The SDFA offers several types of memberships with varying membership benefits based upon the type of organization or individual.
The two membership options for active Fire Departments/Emergency Service Organizations are the 100% Department Membership and the Department Only Membership.
The Individual membership is NOT intended for Fire Departments, but rather intended primarily for individuals who may have retired from the Fire Service or active Firefighters whose Department does NOT purchase a Department membership. It’s a great way to stay involved with the SDFA and support the betterment of the South Dakota Fire Service.
The Associate membership is intended primarily for Fire Service-related businesses/vendors. It’s a great way to stay involved with the SDFA and support the betterment of the South Dakota Fire Service.
Quick note: The 100% Department Membership is our most popular membership with 230+ Departments/Agencies in the State choosing this option due to the benefits provided to the Department members.
ALL SDFA Membership types are per Calendar Year (January 1st-December 31st)
Fire Department/Emergency Service Agency Membership Type
100% Department Membership cost of $25.00 per Rostered Firefighter with the Department/Agency Annually
Provides the Following Benefits:
- A copy of the SD Firefighter Newspaper Publication e-mailed to EVERY ROSTERED FIREFIGHTER every month
- The highest discount levels on South Dakota Firefighters Association hosted events (State Fire School/Conferences/Etc...)
- Insurance Benefits
- $10,000 of Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D) insurance per ROSTERED FIREFIGHTER, this coverage applies ON or OFF Duty.
- The ability to purchase up to $150,000 additional AD&D at a cost of $50 per $50,000 in coverage per ROSTERED FIREFIGHTER
- NOTE: To purchase the additional coverage your Department must have paid their 100% Department Member SDFA Dues and payment to Acrisure for the additional coverage must be POSTMARKED prior to January 15th
- $10,000 of LINE OF DUTY Accident & Health and insurance (A&H)
- This coverage may cover such things as Disability, Family Expense Benefits, Education Benefits, Income Replacement
- The combination of these two policies could provide up to $20,000 in total coverage for a Line of Duty Accident/Injury
- $10,000 of Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D) insurance per ROSTERED FIREFIGHTER, this coverage applies ON or OFF Duty.
- Voting privileges at SDFA Membership Meetings
- Eligibility to sponsor a high school student application for a $2,000 Educational Scholarship
- The ability to post NEWS, EVENTS, JOB POSTINGS, DEPARTMENT RAFFLES FUNDRAISERS, etc...to the SDFA Website and Members Area
- Supporting the general activities of the SDFA
- Membership Services and Networking
- Legislative / Lobbying
- Participation in State Emergency Services Related Committees/Task Forces
- SD State Fallen Firefighters Memorial & Annual Fallen Firefighter Memorial Services
- National Fallen Firefighters Memorial
- Financial Assistance to SDFA Districts for regional Fire Training
- State Fire School
- Conferences
Fire Department/Emergency Service Agency Membership Type
$100 Annually
Provides the Following Benefits:
- A single copy of the SD Firefighter Newspaper Publication e-mailed to the Department every month
- Some discounts may be provided on South Dakota Firefighters Association hosted events (State Fire School/Conferences/Etc...)
- Supporting the general activities of the SDFA
- Membership Services and Networking
- Legislative / Lobbying
- Participation in State Emergency Services Related Committees/Task Forces
- SD State Fallen Firefighters Memorial & Annual Fallen Firefighter Memorial Services
- National Fallen Firefighters Memorial
- Financial Assistance to SDFA Districts for regional Fire Training
- State Fire School
- Conferences
This membership is intended primarily for individuals who wish to be involved with the SDFA and the SD Fire Service. Those who belong to a department that does not purchase a membership, those who may have retired from the Fire Service and individuals that simply want to support the efforts of the SDFA. It is a great way stay involved with the SDFA and support the betterment of the South Dakota Fire Service
$50 Annually
Provides the Following Benefits:
- A copy of the SD Firefighter Newspaper Publication e-mailed to you every month
- Some discounts may be provided South Dakota Firefighters Association hosted events (State Fire School/Conferences/Etc...)
- Voting privileges at SDFA Membership Meetings
- Supporting the general activities of the SDFA
- Membership Services and Networking
- Legislative / Lobbying
- Participation in State Emergency Services Related Committees/Task Forces
- SD State Fallen Firefighters Memorial & Annual Fallen Firefighter Memorial Services
- National Fallen Firefighters Memorial
- Financial Assistance to SDFA Districts for regional Fire Training
- State Fire School
- Conferences
This membership is intended primarily for Fire Service related business/vendors who wish to support the efforts of the SDFA. It is a great way stay involved with the SDFA and support the betterment of the South Dakota Fire Service
$50 Annually
Provides the Following Benefits:
- A single copy of the SD Firefighter Newspaper Publication e-mailed to you every month
- Some discounts may be provided on South Dakota Firefighters Association hosted events (State Fire School/Conferences/Etc...)
- Supporting the general activities of the SDFA
- Membership Services and Networking
- Legislative / Lobbying
- Participation in State Emergency Services Related Committees/Task Forces
- SD State Fallen Firefighters Memorial & Annual Fallen Firefighter Memorial Services
- National Fallen Firefighters Memorial
- Financial Assistance to SDFA Districts for regional Fire Training
- State Fire School
- Conferences
Did you know? Your South Dakota Firefighters Association provides $14,000 ($2K per district) per year in financial support to help offset the costs of providing Regional District Fire Schools as well as finincial assistance of up to $2,500 to help offset the costs of live fire training using the MLFTU Moible Live Fire Trainers.