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ST . LOUIS PARK COMMUNITY GUIDE 2024

Fire department is fully prepared to assist

For more than 100 years , the St . Louis Park Fire Department has been part of the St . Louis Park community , delivering high-quality fire protection and emergency medical services .
As emergency responders , the fire department handles a wide variety of crises and emergencies . Firefighters are constantly training to keep their skills up to date . They are prepared to provide fire suppression , emergency medical call response , hazardous materials response , water and ice rescue , automobile extrication and confined space , rope , trench or collapse rescue .
The department ’ s responsibilities have evolved . In addition to emergency response , firefighters investigate the causes of fires , provide fire safety inspections , work to lessen the impacts of severe weather and are experts in emergency preparedness .
Other services the fire department provides include public education ; water and ice rescue ; medicine disposal bags ; confined space , rope , trench and collapse rescue ; automobile extrication ; severe weather mitigation ; car seat inspections ; emergency preparedness ; fire protection advice ; car seat safety inspections ; station tours and ride-along opportunities .
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For a small fee , the department offers lockboxes that include keys for first responders , allowing them to enter a home during an emergency .
The St . Louis Park Fire Department operates out of two stations . Fire Station One , 3750 Wooddale Ave . S ., includes a memorial to three St . Louis Park firefighters who lost their lives in the line of duty .
It ’ s also home to the department ’ s administration team and is the larger of the two stations . Each fall , it hosts a Fire Department Open House and Community Health Resource Fair which is one of the most highly attended city events . Fire Station Two is located at 2262 Louisiana Ave . Additionally , the fire department recognizes the important role it plays in the overall health of the community . The Community Health Alliance offers a straightforward solution to an enduring problem : connecting residents with the right solution at the right time to meet their immediate medical support needs . The department ’ s non-emergency phone number is 952- 924-2618 . For emergencies , call 911 . Visit stlouisparkmn . gov / fire for more information .