S.D. Codified Laws § 32-5-113
Any owner of a motor vehicle, who is a resident of this state, and has a valid South Dakota driver license or nondriver identification card, who is a firefighter, an advanced life support personnel, or emergency medical technician licensed pursuant to chapter 36-4B, and who has complied with state law in relation to the registration of a motor vehicle, may receive plates bearing a special number and design, and designating the person as a firefighter, advanced life support personnel, or emergency medical technician. The distinctive number plates for a firefighter must be designed by the fire marshal. The distinctive number plates for advanced life support personnel and emergency medical technicians must be designed by the secretary of health. The number plates are subject to the approval of the Department of Revenue. The special plates must be displayed as set forth in § 32-5-98. These plates may only be used on automobiles, pickup trucks, or vans licensed pursuant to § 32-5-6 or pickup trucks pursuant to § 32-5-6.3.
SDCL 32-5-113