Training Division

We stay ready for emergencies with hands-on training at every level.

The Sioux Falls Fire Rescue Training Division trains and educates all SFFR members from hire to retirement. Working together with our Professional Standards Division, we support certification, promotions, and education in all aspects of EMS, Fire, and special operations. We focus on providing the tools and skills needed to succeed and serve the community well.

Public Safety Campus Cadet Academy

Contact

Fire Headquarters:
2820 S. Minnesota Ave.
PO Box 7402
Sioux Falls, SD 57105

605-367-8092

Careers with SFFR

Are you interested in joining SFFR? Learn what it takes and explore career paths here.

Explore Opportunities

From hire to retirement, top-notch training helps master skills, advance careers, and stay ready for emergencies.

Training and education are important through all stages of an employee’s career.

Our Cadet Academy is the starting point. Each cadet undergoes an 18-week program to master all hazards response capabilities.
The Public Safety Campus has life like scenarios and environments that offer the perfect opportunity for hands-on learning. This practical experience is invaluable.
To advance in their careers, employees can follow a course catalog and guidelines to train for a promotion.
We support a skilled workforce by maintaining certifications. We do this through a robust training and education calendar.

The Training Division ensures the department maintains a skilled and responsive workforce always ready to face emergencies.

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Fire Prevention Division

The Fire Prevention Division keeps the Sioux Falls community safe through inspections, education, and code enforcement. Learn more about them here.

Professional Standards Division

The PSD ensures accountability and efficiency for the fire department.

Emergency Management Division

Learn how our Emergency Management Division prepares for, responds to, and recovers from disasters.

Public Safety Campus

The 42-acre campus with about 100,000 square feet of training facilities is being developed along east 60th Street at Sycamore Avenue.

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