La Crescent Fire & Rescue Department

06/09/2026

🚒 Fire Department Training Notice 🚒

If you see smoke in the area this evening near the City Maintenance Shop by the Pike, please do not be alarmed. Our firefighters are conducting a live-fire training exercise as part of ongoing training to maintain and enhance their emergency response skills.

This is a planned training event, and there is no danger to the public. We appreciate your understanding as we work to ensure our crews are prepared to serve the community safely and effectively.

Thank you for your support!

05/25/2026

Today, we pause to honor the brave men and women who gave everything in service to our country. On this Memorial Day, we remember the heroes who answered the call with courage, sacrifice, and unwavering dedication to protecting the freedoms we hold dear.

May we never forget the cost of liberty or the families who carry the weight of that sacrifice each day. Their legacy lives on in our gratitude, our remembrance, and the values they fought to defend.

“Greater love has no one than this: to lay down one’s life for one’s friends.” — John 15:13

May God bless our fallen heroes, their loved ones, and the United States of America. 🇺🇸

04/27/2026

04/27/2026

🚨RETIREMENT ANNOUNCEMENT🚨

Mike Poellinger, not sure how to capture your entire Firefighting/EMS career in a couple of paragraphs, but here it goes…

Thank you for 46 years of unwavering dedication to our community and for always answering the call when it mattered most. You’ve seen and adapted to decades of change, yet your commitment never wavered. It won’t be the same without you—who’s going to move the rigs to a different place or have our gear back on the truck before we even finish our assessment?! 😉

In all seriousness, you will be deeply missed, Mike. Please know the incredible impact you’ve made on this department and this community will never be forgotten. Wishing you many nights of uninterrupted sleep 😴 now that you’ve turned in your pager 📟

04/09/2026

Ladies, have you ever thought about a career in the fire service? This is an amazing (and FREE) opportunity to engage with the fire service and experience it firsthand! Hurry, don’t wait & register today!

Women Explore Fire Day Minnesota – SE Region 15

Join Rochester Fire for a hands-on event exploring careers in the fire service.

🗓 May 2, 2026
⏰ 8 a.m. – 1 p.m.
📍 Olmsted Public Training Center

Try real firefighter activities like using tools, climbing ladders, and handling a hose—no experience needed.

Women make up just 9% of firefighters—come explore the opportunity.

Register: www.womenexplorefire.com

Find more information at: https://www.rochestermn.gov/Home/Components/News/News/10484/1121

03/31/2026

4 hours of EV training tonight learning how to safely respond to emergencies involving electric vehicles. As EVs become more common, staying ahead of these challenges is key to keeping our community, our members, and the environment safe.

03/26/2026

Our annual appreciation dinner happened last month, but we wanted to share a recap.

2025 was tough on our department as we lost one of our own. Assistant Chief Terry Meyer, who dedicated 25 years of service to his community, passed away. We presented Eileen Meyer, his wife, with his helmet that he wore with pride whenever duty called. Rest easy Terry, we got it from here brother ❤️

Under the leadership of Fire Chief Josh Tarrence , we ended 2025 with a team of 33 firefighters who responded to 478 emergency calls.

5 year anniversary - Bennett Norris, Brent Thesing, Joel Thomas, Braeden Kerska & Mike Michalke

15 year anniversary - Cassandra Buehler, Tony Murilla, Shane Eastman, & Todd Hase

20 year anniversary - Shawn Mahoney

Rookie of the Year - Joe Sandvik

Firefighter of the Year - Jevin Dorschner

EMS Provider of the Year - Joel Dubiel

Leadership Award - Cassandra Buehler

03/17/2026

🍀🔥 Lucky to Serve La Crescent! 🔥🍀

This St. Patrick’s Day, we’re feeling extra lucky — not because of four-leaf clovers, but because we get to serve such an incredible community. 💚

While you’re out chasing rainbows, remember:
🌈 Test your smoke alarms monthly
🔥 Keep an eye on what you fry
🚒 And leave the fire fighting to us!

May your day be safe, your celebrations be fun, and your luck last all year long!

— La Crescent Fire Department 🍀

03/05/2026

It was a beautiful night to read “Stop, Drop, and Roll” for the annual Bringing Books to Life Event at La Crescent-Hokah Elementary! We always enjoy participating and being able to mix some fun in with fire safety! See ya next year!!

02/11/2026

The La Crescent Fire Department is proud to announce that our team has learned a new life-saving skill — the ability to insert advanced airways (iGels) during critical emergencies.

This advanced training allows us to better manage a patient’s airway when every second counts, improving care during the most serious medical calls. We are committed to continuing our education and expanding our skills to serve our community at the highest level.

Your safety is always our priority. 🚒