Anoka-Champlin Fire Department

05/20/2026

Happy Tuesday Everyone! Tonight our Duty Crew received a phone call from a concerned citizen about a family of ducks that had possibly became entrapped in a sewer in Anoka. With the assistance from our AMU on-call staff, crews were able to move the little ones to an opening and move them to safety. Thank you to our crews for going above and beyond the call of duty.

05/18/2026

The Anoka-Champlin Fire Department is seeking applications for an Administrative Assistant, full-time, benefit earning position, non-exempt position.

The position provides essential administrative support to the Fire Chief, Assistant Fire Chiefs, Battalion Chief, and Station Officers. This role ensures smooth daily operations by managing records, processing payroll, coordinating public interactions, and preparing materials for department meetings and events.

Prerequisites: High school diploma or equivalent. Previous experience as an administrative assistant. Proficiency with Records Management Software (RMS). Ability to type 50 WPM. Proficient use of Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, and Teams. Availability to attend after-hours events as needed. Must meet standard background check and pre-employment drug screen.

Starting Range: $27.28/hr - $34.92/hr DOQ.

The Anoka-Champlin Fire Department provides a competitive benefits package. Additional details for these programs are available, contact HR.

View the full job posting and apply at: https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/anokamn.

Deadline for applications is 4:30 p.m. Friday, May 22, 2026. AA/EOE

Applications must be submitted through the government jobs website. If you have questions, please call (763) 576-2740.

05/18/2026

We are currently taking applications for our Administrative Assistant Position. Details and applications can be found at https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/anokamn?

05/13/2026

Champlin residents, a prescribed burn is scheduled to take place tomorrow in the area indicated on the map below. Elm creek park service personnel will be conducting the burn, and smoke may be visible. Please be aware of their activities. Thank you.

04/29/2026

Elm Creek Park Reserve will conduct a permitted prescribed burn tomorrow, Thursday, April 30th; smoke may be visible in the area. These burns are vital to the restoration of the reserve.

04/17/2026

Yesterday, members of our department had the privilege to deliver a fire and life safety talk with local seniors, as well as provide fire extinguisher training for the on site staff. There was great interaction with the community and we had a lot of fun teaching the staff members proper techniques to using fire extinguishers. We take pride in our community outreach and education. We look forward to more events like this!

04/10/2026

Anoka County has launched a new community alert notification system called Everbridge which includes the Resident Connects Citizen Alert feature. This allows Anoka County Emergency Communications Center to send local alerts during situations like hazardous traffic conditions, public health alerts (boil water), evacuation notices, and more.

Get critical updates fast, right when you need them.

You can choose to opt in and choose how you are contacted:
- Home, mobile, or business phone
- Email
- Text message

Stay safe and stay informed. Sign up at: https://member.everbridge.net/88718455079039/login

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Anoka-Champlin Fire Department

04/03/2026

Last night, our crews seized a priceless training opportunity at an acquired structure in Champlin, and we are deeply grateful to the Dayton Fire Department for joining forces with the Anoka-Champlin Fire Department to make this night a success. Collaborating with our mutual aid partners consistently fuels growth and opportunity. Attached are some pictures of our evening.

02/14/2026