Emergency Medical Technicians Course

Aberdeen Fire Rescue is providing an Emergency Medical Technicians Course this fall. Course will begin on August 21^st, and is scheduled to conclude on December 4^th.  Class times are from 6 pm till 10 pm on Monday and Wednesday nights. There are 4 scheduled Saturdays with class time from 9 am till 5 pm. These are September 23^rd, October 21^st, November 18^th, and December 2^nd.

The cost of the course is $850.00 and must be paid in full prior to the course beginning unless other arrangements have been made. To hold your spot a background check must be completed by the city of Aberdeen and payment received by August 14^th at 5pm.

This class is partnered with Northern State University and up to 4 credits are available. You will need to contact Northern State University, Dr. Jon Mitchell; jon.mitchell@northern.edu, to secure credits. There may be an additional cost for these credits.

Upon completion of this course you will be eligible to complete the NREMT, National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians, certification exam. You are required to complete this national exam to become a State of South Dakota Emergency Medical Technician. This national exam is recognized and successful completion is required in 46 states for initial state licensure.

Aberdeen Fire Rescue performs enhanced safety procedures. Our procedures may be altered at any time during the course.

Class size is limited, please register early.

Please contact the Aberdeen Fire Rescue Training Section, Keith A Sharisky or Nathan Sturgeon at 605-626-7660. Please leave a message. If leaving a message, please leave your phone number as well. Emails ksharisky.afd@aberdeen.sd.us  and nsturgeon.afd@aberdeen.sd.us