January 2023

Fire Department Updates

Chief’s Message

The year is off to a fast start at Roseville Fire. Firefighters have been busy responding to the emergency demand of the community, training, and participating in community events and outreach. An active first month of call volume, coupled with multiple building fires has put us ahead of last year’s call volume pace.

In January we had the opportunity to host an all-department meeting to perform training, review 2022 accomplishments, and to discuss goals and aspirations for 2023.

A few of Roseville Fire’s Goals for 2023:

Maintaining a Top Tier Response and Emergency Service
1. Commitment to high level response, training, and equipment.
2. Implementation of benchmarks and professional standards.
Expand Our Advanced Life Support (ALS) First Response Program
1. Additional medications, procedures, and assess hybrid and collaborative service models with partners.
Continue a High Level and Commitment to Community Outreach and Support
1. Programs and events at both the fire station and out in the community; looking to increase.
Evolve Our Wellness Initiatives
1. Further utilizing our embedded mental health professional.
2. Assessing any enhancements to annual medical examinations.

In January we also hosted Governor Tim Walz and Lieutenant Governor Peggy Flanagan as they unveiled an important phase of their budget proposal. A significant focus of the Governor’s proposed budget will be on public safety, firefighter training, and financial support for each municipal police and fire department in the state. We were honored to host this group and show off our organization and City to the best of our ability.

January Notable Events

Governor Visit

On Monday, January 23rd Governor Walz and Lieutenant Governor Flanagan visited the Roseville Fire Department for a tour of the station, demonstrations, and a press conference about investing in local public safety.

Fire Chief David Brosnahan showed the Governor some of Roseville’s hard work the fire service does for our communities throughout Minnesota and some of the unique (and new) ways we are doing that right here in Roseville.

Garage Fire

On the afternoon of January 14th Roseville Fire along with auto aid from Lake Johanna, Little Canada and Saint Anthony were dispatched to a garage fire on the 2000 block of Asbury Street. 

When Engine 631 arrived they reported a large detached 2 car garage fully involved. Engine 631 assumed command and pulled their line for fire attack. Incoming Roseville units and auto-aid departments assisted with water supply and pulling additional attack lines. Thank you to Capital City Fire for the photos of the incident.

When crews arrived at the scene the hydrant they needed to use was covered in snow. A big thank you to Roseville Police who assisted in shoveling out the hydrant.

This is an important reminder to please shovel 3 feet around any hydrants near your home. Every minute counts in situations like these.

Kitchen Fire

Firefighters responded to report of a kitchen fire on Huron Street in Roseville. The family reported that they had left to run errands and upon their return found their kitchen on fire. Quick action by the homeowner was able to contain the fire to the kitchen area until firefighters could arrive and extinguish the remaining fire.

Kitchen fires are the leading cause of house fires in our state. Please remain attentive while cooking.

Old Dutch Fire

Old Dutch Potato Chips located in Roseville had a small fire in a piece of their chip cooking equipment. Quick thinking by staff contained the fire until firefighters could arrive and finish extinguishing the fire. Firefighters assisted with ventilating a small amount of smoke that remained inside the building.

Baby Fever

Apparently January is a busy month to have a baby! Two of our shift crews helped delivery babies in the field in January! Though our firefighters train on delivering babies it is somewhat uncommon to actually have it happen, especially two times in one month! Both mothers and babies are healthy and doing well.

Future of Fire Engines

We had many visitors is January, including this state of the art electric fire engine from Rosenbauer. The Wyoming, MN based company stopped by to show our firefighters one of their newest vehicle, the RTX electric engine. The RTX can travel 60-80 miles fully electric before the small diesel generator that is on board will kick in.

January Training

Our Firefighters continue to train as we move into the new year. January included our Annual OSHA training that reminds our Firefighters to take precautions to make sure that they are staying safe and healthy. This includes wearing gloves, masks and other personal protective equipment. These items allow us to continue to be available to serve those in need all while exposure to illnesses and other contaminates remains.

Our crews also spent time working with each other on a variety of EMS and Firefighting skills. Our medical direction provider, Regions Hospital, provides us with quarterly training to keep up our skills. This quarter our firefighting training topic being focused on is “Victim Rescue.” Rapid rescue out of the dangerous environment is our goal to give the victim the best chance for positive outcome.

January Department Statistics

Our January 2023 call volume is already at a 5.91% increase from last year.

Fire and Hazardous Condition Calls – 20
Rescue and Emergency Medical Service Calls – 450
Service Calls – 20
Good Intent Calls – 60
False Alarm Calls – 23
Total Calls – 573

Mark your Calendars!

Hands Only CPR
- February 21st at 6:00 pm

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Fridays with Firefighters
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