South Dakota EMS Association

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  • Free On-Line Education All Year

    • 01/23/2026
    • 12/31/2026
    • on-line
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  • In-Person & Virtual | District 4 Refresher Mini Conference

    • 02/20/2026
    • 02/22/2026
    • 3 sessions
    • Aberdeen (Brown County Courthouse Community, 25 Market St, Aberdeen, SD 57401)
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    **PLEASE USE PAPER REGISTRATION IF PAYING WITH CASH/CHECK**


    2026 Spring Registration Form_Final (Fillable PDF).pdf


    District IV  Spring Training Opportunity

    When:               Friday, February 20

    Saturday, February 21

    Sunday, February 22

    Where:             Brown County Courthouse Community Room

                              25 Market St, Aberdeen, SD 57401

                             

    Time:                Friday- 6:00-10:00 p.m.

                              Saturday-8:00-6:00 p.m.

                              Sunday-8:00-2:00 p.m.

    Cost:                 *SDEMSA member-$55 ($60 credit card)

    *You MUST be a member to attend

    *Student-$10 a day

    Registration: Make payment to: District IV

                                     Send to: Jackie Rau

                                                   PO Box 120

                                                   Leola, SD  57456

    Pre-registration is requested for planning purposes.

    *This training will cover the NREMT 20-hour refresher requirements. Credit will also be available for advanced EMS.  Credit will be given by the day (three certificates if completing all the refresher.)  You will receive credit for the classes attended. No recording to watch later.


    Zoom links will be sent the week of the refresher. 

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  • District VI Mini-Conference 20 hr recert hrs

    • 02/20/2026
    • 7:00 PM
    • 02/22/2026
    • 5:00 PM
    • Box Elder City Hall, Event Center 420 Villa Dr, Box Elder, SD
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  • District 2 EMT Course - Beresford

    • 03/03/2026
    • 6:00 PM - 10:00 PM
    • Beresford Fire Station
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    SD EMS Association District 2 will be hosting an in-person EMT class in Beresford, SD. 

    Class will be held Tuesday and Thursday evenings from 1800-2200 with occasional Saturdays from 0800-1700 at the Beresford Fire Department station.

    Class will start on Tuesday, March 3rd and complete on Tuesday, June 9th.

    For students that are affiliated with or sponsored by an EMS agency (fire, ambulance, rescue squad, etc.) state EMS grant funds will cover the cost of the course.  Students will be required to pay a deposit of $300 which will be refunded upon completion of the course and NREMT testing (testing outcome does not matter).

    If not affiliated with or sponsored by an EMS agency, the course cost will be $1000 which includes all instruction, course materials, and first attempt NREMT testing.

    For further information contact Eric Van Dusen, course coordinator at medic9@live.com.
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  • EMS Instructor - Lunch & Learn with Connie Mattera

    • 03/04/2026
    • 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
    • Zoom
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    EMS Instructor Lunch & Learn

    Featuring TBD

    March 4 from 12:00 – 1:00 PM (CT)

    Virtual via Zoom | Register here: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/uDkZTrJTSXWv6t8vrF9eTw

    This session is ideal for EMS instructors, education coordinators, and EMS leaders looking for practical strategies and thought leadership to support high-quality EMS education.

    Hosted by:
    Northeast South Dakota AHEC & SDEMSA IC Society

    Funding:
    This event is part of Northeast SD AHEC’s Regional Service Designation (RSD) Grant, funded by the South Dakota Department of Health (SDDOH).

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  • District 1/Elkton Refresher

    • 03/06/2026
    • 03/08/2026
    • 3 sessions
    • Elkton
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  • Mitchell EMS Refresher

    • 03/06/2026
    • 8:00 PM
    • 03/08/2026
    • 5:00 PM
    • Mitchell - Masonic Temple
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  • EMS Instructor - Lunch & Learn

    • 04/01/2026
    • 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
    • Zoom

    EMS Instructor Lunch & Learn

    Featuring TBD

    April 1 from 12:00 – 1:00 PM (CT)

    Virtual via Zoom | Register here: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/1dPOVG0HSqelFvPzwuhN3g

    This session is ideal for EMS instructors, education coordinators, and EMS leaders looking for practical strategies and thought leadership to support high-quality EMS education.

    Hosted by:
    Northeast South Dakota AHEC & SDEMSA IC Society

    Funding:
    This event is part of Northeast SD AHEC’s Regional Service Designation (RSD) Grant, funded by the South Dakota Department of Health (SDDOH).

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  • Maynard’s Birthday Palooza – Community Fundraiser

    • 04/11/2026
    • 4:00 PM
    • Kimball Legion, 232 N Main St, Kimball, SD 57355
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    Join us for Maynard’s Birthday Palooza, a night of fun, food, and generosity celebrating Maynard’s 70th birthday — and more than 50 years of service as a volunteer EMT, firefighter, and small-town advocate.

    Rather than a traditional birthday celebration, Maynard’s family is hosting this community fundraiser to give back to the local organizations he has faithfully supported for decades.

    Saturday, April 11, 2026
    Kimball Legion – Main Street, Kimball, SD
    ⏰ Doors open: 4:00 PM
    Meal served: 5:00 PM

    Fundraiser Beneficiaries

    Proceeds from the event will support the following local organizations:

    • Kimball Fire Department

    • Kimball Ambulance Department

    • Knights of Columbus

    • Kimball Tractor Museum

    • Kimball Food Pantry

    Special Palooza Fun

    In true Palooza fashion, the organization that receives the most donations will earn the honor of throwing a pie in Maynard’s face

    How to Support

    • Attend the event in person

    • Not local? Donations can be made by scanning the Cash App code on the event flyer and specifying which organization you’d like to support

    Whether you’ve known Maynard for decades or simply appreciate those who dedicate their lives to serving others, you’re invited to come celebrate, laugh, and support the organizations that keep the Kimball community strong.

    Questions? Contact Ed at (605) 730-3193

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  • SDEMSA Executive Council Meeting

    • 04/18/2026
    • 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
    • Virtual

    Email your district president if you would like to attend or have agenda items.

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  • SDEMSA Memorial Service

    • 07/18/2026
    • 8:30 AM - 9:00 AM
    • EMS Memorial on Capitol Ground - Pierre

    Honoring those who have passed in the line of duty.

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  • SDEMSA Executive Council Meeting

    • 07/18/2026
    • 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
    • Pierre

    Email your district president if you would like to attend or have agenda items.

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To strengthen patient care in South Dakota through advocacy, education, and representation of the EMS provider. 

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