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Fire Call

SFFR T-ShirtSioux Falls Fire Rescue does more than just extinguish fires. Education, training and emergency medical services are just a few of the other duties a firefighter performs every day. Fire Call gives you an inside look into the world of Fire Rescue and helpful tips on how to stay safe in your home and out in the community. Every month, Division Chief Jim Sideras hosts a new program aimed at educating and entertaining both young and old alike.

Have question you would like to see answered on Fire Call? Submit a question from the link below and if we use your question on an upcoming episode you will receive a cool SFFR t-shirt!


Related Materials/Links:
  • Fire Call - December 2009

    This month's Fire Call is all about auto extrications. How the crews size up the situation, what tools they have and how do they use them when it's time to save lives.

    Division Chief Jim Sideras sums up the program in one word "Rescue-licious"!


Previously Aired Episodes:

  • Fire Call - November 2009
    Join Division Chief Jim Sideras as he interviews a legend from his childhood. Then take a tour of the newest USAR vehicle and find out how fire training at a local college paid off for students.

  • Fire Call - October 2009
    In this episode of Fire Call we visit new Station 5, find out what firefighters do when they are in trouble and answer lots of your questions.

  • Fire Call - August 2009
    In this episode we talk to firefighters from Santiago, Chile, learn about drop tanks and tenders, and go through an exciting aircraft fire simulator.

  • Fire Call - June 2009
    In this episode of Fire Call we following firefighters through FASE testing (Firefighter Ability Skills Evaluation) as well as a trench rescue scenario. Plus, we answer lots of your burning questions.

  • Fire Call - May 2009
    In this episode we look at how firefighters deal with medical emergencies, thermal imaging cameras, repelling and new fire recruits.

  • Fire Call - March 2009
    In this episode we join the crews from Sioux Falls Fire Rescue as they battle a 2 alarm blaze on a cold wintery night, answer some questions on turn out gear and fire extinguishers, and check out some new water rescue techniques.

  • Fire Call - January 2009
    In this months episode we answer dozens of your burning questions. You'll find out all about women firefighters, community services, fire investigation and how to become a firefighter. Plus, everything you wanted to know about fire trucks including how to drive them, how many we have and what type, and why we put certain trucks at certain stations.


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