Balaton MN Fire Department and Ambulance

08/19/2026

Just a friendly reminder that our department holds training in the evening on the third Tuesday of the month. Any sirens you here tonight are most likely due to training. Please do not be alarmed. 

08/12/2026

On Monday, August 10th, a few members of our Balaton Ambulance crew had the privilege of participating in a mass casualty training exercise.

It was an outstanding hands-on experience that helped our crew build confidence, strengthen their skills, and better prepare for situations we hope we never have to face.

A special thank you to Tyler Ambulance and Tracy Ambulance for covering the Balaton district. We truly appreciate your support and teamwork! 🚑❤️

08/04/2026

Only 30 spots left on the board at Balaton Bay Golf Course from our fundraiser last weekend. Stop out before they’re gone!

08/02/2026

🚑 We're Looking for EMTs to Join Our Ambulance Team! 🚑

Our EMTs provide compassionate, lifesaving care to our friends, neighbors, and visitors when they need it most. Every shift makes a real difference—and we're especially in need of help with daytime coverage.

We're looking for dedicated individuals to join our ambulance service, whether you are:
• A certified EMT
• Interested in becoming an EMT (we'll help you get started!)
• Employed full-time or part-time in the City of Balaton
• A resident living within 6 miles from the Fire Hall.
• A retired individual who is still physically able to serve the community.
• Applicants must be 18 years of age or older.

Whether you're ready to serve your community or simply want to learn more, we'd love to hear from you.

Email us today [email protected] or contact
Kasey Holm 507-828-9157, Fire Chief
Reed Lange 507-828-4156, Ambulance Captain
Jason Kaare 952-356-5099, Ambulance Captain

❤️ Please help us spread the word by liking, sharing, and tagging someone who may be interested. Your support helps ensure our community has the emergency medical coverage it needs when every second counts. ❤️

08/02/2026

Thank you to all who joined us yesterday for our Golf Tournament at Balaton Bay Golf Course. Beautiful weather made for a great day of golf! Huge thank you also goes out to all of our hole sponsors.

Thank you also goes out to sponsors not pictured-

Lockwood Motors
Lewis Drug
Preferred Health
Currie State Bank

07/27/2026

Join us for our annual golf tournament! Follow the link to get registered! Please register as soon as possible!

There are some tournaments that are about the competition… and then there are tournaments that are about showing up for your community. ❤️🚒

Join us Saturday, August 1st for the Balaton Fire Department Golf Tournament!

Every team helps support the men and women who volunteer their time to keep our community safe. Spend the day golfing, laughing, winning prizes, and giving back to a great cause.

🚒 Registration: 9:00 AM
⛳ Sh***un Start: 10:00 AM
💲 $60 per team
🎁 Door prizes & pin prizes throughout the day!

Carts are first come first served, don’t wait to register! ⬇️

http://www.golfgenius.com/ggid/wefbuv/register

07/22/2026

There are some tournaments that are about the competition… and then there are tournaments that are about showing up for your community. ❤️🚒

Join us Saturday, August 1st for the Balaton Fire Department Golf Tournament!

Every team helps support the men and women who volunteer their time to keep our community safe. Spend the day golfing, laughing, winning prizes, and giving back to a great cause.

🚒 Registration: 9:00 AM
⛳ Sh***un Start: 10:00 AM
💲 $60 per team
🎁 Door prizes & pin prizes throughout the day!

Carts are first come first served, don’t wait to register! ⬇️

http://www.golfgenius.com/ggid/wefbuv/register

07/22/2026

We want to extend our heartfelt thanks to the Balaton American Legion Post 237 and the Balaton Area Community Foundation for their generous donations.

Their support allowed us to purchase and install a new bumper guard on our Ambulance.This upgrade adds an important layer of protection for both our crew and our patients.
It also helps safeguard our Ambulance from being taken out of service for an extended period of time if we were to ever encounter a deer or other wildlife on the road — and we all know how unpredictable those deer can be.

We are truly grateful for the continued support of our community. ❤️🚑

06/29/2026

With the upcoming heat, our EMS crew wants to share some important information about the difference between heat exhaustion and heat stroke.

Please check on family, friends, and neighbors—especially those without access to air conditioning. A quick call or visit can make all the difference.

Stay safe, stay hydrated, and look out for one another.

Also a reminder this heat can/will impact outdoor pets.