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Edina Fire Department Responds to Two Kitchen Fires
Edina Fire Department’s Fire Marshal Dave Ehmiller has concluded two recent kitchen fires were accidents. Read on... -
McCauley Duplex Fire Ruled Accidental
Edina Fire Marshal Dave Ehmiller has determined the Oct. 9 duplex fire in the 7000 block of McCauley Trail South was accidental and caused from ashes being discarded improperly. Read on...
About Us
The mission of the Edina Fire Department is to serve the community by protecting lives, property and the environment in a safe, efficient and professional manner. The Edina Fire Chief leads the Building Department, Health Department, and Emergency Fire and EMS Response. Edina's Fire and EMS response is made up of full time firefighter paramedics, supported by the fire prevention bureau which has 3 fire inspectors/investigators. As of 2018 the City of Edina ISO/ Public Protection Classification (PPC) rating was 3.
Services Provided
- ALS Ambulance service
- Confined Space Rescue
- Extinguishing Fires
- Fire Code enforcement
- Fire Inspections
- Fire Safety education
- Hazardous Materials response
- Rope Rescue
- Structural Collapse Rescue
- Trench/Excavation Rescue
- Water Rescue
- Where can I find information on the new Fire Station 2 project?
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All information on the new Fire Station 2 project can be found at BetterTogetherEdina.org/Fire-Station-2.
- Where do I obtain a Recreational Fire Permit?
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Complete a free recreational fire permit form.
- How do I dispose of unwanted medication or needles?
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To dispose of small quantities of medications, you can pick up a drug deactivation packet at Edina Fire Station 1, 6250 Tracy Avenue, to dispose your unwanted medication at home. Edina Fire Department does not accept unwanted medications, prescription or nonprescription drugs, syringes, lancets or EpiPens. For larger quantities of medication, visit the Hennepin County site to learn more.
Medications: Visit this Hennepin County page for guidelines and a list or map of places that accept medications (please note most do not take any needles).
Syringes, lancets and other needles: Hennepin County offers these guidelines and tips along with options for disposal. Residents also visit the Problem Waste Drop-off Center at 1400 W. 96th St. in Bloomington.
- How do I pay my ambulance bill?
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Checks
Mail to:
P.O. BOX 860494
MINNEAPOLIS MN 55486-0494Online Options
For services before 6/1/2023, your ambulance bill can be paid by visiting the LifeQuest website.
For services on or after 6/1/2023, your ambulance bill can be paid by visiting the EMS Billing website
- How can I get a copy of my ambulance run report?
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For services provided before 6/1/2023, contact LifeQuest Services:
www.lifequest-services.com
1-800-786-4911
[email protected]
FAX 855-738-7998For services on or after 6/1/2023, visit the website of the City’s current ambulance billing service provider, EMS | MC.
www.emsmc.com/patient-portal
Note the authorization forms are at the bottom of the web page.
1-800-814-5339 - Can a member of the Fire Department or other City staff answer questions about my ambulance bill?
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No. City of Edina staff do not have access to patient ambulance bills. Please use the appropriate contact information below.
For services provided before 6/1/2023, contact LifeQuest Services:
1-800-786-4911
FAX 855-738-7998
For services on or after 6/1/2023, visit the website of the City’s current ambulance billing service provider, EMS | MC.
1-800-814-5339