Elder, SD
Contact:
Michael Jones, Deputy Fire Marshal by calling (605) 280-8165 or by email
Jason White, Chief, North Haines Fire Department by calling (605) 391-6283 or by email
6/16/2023 – 6/17/2023
F0648 – Leadership in Supervision: Framework to Success
State Fire School in Lake Area Tech
Watertown, SD
Contact:
Michael Jones, Deputy Fire Marshal by calling (605) 280-8165 or by email
Charlie Kludt, President, SD Firefighters Association by calling (605) 326-5072 or by email
6/16/2023 – 6/17/2023
F0458 – Preparation for Initial Company Operations
State Fire School in Lake Area Tech
Watertown, SD
Contact:
Michael Jones, Deputy Fire Marshal by calling (605) 280-8165 or by email
Charlie Kludt, President, SD Firefighters Association by calling (605) 326-5072 or by email
9/16/2023 – 9/17/2023
F0722 – Health and Safety Program Manager
Box Elder Fire Station
Box Elder, SD
Contact:
Michael Jones, Deputy Fire Marshal by calling (605) 280-8165 or by email
Adam Kuenkel, Chief, Box Elder Fire Department by calling (757) 319-0140 or by email
Certified Firefighter Training
Visit this page to see if Certified Firefighter training is being offered in South Dakota at this time.
Free Online Fire Service Training
The following organizations offer free online training courses:
- ResponderSafety Learning Network - for roadway responders
- Fire Hero Learning Network - for health, safety, and leadership
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