Shakopee Fire Department: Faster. Stronger. Safer.
Thursday, November 20, 2025
FEMA SAFER grant implementation
Expansion of Shakopee Fire Department personnel
Transition to 24/7 staffing of second fire station
Enhancement of emergency medical and EMT services
Evolution of fire department staffing model from volunteer to full-time
Areas of Interest (3)
- Shakopee Fire Department secures $2.6 million FEMA grant to add 12 full-time firefighters.
- Federal funding accelerates Shakopee's decade-long transition from volunteer to full-time fire department model.
- New staffing allows for 24/7 operation of second fire station and improved EMS capabilities.
Notable Quotes (2)
A second fire station and fire truck will now be staffed 24/7.
Fire department staffingDescribing operational upgrades.
This grant is going to put us in a great position to meet the city's needs without overburdening the taxpayers.
Budget and fundingDiscussing financial sustainability.
People (1)
Joe SimonFire ChiefExplaining the impact of the FEMA grant on emergency response capabilities.
2 quotes
Explaining the impact of the FEMA grant on emergency response capabilities.
“A second fire station and fire truck will now be staffed 24/7.”
Operational changes due to new staffing.
“This grant is going to put us in a great position to meet the city's needs without overburdening the taxpayers.”
Financial impact of the grant.
Places Mentioned
Shakopee