Chisago City Fire Department

05/21/2026

🔥 Memorial Day Weekend Safety Reminder

As we head into the holiday weekend, please keep fire safety in mind:

🍔 Grilling
• Keep grills away from homes, decks, and fences
• Never leave a grill unattended
• Clean grease buildup regularly

🔥 Outdoor Burning
• Check local burn restrictions before burning
• Never leave fires unattended
• Keep water or a hose nearby

🚒 A safe weekend means fewer emergencies for everyone.

Have a fun and safe Memorial Day weekend!

— Chisago City Fire Department

02/24/2026

We sent two of our members to Hustisford Wi, over the past weekend to get certified as ice rescue instructors! Congratulations to Capt. Goiffon and Capt. Kjellberg, on obtaining their certifications!

02/18/2026

Today we remember…

In memory of Police Officers Paul Elmstrand and Matthew Ruge, and Firefighter/Paramedic Adam Finseth. Two years ago, they made the ultimate sacrifice in service to our community.

Today, on Public Safety Memorial Day, we honor their lives, their service and the families and loved ones who carry their memory forward.

02/15/2026

It has been a busy few days for us here at Chisago Fire, on 2/12 we were dispatched to a fully involved garage fire with extension into the house. Then twice again on 2/13 & 2/14. Unfortunately due to the fact of void spaces that rekindled during the night. Thank you to our mutual aid partners CCFD, LFD and to our LEOs for assisting us.

02/11/2026

Registration is now open for the 2026 Women Explore Fire Day in Minnesota!

Join us on May 2, 2026 for a hands-on, empowering experience created to introduce women to careers in the fire service. Whether you’re exploring volunteer, paid on-call, or full-time opportunities, this event is your chance to learn new skills, connect with others, and get an inside look at life as a firefighter or first responder.

Learn more and register at womenexplorefire.com 🔥

02/11/2026

02/06/2026

Applications are now available! We are Hiring!

Want to help your local community and be apart of a great team? Then we want you!

Requirements 🚨 Have to be at least 18 years of age or older, and Live at least 5-7 minutes from our station marked with the blue dot, or at least live in our service area marked in red.

Please Visit our city webpage to print out an application:
https://www.ci.chisago.mn.us/fire

Once you have filled out your application, you can drop it off at City Hall.

01/14/2026

Almost 140 years of Service!
New MSFDA Region 7 Honorary Lifetime Members.
Assistant Chief Marc Clay (Retired 1/13/2026) with 36 years

Mike Klun
32 years

Fire Chief Zach Reed
25 years

Steve Pangburn (not pictured)(Retired 4/01/2025) 24 years

Captain Justin Wilson
21 years

12/30/2025

Please Refrain from using Lofton Ave and Karmel Ave at this time. Use other routes thank you.

Liberty Lane between Lofton Ave and Karmel Ave is closed at this time. Please use other routes.

12/29/2025

Rest easy brother. We will take it from here.

Firefighter Timothy Bertz
January 5, 1973- December 22, 2025