Pine Island Fire Department

Pine Island Fire Department The Pine Island Fire Department strives to provide the best emergency service, fire and medical, to residents in our jurisdiction.

Founded by individuals from rural townships, the Pine Island Fire Department started in a section of City Hall. Once the department moved to its current location, plans were made to grow the department. Ever since its inception, the department has been a leader in advancing techniques and technology; utilizing the latest equipment for medical service and fire suppression. PIFD was one of the first

departments to use the AED on their medical apparatus, to train and use extrication equipment (Jaws of Life) at car accidents and implement air monitoring equipment for gas and CO2 calls. The leadership at PIFD encourages members to pursue continuing education, attend available training and maintain yearly credits for fire and medical certifications. If the public has any questions regarding fire department procedures, practices and policy, the Pine Island Fire Department is always ready to answer questions and provide information to help further knowledge!

On Thursday, May 28 at approximately 8:10 am, the Pine Island Fire Department was dispatched to 308 105th Street NW in O...
05/28/2026

On Thursday, May 28 at approximately 8:10 am, the Pine Island Fire Department was dispatched to 308 105th Street NW in Oronoco Township for a report of a structure fire.
Olmsted County Sheriff's Office arrived on scene and reported heavy smoke coming from the home.
Crews responded with two engine crews and three tenders. Upon arrival, crews found fire and smoke coming from the attic.
Crews made entry and started attacking the fire. The heavy fire was knocked down within 15 minutes of arrival.
PIFD requested Oronoco Fire Department for additional water and firefighters.
The home sustained smoke and water damage.
PIFD cleared the scene around 10:45 am.
No injuries reported
The State Fire Marshal has requested to investigate
Unknown damages at this time

The public is invited to join members of the Pine Island American Legion Family and the PIFD Honor Guard as they host se...
05/22/2026

The public is invited to join members of the Pine Island American Legion Family and the PIFD Honor Guard as they host services for Memorial Day, on Monday, May 25th. The agenda is as follows:

Processional order

• Goodhue County Sheriff's Office
• American Legion Color Guard
• Pine Island Fire Department Honor Guard
• Daughters of the American Revolution
• Pine Island Legion Auxiliary
• Pine Island Boy Scouts
• Pine Island Girl Scouts
• Pine Island Cub Scouts
• Pine Island Fire Department
•
Pine Island Main Street Bridge-Approximately 10:40 a.m.

• American Legion Color Guard presents
• Recognition and Welcome
• Legion Chaplain-Chelsey Haugen-Invocation
• Wreath presentation
• Pine Island High School Band-Navy Hymn
• Pine Island Color Guard-Rifle salute
• Pine Island High School-Taps presentation

Proceed to Pine Island Cemetery. Arrive at approximately 10:55 a.m.
• Pine Island High School Band-Star-Spangled Banner
• Daughters of the American Revolution-Sue Flemke
• Legion Champlain-Chelsey Haugen-Invocation
• Pine Island Boy Scouts-Lead Pledge of Allegiance
• Pine Island Mayor-David Friese-Community reflections
• Pine Island Legion Auxiliary-Presents “In Flanders Field”
• Pine Island Fire Department Honor Guard-“Mansions of the Lord”
• Pine Island High School Band
• Pine Island Boy Scouts-Chris Dietz-Presents “Gettysburg Address”
• Featured speaker-Pine Island American Legion
• Daughters of the American Revolution-Sue Flemke
• Pine Island American Legion Color Guard-Rifle Salute
• Pine Island High School Band- Taps
• Pine Island High School Band- Performs Three Patriotic Parades

On Friday, May 22nd at approximately 1:20 a.m., the Pine Island Fire Department was dispatched to the area at Highway 52...
05/22/2026

On Friday, May 22nd at approximately 1:20 a.m., the Pine Island Fire Department was dispatched to the area at Highway 52 North and 85th Street Northwest in Oronoco Township for a report of a single vehicle fire. Crews responded with an engine crew and tender.
Upon arrival, crews found the Mitsubishi pickup fully engulfed with fire. Crews deployed a bumper line and quickly knocked the fire down.
The right lane of traffic was closed while crews extinguished the fire.
The driver reported that he had pulled his truck over after it ran out of fuel. While sitting on the side of the road, the truck began to smoke before flames showed from underneath the hood. The driver was able to exit the vehicle and did not sustain any injuries.
Crews cleaned up the scene and were cleared around 2:05 a.m.
Assisting at the scene were members of the Minnesota State Patrol.

On Thursday, May 14 the PIFD hosted a mass casualty incident training at Oak on the Water Event Center in Roscoe Townshi...
05/15/2026

On Thursday, May 14 the PIFD hosted a mass casualty incident training at Oak on the Water Event Center in Roscoe Township. Agencies participating were firefighters from Wanamingo Fire Department, West Concord Fire Department, Zumbrota Area Ambulance, West Concord Ambulance, and Goodhue County Sheriff's Office with their Emergency Management team.
The training allowed for the departments to practice incident command roles, medical and fire response, radio communications, and equipment use.
The PIFD would like to thank Jim, Pennie, and Kim Goplen for the use of the event center, First Student for the bus, Siewerts Towing, City of Pine Island Public Works, April Cowden, and the Goodhue County Emergency Management team for helping to put on this training!

On Thursday, May 14th the PIFD will be hosting a mass casualty training in partnership with Wanamingo Fire, West Concord...
05/12/2026

On Thursday, May 14th the PIFD will be hosting a mass casualty training in partnership with Wanamingo Fire, West Concord Fire, Zumbrota Area Ambulance, Zumbrota Police, and Goodhue County Sheriff's Office and EOC.
This training will take place near Oak on the Water Event Center in the 49500 block of 158th Ave in Roscoe Township. Residents in the area will see an increase in emergency vehicle traffic and noise. Traffic on 158th Avenue will be significantly impacted from 4:00 pm -10:00 pm.
We appreciate the partnership with Oak on the Water Event Center and Goodhue County EOC for helping to conduct this training!

On Tuesday, May 5th at approximately 10:50 p.m., the Pine Island Fire Department was dispatched to the area in the 7900 ...
05/06/2026

On Tuesday, May 5th at approximately 10:50 p.m., the Pine Island Fire Department was dispatched to the area in the 7900 block of 40th Avenue Northwest in Oronoco Township for a report of a crash detection activated on a cell phone. Crews responded with an engine crew and utility truck.
Upon arrival, firefighters found law enforcement was out with two vehicles involving juveniles. One of the vehicles crashed after the driver lost control and rolled the car, ending in the field at the end of the road.
The driver was wearing their seatbelt and airbags deployed in the car. The driver was assessed by medics on scene.
Fire crews were cleared around 11:35 p.m.
On scene was the Olmsted County Sheriff's Office, Mayo Clinic Ambulance, and Pulver's Towing.

Over the past two weeks, firefighters from PIFD have been out in our district completing controlled burns on several pro...
04/30/2026

Over the past two weeks, firefighters from PIFD have been out in our district completing controlled burns on several properties. Burns were completed in Oronoco, New Haven, and Milton Townships, along with a few properties within the city of Pine Island.

Conducting controlled burns will:
• Minimizes the spread of pest insects and disease.
• Removes unwanted species that threaten species native to an ecosystem.
• Provides forage for game.
• Improves habitat for threatened and endangered species.
• Recycles nutrients back to the soil; and
• Promotes the growth of trees, wildflowers, and other plants
On average, PIFD will complete around 6-7 controlled burns, depending on weather conditions.

On 04.26.2026 at approximately 8:15 p.m., the Pine Island Fire Department was dispatched to the 19100 block of 500th Str...
04/27/2026

On 04.26.2026 at approximately 8:15 p.m., the Pine Island Fire Department was dispatched to the 19100 block of 500th Street in Pine Island Township for a report of a brush/grass fire burning in a field, with the fire burning near a building. Crews responded with an engine crew, two brush trucks, two tenders, and a UTV.
Upon arrival, crews found fire had burned across a section of a field, with fire spreading up to a nearby pole shed. The fire was extinguished, with no damages found on the building. After an investigation, it was determined that the fire had started near a grain bin and was caused by electrical failure.
Crews were cleared from the property around 9:00 p.m.

No injuries were reported at the scene.

Damages were limited to electrical work near the grain bin and multiple fence posts.

On Wednesday, April 22nd around 12:00 pm, the PIFD was dispatched by Dodge County for a mutual aid request from West Con...
04/24/2026

On Wednesday, April 22nd around 12:00 pm, the PIFD was dispatched by Dodge County for a mutual aid request from West Concord Fire Department. The mutual aid request was for a structure fire in the 56300 block of 245th Avenue in Dodge County. Crews responded with two tenders. While enroute, the request then asked for an engine crew and additional personnel. PIFD responded with an engine and two brush trucks.
Upon arrival, PIFD assisted with fighting fire that had spread to multiple outbuildings and surrounding woods. PIFD remained on scene to assist until around 6:00 pm.
PIFD assisted West Concord Fire along with departments from Byron, Kasson, Mantorville, Dodge Center, Claremont, Wanamingo, Zumbrota, Rochester, MN DNR, Dodge Center Ambulance, West Concord Ambulance, MCAS, Dodge County Sheriff's Office, MSP, and Xcel Energy.

On Thursday, April 16th at approximately 2:45 p.m., the PIFD was dispatched to the area at County Road 3 NW and County R...
04/17/2026

On Thursday, April 16th at approximately 2:45 p.m., the PIFD was dispatched to the area at County Road 3 NW and County Road 105 NW in New Haven Township for a report of a motorcycle accident with injuries. Crews responded with an engine crew and brush truck.

Upon arrival, crews found that the motorcycle had struck a road grader. Both vehicles were traveling westbound on County Road 3 when the crash occurred. The motorcyclist was a 61-year-old male, from Rochester, who suffered severe injuries in the crash and was airlifted by Mayo One to St Mary's emergency room. The driver of the road grader was not injured.

Traffic was closed on County Road 3 for approximately one hour.

Also at the scene were deputies with the Olmsted County Sheriff's Office, Mayo Clinic Ambulance, and Olmsted County Public Works.

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315 S Main Street
Pine Island, MN
55963

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+15073568905

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