2025 Shakopee Fire Department Year in Review

PERMITS, PLAN REVIEWS, AND INSPECTIONS

PERMITS The Shakopee Fire Department issues fire permits to enhance public safety and minimize the risk of uncontrolled fires. It’s a vital tool aimed to prevent fires, protect the public, and ensure the safety of the community. In 2025, 187 fire permits with a $2,590,689.58 valuation were issued in the following categories:

Sprinkler Systems: 80 Fire Alarm Systems: 34 Other: 73

PLAN REVIEWS Plan reviews are a crucial part of fire prevention and life safety and a vital step in ensuring that buildings are constructed and renovated in a way that minimizes fire risks and protects the safety of occupants. In 2025, the department completed 361 plan reviews that included fire, building, and planning projects. Planning/Zoning: 22 Building/Fire: 339 INSPECTIONS The department conducts fire inspections as a proactive measure to help prevent fires, protect lives, and ensure the safety of the community. Key motivations are code enforcement, hazard identification, fire prevention, life safety, property protection, public education, risk reduction, and insurance requirements. The department completes inspections for all fire permits issued as well as commercial building permits and liquor and tobacco licenses. In 2025, a total of 627 inspections were completed by the Fire Marshal, Fire Inspector, and firefighters. Fire Permit Inspections: 416 Building Permit Inspections: 71 Liquor and Tobacco License Inspections: 140 In 2025, the department reached a significant milestone with the hiring of Taylor Dzierzak as its first full-time Fire Inspector. This newly established role marks a proactive shift in community risk reduction, providing a dedicated resource to support the Fire Marshal in comprehensive code enforcement and public education. Taylor’s responsibilities include conducting rigorous building inspections for fire code compliance, reviewing plans, and coordinating projects with city stakeholders to ensure safety across our growing infrastructure. Beyond enforcement, his role is

pivotal in developing and implementing specialized fire prevention programs for local schools and businesses. This addition allows for more consistent oversight and expanded outreach, ensuring a safer environment for all who live and work in the community.

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