10/02/2026
The Huron Fire Department would like to recognize Firefighter C**t Florey for the time, effort, and initiative he continues to put into improving training within our department.
C**t recently developed and presented a class titled “The First 5 Minutes,” focused on one of the most important periods of any fire incident—the first few minutes after our arrival.
Those initial actions can set the tone for the entire incident. Establishing command, completing an effective size-up, identifying priorities, communicating clearly, deploying resources, and making sound tactical decisions all have to happen quickly. Getting those things right early helps create a safer, more organized, and more efficient operation for everyone who follows.
As a South Dakota Certified Fire Instructor and Lead Instructor capable of evaluating firefighters, C**t brings both knowledge and experience to our training program. More importantly, he continues to step forward and take the initiative to create training opportunities rather than simply participate in them.
C**t has invested his own time in developing classes and training opportunities that benefit firefighters at all levels—not only within HFD, but also firefighters from surrounding departments and agencies.
That commitment to teaching also comes with a commitment to learning. C**t continues to invest in his own education, knowledge, and capabilities so he can bring that information back and help make those around him better.
Strong departments are built by members who take ownership, continue learning, and are willing to share what they know with others.
Thank you, Firefighter C**t Florey, for stepping up, putting in the work, and continuing to invest in the firefighters around you and the future of the Huron Fire Department.
The first five minutes matter—and so does being prepared before they ever begin.
