WACONIA
COMMUNITY GUIDE 2024
City offers fire protection at its best
The dedicated members of the Waconia Volunteer Fire Department have been protecting the citizens of Waconia and surrounding communities for more than 135 years , since 1883 . The department has a well-deserved reputation for its commitment to providing exceptional fire safety , education and protection to the citizens of Waconia , visitors , and contracted service areas in Waconia and Laketown townships as well as its mutual aid partners in nearby cities . On average , the Waconia Fire Department responds to nearly 600 calls every year .
The fire station is located on the west side of downtown , enabling the department to respond to any area in the city within six to 10 minutes . The city is in the process of building a new , centrally located fire station on 10th Street West .
Officers include Chief Justin Sorenson , Mike Dressel ( Assistant Chief-Operations ), Drew Guldan ( Captain ), Devin Noeldner ( Captain ), Justin Bosshart ( Captain ) and Rickard Dahlo ( Captain ).
The department prides itself on its exceptional firefighting and rescue services and is committed to providing its members the best opportunities to develop in the areas of safety , training , technology , and understanding fire behavior . In 2014 , the department acquired a new SUV that is staffed voluntarily by an officer seven days a week , 24 hours per day . This vehicle and the dedication of officers reduced response times to emergencies by more than one minute . It also maximizes the efficiency of deploying additional resources to the emergency to improve safety and reduce overall operating costs .
The department also promotes fire prevention and education through a variety of programs and other means , such as classroom visits and fire station tours .
A Pancake , Sausage and French Toast Breakfast is held twice a year , once in the spring and once in the fall . The breakfasts are sponsored by the Waconia Fire Department Relief Association and typically attract 1,000 + visitors . The fire station is located at 26 S Maple Street . For information , contact ( 952 ) 442-2316 or email fire @ waconia . org .
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