RICHFIELD
COMMUNITY GUIDE | 2024
Fire department : a rapid response at all hours
Richfield ’ s firefighters are always ready to respond to a variety of calls for service , typically responding to an emergency in 3-4 minutes .
The Richfield Fire Department is staffed by three crews of full-time firefighters and operates out of two stations . Station No . 1 opened in 2011 , Station No . 2 went through major renovations in 2013 .
In 2023 the department responded to 4,989 calls for service , a 12 % increase since 2020 . The department ’ s average response time continues to be one of the fastest among Twin Cities departments .
All Richfield firefighters are emergency medical technicians , and several department members serve on the regional search-and-rescue team , Minnesota Task Force 1 . The department provides further assurance to residents by hosting monthly car seat checks with Children ’ s Minnesota , offering blood pressing screenings at the stations and conducting safety inspections for homes and businesses .
To keep those who live and work in the city safe from fire and other hazards , the Richfield Fire Department asks people to adhere to the following guidelines :
Make sure your house has large visible address numbers .
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Keep fire hydrants near your home clear of snow in the winter . Devise a family escape plan including a meeting place . Regularly test your smoke detectors and change the batteries twice per year . Install a carbon monoxide detector and regularly check the batteries . Get to know your neighbors so that you can help each other in the event of an emergency .
Contain recreational fires to a fire pit or enclosure made of non-combustible materials that are no more than 3 feet in diameter and 2 feet in height . Keep recreational fires at least 25 feet from any structure .
Richfield Fire Station No . 1 6700 Portland Ave .
Richfield Fire Station No . 2 6401 Penn Ave .
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