Mission Fire & Rescue Works To Certify New Firefighters
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On April 7th, 2026, several members of Mission Volunteer Fire & Rescue took the second and last step toward becoming South Dakota Certified Firefighters.
Deputy Chief Smith, Lieutenants Cordier and Elk Looks Back, and Recruits Leading Fighter, Lucas, Moore, and Smith successfully passed the practical skills test for the South Dakota Certified Firefighter class, which began in Mission in October 2025 and concluded this past February. The class, held weekly, covered the basic fundamentals of structural firefighting, victim search and rescue, vehicle extrication, hazardous materials response, first aid, and more.
Tonight’s test, proctored by Deputy State Fire Marshal Mike Jones, involved performing basic firefighter tasks such as donning PPE and SCBA, establishing a water supply, raising ground ladders, and hoisting tools.
The group previously passed the written test for the class. Pending a few administrative items, the group should formally receive their certifications within the next several weeks.