2026 Budget for the City of Shakopee

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2026 Annual Budget

Division: Fire Category: Public Safety

Description of Services: The Shakopee Fire Department provides a comprehensive range of emergency services, including fire suppression, emergency medical services (EMS), and technical rescue operations. The department is staffed by a combination of full-time and part-time personnel and primarily operates out of Station 1. Station 2, while currently unstaffed, remains available to support operations as needed.  Station 1 – Centrally located, this facility houses Fire Department Administration, as well as full-time and part time staff. It serves as the department’s primary operational hub.  Station 2 – Located on the city’s west side, this station is unstaffed but maintained for support and future deployment needs.  Administration Division : Oversees compliance with state and federal mandates, manages hiring and personnel, coordinates scheduling and payroll, develops policies, and manages the annual budget.  Operations Division : Ensures readiness for fire, EMS, technical rescue, and hazardous materials incidents. This division also manages apparatus, equipment, facilities, and daily operations.  Training Division : Ensures all personnel meet local, state, and federal training requirements for certification and licensing. It also evaluates new technologies and best practices for emergency response.  Prevention Division : Focuses on community risk reduction through plan and site reviews, inspections of commercial and high-risk facilities, and coordination of fire prevention and public outreach events. The department is organized into four primary divisions:

Employees:

2023

2024

2025

2026

Fire Chief

1 0 1 1 1 0 0 4 0

1 2 0 1 0 0 3 0 6 1

1 2 0 1 0 0 3 1 6 1

1 2 0 1 0 0 3 1 6 1

Deputy Chief Assistant Chief

Fire Marshal

Battalion Chief

3*

Fire Captain - Administration

Fire Captain Fire Inspector

Full-time Firefighters Administrative Assistant

Total Full-time Staff

11 46 57

14 25 39

15 25 40

15 25 40

Part-Time Firefighters/Paid On-Call Firefighters** Total Staff (Full-Time, Part-Time/Paid On-Call)

*Staff not hired in 2023 ** In 2024, the designation was changed from 'Paid On-Call Firefighters' to 'Part-Time Firefighters.’

Accomplishments:  Formed internal committees to boost engagement, collaboration, and shared ownership resulting in improved morale and communication.  Built strong internal and external partnerships that improved coordination, resource sharing, and community focused service delivery.  Created a dedicated Fire Inspector role to enhance fire prevention, code compliance, and community engagement—freeing up operational staff for emergency response.  Transitioned the department’s records system to a modern, unified platform improving operations, data access, and user experience.