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During the 2025 legislative session, the Minnesota State Legislature authorized the State Fire Marshal (SFM) division to conduct a comprehensive statewide assessment of how firefighting services are provided in Minnesota and to develop recommendations for any proposed changes.
The assessment will evaluate the current delivery of fire and life safety services across the state and identify opportunities to strengthen preparedness, effectiveness and sustainability. To support this effort, SFM received one-time funding from the Fire Safety Account to hire a consultant to assist with the assessment.
As part of the process, SFM will conduct both in-person and virtual stakeholder listening sessions. These sessions will include participation from the Minnesota State Fire Chiefs Association (MSFCA), the Minnesota State Fire Department Association (MSFDA), the Minnesota Professional Firefighter Association, the League of Minnesota Cities, ...
