According to Merriam Webster's Collegiate Dictionary, a fire fighter is described as "a person who fights fires." However, a fire fighter does much more than fights fires. Today's fire fighter is a multifaceted individual trained in Emergency Medical Technician procedures, technical rescue disciplines such as structural collapse rescue, tunnel rescue, confined space rescue, trench collapse rescue, rescue scuba diving as well as firefighting.
The department employs 24 full-time and 3 part-time employees.
Apparatus
- Ambulances: 4
- Support Vehicles: 2
- Engines: 4
- Hazmat: 1
- Ladder: 1
- Rescue Boat: 1
- Tech Rescue: 1
- Grass Rig: 2
- Tanker: 2
Public Education
The department offers monthly CPR training for the public on the second Thursday of each month. Individuals interested in taking the class should contact 605-995-8445.
Tours are available to all schools and service groups. To schedule a tour contact the Mitchell Fire Department at 605-995-8445.