Burnsville's 48-member career fire and ambulance service continues to be committed and dedicated to preserving life, safety and property in the community. The department's organizational values are demonstrated in a strong and common belief of providing efficient and effective services of the highest quality in:
The City of Burnsville has two fire stations that are strategically located to provide a quick response in times of need. The stations, staffed 24 hours a day by professional firefighters and paramedics, also serve as a resource for the surrounding neighborhood and community.
Fire Station Number 1
14275 Newton Avenue
Burnsville, MN 55306
Fire Station Number 2
12155 Parkwood Drive
55337 Burnsville, MN 55337
After 13 years as a combined Public Safety Department with police, the Burnsville Fire Department was created on Nov. 29, 1981 with 23 career firefighters. On Sept. 4, 1984, the department hired seven paramedics and started providing Advanced Life Support ambulance service to the community. Burnsville's is one of few departments in the state the serves as full time fire and emergency medical services (EMS) responders for its city.