Becker, MN Fire Department

Becker, MN Fire Department The Becker, MN Fire Department is a paid on-call fire department. It's 36 members primarily serve t It has 2 stations.
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It's 36 members primarily serve the City of Becker, Becker Township, and Santiago Township. Station 1 is located at 14240 Bank Street in the City of Becker. Station 2 is located at 16656 165th Ave SE in Santiago Township.

🚒 Meet the Firefighters 🚒Firefighter Josh Madsen!With 2 years of service, Josh was inspired to become a firefighter by h...
06/01/2026

🚒 Meet the Firefighters 🚒
Firefighter Josh Madsen!

With 2 years of service, Josh was inspired to become a firefighter by his grandpa—continuing a meaningful legacy of service.

His favorite part of serving is simple: helping others.

When it comes to training and calls, Josh enjoys anything hands-on, where he can stay active and keep building his skills.

What keeps him coming back to volunteer? You guessed it—helping others. It’s what drives his commitment to the department.

Outside of the department, Josh works as a Highway Maintenance Operator for Sherburne County. In his free time, he enjoys heading to the cabin.

A few favorites:
🔥 Food: Anything on the grill
🥤 Drink: Dr. Pepper

Thank you, Josh, for your dedication and service!

We're proud to serve this community and grateful for the support we receive every day. Thank you for standing behind you...
05/28/2026

We're proud to serve this community and grateful for the support we receive every day. Thank you for standing behind your volunteer firefighters.

🚒 Meet the Firefighters 🚒Assistant Chief Thomas (Tom) Wark!With 18 years of service, Tom was inspired to become a firefi...
05/25/2026

🚒 Meet the Firefighters 🚒
Assistant Chief Thomas (Tom) Wark!

With 18 years of service, Tom was inspired to become a firefighter by his father, who served as a volunteer firefighter, along with his own experience enjoying shipboard firefighting in the Navy.

His favorite part of serving with the department is working alongside a truly committed group of professionals.

When it comes to training, Tom’s top pick is live burn training—helping build critical skills for when the real thing happens.

What keeps him coming back? The people. Tom values the great group of men and women who make it enjoyable to train, respond to calls, and serve together.

Outside the department, Tom works as an Operations Manager at Sherco. In his free time, he enjoys video gaming and serving at church.

A few favorites:
🥩 Food: Ribeye steak
🎬 Movie: Top Gun: Maverick
☕ Drink: Caramel macchiato

Tom’s favorite thing about the community is the strong support shown to the fire department, including providing state-of-the-art equipment.

His message to residents: “Thank you for your continued support of this great department.”

Thank you, Assistant Chief Wark, for your leadership and service!

Thank you to our families who support our volunteers when the pager goes off -- we couldn't do this without you!
05/21/2026

Thank you to our families who support our volunteers when the pager goes off -- we couldn't do this without you!

🚒 Meet the Firefighters 🚒Firefighter Cody Kallock!With 3 years of service, Cody joined the department to serve his commu...
05/18/2026

🚒 Meet the Firefighters 🚒
Firefighter Cody Kallock!

With 3 years of service, Cody joined the department to serve his community, learn new skills, and meet new people—and he’s done just that.

His favorite part of serving? The camaraderie. The strong bonds within the department make it feel like a true team.

What keeps him coming back to volunteer? Interacting with the community and continuing to learn something new every time he serves.

Outside the department, Cody works as an engineer and enjoys spending time with his wife and three daughters.

A few favorites:
🌮 Food: Tacos
☕ Drink: Americano

Cody’s favorite thing about the community is its small-town feel and tight-knit connections.

Thank you, Cody, for your dedication and service!

When the tones go off, our volunteers respond -- day or night. Thank you for your patience and support.
05/14/2026

When the tones go off, our volunteers respond -- day or night. Thank you for your patience and support.

🚒 Meet the Firefighters 🚒Firefighter Carson Woida!With 2 years of service, Carson joined the department with a simple bu...
05/11/2026

🚒 Meet the Firefighters 🚒
Firefighter Carson Woida!
With 2 years of service, Carson joined the department with a simple but powerful goal—to help people and make them feel safe.

His favorite part of serving? The sense of family. Carson values the strong bond shared with everyone on the department, making it more than just a team.

When it comes to training and calls, he enjoys the hands-on challenges of extrication and forcible entry—where skill and teamwork really shine.

What keeps him coming back to volunteer? Seeing the impact on people’s faces when they need help most.

A few favorites:
🍔 Food: Burgers
🥤 Drink: Dr. Pepper

Carson’s favorite thing about the community is seeing the excitement and smiles on kids’ faces when firefighters are around.

His message to residents: “Don’t hesitate to call 911.”

Thank you, Carson, for your commitment and service!

Behind every call is a volunteer who left home, work, or family to respond. We are thankful for each one.
05/07/2026

Behind every call is a volunteer who left home, work, or family to respond. We are thankful for each one.

🚒 Meet the Firefighters 🚒Meet Fire Chief Doug Kolbinger!With an incredible 34 years of service, Doug’s dedication to the...
05/05/2026

🚒 Meet the Firefighters 🚒

Meet Fire Chief Doug Kolbinger!
With an incredible 34 years of service, Doug’s dedication to the department runs deep. Inspired by his father and grandfather—both members of the department—he proudly continues a family tradition of service and commitment.

When asked about his favorite part of serving, Doug doesn’t hesitate: it’s the people. From the strong bond among firefighters to the connection with the community, those relationships mean everything to him.

What keeps him coming back year after year? Simply put—helping others.

Outside of the department, Doug works as a Maintenance Planner for LPI and enjoys spending his free time woodworking, hunting, and fishing.

His favorite thing about this community? “I grew up here, and it still has that small-town feel.”

Thank you, Chief Kolbinger, for your decades of leadership and service!

🚒 MEET YOUR FIREFIGHTERS 🚒Meet Firefighter Kent GraningKent has been serving our community for 18 years. He was inspired...
04/27/2026

🚒 MEET YOUR FIREFIGHTERS 🚒

Meet Firefighter Kent Graning

Kent has been serving our community for 18 years. He was inspired to join the fire department following in the footsteps of his two uncles, who both retired from Becker Fire.

His favorite part of serving is the opportunity to meet new people, build friendships, and help others in the community. Kent especially enjoys pump operations training and the hands-on work that comes with it.

What keeps him coming back? Knowing this is his way to give back and serve the community he calls home.

Outside of the department, Kent works as a service writer for Wruck Excavating. In his free time, he enjoys fishing and hunting. His favorite food is BBQ ribs, and he enjoys watching shows like S.W.A.T. and FBI.

Kent appreciates that this is a small, generous town where people look out for one another.

His message to residents: "Please give emergency crews space at scene calls and avoid recording or sharing incidents online. Respecting privacy during emergencies matters for the families involved."

Thank you, Kent, for your 18 years of dedication and service to our community!

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14198 Bank Street
Becker, MN
55308

Telephone

+17632614133

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