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Fire Call

Sioux 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 upcomnig episode you will receive a cool SFFR t-shirt!


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  • Fire Call - April 2008

    In this month's episode we tackle another 2-alarm structure fire, talk about R.I.T. teams and get some answers to your questions directly from Chief Hill.

Previously Aired Episodes:

  • Fire Call - February 2008
    In this episode we show how Sioux Falls Fire Rescue works with different agencies around the area.

  • Fire Call - January 2008
    In this episode SFFR tackles a 2-alarm house fire and we discuss different types of ice rescues.

  • Fire Call - November 2007
    In this episode we take a look at firefighter accountability at a fire scene and water rescues.

  • Fire Call - October 2007
    Firefighters job when arriving on scene, smoke detectors and foam. Plus lots of great questions and Shout Outs.

  • Fire Call - September 2007
    Hazmat Drill with the US Army National Guard 82nd Civil Support Team, trench rescues and ambulances.

  • Fire Call - August 2007
    In the this episode we show you how we produce Fire Call, nozzles on the end of fire hoses and Hazmat Decon for firefighters.

  • Fire Call - July 2007
    In this episode we take a behind-the-scenes look at Sioux Falls Fire Rescues newest firefighting vehicle - Truck 2. This 75 foot ladder truck has a lot of high tech gadgets and equipment to help fight fires and assist in medical and other emergency calls. And of course, more your wonderful questions get answered.

  • Fire Call - May 2007
    Find out what it takes to be a Fire Inspector, how Sioux Falls Fire Rescue assists with airport crashes and fires, and lots of your questions.

  • Fire Call - April 2007
    In this episode we take a look at Sioux Falls Fire Rescue's new Haz-Mat equipment and vehicle, ropes and hoses, and a Firecam.

  • Fire Call - March 2007
    Find out what you can do to help Sioux Falls Fire Rescue and your community. In this episode we take a look at how you can become a firefighter, join the Explorers organization or become a member of the CERT (Community Emergency Response Team) program.

  • Fire Call - January 2007
    Join us as we check out the view 102 feet straight up with Truck 3, learn about the important role of Safety Officers on a fire scene, cap a chlorine gas leak, and answer more viewer mail.

  • Fire Call - November 2006
    In this episode we take a tour of Station 10 and learn how a fire truck pump works, and of course, we answer viewer mail.

  • Fire Call - October 2006
    In this episode we answer questions sent in to Sioux Falls, South Dakota from all around the world.

  • Fire Call - August 2006
    In this episode Division Chief Sideras takes a ride in a hospital helicopter and explains how they interact with the firefighters on scene, he also talks with new Fire Chief Rick Larsen and of course answers viewer mail.

  • Fire Call - July 2006
    A “HazMat” (hazardous materials) spill and a 2-alarm structure fire, plus more of your questions

  • Fire Call - June 2006
    In the very special episode we look back 15 years at the Hanson Building Fire, Sioux Falls' last five-alarm fire. Division Chief Jim Sideras talks with the firefighters that battled the blaze as well the buildings owner and the lead inspector. Archival footage and great stories bring this historic fire back to life.

  • Fire Call - April 2006
    We answer all your questions about what it takes to be a firefighter with Sioux Falls Fire Rescue

  • Fire Call - March 2006
    (USAR) Urban Search and Rescue Training, Pumper Trucks and as always, more of your questions.

  • Fire Call - February 2006
    Topics include Firefighters Gear, Emergency Operations Center and of course, more of your questions.


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