The Fire District · Flat ride
Fire Spotter
Firehouse-themed spinning and spotting attraction that offers a gentle midair ride.
Flat ride
Mild thrill
36"
min height
Before you ride
Circular rotation and some elevation.
Expert tip (Nov 2026)
Choose a spot with a view across the Fire District to enjoy the playful theming.
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⏱ Typical wait by hour
✅ Best time to ride: around 1 PM (~10 min)
Busiest around 4 PM (~35 min)
| 1 PM | 10 minutes |
|---|---|
| 2 PM | 23 minutes |
| 3 PM | 27 minutes |
| 4 PM | 35 minutes |
| 5 PM | 32 minutes |
Average standby wait from 4 days of live waits, in park time (CT). Real waits vary with crowds, weather and breakdowns.
Fire Spotter stats
Fire Spotter is a 18-foot flat ride at Silver Dollar City. It was built by Zamperla, opened in 2015 and lasts about 2 minutes. Riders must be at least 36 inches tall. The best time to ride is usually around 1 PM, when waits are shortest.
- Type
- Flat ride
- Manufacturer
- Zamperla
- Model
- Family Rotating Ride
- Opened
- 2015
- Top speed
- 12 mph
- Height
- 18 ft
- Inversions
- 0
- Duration
- 1 min 40 sec
- Height requirement
- 36 in
💡 Fun facts
- Fireman’s Landing opened in 2015
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