The Redwood Falls Fire Department is located in the city’s one station at 900 South Gould Street and is staffed by volunteer firefighters. The Department is led by officers elected by the firefighters. Fire-fighting vehicles includes two, front-line pumpers, one back-up reserve pumper, one aerial ladder truck, one rescue vehicle, one grass rig, and one tanker truck. The Department also has one watercraft for water rescue and a 1916 antique Cadillac fire truck.
The Department also host a wide variety of fire safety educational programs including a Fire Hall Open House, week-long activities for Fire Prevention Week, and special education activities for children. Fire safety and inspections are coordinated by the City’s Building Official who also serves as the Fire Marshal. He is charged with investigating and reporting the cause of fires.
