{"id":2440,"date":"2019-10-19T16:56:09","date_gmt":"2019-10-19T16:56:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/firefighternow.com\/?p=2440"},"modified":"2019-12-26T18:58:08","modified_gmt":"2019-12-26T18:58:08","slug":"how-to-become-a-firefighter-in-south-dakota","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/firefighternow.com\/how-to-become-a-firefighter-in-south-dakota\/","title":{"rendered":"How To Become A Firefighter In South Dakota"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>If you\u2019ve ever wondered how to become a firefighter in South Dakota, you\u2019ve come to the right place. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>South Dakota is a state full of many different cultures and\ncommunities, all spread out across diverse counties. People come to the state\nto visit the Black Hills but soon realize that there is much more to the state.\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Firefighters in South Dakota face many challenges with the\nweather and citizen safety, but also with funding and opportunities to train. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_63 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-660c127772f06\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: 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class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/firefighternow.com\/how-to-become-a-firefighter-in-south-dakota\/#Firefighting_in_South_Dakota\" title=\"Firefighting in South\nDakota\">Firefighting in South\nDakota<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/firefighternow.com\/how-to-become-a-firefighter-in-south-dakota\/#Native_American_firefighters_in_South_Dakota\" title=\"Native American\nfirefighters in South Dakota \">Native American\nfirefighters in South Dakota <\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/firefighternow.com\/how-to-become-a-firefighter-in-south-dakota\/#Fire_Academies_in_South_Dakota\" title=\"Fire Academies in\nSouth Dakota\">Fire Academies in\nSouth Dakota<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/firefighternow.com\/how-to-become-a-firefighter-in-south-dakota\/#Major_Fire_Departments_in_South_Dakota\" title=\"Major Fire\nDepartments in South Dakota\">Major Fire\nDepartments in South Dakota<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/firefighternow.com\/how-to-become-a-firefighter-in-south-dakota\/#Job_Prospects_for_South_Dakota_Firefighters\" title=\"Job Prospects for\nSouth Dakota Firefighters\">Job Prospects for\nSouth Dakota Firefighters<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_Become_a_Firefighter_in_South_Dakota\"><\/span><strong>How to Become a\nFirefighter in South Dakota<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul><li><strong>Firefighters\nmust annually pass the Individual Physical Ability Test (IPAT).<\/strong><\/li><li><strong>Graduation\nfrom high school or GED certification, or any such combination of education,\nexperience, and training as may be acceptable to the hiring authority.<\/strong><\/li><li><strong>Must\npossess or be able to obtain, prior to hire, a valid driver\u2019s license.<\/strong><\/li><li><strong>Applicants\nmust be at least 21 years of age at the time of the entrance civil service\nexamination, and no greater than 44 years of age at the time of the entrance\ncivil service examination.<\/strong><\/li><li><strong>Vision\nmust be correctable to at least 20\/30 in each eye.<\/strong><\/li><li><strong>Must be a\nnonsmoker.<\/strong><\/li><li><strong>Applicant\nmust pass all phases of the hiring process designated by the Rules of the Civil\nService Board.<\/strong><\/li><li><strong>Must\npossess or be able to obtain, National Registry or South Dakota Emergency\nMedical Technician (EMT) certification within one year of hire<\/strong><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>As you can see, there isn\u2019t much to worry about when it\ncomes to applying for a role in a volunteer service or to start the application\nprocess. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The problems come in finding a place to train and acquiring\nall the necessary knowledge to progress with your career. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In this guide, I want to look at what it means to be a South\nDakota firefighter. This means looking at the different landscapes and\noperations that you will face as well as some of the cultural differences in\nthe counties. I will then talk about the training options that are available\nand the different departments in the state. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Firefighting_in_South_Dakota\"><\/span><strong>Firefighting in South\nDakota<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The bare minimum qualifications I mentioned above apply to\npretty much all the volunteer departments in the state and some entry-level\npositions in cities. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Further restrictions and expectations will vary depending on\nthe department and the roles undertaken. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For example, each department will have its own approach to the <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"firefighter interview process (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/firefighternow.com\/51-firefighter-interview-questions\/\" target=\"_blank\">firefighter interview process<\/a> and expectations on future training courses. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>There is also the fact that applicants in Sioux Fall can\u2019t be younger than 21 when they take their <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"civil service exam (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/firefighternow.com\/how-to-prepare-for-the-civil-service-exam\/\" target=\"_blank\">civil service exam<\/a>. This is much older than most departments in the US. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Firefighters in this state don\u2019t just <a href=\"https:\/\/firefighternow.com\/will-salt-put-out-a-fire\/\">put out fires<\/a>. The\nroles you will take on as part of your new fire department will vary. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Fire suppression is a big part of the fire service here as\ncrews protect the many citizens living and working in their jurisdiction. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>However, there are also lots of other services such as\nmedical responses, emergency aid in natural disasters and dealing with wildfire\ncontrol. Flood, storm and wildfire risks are common out in rural South Dakota. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The east and west of South Dakota are divided by the\nMissouri River, which can burst its banks in bad weather. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The landscape of the state is also largely dominated by the\nBlack Hills. Mount Rushmore and the surrounding parks draw in countless\ntourists and this means an increased risk of fire and danger to life if a\nwildfire occurs. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Crews in these rural regions need to know how to handle\nthese fires and protect the communities. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Native_American_firefighters_in_South_Dakota\"><\/span><strong>Native American\nfirefighters in South Dakota <\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>As of the 2010 census, the population of the state was 84.7%\nwhite and 8.8% American Indian and Alaskan native. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>There are strong communities of Lakota, Dakota and Nakota\nnatives in different counties in South Dakota. Five state counties comprise of\nIndian reservations. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This means a need for well-trained and well-funded crews\nthat represent these communities. One such example is the Rosebud Volunteer Fire &amp; Rescue Department. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>They aim to provide fire suppression and prevention services within their local reservation to look after life and property in the area. You can learn more about this area <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"here (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/www.rosebudsiouxtribe-nsn.gov\/volunteer-fire-department\" target=\"_blank\">here<\/a>.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Native fire departments must get the same support and\nfunding in South Dakota as those in white communities. Unfortunately, this\nhasn\u2019t always been the case. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A few years ago, The Californian San Manuel Band of Mission\nIndians gave $1 million to the Oglala Sioux tribe to help them develop their\nown fire department. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The money would go to firefighting operations and training within the Pine Ridge Indian Reservation. You can read more on this interesting story <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"here (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/www.powwows.com\/california-tribe-donates-1-million-establish-south-dakota-indian-fire-department\/\" target=\"_blank\">here<\/a>.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Fire_Academies_in_South_Dakota\"><\/span><strong>Fire Academies in\nSouth Dakota<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Unfortunately, it isn\u2019t just the Sioux communities that lack access to training in South Dakota. Like their neighbors in <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"North Dakota (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/firefighternow.com\/how-to-become-a-firefighter-in-north-dakota\/\" target=\"_blank\">North Dakota<\/a>, residents here don\u2019t have access to fire science or technology courses in the state. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The closest degree programs for on-campus attendance are in\nneighboring states, which isn\u2019t all that practical. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Some do offer online access to fire courses and this could\nbe a good compromise for those interested in higher education. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>One alternative is to simply use the training offered by the\nfire department. Some will allow people to join with limited training and give\na boot-camp style training course to those that pass the interview stage. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>From there, those on probation are often expected to\ncontinue their studies while on duty. This could mean additional certification\nin wildland fire management, hazmat training or skills with specialist\nequipment. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It is a good idea to take any basic firefighting course that is available and an <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"EMT course (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/firefighternow.com\/emt-training-near-me\/\" target=\"_blank\">EMT course<\/a>. This provides the right knowledge for <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"Firefighter 1 certification (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/firefighternow.com\/the-difference-between-firefighter-1-and-2\/\" target=\"_blank\">Firefighter 1 certification<\/a> and allows you to attend medical emergencies. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The South Dakota Firefighters Association is a great\nresource for all those struggling to make the grade and in need of further\nassistance. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This group offers training and guidance on all the main\nprinciples of the profession. This includes information on how to manage\nemergencies efficiently, how to improve outreach programs with the community\nand general strategies for prevention and suppression. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This is a vital resource that helps improve the quality of the service across the state. You can learn more about this group by following this <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"link (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"http:\/\/www.sdfirefighters.org\/index.html\" target=\"_blank\">link<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Major_Fire_Departments_in_South_Dakota\"><\/span><strong>Major Fire\nDepartments in South Dakota<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>While there may not be a lot of training options in South\nDakota, there are several great departments to join.&nbsp; The following is a list of some of those\ndepartments and their requirements. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>How to Become a Rapid\nCity, SD Firefighter<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul><li><strong>Firefighters\nmust annually pass the Individual Physical Ability Test (IPAT).<\/strong><\/li><li><strong>Graduation\nfrom high school or GED certification, or any such combination of education,\nexperience, and training as may be acceptable to the hiring authority.<\/strong><\/li><li><strong>Must\npossess or be able to obtain, prior to hire, a valid driver\u2019s license.<\/strong><\/li><li><strong>Applicants\nmust be at least 21 years of age at the time of the entrance civil service\nexamination, and no greater than 44 years of age at the time of the entrance\ncivil service examination.<\/strong><\/li><li><strong>Vision\nmust be correctable to at least 20\/30 in each eye.<\/strong><\/li><li><strong>Must be a\nnonsmoker.<\/strong><\/li><li><strong>Applicant\nmust pass all phases of the hiring process designated by the Rules of the Civil\nService Board.<\/strong><\/li><li><strong>Must\npossess or be able to obtain, National Registry or South Dakota Emergency\nMedical Technician (EMT) certification within one year of hire<\/strong><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Rapid City is one of the closest departments to Mount\nRushmore and the Black hills surrounding it. They talk about the fact that\nincidents in their jurisdiction are on the rise. They need to be able to handle\nall these cases in a range of situation from medical help to wildfires, basic\nfire suppression and chemical incidents. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In fact, they say that 72% of calls in 2016 were medical.\nThey need a focused, well-trained team of firefighters with the best medical\nqualifications to handle the incidents in the area. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>But, there is also a need for more specialist training on\nwater rescue, hazmat responses and work with their aircraft at the department&#8217;s\nairport. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You can find out more about the roles and expectations here by heading <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"here (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/www.rcgov.org\/departments\/fire-department\/employment.html\" target=\"_blank\">here<\/a>.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>How to Become a Sioux\nFalls, SD Firefighter<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul><li><strong>Firefighters\nmust annually pass the Individual Physical Ability Test (IPAT).<\/strong><\/li><li><strong>Graduation\nfrom high school or GED certification, or any such combination of education,\nexperience, and training as may be acceptable to the hiring authority.<\/strong><\/li><li><strong>Must\npossess or be able to obtain, prior to hire, a valid driver\u2019s license.<\/strong><\/li><li><strong>Applicants\nmust be at least 21 years of age at the time of the entrance civil service\nexamination, and no greater than 44 years of age at the time of the entrance\ncivil service examination.<\/strong><\/li><li><strong>Vision\nmust be correctable to at least 20\/30 in each eye.<\/strong><\/li><li><strong>Must be a\nnonsmoker.<\/strong><\/li><li><strong>Applicant\nmust pass all phases of the hiring process designated by the Rules of the Civil\nService Board.<\/strong><\/li><li><strong>Must\npossess or be able to obtain, National Registry or South Dakota Emergency\nMedical Technician (EMT) certification within one year of hire<\/strong><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Sioux Falls is the largest of the cities in South Dakota, thus\nthey are largest fire department in order to look after their citizens. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>There are only 187,200 residents here, which again\nhighlights the sparse density of the population. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The crew is made up of 208 members, who are spread out over\n11 fire stations at this ISO Class 1 department. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The expectations of recruitment are pretty standard other\nthan the age restriction mentioned above. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Applicants must complete their IPAT test (similar to a <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"CPAT test (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/firefighternow.com\/training-for-cpat\/\" target=\"_blank\">CPAT test<\/a>), civil service exam and oral interview. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Those that are successful will attend the Recruit Academy\nfor about thirteen weeks. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This culminates in a 12-month probationary period with further training. You can learn more about the department <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"here (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/www.siouxfalls.org\/human-resources\/fire-employment\" target=\"_blank\">here<\/a>.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>How to Become a Pierre,\nSD Firefighter<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul><li><strong>Firefighters\nmust annually pass the Individual Physical Ability Test (IPAT).<\/strong><\/li><li><strong>Graduation\nfrom high school or GED certification, or any such combination of education,\nexperience, and training as may be acceptable to the hiring authority.<\/strong><\/li><li><strong>Must\npossess or be able to obtain, prior to hire, a valid driver\u2019s license.<\/strong><\/li><li><strong>Applicants\nmust be at least 21 years of age at the time of the entrance civil service\nexamination, and no greater than 44 years of age at the time of the entrance\ncivil service examination.<\/strong><\/li><li><strong>Vision\nmust be correctable to at least 20\/30 in each eye.<\/strong><\/li><li><strong>Must be a\nnonsmoker.<\/strong><\/li><li><strong>Applicant\nmust pass all phases of the hiring process designated by the Rules of the Civil\nService Board.<\/strong><\/li><li><strong>Must\npossess or be able to obtain, National Registry or South Dakota Emergency\nMedical Technician (EMT) certification within one year of hire<\/strong><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Pierre is the state capital and home to another of the\nlargest fire departments in South Dakota. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Again, the rules in Pierre are simple. You have to be 18\nyears old, in possession of a state driver\u2019s license and live within the\nvicinity. This is because the Pierre department is a volunteer service. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>There are only 14,000 people in the city, so it only needs a\nsmall crew of 55. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>But, crew members require training in water rescue and similar skills. That is because the department has a rescue squad and dive rescue to aid all those on the banks of the river. Find out more <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"here (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cityofpierre.org\/159\/Fire\" target=\"_blank\">here<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Job_Prospects_for_South_Dakota_Firefighters\"><\/span><strong>Job Prospects for\nSouth Dakota Firefighters<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>It is difficult not to compare the prospects for\nfirefighters for both South and North Dakota as they had similar rates of\nemployment according to the Bureau of Labor Statistic report. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In South Dakota, there were 570 employed firefighters with\n1.34 posts per 1000 jobs. North Dakota\u2019s figures were a little higher with 590\nemployed and 1.42 posts per 1000 jobs. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>The difference in the average salary is noticeable. South Dakota firefighters got $44,710 as a mean average per year. <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bls.gov\/oes\/current\/oes332011.htm#st\">https:\/\/www.bls.gov\/oes\/current\/oes332011.htm#st<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A lack of funding in South Dakota hasn\u2019t made it easy for either Sioux tribes or other communities to form large, well-equipped departments. There are also those issues with the lack of training facilities in the state. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>However, those that want to learn how to become a firefighter in South Dakota can begin as a volunteer and work their way up. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Volunteer with a small department, use the firefighter\nassociations training courses and build knowledge. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Before long, you could be in a paid role in a larger city dealing with all kinds of fires, wild land management, flood relief, water rescues and much more. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>If you\u2019ve ever wondered how to become a firefighter in South Dakota, you\u2019ve come to the right &#8230; <\/p>\n<p class=\"read-more-container\"><a title=\"How To Become A Firefighter In South Dakota\" class=\"read-more button\" href=\"https:\/\/firefighternow.com\/how-to-become-a-firefighter-in-south-dakota\/#more-2440\" aria-label=\"Read more about How To Become A Firefighter In South Dakota\">Read More<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":2442,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[8,15],"tags":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v22.2 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/wordpress\/plugins\/seo\/ -->\n<title>How To Become A Firefighter In South Dakota | FireFighterNow<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"If you\u2019ve ever wondered how to become a firefighter in South Dakota, you\u2019ve come to the right place. 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