About SFFR

Saving lives and protecting property since 1885.

Sioux Falls Fire Rescue (SFFR) is a nationally accredited fire department. We have more than 200 highly skilled first responders working from 12 fire stations around our city. But we do a lot more than fight fires. Medical emergency calls now make up over half of all emergency responses in our community. 

SFFR has six divisions: Operations, Fire Prevention, Professional Standards, Training, Emergency Management, and Metro Communications. Each division plays a special role in helping and protecting our community. Read about each division below. 

Firefighting has changed a lot since SFFR started in 1885. Take a glimpse into our past on our Department History page. 

Other Fire Divisions

Fire Operations Division

Learn about the SFFR Operations Division and how they handle crises 24/7, from fires to medical calls, and more.

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.

Training Division

Providing top-notch training for SFFR members at all career stages. Master skills, advance careers, and stay ready for emergencies.

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.

Metro Communications

Learn how Metro Communications handles 9-1-1 calls and provides coordinated responses in our community.

Sioux Falls Fire Show 

Did you know we publish a show on CityLink about the latest news from SFFR? You can watch past episodes on our Sioux Falls Fire Rescue playlist and subscribe to our YouTube channel.  

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