• Established in 1957, the Brooklyn Park Fire Department (BPFD) is a full-service public‑safety agency serving over 86,000 people across a 27-square-mile area in Hennepin County .
• The department answers roughly 8,200+ calls per year, covering structure fires, EMS, hazardous materials, rescues, carbon‑monoxide alarms, and more .
• BPFD is fully staffed: 49 sworn firefighters plus 3 non-sworn personnel, operating three 24/7 battalions equipped with engines, a ladder company, fire investigation, and command units .
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Mission, Values & Divisions
• Aims to “protect lives, property, and the environment with excellence and compassion,” fostering innovation, professionalism, diversity, and effective resource use .
• Under the guiding acronym STEP—Service, Trust, Excellence, Professionalism—BPFD upholds high standards in all areas .
• Organized into four main divisions:
• Operations: Primary emergency response with engines, ladder, haz‑mat, rescue, and command.
• Professional Standards: Maintains integrity, internal investigations, training, and ethics.
• Fire Marshal: Responsible for code inspections, plan reviews, and fire‑prevention education.
• Emergency Management: Coordinates planning, training, and disaster recovery  .
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Stations & Apparatus
BPFD operates four stations strategically placed:
1. Station 1 (East)
2. Station 2 (Central – 5700 85th Ave N)
3. Station 3 (West)
4. Station 4 (North)
Their fleet includes modern engines (2020 Sutphen, 2022 models), a Pierce aerial platform tower, rescue boats, UTVs, haz‑mat units, medic/rescue SUVs, and support vehicles .
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Growth & Community Impact
• As the city grows, BPFD is expanding services:
• Station 4 recently went from part‑time to full‑time staffing in 2022 .
• A $40 million project is underway to replace the aging Central Station with a modern facility designed for full‑time staffing and improved firefighter safety; construction starts in fall 2025 .
• The department plays an active role in public safety education, community engagement, and outreach, including CO‑awareness training for first responders .
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In Summary
Brooklyn Park Fire takes a comprehensive and proactive approach—combining robust emergency response, rigorous safety standards, prevention and education efforts, and forward‑looking investment in infrastructure and staffing. They’re a full-service department, steadily evolving to meet community needs.
