First responder training organizations in South Dakota.

RedHaven EMS Training (Test) offers state-approved education programs for EMTs, AEMTs, and Paramedics. Their mission is to provide skilled and comprehensive training in various emergency response disciplines.

The Sturgis Ambulance Service regularly offers National and State Certified Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) classes. The classes are mostly online through JB Learning and include discussions, quizzes, and interactive lectures with practice nights scheduled throughout to work on hands-on skills.

Founded in 1965 as the first technical college in South Dakota, Lake Area Technical College offers comprehensive technical education in 31 high-demand fields. The Med/Fire Rescue program is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs and the National Board on Fire Service Professional Qualifications.

Mitchell Technical College is a community college in South Dakota that provides career and technical education through Associate of Applied Science degrees, diplomas, and certificate programs. The college offers 35 on-campus and 4 online programs across healthcare, engineering, agriculture, transportation, business, manufacturing, and other technical fields.

Southeast Technical College is a community college in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, offering more than 65 career-focused pathways including healthcare programs. The college is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission and provides hands-on, industry-driven education with flexible scheduling options.

The Rapid City Fire Department primarily focuses its efforts on public education, fire prevention initiatives, preparedness and overall community risk reduction. The department provides emergency and nonemergency services 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, including fire suppression, advanced life support transport services, technical rescue, hazardous materials response, and aircraft rescue firefighting.

A 15-week transformative program where participants master essential EMS and firefighting skills, earning certifications while training with Sioux Falls Fire Rescue.

Northeast SD AHEC advances health in rural and underserved areas by supporting students, professionals, and communities through meaningful partnerships and innovative education. The organization offers continuing education, EMS support, and professional development designed for rural and underserved settings, serving 26 counties in northeast South Dakota.

A mobile education program operated by the South Dakota Department of Health in partnership with Avera Health, Regional Health, and Sanford Health that brings human patient simulators and standardized training curriculum directly to pre-hospital and hospital emergency care providers across South Dakota.

A regionalized education and training facility located in Sioux Falls, SD serving learners from across the United States and international markets. The center delivers quality-based EMS education for primary and continuing educational needs, offering paramedic, EMT, EMR, and refresher courses along with immersive simulation experiences through mobile and onsite options.

Don't Panic LLC is a family-owned private training company dedicated to preparing responders with wilderness medicine knowledge and skills. They offer comprehensive courses in Desert Mountain Medicine, including Wilderness First Aid (WFA), Wilderness First Responder (WFR), WFR Recertification (WRC), and Wilderness Emergency Medical Specialist (WEMS) in the Black Hills of South Dakota.

School of EMS is a private EMS school offering EMR, EMT, AEMT, and paramedic programs. Students complete online coursework plus live labs and clinicals, with training in more than 20 states. They operate campuses in Tyler, Jacksonville (Camsen Career Institute), Palm Harbor, and Sioux Falls, plus additional live-lab sites.

Western Dakota Technical College opened in 1968 and is the only technical institute that serves the western South Dakota region. The college offers career-focused programs including Emergency Medical Technician training, with hands-on education and industry partnerships.

A private Christian liberal arts university offering a Bachelor of Science in Paramedic Technology, affiliated with the Avera McKennan EMT-Paramedic Program. The program combines traditional undergraduate science coursework with accredited paramedic training to prepare students for advanced practice as paramedics.