Randy Koepp, Fire Chief

952-873-6820

chief1@ci.belleplaine.mn.us

The Belle Plaine Fire Department has been serving the City of Belle Plaine and surrounding townships since 1894. The department has a rich history of public service. The current roster is made up of 30 members, nearly half of whom are certified First Responders, who dedicate their time to make the community a safe place for all. The members are all on call and respond in the event of an  emergency from home or work. The response time averages three to five minutes to all properties within the City limits.

The members also commit a tremendous amount of time every year to fundraising activities that support various equipment purchases. These activities include an annual fish fry, motorcycle rally and fire station open house.

The membership is also very proactive in fire education throughout the local elementary schools, Boy and Girl Scout programs and numerous other civic organizations. This involves many volunteer hours by the members to make this possible.

The department has very modern equipment and an on-going equipment replacement program with the support of the city and rural fire protection associations, which keep equipment very current and up-to-date.

Annual Fire Department Open House and Motorcycle Ride

The Belle Plaine Fire Department would like to once again thank our community for its SUPPORT! Our members train 80 hours a year and attend additional classes to further extend their skills to serve the community.

In 2008, the Belle Plaine Fire Department responded to 101 calls which included: structure fires, fire alarms, vehicle accidents and other general calls.

Our annual Open House and Motorcycle Ride is the biggest fundraiser of the year. Your donations and attendance are very much appreciated! All Fire Relief Association residents should have received an Open House flyer and raffle tickets in the mail. If you have returned your tickets and donation—thank you! If you have not, please return it to give yourself a chance to win one of six gas cards from local gas stations. If you have not received a flyer and raffle tickets, would like to give a donation or have questions or concerns for the Belle Plaine Fire Department please call 952-873-6820 and a volunteer firefighter will return your call.

Thank you to the following VOLUNTEER firefighters, your hard work and determination to help people is greatly appreciated.

Ron Benck ~ Mike Gau ~ Jeff Hanson ~ Joe Hartman ~ Matt Hartman ~  

Dan Hermann ~ Alex Hoff ~ Tony Johnson ~ Randy Koepp ~ Jim Kruschke ~

Pat Legg ~ Doug Lemeiux ~ Paul Ludden ~ Chris Meyer ~ Tony Olson ~ Dave Otto ~

Steve Otto ~ Todd Otto ~ Travis Otto ~ Troy Otto ~ Mark Reitz ~ Jim Salden ~

Rob Selly ~ Brian Siekmann ~ Kevin Soller ~ Ben Stier ~ Matt Stier ~ Lenny Traxler