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27/08/2026

Just before 6 p.m. Sunday, St. Paul dispatched companies to a dwelling fire on the 1800 block of Selby Avenue.

Chief 1 arrived and reported heavy fire on side C of a 2 1/2-story home. Both Engine 14 and Squad 2 pulled their lines to side C and Engine 20 got them a water supply.

Command had Ladder 18 begin a search, Chief 2 safety, Engine 5 got their own water supply and laid a line through side A. Ladder 23 was RIT and Rescue 3 assisted with fire attack.

Once they knocked down the fire on side C they took their lines to the second floor as the fire had extended into the attic. Crews began pulling ceiling on the second floor to get the fire in the attic.

All searches were clear and crews remained on scene overhauling and ventilating the home.

Assignment: Engines 14, 20, 5, Ladders 18, 23, Squad 2, Rescue 3, Chiefs 1, 2, and Car 5 and Medic 4

25/08/2026

Saturday afternoon, while companies were still working at the dwelling fire on Magnolia Avenue East (see previous gallery) another fire assignment was dispatched to the city's west side. Many companies were out, so none of the companies dispatched are on regularly on first alarm assignment.

Ladder 24 arrived on the 100 block of Elizabeth Street East and reported they had a two-story home fully involved and were setting up their ladder pipe.

Next-in Engine 10 pulled their and were supplied by Engine 14. Engine 14 also pulled their line and a second line was pulled off of 10's.

Engine 3 supplied Ladder 24, Chief 3 took command, Rescue 3 was RIT and Squad 2 and Ladder 18 assisted with a defensive fire attack.

Once the main fire was knocked down the ladder pipe was shut down and crews used handlines to still hit the fire in the attic. Crews also cut several holes in the roof to access the attic and once again 24's ladder pipe was used.

Crews remained on scene for over two hours putting out all the fire.

Assignment: Engines 10, 14, 3, 19, Ladders 24, 18, Squad 2, Rescue 3, Chiefs 3, 1, Car 5 and Medic 5
Balance Engine 20 and Ladder 19

24/08/2026

Saturday afternoon, shortly after companies had cleared a bedroom fire in an apartment building on the 1800 block of East Magnolia Street, St. Paul dispatched companies to a dwelling fire on the 700 block of Magnolia Avenue East.

Squad 1 was first-in and reported heavy fire showing from side B of a 3-story duplex and pulled their line and were backed up by Engine 7.

Dispatch reported their were two people still in the home and Chief 2 requested two more medic rigs.

Chief 2 assumed command and had Ladder 22 begin a search, Engine 8 got a water supply assisted by Engine 22, Rescue 3 assisted with searches and Ladder 18 was RIT. Engine 9 was on deck and Car 5 was safety.

Squad 1 removed an adult and child from the home and both were transported by medics.

The fire on the first floor was knocked down and crews began checking for extension.

Engine 8 also pulled a line to the second floor to check for extension. Both Ladder 22 and 18 put their aerials to home.

As crews were overhauling and ventilating the home another fire came in for the westside. All other searches were clear.

Assignment: Engines 7, 8, 22, 9, Ladders 22, 18, Squad 1, Rescue 3 Chief 2, Car 5 and Medic 17
Balance: Ladder 7 and Medics 6 and 8

17/08/2026

Sunday night, St. Paul dispatched companies to a dwelling fire on the city's east side.

Chief 3 arrived first on the 1000 block of Margaret Street and reported a two-story home with heavy fire on the C side. Chief 3 took command and had Engine 7 pull their line and Ladder 7 begin a search of the home.

Next-in Squad 1 and Engine 4 both pulled their lines. Engine 17 and 9 assisted with getting water supplies to those companies, Rescue 3 assisted with searches and utilities, Chief 2 was safety and Ladder 24 RIT.

Crews knocked down the fire on the C side but reported the fire had extended into the attic. Lines were pulled to the second floor and companies began opening up and pulling ceiling on the second floor.

Crews also had ground ladders up and performed overhaul from the exterior.

All searches were negative and crews remained on scene overhauling and ventilating the home.

Assignment: Engines 7, 4, 9, 17, Ladders 7, 24, Squad 1, Rescue 3, Chiefs 3, 2, and Car 5 and Medic 24

08/08/2026

St. Paul dispatched companies to smoke in a dwelling on the 1000 block of Fuller Avenue Thursday night.

18's house arrived and reported smoke showing from a one-story, side-by-side duplex and requested the balance of the assignment. Engine 18 pulled their line and Ladder 18 began a search.

Squad 2 took the alley, Chief 1 took command and Engine 5 pulled a backup line. Squad 2 reported smoke from roof vents and eaves on side C and also pulled a line.

Engine 14 assisted with getting a water supply and Chief 2 was safety.

Crews found fire in the walls on side C and began opening up and hitting the fire.

Searches were negative and crews performed overhaul and ventilated the home.

Assignment: Engines 18, 5, 14, Ladder 18, Squad 2, Rescue 3, Chiefs 1, 2 and Car 5
Balance: Engine 8 and Ambulance 6

07/08/2026

Thursday around 5:30 p.m., Minneapolis dispatched a first alarm assignment to the 4500 block of 42nd Avenue South for a structure fire.

Engine 21 and Ladder 2 arrived and reported brown smoke showing from a two-story home. Engine 21 laid a tank line and Ladder 2 began a search.

Engine 12 laid a supply and backup line, Chief 2 took command and Engine 5 was RIT. Ladder 3 assisted with searches, Chief 3 was ISO and Rescue 1 assisted.

Crews found a fire in the basement and knocked it down and began checking for extension.

Searches were negative and crews found some extension in the walls and opened it up on the interior and exterior of the A/B side of the home.

First alarm: Engines 21, 12, 5, Ladder 2, 3, Rescue 1, Chiefs 2, 3, and Deputy, Mobile Command, Salvage and HCMC medics

30/07/2026

Around 5 a.m. Wednesday, Minneapolis Engine 15 was dispatched to an outside fire at 33rd Avenue NE and Central Avenue NE.

Engine 15 arrived and reported they had a very large pile of trees on fire and requested a first alarm assignment.

Engine 15 laid their tank line and secured a water supply. When Ladder 7 arrived, 15's supplied their aerial.

Chief 5 took command, Engines 11 and 2 also secured water supplies, Ladder 4 set up and flowed water from their aerial.

Chief 4 was ISO and reported no exposures.

A second line was pulled off 15's to knock down the large fire.

Once crews knocked down the main body of fire, command held Engine 15 and Ladder 4 to continue to hit hot spots.

Still: Engine 15
First alarm: Engines 11, 2, Ladders 7, 10, 4, Chiefs 5, 4 and Deputy, MC, and Salvage

29/07/2026

Monday afternoon, with temperatures in the high 90's, St. Paul dispatched companies to an apartment fire on the 700 block of Victoria Street North.

Ladder 18 arrived and reported smoke showing from a second floor apartment of a three-story apartment building. Ladder 18 took command and began a search and had Engine 22 pull their line for fire attack.

Chief 2 took command upon arrival and had Engine 14 pull a backup line, Ladder 22 and Squad 2 assist with searches and Engine 8 get a water supply. Rescue 3 was RIT and Chief 1 safety.

Crews got a quick knock on the fire and began checking for extension.

All searches were clear and crews overhauled the room of origin and ventilated the building.

Assignment: Engines 22, 14, 8, Ladders 18, 22, Squad 2, Rescue 3, Chiefs 2, 1 and Car 5 and Medic 3
Balance: Engine 10

22/07/2026

Monday afternoon, St. Paul dispatched a fire assignment to the 800 block of Aurora Avenue for a dwelling fire.

Car 2 was first on scene and reported a 3-story home with fire showing from Side B on the first floor and took command.

He had Engines 3 and 8 pull their lines, Ladder 18, Rescue 3 and Squad 1 begin searches and Engine 5 got a water supply.

The balance of the assignment was requested.

Chief 1 was safety, Ladder 22 and Engine 22 assisted with searches and fire attack. Ladder 6 was RIT and Engine 14 pumped to Engine 5.

Crews knocked down the fire on the first floor and began checking for extension.

All searches were negative and crews performed overhaul and ventilated the home.

Assignment: Engines 3, 8, 5, 22, Ladders 18, 22, Squad 1, Rescue 3, Chiefs 1, 2, Car2 and 5 and Medic 10
Balance: Engine 14 and Ladder 6

16/07/2026

Early Monday morning, St. Paul Engine 5 was dispatched to a dumpster fire at Grand Avenue and Grotto Street.

Engine 5 arrived in the alley and had a dumpster fire that was extending to a fence and structure. They pulled their line and requested a fire assignment.

Engine 18 pulled a back up line, Engine 8 got a water supply, Ladder 18 put their stick to the roof and assisted with opening up the building and Chief 2 assumed command.

Chief 1 was safety, Squad 2 went to the roof, Rescue 3 opened up the building on side C and Ladder 6 was RIT.

Crews found extension in the B/C corner of the building and performed overhaul.

Crews performed overhaul and ventilated the building.

Still: Engine 5
Fire Assignment: Engines 18, 8, Ladders 18, 6, Squad 2, Rescue 3, Chiefs 2, 1 and Car 5 and Medic 10

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