2026 Budget for the City of Shakopee

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 Updated the Incident Command System to standardize and improve incident management across the department.  Launched planning, budgeting, and design for the Station 2 remodel, including facility assessments and early architectural concepts.

Goals/Challenges: 

Strategic Planning and Governance • Develop a comprehensive strategic plan to establish long-term goals and guide the department’s growth, operations, and service delivery. • Adopt performance measures (e.g., station distribution, response force capabilities).  Service Expansion • Transition EMS first response responsibilities to the Fire Department. • Transfer Emergency Management role and responsibilities to the Fire Department.  Evaluate and Improve Fire Station Infrastructure • Continue assessing fire station needs to align with the department’s evolving demands and staffing model. • Implement additional remodel phases at Station 1 to address safety, operational efficiency, and expanded staff support areas. • Explore additional remodel phases of Station 2 to address the future needs of 24-hour staffing. • Explore future fire station locations.  Enhance Staffing and Leadership Development • Identify and develop future leaders to ensure operational continuity amid anticipated retirements and organizational growth. • Address staffing needs to support 24-hour operations, particularly in Shakopee’s fastest-growing areas, improving response times, command presence, and overall service delivery.  Strengthen Operational Readiness and Resource Allocation • Ensure personnel, equipment, and resources are effectively deployed to meet community needs, maintain adequate response times, and ensure appropriate on-scene staffing.  Modernize Procedures and Technology • Update operating procedures to improve efficiency, reduce risk, enhance decision-making, and increase customer satisfaction. • Explore and adopt new technologies to enhance operations and provide real-time performance data.  Foster Organizational Culture and Collaboration • Continue building a strong organizational culture by enhancing training programs, supporting staff development, and fostering collaboration across teams and partner agencies.  Promote Health & Wellness Initiatives • Support firefighter mental and physical health through wellness programs, peer support, and access to resources that promote long-term well-being and resilience.

Performance Measures:

Actual 2023 48,999

Actual 2024 49,400

Projected 2025

Projected 2026

Fire District Population

49,850

50,000

Calls for Service

1,728

1,938

2,100

2.100

Public Education Events

47

20

40

50

Plan Reviews

516 716

412 714

350 725

325 675

Fire Inspections Training (hrs.)

7,059

4,819

7,000

5,000