2022 Shakopee Fire Department Annual Report

Shakopee Fire Department

2022 Annual Report

General Activity Shakopee firefighters are involved in more than just emergency incidents. Firefighters train daily and participate in additional firefighter training, EMS training, activities, and

events each year. Training Activity

Training hours include company & physical fitness trainings, regularly scheduled weekly trainings, department trainings, and many special training courses. Topics range from firefighting activities such as fire suppression and auto extrication to EMS training and leadership. In 2022, the fire department completed over 6,000 personnel hours in training.

Other Activities Meetings: Firefighters participate in staff, officer, committee, and association meetings benefiting the general operation of the fire department. Maintenance: Firefighters complete maintenance of fire apparatus, fire stations, breathing apparatus and other fire department equipment. Miscellaneous: Administrative and financial recording, fund-raising, parades, open houses, and other community functions. Public Relations and Education: Fire safety education presentations, station tours, after incident follow-up, fire extinguisher training and other all-hazard prevention activities.

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