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Bloomington Fire DepartmentProudly serving our citizens for 59 years The 140 members of the volunteer, paid-on-call Bloomington Fire Department respond to fire calls from six fire stations throughout the city. The average response time is 4.1 minutes. All firefighters wear pagers and their availability times vary so all calls are responded to all day, every day.
Special programs for the publicSmoke Detector ProgramThe Bloomington Fire Department will install smoke detectors with batteries as well as check and change smoke detector batteries free of charge to qualified Bloomington residents. The Department will install a smoke detector for each level of the residence as needed. Fire personnel are available for detector installations, checks and battery changes. Appointments can be made by calling Roxy Markkanen or Lori Sarff at Station One, 952-563-4801. Fire prevention activities
 Fire prevention visits: The Bloomington Fire Department will present fire prevention programs to Bloomington schools, clubs, organizations and residents. Firefighters deliver information appropriate for children of all ages. Among the most popular programs are the Fire Safety House, truck visits, station tours, and Sparky the Fire Dog and Pluggie. These events allow children to come in contact with firefighters and see the gear, equipment and tools that are used to help residents of the city. Department members assist fourth-grade elementary school teachers with the Junior Fire Safety Program each winter. They also visit many block parties during National Night Out each August. To schedule a visit, please call Roxy Markkanen or Lori Sarff at Station One, 952-563-4801. Fire Prevention Week: The City's six fire stations celebrate Fire Prevention Week with a coloring contest and with open houses on the second Saturday in October, 10 a.m. - 1 p.m.
At the open houses, a variety of activities and demonstrations are featured along with free t-shirts and temporary tattoos for kids. Fire trucks, the Fire Safety House, police squad cars and Public Works equipment are also on display. For more information, call Roxy Markkanen or Lori Sarff at Station One, 952-563-4801.
For more information, contact:
Ulysses Seal, Fire Chief
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