The South Dakota Firefighters Association has two (2) MLFTU (Mobile Live Fire Training Unit) trailers. These trailers are available for use at State, District and Regional Fire Schools as well as for Department training events. In the case of District/Regional type training events where a large number of Departments are likely attendees, the SDFA has a program to help offset the costs of use by providing up to $2,500 in financial assistance to help cover the cost of trailer transportation, instructor fees (mileage, lodging, per-diem) and consumables (event must be pre-approved and documentation of costs must be provided). There is NO DIRECT fee or cost to use the MLFTU but the training host will be responsible for costs of trailer transportation, consumables (propane, smoke fluid, materials for the door prop), instructor costs, etc... Think of it as any other District School class or event, hosts pays the costs, we are simply providing the a training prop and a list of the instructors that have been approved to use the prop. Contact your local SDFA District Representative for further information. SDFA Board Member Directory can be found by clicking here.
To request the use of an MLFTU please fill out the following form as completely as possible, your request will be submitted and an SDFA Board Representative will get back to you to follow up on details and get the event placed on the calendar if approved.