Fire Department · Combination
Huron Fire Department
Huron, SD · Beadle County
10 full-time firefighters plus up to 35 paid-per-call volunteers
Continuous application period for Huron Fire Department Cadet program, ideal for high school students preparing for firefighting careers.
Volunteer position with the Huron Fire Department; applications are accepted continuously.
The Huron Fire Department is a combination career-and-volunteer department serving the city of Huron in central South Dakota. Its full-time roster is organized into three shifts (A, B, and C), each led by a Captain and a Lieutenant, and supplemented by a large paid-per-call volunteer force.
The department operates two stations that are both staffed around the clock. North Station at 1357 Dakota Avenue North houses a city engine, rescue truck, aerial, two ARFF (aircraft rescue) trucks, three rural trucks, and two ambulances; South Station at 310 21st Street SE runs a city engine, a rural engine, and an ambulance.
With its mix of structural, rural/wildland, aircraft rescue, and ambulance transport apparatus, Huron covers a broad range of emergency response for a smaller South Dakota community.
Mission"Responsible for saving lives and property in the city through prevention, inspection, and rescue practices."
Huron Fire recruits through the City of Huron's employment portal, where fire positions are typically posted as "Open Until Filled." The two entry paths are the paid-per-call Volunteer Fire Fighter role and a Fire Department Cadet program aimed at high school students preparing to become firefighters.
Candidates apply online through the City's application system, download a PDF application, or email a resume to the HR Manager. Those interested in joining can also reach out directly to Fire Chief John Miller. City Human Resources handles applications and can be reached at 605-353-8502.
Requirements
- Must be 18 or older
- Authorized to work in the United States
- No disqualifying criminal convictions
- Valid driver's license if required for the position
Hiring process
- Submit an application online, by PDF, or by emailing a resume to hrmanager@huronsd.com
- Complete the application sections (applicant information, education, work experience, references, and signed authorizations)
- Background check authorization as part of the application
How do I apply to become a Huron firefighter?
Fire positions are posted on the City of Huron employment page. You can apply through the online application portal, download a PDF application, or email a resume to hrmanager@huronsd.com. You can also contact Fire Chief John Miller directly at chief.huronfd@huronsd.com.
What fire positions are available?
The department recruits paid-per-call Volunteer Fire Fighters and offers a Fire Department Cadet program for high school students preparing to become firefighters. Both are listed as part-time, year-round and Open Until Filled.
What are the basic requirements to apply?
General City standards apply: you must be at least 18, authorized to work in the United States, have no disqualifying criminal convictions, and hold a valid driver's license if required for the position.
Is Huron Fire a career or volunteer department?
It is a combination department with 10 full-time firefighters organized into three shifts, backed by up to 35 paid-per-call volunteer firefighters.
How is the department staffed and stationed?
Huron operates two stations, North Station and South Station, both staffed 24/7. Full-time crews work three rotating shifts (A, B, and C), each led by a Captain and a Lieutenant.