Top 10 Wins

Top 10 Wins of 2012

Sioux Falls Fire Rescue has released its Top 10 Wins for 2012.


Top 10 Wins
Pulse Point

Pulse Point

New lifesaving app. Citizens can download the free app via the Apple Store or Android Market and indicate that they are willing to assist if needed.


Pulse Point
Car Seat

Car Seat Checks

Sioux Falls Fire Rescue provides car seat installation and checks each Saturday from 9 AM to 11 AM at Fire Station 3, 2820 S. Minnesota Ave.
Car Seat Installation and Checks
P.A.D.s

Public Access Defibrillator (PAD)

PAD's are purchased by a business or individual, and the owner is expected to maintain them in good, working order.

SFFR provides yearly inspections to assist with PAD maintenance and access. SFFR is available to provide staff CPR training including the use of a PAD, answers to equipment technical questions, and other assistance.
Public Access Defibrillator (PAD) Information
New Program

City Scene

Fire Call has been replaced with City Scene. City Scene is cable channel CityLink’s newest monthly show and is a program that shows you what’s happening in departments of the City of Sioux Falls.
City Scene
Smoke Alarms

Smoke Alarms

Smart Choices for Smoke Alarm Placement


Smart Choices for Smoke Alarm Placement
Smoke Alarm Fact Sheet
 

Sioux Falls is a great community to live and raise a family. We consider our fire stations part of the neighborhood. Sioux Falls Fire Rescue is one of less than 200 fire departments in the country that is nationally accredited. We have 194 members and 10 fire stations strategically placed throughout the city. 

As one of the largest fire departments in the upper Midwest, we are committed to the safety of Sioux Falls. We do more than fight fires, as emergency medical calls now make up more than half our emergency responses. We also have one of the larger Public Access Defibrillator programs in the country, and regularly provided CPR classes.

This website offers information on our services, safety tips, and how to contact us. Please feel free to contact us with any questions, we are here for you.

Fire Rescue Videos


City Scene - April 2013
On this episode of City Scene we get an update on a new school-based health clinic coming to Hayward Elementary, learn about hiring that's happening...   [Watch Video]

Video Cover

Fire Rescue Wins Two National Media Awards
Sioux Falls Fire Rescue and Avera McKennan Hospital & University Health Center have been recognized with two national awards for their programs on cancer awareness...   [Watch Video]

Century of Service

Central Fire Station 1912-2012
Central Fire Station at the corner of 9th Street and Minnesota Avenue has been witness to over a century of service and valor...   [Watch Video]

IPAT Demo

IPAT Demonstration
Individual Physical Ability Test Demonstration..   [Watch Video]

Listening and Learning Session 051212

May 12, 2012 - Featuring Fire Chief Jim Sideras
Mayor Mike Huether’s Listening and Learning Session for the public was held at the Central Fire Station on Saturday, May 12, 2012...   [Watch Video]

Ready Set Go

Ready-Set-Go
Ready-Set-Go   [Watch Video]

City News Emergency Preparedness

City News: Sioux Falls Emergency Preparedness
On April 10, 2012, Sioux Falls Emergency Management, Sioux Falls Fire Rescue...   [Watch Video]


City News - Fire Prevention Week
City News - Fire Prevention Week   [Watch Video]


Welcome Video
Welcome Video   [Watch Video]

Recent News Releases

National EMS Week

May 19 to May 25, 2013, is EMS week. Sioux Falls Fire Rescue (SFFR) in support of EMS week will be holding a lifesaving learning event at…

Posted 05/20/2013 in Fire Rescue

Apartment Fire at 4100 South Louise Avenue

Sioux Falls Fire Rescue was dispatched to a structure fire on the northeast corner of West 49th Street and South Louise Avenue shortly after 8 p.m., Tuesday evening, May 14…

Posted 05/15/2013 in Fire Rescue

Severe Weather Awareness Training

The National Weather Service and Emergency Management offices from the City of Sioux Falls, Minnehaha County, and Lincoln County are partnering to offer a severe weather awareness…

Posted 05/14/2013 in Fire Rescue

Burning Fallen Trees/Branches in a Fire Pit

Sioux Falls Fire Rescue Prevention Division has received several questions regarding burning fallen trees and branches in a recreational fire pit…

Posted 05/14/2013 in Fire Rescue

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