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Fire Department

6700 Main Street
Rockford, MN 55373

The Rockford Volunteer Fire Department currently has 28 members, but is allowed 33 members.  We are now accepting applications for Fire Fighters.  If you are interested in serving on the department, click here for an application. Applications can also be obtained at City Hall,  6031 Main Street or by calling Bill Decker (763) 477-4665

The department serves the City of Rockford, parts of the Rockford Township and parts of the City of Greenfield.  Quarterly board meetings are held with all government entities.

A new fire chief was appointed by the City Council on November 22nd. The new chief will begin serving the term vacated by a recent resignation on January 1, 2012.

New calendars have been delivered to all homes in the Rockford service district. There are a few available at city hall if you did not receive one.

Santa comes to the Fire Department on December 10th from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Click here for information for preparing for Emergencies

Recreational Fire information

For Burn permits located in Wright County visit:  http://webapps1.dnr.state.mn.us/burning_permits/ and located in Hennepin County, visit Ace Hardware in Greenfield.

To book an event, tour, or a Birthday Party at the Fire Department, please call Bill Decker at (763) 477-4665

Adopt-a-Fire-Hydrant Program

In the event of a fire emergency in your neighborhood during the winter months could fire fighters find the nearest hydrant closes to your home?  Or does it get buried under a pile of snow?  Valuable time is lost when fire fighters need to shovel out hydrants before hooking up to them.

The Rockford Fire Department is seeking neighborhoods, student groups, senior organizations, families, individuals or businesses to participate in the “Adopt-a-hydrant” Program.  By adopting a fire hydrant you are agreeing to keep a 3-foot radius around the hydrant free and clear of snow, shrubbery and weeds.  To make this project fun we are also asking anyone who would like to exercise their creativity and help beautify Rockford to paint your adopted hydrant.

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Annual Events

  • Pancake Breakfast – Sunday May 8th (8am-noon)  here
  • National Night Out – 1st Tuesday in August at the Lion’s Park
  • Waterball Tournament – River Days Festival, Second Saturday in August at 3:00 on Cedar Street
  • Halloween – The department patrols the area and hands out light sticks to trick and treaters.
  • December – Visit Santa at the Fire Dept. for games and picture taking.

Fire Department Staff

Community Liaison: Bill Decker – rfdcommunityliaison@gmail.com

Business Meetings are held the 1st Monday of each month at 7:00 p.m.
Training Meetings are conducted the 4th Monday of each month at 7:00 p.m.