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SD State Fire School 2026 (140th Annual)

June 11, 2026 3:00 PM - June 13, 2026 5:30 PM (CDT)

Description

REGISTRATION FOR STATE FIRE SCHOOL IS NOW OPEN!

Don’t miss your chance to attend the 2026 South Dakota State Fire School, happening June 11–13, 2026.

Get registered today—and bring someone from your department who has never attended before. It’s shaping up to be another great year of training, networking, and camaraderie.

To view detailed information on available class sessions, click the “Event Sessions >>” button in the upper right of the registration page.


EXHIBITORS/VENDORS:  

Registration for vendors, exhibitors, and sponsors will take place from mid-January through March to ensure all digital advertising, logos, and links are in place prior to attendee registration.

If you’re interested in participating, please contact us at info@sdfirefighters.org. Space may still be available.

For more information on sponsorship opportunities or exhibitor space, reach out and we’ll provide access to the vendor/exhibitor/sponsor registration page.

Location

Lake Area Technical College

Registration, Vendor/Exhibitor Show and Meals will be held in building 400 (Student Services Center)


Watertown Hotel and Visitor Information


Watertown Convention and Visitors Bureau


Watertown Area Chamber of Commerce

The following list of Hotels (in no particular order) have blocked rooms and/or are offering a discounted rate for State Fire School, Just mention SD State Fire School when contacting them for reservations.  Check back often as this list does change as more Hotels opt to participate in our Event.  Following this list is more comprehensive list of Hotels in the area, not all of which are specifically blocking rooms for State Fire School.  

 Quality Inn & Suites

 My Place Hotel

 Country Inn & Suites

 Sure Stay Hotel by Best Western

See the Above links for the Watertown Convention and Visitors Bureau and Chamber of Commerce for more lodging information including campgrounds and lodges etc..


Hotels/Lodging
County Inn & Suites by RadissonDakota Sioux Casino & HotelDays Inn
Econo LodgeHampton Inn & SuitesMy Place Hotel
Oak Tree LodgeQuality Inn & SuitesRamkota Hotel
Super 8Sure Stay Plus Hotel by Best WesternTravel Inn
Watertown Executive SuitesHoliday Inn Express & Suites

Pricing

NON-SDFA-100% Department Member Cost - $60

SDFA-100% Department Member Cost - $40 ($20 per attendee discount for 100% Membership Status)

Early Registration Discount of $20 will be applied to any registration completed by May 31st

Noon Meal on Friday and Saturday will be available on-site and is included in your registration fee, you may eat on site if you wish.  If you plan on eating on-site please let us know on your registration form so we can have appropriate quantity of meals prepared.  Noon meal will likely be a boxed lunch, sandwich, chips, drink etc...

Contact Information

South Dakota Firefighters Association
Name: Kelsey Burkhardt
Email: info@sdfirefighters.org

If you have already set up a login through our new website, please use those credentials to log in before registering. Logging in is the best way to ensure your member benefits and discounts are applied correctly.
(Note: Your email address must be in our system in order to create a login.)

If you prefer not to log in, you may select “Register as Guest.” Enter your email address and click “Go.”

  • If your email is already in our system, your information will populate automatically.
  • If not, please complete all required fields to continue.

If the system does not recognize you or does not apply your 100% Department Member discount, please contact the SDFA Office at info@sdfirefighters.org with your name, email, and department, and we will assist you.

It is very important to use a unique email address for each attendee you register. This ensures:

  • Accurate verification of SDFA membership and proper discount application
  • Individual access to the SDFA Member Info Hub
  • Direct communication of important updates, including schedule changes, class updates, cancellations, and PPE requirements
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