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Oronoco Fire Department

The Oronoco Fire Department was established in 1971 as a service for approximately 700 residents. Our team meets twice per month.

Today, it services an estimated 1300 residents and now has a staff of 19 members. The Fire Department serves the City of Oronoco and is on call at any time for mutual aid assistance for the residents of Oronoco Township. The Oronoco First Responders have a staff of 26 members and serve as first response for any medical calls and accidents for residents of both the City of Oronoco and Oronoco Towns

hip. Every member on our rescue team puts in many hours each month for training, maintenance, meetings, responding to emergencies, fundraising and many other events to provide you with the most up-to-date proper care when you call upon us. Although we are volunteer departments, we always have people prepared to serve 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year. The Oronoco Fire Department is a member of the Olmsted County, Wabasha, and Zumbro Valley Mutual Aid groups and the Minnesota Fire Relief Association. Our current apparatus include two tankers, two engines (pumpers), a brush rig (pickup), and a six-wheeler with water and medical equipment. We have new turnout gear and SCBAs (Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus). We have two sets of extrication tools used for rescuing entrapped victims from motor vehicle accidents. On the second Monday of the month, we have our business meeting at 7:00 p.m. The fourth Monday of the month is reserved as our training night, which starts at 6:30 p.m. Both meetings are held at the Oronoco Fire Hall. Our training is organized by the Training Officer and includes working with our current equipment.

05/26/2026

🎉🚒🚑 BIG NEWS, SOUTHEAST MINNESOTA! 🚒🚑🎉

Get ready for an unforgettable day of country music, bluegrass, and community spirit!

On Saturday, July 25, 2026, national singing contest winner, country and bluegrass singer-songwriter Hannah Harper will take the stage for two shows at the Mayo Civic Center for a special benefit concert supporting the Oronoco Fire Department and First Responders.

🎟️ Tickets:

✨ ON SALE NOW ✨

Grab your seats before they’re gone!
🎫 2:00 PM: https://www.ticketmaster.com/event/060064B6CDCDECC3
🎫 6:30 PM: https://www.ticketmaster.com/event/060064B6CE12ED12

🎸 Opening the evening will be crowd favorite Poppa Bear Norton, bringing their signature energy and sound to kick off an incredible day of live music!

🎤 Keeping the excitement going throughout both events will be our special Masters of Ceremonies from Arketype Entertainment
⭐ Jay Medika (Jayce Schulte)
⭐ JDEL (Josh Ellefson)

Together, they'll help make this a one-of-a-kind experience while honoring the Oronoco Fire Department and First Responders.

📅 Saturday, July 25, 2026
📍 Mayo Civic Center | Rochester, Minnesota
🚒 Benefiting Oronoco Fire Department & First Responders
🎤 Featuring Hannah Harper
🎸 Opening Act: Poppa Bear Norton
🎙️ Hosted by Jay Medika & JDEL of Arketype Entertainment

Don't miss your chance to be part of one of the biggest community fundraising concerts of the year. Gather your friends, support our local heroes, and enjoy an incredible day of live music for a great cause.

🔥 Mark your calendars.
🔥 Set your reminders.
🔥 Get your tickets on May 27th!

05/25/2026

This Memorial Day, we pause to remember and honor the men and women who gave their lives in service to our country.

This past Friday, members and families of the Oronoco Fire Department and First Responders placed flags at the Oronoco Cemetery in remembrance of those who gave everything for the freedoms we enjoy today.

Have a safe and enjoyable Memorial Day.

05/18/2026

🚑 Happy EMS Week 2026! 🚑
“Improving Outcomes, Together”

From May 17th to 23rd, we celebrate the amazing EMS professionals and recognize their strength, resilience, and dedication to keeping the public safe!

This week we would like to highlight our amazing responders who work day and night to keep our communities safe.

The Oronoco Fire Department and First Responders consists of:
13 - First Responders
6 - EMT/Nurses
4 - EMTs
1 - Paramedic
and 3 Explorers who are working towards their EMT certifications!

We would also like to thank Mayo Clinic Ambulance Service for providing our ALS and transport services.

From OFR and OFD: Thank you to all EMS providers everywhere!

Learn about the history of EMS Week here:
https://emsweek.org/about-ems-week/

05/10/2026

💐 Happy Mother Day! 💐

Thank you to all the moms who work tirelessly day in and day out to make a difference in our lives.

A big heartfelt thank you goes out to all the moms who serve on our departments and those in our community.

05/09/2026

As National Nurses Week comes to a close, we want to highlight the amazing nurses that serve our community with Oronoco Fire and First Responders.

Thank you Danielle, Shannon, Shawn, Jenny, Jayne, and Lori for the great care you provide!

05/04/2026

Today is International Firefighters’ Day.

Today we recognize and thank firefighters everywhere for their dedication, sacrifice, and service to their communities.

We’re proud to serve our community alongside fire departments across the world.

Thank you to all firefighters, past and present, for your service.

05/02/2026

🐎 Last Horse Race and Meat Raffle of the season!

Join us Sunday, May 3rd at 3pm for a meat raffle and the Tuesday, May 5th at 6pm for the horse race!

We hope to see you there!

04/29/2026

🔥 March and April Fire Training 🔥

In March, the Oronoco Fire Department took one night with Vehicle Response Training to train on electric vehicle response. Electric vehicles are becoming more and more popular. This training taught our responders the design of EVs and how to safely extinguish them.

In April, our firefighters spent two nights training on vehicle extrication. We trained on methods of gaining access and removing trapped occupants from crashed and damaged vehicles. We practiced basic and advanced techniques such as door removals, roof peel/removals, and dash rolls and lifts.

Thank you to Pulver Motor Service for providing the vehicles and letting us make a mess in your lot!

04/23/2026

We are still looking for teams and players for our Annual First Responder Charity Kickball Tournament!

If you are an agency interested that would qualify to play, please message us on Facebook or call/text (507) 951-8890

To qualify you must:
- Represent a first responder agency (dispatch, fire, EMS, police, or tow)
- Have 10–12 players, with at least half of the team being members of that agency
- Be willing to make a donation to participate in the event

All money raised will be donated to the charity of the winner's choice!
The date this year is June 13th, 2026

04/18/2026

Media Release: Severe Storm - Tornado (Evening Update)

Olmsted County, Minn. - Numerous tornadoes in Olmsted County have caused multiple levels of damage. At this time, no injuries or fatalities have been reported.

The Olmsted County Board has issued a disaster declaration.

Marion Township has sustained significant impact, with approximately 30 homes damaged, 12 with significant damage, the rest with minor to major damage. Emergency services have disconnected electricity and natural gas in the affected area for safety. Personnel from Minnesota Homeland Security and Emergency Management, Rochester Fire and Olmsted County Sheriff’s Office have conducted door-to-door checks to assess needs and ensure resident safety.

In Stewartville, approximately 8 homes have reported major damage with 14 more homes sustaining minor damage and 15 residents displaced. Those individuals are currently staying with family and friends.

Quincy Township in far NE Olmsted County is reporting one home damaged on one site and a shed severely damaged on another. Both families are being housed with family or friends.

Olmsted County Public Health, Rochester Emergency Management, and the American Red Cross are establishing a temporary shelter in Rochester for residents unable to remain in their homes. It is estimated that 30 to 50 individuals may utilize the shelter.

Olmsted County is requesting residents to complete a preliminary damage assessment if they have experienced property damage. Reports can be submitted through the Olmsted County website to our sheriff web email: [email protected]

At this time, there are no requests for volunteers or additional assistance.

Residents are encouraged to continue monitoring local media and official channels for updates.

Address

60 2nd Street NW
Oronoco, MN
55960

Telephone

+15073674440

Website

http://www.oronocofire.com/

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