The Minneapolis Fire Department also known as MFD and M.F.D. is the fire department for the city of Minneapolis, in the state of Minnesota, United States. The Minneapolis Fire Department has a proud history of providing emergency response to the city of Minneapolis. People who live, work, and play in Minneapolis receive superior emergency services from a diverse, highly skilled firefighting workforce that prides itself on serving the community and enriching the city. Minneapolis firefighters are trained to respond to structure fires, medical emergencies, emergencies on lakes and rivers, technical and hazardous materials crises, and natural disasters citywide. The MFD responds to approximately 35,000 calls for service per year.
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