Twin Cities Fire Wire

24/12/2025

The Saint Paul Fire Department mourns the loss of Firefighter Timothy Bertz, who passed away yesterday following a serious medical event. Firefighter Bertz, a recent graduate of the Saint Paul Fire Academy and proud military veteran, served with dedication and left a lasting impact. Our deepest condolences to his wife, family, and loved ones.

A public memorial will be held on December 29 at Maranatha Church in Forest Lake. We request privacy for the family during this difficult time.

Additional details will be made public once available.

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12/12/2025

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12/12/2025

10/12/2025

Late Sunday afternoon, St. Paul dispatched companies to a basement fire on the 500 block of Wheelock Parkway West.

Engine 22 arrived to a 1 1/2-story home with smoke showing from the front door. Engine 22 pulled their line to side C to attack the basement fire and next-in Engine 17 pulled a backup line.

Ladder 18 began a search of the home, Chief 2 took command and Ladder 22 was RIT. Engine 8 assisted with water supply, Squad 1 assisted with searches, Chief 1 was safety and Rescue 3 secured utilities.

Engine 22 knocked down the basement fire and began checking for extension. Crews rescued two cats and Medic 8 transported a resident for smoke inhalation.

Assignment: Engines 22, 7, 8, Ladders 18, 22,, Squad 1, Rescue 3, Chiefs 2, 1, Medics 8, 5

03/12/2025

Shortly after 5 a.m. Sunday, St. Paul dispatched companies to alarms sounding at 9 West 7th Place. While enroute, it was upgraded to a fire assignment as dispatchers received a call for a fire in apartment 245.

Crews arrived to a large 4-story taxpayer with nothing showing. Engines 3 and 8 secured water supplies and crews laid lines to the second floor. Chief 2 assumed command and Ladders 6,18, Squad 1 assisted with evacuation and Chief 3 was safety and went to the fire floor.

Ladder 6 rescued a resident from a second floor window on side C.

Command requested two more medic rigs and a second alarm.

Crews knocked down the fire in the second floor apartment and continued to assist with searches and evacuations.

MTC buses were requested for residents. Crews found no extension outside of the fire apartment and began ventilation of the building. Medic 8 transported one resident.

Initial: Engine 3, Ladder 6 and Chief 2
Fire assignment: Engines 8, 6, 10, Ladder 18, Squad 1, Rescue 3 , Chief 3, Car 5 and Medic 8
Special call: Medics 4, 22
Second alarm: Engine 7, Ladder 7, Ladder 19 with Air Truck and Medic 24

19/11/2025

St. Paul dispatched companies to a dwelling fire on the 1100 block of Lawson Avenue East on Tuesday afternoon.

Chief 3 arrived first and reported fire showing from the second floor, side A of a 2-story home. Chief 3 took command and had Engine 17 pull their line for fire attack.

Engine 4 pulled back up line, Ladder 7 searched the home and Squad 1 took the alley and pulled their line to side C. Engine 17 reported the best access was on side C and redeployed their line to back up the Squad.

Command had Engine 24 get water to 17's and 4'sa and Engine 8 got a water supply to the Squad. Ladder 22 was RIT, Chief 1 was safety and Rescue 3 was on deck.

Crews had trouble making the second floor so command had Engine 24 pull a line and knock down the fire from the exterior. Ladder 7 and Rescue 3 opened up the roof on side D.

Once crews hit the main fire from the exterior the re-entered the home to begin extensive overhaul on the second floor and attic. All searches were negative.

Assignment: Engines 17, 4, 24, 8, Ladder 7, 22, Squad 1, Rescue 3, Chiefs 3, 1 and Car 5

18/11/2025

Sunday night, Minneapolis dispatched a first alarm to the 2600 block of Lowery Avenue North for a commercial fire.

14's house arrived and reported they had a 1-story auto repair garage fully involved. Engine 14 laid a tank line and were assisted by Ladder 10.

Chief 4 took command and advised this would be a defensive attack. Engine 4 laid a supply and back up line, Engine 20 was RIT and Chief 5 was ISO. Command had Ladder 9 lay a blitz fire off of Engine 14 to side A.

After about 30 minutes crews knocked down the main fire and then entered the structure to begin extensive overhaul.

Assignment: Engines 14, 4, 20, Ladder 10, 4, 9, Chief 4, 5, and Deputy, MC, Salvage and North Memorial medics

18/11/2025

St. Paul dispatched companies to a garage fire in the 1800 block of Sunny Side Lane.

19's house arrived and reported a garage fully involved. Both rigs pulled their lines and Engine 19 secured a water supply,

Chief 1 assumed command and Ladder 19 reported it was not a garage but a large outdoor structure that had also extended to a fence. Engine 10 also secured a water supply but did not lay a line. Rescue 3 and Squad 2 assisted with fire attack.

Crews knocked down the main fire and began overhaul.

Assignment: Engines 19, 10, 14. Ladder 19, Squad 2, Rescue 3, Chief 1 and Medic 19