Ignite Academy
Ignite Academy is a 2.5-day awareness academy starting the evening of Friday, April 24, 2026, and ending Sunday, April 26, 2026. Hosted by the women of Sioux Falls Fire Rescue, Ignite Academy is open to all who are interested, but is focused on the female first responder.
Academy participants must be 16 years old or a junior in high school and no older than 43 to apply. Lunch will be provided both Saturday and Sunday, as well as snacks and beverages throughout the event. Supper will be provided on Friday evening.
Applications
This academy is for anyone interested in the role of a first responder and has an interest in what it would be like to work for Sioux Falls Fire Rescue. Applications open on February 20, 2026, and close on March 20, 2026. Applicants will be notified if they are accepted no later than March 27, 2026. Applications are essay-based this year.
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Schedule
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Friday, April 24
(5 to 8:30 p.m.)
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- Food and Fellowship
- Introduction
- Get outfitted for destructive bunker gear
- Observe a Multi Casual Incident drill
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Saturday, April 25
(8 am. to 5:30 p.m.)
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- Group physical fitness
- Introduction to EMS
- Skills and drills (both AM and PM)
- Tour of Metro Communications
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Sunday, April 26
(8 a.m. to 5:15 p.m.)
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- Group physical fitness
- Presentation by Audra Jake, mental health counselor
- HR hiring and benefits discussion with Chad Quissell
- Skills and drills
- Observe a car extrication
- Team building obstacle course
- Discussion panel with Sioux Falls Fire Rescue women
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