Fire Department · Combination
Bloomington Fire Department
Minneapolis, MN · Hennepin County
Approximately 135-137 personnel: 1 Fire Chief, 2 Assistant Chiefs (one also serving as Fire Marshal), 1 Deputy Chief, 3 Battalion Chiefs, 5 Firefighter/Inspectors, 48 full-time firefighters, and 82 part-time firefighters.
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Department careers page ↗Bloomington Fire Department protects the city of Bloomington, Minnesota, a Minneapolis-area suburb best known as home to the Mall of America, through a combination staffing model of full-time and part-time firefighters. The department operates out of six stations spread across the city, ranging from the 1968-built Station 2 (the department's oldest firehouse) to newer facilities like Station 3, opened in 2020, and Station 4, reopened in 2023 with updated amenities.
The department fields a mixed apparatus fleet built for both structural and specialty response, including engines carrying Advanced Life Support equipment, multiple ladder truck configurations (mid-mount platform, tractor-tiller, and straight ladder), technical rescue units, brush trucks for wildland and snow response, and water/ice rescue assets including boats, ATVs, and snowmobiles. Command staff includes a Fire Chief, two Assistant Chiefs, a Deputy Chief/Fire Marshal, and three shift Battalion Chiefs overseeing daily operations.
MissionThe preservation and protection of life, property, and the environment against injury and damage from emergencies and disasters.
How many fire stations does Bloomington Fire Department operate?
The department operates six stations located throughout Bloomington, Minnesota, ranging from Station 2 (built in 1968, the city's oldest firehouse) to Station 4, which reopened in 2023 with updated amenities.
Does Bloomington Fire Department use full-time and part-time firefighters?
Yes. The department's roster of roughly 135-137 personnel includes 48 full-time firefighters and 82 part-time firefighters, alongside full-time command and inspection staff.
What kind of specialty response does Bloomington Fire Department provide?
In addition to structural firefighting and Advanced Life Support medical response, the department maintains technical rescue units, brush trucks for wildland and snow incidents, and water/ice rescue equipment including boats, ATVs, and snowmobiles.
Who leads Bloomington Fire Department?
The department is led by Fire Chief Ulie Seal, supported by two Deputy Chiefs (including a Deputy Chief/Fire Marshal), two Assistant Chiefs, and three shift Battalion Chiefs.