Apple Valley Fire Department

Apple Valley Fire Department This page is used for official communications by the Apple Valley Fire Department.

Before it became Apple Valley in 1969, the area between Eagan, Rosemount, Burnsville, and Lakeville was known as Lebanon Township. With a need to provide fire protection for the homes and businesses that were rapidly growing around the County Road 42 and Hayes Road intersection, the Lebanon Fire Department was created in 1966. Ordinance 33 took effect in November of that year, creating a formal fi

re department with 43 charter members. When Lebanon became Apple Valley in 1967, those first firefighters shared 16 black rubber fire coats, pull-up rubber boots, rubber gloves, and plastic helmets. The fire station was not much more than an extra garage stall in the existing town hall and there was one fire truck, a General Safety Equipment 1966 Ford pumper. Two firefighters sat in the cab and the rest of the crew rode on the tailboard. Fire calls were made through a multi-ring telephone system, there was one stationary siren in town, and less than 22 calls for fire response were made that first year.

PRESS RELEASESeptember 11, 2026Fire Extinguished at Apple Valley Community CenterApple Valley, MN — On September 11, 202...
09/11/2026

PRESS RELEASE
September 11, 2026
Fire Extinguished at Apple Valley Community Center

Apple Valley, MN — On September 11, 2026, at approximately 3:23 p.m., the Apple Valley Fire Department responded to a fire at the Apple Valley Community Center, which has been closed for renovations since June 2026.

The call was received after someone at the Apple Valley Senior Center noticed smoke and fire coming from the roof of the Apple Valley Community Center and called 911. The Apple Valley Fire Marshal was the first to arrive at approximately 3:29 p.m.

The fire was located on the exterior of the building on the roof near the front of the Community Center. Firefighters brought the fire under control by approximately 3:48 p.m.

Construction crews had been working in the area earlier in the day but had left before the fire was reported. No one was in the affected area when the fire was discovered.

No injuries were reported. The cause of the fire remains under investigation.

Today, we pause to remember those we lost on September 11, 2001, and the first responders who answered the call. Their ...
09/11/2026

Today, we pause to remember those we lost on September 11, 2001, and the first responders who answered the call. Their courage, compassion, and dedication will never be forgotten.

Wishing everyone a safe and enjoyable holiday weekend! And a special thank you to all first responders working around t...
09/04/2026

Wishing everyone a safe and enjoyable holiday weekend! And a special thank you to all first responders working around the clock to keep our community safe. 🚒🚑🚓

🎒A New School Year Is Here! 📚✏️As school gets underway, we’re reminding everyone to slow down and stay alert!Have a grea...
08/31/2026

🎒A New School Year Is Here! 📚✏️

As school gets underway, we’re reminding everyone to slow down and stay alert!

Have a great school year! Stay safe and look out for one another! ❤️🚒

Join us TODAY at the MN State Fair for the Governor’s Fire Prevention Day and the Fire Explorer Competition! 🔥🚒Come see,...
08/28/2026

Join us TODAY at the MN State Fair for the Governor’s Fire Prevention Day and the Fire Explorer Competition! 🔥🚒

Come see, learn, and experience fire safety activities all day in The Hot Zone on the North End. There’s something for everyone!

🔥 NOW HIRING🔥We are looking to add an additional Full-Time Fire Inspector to our team!If you’re dedicated to fire preven...
08/25/2026

🔥 NOW HIRING🔥
We are looking to add an additional Full-Time Fire Inspector to our team!
If you’re dedicated to fire prevention, public safety, and serving the community, we’d love to hear from you. This is a great opportunity to join a team committed to keeping our community safe.
📍 Position: Full-Time Fire Inspector
🧯 Focus: Fire prevention, inspections & life safety
Interested? Apply today! https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/applevalley/jobs/5391154/fire-inspector?pagetype=jobOpportunitiesJobs

🚒🔥 We want to extend a sincere thank you to our neighboring fire department, City of Rosemount - Government and Dick's V...
08/21/2026

🚒🔥 We want to extend a sincere thank you to our neighboring fire department, City of Rosemount - Government and Dick's Valley Service, Inc for their assistance during a recent trash compactor fire response.

We are grateful for the strong partnerships we share with our neighboring departments and local businesses.

We’re incredibly grateful to Kidde Fire Safety for their generous donation of combination smoke and carbon monoxide dete...
08/04/2026

We’re incredibly grateful to Kidde Fire Safety for their generous donation of combination smoke and carbon monoxide detectors to our department.

These life-saving devices will go to homes throughout our community for residents in need. Working smoke and CO alarms provide an early warning that can make all the difference in an emergency, and we’re proud to help improve safety for local families.

We are putting together a plan as to how these will be distributed to Apple Valley residents who need them. We will share information about this program once we get all the details finalized.

Thank you again to Kidde for supporting fire prevention and helping us keep our community safe. 🚒🏠

🚒🎉 Night to Unite is almost here!Gear up for an evening of fun, community, and neighborhood connections on Tuesday, Augu...
07/21/2026

🚒🎉 Night to Unite is almost here!

Gear up for an evening of fun, community, and neighborhood connections on Tuesday, August 4!

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7100 147th Street W
Apple Valley, MN
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