Topics of a statewide nature regarding fire, police, and emergency medical services, are listed in this category, along with those relating to hospitals, clinics and medical practitioners, including veterinary and alternative health, and any other medical issue in South Dakota.
Regular Websites
South Dakota Division of Mental Health
As a subdivision of the state Department of Human Services, the regulatory body for mental health services in South Dakota, on its site, offers a directory of mental health centers throughout the state, with contact data and a link to the facility's web site. Also included on this site are the qualifications for working as a mental health professional in the state, a guide to the services that are available, and various reports and publications. - South Dakota Division of Mental Health
http://dhs.sd.gov/dmh/
South Dakota Fire Mashal Office
The role of this state office is to assist South Dakota fire departments with training, investigation, public education, fire prevention, and code compliance. Its site presents the text of fire laws, statistics and facts relating to fires and fire services in the state, fire safety information and plans, and a classifieds section for fire equipment that is up for sale. Online services include fire department reporting. - South Dakota Fire Mashal Office
http://www.state.sd.us/dps/fire/
South Dakota Office of Emergency Medical Services
A subdivision of the state Department of Public Safety, this regulating body for EMS provision in South Dakota makes available the text of codified EMS laws, and describes the significance of the Star of Life symbol for emergency medical services. The requirements for EMS training, licensure and certification are given, along with the necessary forms and a calendar of scheduled exams. - South Dakota Office of Emergency Medical Services
http://www.state.sd.us/dps/ems/