Watertown & Mayer
COMMUNITY GUIDE 2025
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FIRE SERVICES
The cities of Watertown, Mayer and other surrounding cities all have their own fire departments which serve their respective cities and assist on calls with the local townships and other cities.
The Watertown Fire Department’ s current fire station is located at 401 Carter Street.
The department provides fire and rescue protection for a 52-square mile area encompassing parts of four townships in two counties, the city of Watertown, plus a section of the South Fork of the Crow River.
The Watertown Department has been utilizing a new duty officer and command vehicle program in recent years, which has drastically reduced response times. For more information on the department, or information on becoming a fire fighter, contact Fire Chief Tom Hanson at 952-955-1135 or see www. watertownmn. gov.
The members of the Mayer Volunteer Fire Department are on-call around the clock. Chief Andy Maetzold runs the department and the fire station is located at 400 Ash Avenue N( 952-657-2227).
The department is always looking for individuals who would like to serve their community in this vital role. Applications are currently being accepted for a waiting list to be a member and are available at Mayer Lumber.
Anyone interested in joining, or for more information on the department, may contact Maetzold at 612- 616-0468 or email Mayerfd @ frontiernet. net.
POLICE SERVICES
The cities of Watertown, Mayer and surrounding cities and townships( located in Carver County) receive police service from the Carver County Sheriff’ s Office.
The sheriff department’ s primary concern is the safety and well-being of all persons and property in Carver County. Jason Kamerud is the sheriff. The sheriff’ s office is located at the Carver County Government Center complex in Chaska, at 606 East Fourth Street.
For more information on the Carver County Sheriff’ s Office, contact( 952) 361-1212 or visit www. co. carver. mn. us. As always, contact 9-1-1 for response from police / fire / medical 24 hours a day.
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