Fire Department

Marty Scheerer Fire Chief

Spring Burning Ban is Lifted

The spring burning ban in Edina is lifted as of May 1. Recreational fires are now allowed with the possession of a free permit, when winds are below 15 mph, when neighbors are notified and agreeable and all other regulations are followed. Residents are also required to call the recreational fires hotline at 952-826-0398 before burning. For more information or to obtain a recreational fire permit, call 952-826-0378 or click here.
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The mission of the Edina Fire Department is to serve the community by protecting lives, property and the environment in a safe, efficient and professional manner.

The Fire Department is responsible for extinguishing fires, providing paramedic and advanced life support medical service, educating the community on fire prevention issues and maintaining firefighting equipment and fire department facilities. In addition, the Department enforces laws and ordinances pertaining to fire safety.

Chief Marty Scheerer leads 30 full-time firefighter/paramedics and 14 volunteer (paid on-call) firefighters. The City is home to two fire stations in Edina, Fire Station No. 2 at 7335 York Ave., and the newly constructed Fire Station No. 1, located at 6250 Tracy Ave.

A new law went into affect Aug. 1, 2008 requiring carbon monoxide alarms in all single-family homes. Click here to learn more.

Visit the State's Car Seats Made Simple web page to learn the importance of children's safety seats in cars, how to choose one and how to install it in your car.