Sioux Falls, SD (KELO-AM) Sioux Falls Fire Chief Jim Sideras says that there were zero fire deaths in the city last year for the first time since 2009 and fire damage trended downward to less than $4 million.
Sideras says the fire department helped save over $145 million worth of property thanks to the department's aggressive fire safety strategy. The strategy includes quick response times, well-trained and well-equipped staff, and a prepared community with a focus on prevention.