Minneapolis Fire Department
Fire Chief John Fruetel
The Minneapolis Fire Department has a proud history of providing emergency response to the city of Minneapolis. People who live, work, and play in Minneapolis receive superior emergency services from a diverse, highly skilled firefighting workforce that prides itself on serving the community and enriching the city. Minneapolis firefighters are trained to respond to structure fires, medical emergencies, emergencies on lakes and rivers, technical and hazardous materials crises, and natural disasters citywide.
Mission Statement
The Minneapolis Fire Department is a customer service organization committed to providing professional emergency and non-emergency services to protect lives, property and the environment of our community and the region we serve.
News and Events
81 Minutes After The Bridge Collapse The newest Exhibit at the Firefighters Hall and Museum. This Exhibit documents the 35W Bridge Collapse in greater Detail. The exhibit is open to the public on Saturdays 9:00 am - 4:00 pm. At the Fire Museum 664 22nd Avenue Northeast Minneapolis, Minnesota 55418 Call 612-623-3817 for more information. [map]
Federal Community Deveopment Block Grant: The Minneapolis Fire Department purchased new fire protection equipment and new fire engines with the support of $1.27 million of Federal Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funding serving low- and moderate-income areas of the City.
Office of the Fire Marshal
Hazardous Materials Emergency Response
Fire Prevention Services and Information
- Holiday Cooking: Deep fried turkey fire safety
- Cooking Fires - Do you know what to do? Fire Safety Videos
- Recreational Fires Ordinance
- Recreational Fires Press Release B.B.Q. Grills
- Burning Restrictions (Statewide)Minneapolis Fire Station Locations
MFD Reports
- 2010 - 2014 Business Plan – Updated June 2012
- 2011 Statisical Report (pdf)
Fire Protection Systems Requirements, Fees, and Forms
- For more information see Fire Prevention Bureau
- Contractor Permits and Technical Policies
Residential and Commercial Fire Inspection Information
- New Commercial Building Inspection Program - For More Information call 612-673-3271
- Tenants Rights In Minnesota
- Housing Self Inspection Brochure (pdf)
Emergency Medical Services
- Basic Animal Rescue Training - B.A.R.T
- Minneapolis Project Heart Beat
- Vulnerable Adult Reporting
- Hennepin Medical Services
MFD CARES
Community - Access - Response - Engagement - Safety
Last updated Feb. 7, 2013