Upcoming Events

Upcoming Events of Interest to Fire-Rescue and EMS Personnel

If you are hosting an event that you would like us to post, please e-mail the details to info@twincitiesfirewire.com. Events include training, open houses, Booya or other fundraisers and other fire-rescue and EMS events.

Bill & Bonnie Daniels Fire Hall & Museum

  • Time: Open every Saturday, 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. and by appointment
  • Location: Bill & Bonnie Daniels Firefighter Hall & Museum
  • Address: 664 22nd Ave. NE., Minneapolis, MN (Map)
  • Info: The Bill & Bonnie Daniels Fire Hall & Museum (also known as the Minneapolis Fire Museum) features a number of firefighting displays, including apparatus, tools, equipment, photos, patches and more. There are several interactive exhibits for children as well. The volunteer members have preserved the rich history of firefighting from around the Twin Cities metro. The venue can be rented for parties and meetings.
  • More information: click here to view their website and here for their Facebook

Open Houses Around The Metro

  • The Minnesota State Fire Marshal’s Office has compiled a comprehensive list of open houses. Find the list here.

PAWS for Nancy Jean

  • Date: Oct. 27, 2012
  • Time: 3 – 6 p.m.
  • Location: Hopkins VFW
  • Address: 100 Shady Oak Rd.,
  • Info:  This fundraiser was set up to assist Nancy Jean Plehal, wife of Hopkins Firefighter Tim Plehal, who was diagnosed with ALS earlier this summer. The condition has prevented her from working and the the event includes raffles, music, food and drinks to help raise funds for the mounting medical bills the family is facing. Nancy, a pet wellness advocate, has worked at Hopkins area vetrinary offices and owned a pet sitting business before her diagnosis.
  • More information: Click here (PDF) and here for the Facebook page

Know Your Smoke: The Dangers of Fire Smoke

  • Date: Nov. 3 – 4
  • Location: Rochester International Event Center
  • Address: 7333 Airport View Dr., SW, Rochester, MN 55902
  • Info: This class is sponsored by the Fire Smoke Coalition and covers perceptions, myths and misunderstandings, air management, atmospheric monitoring and more.
  • More information: Click here (PDF)

NFA Class: Marketing Fire Prevention in Your Community

  • Date: Nov. 3 – 4
  • Location:  Century College Transportation Training Center
  • Address: 14386 Hudson Road South, Afton
  • Info: The National Fire Academy (NFA) presents a unique opportunity to learn how you can inform and educate community members about the important aspects and challenges of fire and injury prevention. In this two-day course, you will develop a marketing plan for fire prevention using resources from NFA as well as resources already in place in your own community. You will gain valuable knowledge and insight critical to developing, refining and applying your marketing plan in order to outline target hazard risks, identify significant opponents, and present allies available within your community. Taught by NFA instructors with a breadth and depth of experience and resources.
  • More information: Click here  and use course ID 18653

North Star Womens Firefighter Assn. Weekend Conference

  • Date: Nov. 10 & 11, 2012
  • Location: South Metro Public Safety Center
  • Address: 7525 Braemar Blvd., Edina, MN
  • Info: A two-day conference willed with fun, networking and education sponsored by the North Star Womens Firefighter Association. Eight sessions including: Officer Development with Mike Dobesh; Hybrid & Electric Vehicles: In-depth Extrication Training with Brian Wienholz and Chris Richardson; Hazardous Materials – How to Identify and React by Paul Odden and Cooking for Health & Wellness by Patrick Maynard. The cost for the event is $60 and PPE is required for some of the sessions. Hours are Saturday 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. and Sunday 9 a.m. – 1 p.m.
  • More information: Click here and download a PDF here

 

M-STEP – Minn. Symposium on Terrorism & Emergency Prepardness

  • Date: Nov. 13 & 14, 2012
  • Time: 8 a.m.
  • Location: Minneapolis Marriott Northwest
  • Address: 7025 Northland Dr. N., Brooklyn Park, MN
  • Info: The two-day M-STEP symposium brings together highly regarded experts from around the world to discuss terrorism prevention, emergency response, and recovery . Law enforcement, fire, EMS, public health, education, city and emergency management professionals have partnered together to plan this event
  • More information:Click here

2nd Annual Fire Officers School

  • Date: Feb. 9  - 10, 2013
  • Location: Arrowwood Resort
  • Address: Alexandria, MN
  • Info: This two-day event features fire officer development courses, networking and more and is sponsored by the Minnesota State Fire Chiefs Association.
  • More information: Click here (PDF)

2nd Annual Minn. State Fire Marshal Conference

  • Date: April 10 – 11, 2013
  • Location: Hennepin Technical College
  • Address: Eden Prairie, MN
  • Info: This conference includes two days of break out sessions in three tracks: fire investigations, fire prevention & protection and public education & data management.
  • More information: Click here (PDF)

National Fire Academy Mini Weekend

  • Date: April 27 – 28, 2013
  • Location: Camp Ripley
  • Address: Little Falls, MN
  • Info: The event includes the following sessions: “Courtroom Preparation for First Responders,” “Executive Skill Series,” “Wildland Urban Interface Firefighter for the Structural Company Officer,” and more.
  • More information: Click here (PDF)