Minnetonka Fire Department

06/02/2026

Minnetonka Fire, reporting for duty.

☎️ Last year we answered 6,549 calls for service, averaging 18 calls per day
🕛 Our busiest day included 42 calls in a 24 hour period
🚒 Average response time was 6:25 minutes
⏱️ Our staff trained a total of 9,587 hours
🏫 We held 176 school presentations

But that's not all. Find out more of our year in the annual report at bit.ly/4vncfJ5.

05/26/2026

Beautiful day to practice patient care and auto extrication with the jaws of life.

05/19/2026

A few of our firefighters participated in a one-day educational trip to Washington, D.C. hosted by the Jewish Community Relations Council.

They were able to take a tour of the U.S. Holocaust Memorial Museum with tour guide Eli Rosenbaum, the former Director of the US Department of Justice, Office of Special Investigations.

The experience was memorable and impactful for our crew as they learned more about the Holocaust and the importance of combating antisemitism. We’re grateful for opportunities like these that promote education, understanding, and community connection.

05/13/2026

Fire Stations 2 and 3 – the city’s two oldest stations – are facing challenges tied to age, layout and modern safety standards. In order to continue supporting public safety and efficient emergency response, the city plans to rebuild these two stations to meet modern day standards.

The current stations were built decades ago and reflect an earlier era of fire service operations:

• The building layout was not designed for today’s 24-hour staffing model and best practices for firefighter recovery.
• Limited space makes it a challenge to clean, store, decontaminate and care for modern equipment and gear.
• Insufficient air quality systems do not meet today’s standards for protecting firefighter health and safety.

If approved by the Minnesota Legislature and by voters in November, the investments in the Minnetonka Together plan would address these challenges and more. Explore all projects included in the proposed plan at MinnetonkaTogether.com.

05/08/2026

Mutual aid call in action 🚒

Fire Chief Kevin Fox helped out at a nearby fire recently and we're glad he did!

Two cats were located inside the home and were rescued with the help of supplemental oxygen.

05/07/2026

Our community showed up yesterday for Bike to School Day 🚴

Also spotted: Our Firefighter of the Year hard at work, and our assistant fire chief Morris making sure everyone got to school safely.

05/04/2026

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Today, we salute our Minnetonka firefighters and their commitment to always place the community’s well‑being above their own. Thank you for your dedicated service!

04/27/2026

Today Deputy Fire Chief Derek Metzger attended Fire Service Day at the Capitol, a time where we get to meet legislators and work together to keep our communities safe.

Derek had the opportunity to meet with Representative Patty Acomb and Senator Ann Johnson Stewart. We thank them both for their time today.

04/23/2026

Did you know today's fires move so fast you really only have 2-3 minutes to get out?

To put into perspective, it takes the same amount of time to:
- Brush your teeth fully
- Pack your kid's lunch for the day
- Wait for your coffee to brew

Modern homes have more flammable construction materials and home furnishing than older ones. This means fires grow rapidly and produce more heat and smoke, making a house fire dangerous faster.

So what can you do? One easy idea is to make an escape plan and practice monthly. For other tips, head to our website to find resources to keep your family safe.

04/16/2026

Today for Severe Weather Awareness Week, we're focusing on all things tornadoes.

Did you know:
🌪️ Tornadoes can reach wind speeds over 300 mph
⏱️ Most tornadoes only last a few minutes
🏡 Even weak tornadoes can still cause serious damage. There are no "safe" tornadoes.

Day or night, tornadoes can wreak havoc. Be ready for watches, warnings or emergencies.

Reminder: Two tornado drills will sound statewide
- 1:45 p.m. Intended for schools and businesses
- 6:45 p.m. Intended for individuals

Outdoor sirens and weather radios will simulate a tornado warning.

Learn more about Severe Weather Awareness Week at bit.ly/4iW0rrf.