Minneapolis Fire Department
MunicipalMinneapolis, Minnesota
- Stations: 19+ coverage
- Staffing: 400 career firefighters
- Specialty units: Urban firefighting, technical rescue, ice rescue
- Established: 1872
📞 (612) 673-3434🌐 Official site
← Back to all statesMidwest region81% combination or volunteer
Minnesota Fire Departments
Twin Cities metro expanding staffing levels and cold-weather rescue capabilities.
Minneapolis seeking to increase daily staffing to 108 firefighters.
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Department breakdown
Total departments3
Municipal3
St. Paul Fire Department
MunicipalSt. Paul, Minnesota
- Stations: 16+ coverage
- Staffing: 400 career firefighters
- Specialty units: State capital response, ice rescue, hazmat operations
📞 (651) 224-7811🌐 Official site
Rochester Fire Department
MunicipalRochester, Minnesota
- Stations: 6+ coverage
- Staffing: 120 career firefighters
- Specialty units: Medical center coordination, technical rescue, EMS transport
📞 (507) 328-2400🌐 Official site
About Minnesota Fire Departments
Minnesota has 3 featured fire departments ranging from large metropolitan agencies to smaller volunteer organizations. These departments serve communities across the state with diverse operational needs and specialties.
The state's fire service includes approximately 81% of departments that operate as combination or volunteer organizations, reflecting the strong tradition of community-based emergency services throughout Minnesota.
Twin Cities metro expanding staffing levels and cold-weather rescue capabilities. Many departments are actively recruiting and expanding their capabilities to meet growing community needs.