Columbia Heights Fire Department

Columbia Heights Fire Department The Columbia Heights Fire Department strives to maintain and improve the quality of life of all whom live, work, visit, or invest in our community.

To provide immediate response 24 hours a day, the City of Columbia Heights is served by a combination fire department, which consists of a Fire Chief, Assistant Fire Chief, six full-time professional firefighters, up to 30 "volunteer" or paid on-call firefighters and two part-time secretarial staff. The Fire Department provides:

Fire suppression
Emergency medical services
Fire code in

spections
Fire prevention and education
Hazardous materials response


In addition, the department licenses all rental property in the City and enforces the City’s Property Maintenance Code. The Fire Department also provides firefighting, emergency medical services, and fire code inspections to the City of Hilltop.

08/25/2026

Looking for a career that will make a significant impact in Columbia Heights and throughout Anoka County?

Anoka County Emergency Communications has an immediate opening for Public Safety Telecommunicator who will perform various duties. Some of the critical responsibilities of this position include responding to 911 or other calls for emergency and non-emergency assistance and dispatching law enforcement, firefighting, or rescue units.

https://anokacounty.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/Anoka_County_Career_Opportunities/details/Public-Safety-Telecommunicator_R6765

Thank you, St. Anthony Village Fire Department and City of Fridley Public Safety!
08/25/2026

Thank you, St. Anthony Village Fire Department and City of Fridley Public Safety!

08/18/2026

Tomorrow, Aug 19, is the Columbia Heights Art & Info Fair and Music in the Park - Klash Drum Set Karaoke.

We hope to see you at Huset Park East (3965 Jefferson St NE) starting at 4 pm for an afternoon of community organizations, live music, art vendors, and more!

Please welcome our newest firefighters!The Columbia Heights Fire Department is proud to welcome its three newest firefig...
08/10/2026

Please welcome our newest firefighters!

The Columbia Heights Fire Department is proud to welcome its three newest firefighters: Travis Meier, Augustine Felix, and Nathan DeBoer. They began training at the Anoka County Fire Academy on July 14, and will continue their training in the Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) program this fall.

Another great National Night Out! Thank you to everyone who welcomed us to your block parties! We enjoyed the great food...
08/05/2026

Another great National Night Out!

Thank you to everyone who welcomed us to your block parties! We enjoyed the great food, meaningful conversations, and the opportunity to connect with our community.

This morning, Captain Kosman and Firefighters Katterjohn and Struzyk had the opportunity to guest-host Family Storytime ...
08/03/2026

This morning, Captain Kosman and Firefighters Katterjohn and Struzyk had the opportunity to guest-host Family Storytime at the Columbia Heights Public Library! They read firefighter-themed stories to the children & families, talked about fire safety, and gave everyone the chance to check out Engine 5!

Thanks to all who came to see us, and thanks to the Columbia Heights Public Library for having us at Family Storytime!

⚠️ Recreational Burning Temporarily Prohibited in Columbia Heights ⚠️Due to the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA...
07/15/2026

⚠️ Recreational Burning Temporarily Prohibited in Columbia Heights ⚠️

Due to the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA) Air Quality Alert, all recreational fires are temporarily prohibited within the City of Columbia Heights until the air quality alert is lifted.

Smoke from recreational fires can further reduce air quality and impact the health of our community, especially children, older adults, and those with heart or lung conditions.

This temporary prohibition will remain in effect through at least 11:00 a.m. on Friday, July 17, or until the MPCA lifts the air quality alert.

For the latest information:
• Air Quality Alerts: https://www.pca.state.mn.us/air-water-land-climate/current-air-quality-conditions
• State burning restrictions: https://www.mndnr.gov/burnrestrictions

We appreciate your cooperation in helping protect the health and safety of our community.

Every year, Columbia Heights Fire Department performs NFPA-required annual testing on all of our ground ladders to ensur...
07/13/2026

Every year, Columbia Heights Fire Department performs NFPA-required annual testing on all of our ground ladders to ensure they remain safe and ready for emergency service.

Today's testing includes:
• Detailed visual inspections
• Hardware and operational testing
• Structural load testing
• Deflection measurements
• Cleaning and maintenance

Tomorrow, we'll continue our annual equipment certification with aerial ladder testing and fire pump testing.

These annual inspections help ensure our equipment meets national safety standards and is ready when our community needs it most.

Happy Fourth of July, Columbia Heights! 🇺🇸
07/04/2026

Happy Fourth of July, Columbia Heights! 🇺🇸

Join us for the Firefighters Association Panckae Breakfast today!
06/28/2026

Join us for the Firefighters Association Panckae Breakfast today!

Address

825 41st Avenue NE
Columbia Heights, MN
55421

Telephone

+17637068150

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