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Chanhassen Fire
7610 Laredo Drive
Chanhassen, MN 55317

Business hours: (952) 227-1153
After hours: (952) 227-1200

FAQs

Do I need a permit for a recreational fire?

No permit is required for a recreational fire. However, there are guidelines for what qualifies as a recreational fire. Click here for our Recreational Fire Policy.
Do I notify anyone if I’m having a recreational fire?

No; however, it is in your best interests to notify your neighbors that you’re having a fire. Sometimes the Fire Department receives calls from neighbors unaware of the recreational fire.

It is, however, required of all Minnesota residents to abide by state burning restrictions. Click here to visit the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources burning restriction map see if there are any burning restrictions in Chanhassen.
How often should I check my smoke detector?

Check it monthly and replace batteries every time you change your clock for daylight savings time.

NOTE: The Chanhassen Fire Department does not change or install smoke alarms in residential homes. Homeowners should use the guides provided to install smoke alarms in their homes or hire a professional. Most electricians or handyman-type businesses offer this type of service.

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Community Risk Reduction

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Overview

The Chanhassen Fire Department not only responds to emergencies, but helps our residents prepare. From our risk reduction programs, to our community outreach, to our Community Connect Portal, our team is committed to making your community safer.

Community Connect

Community Connect is a free, secure, and easy to use platform that allows you to share critical information about your household that will aid first responders and emergency response personnel when responding to your residence.

Services Available Through Community Connect

Home fire safety
- Safety inspections improve fire safety in the community by:
  - Connecting with residents and teaching them about fire-safe practices.
  - Increasing awareness and education about fire safety.
  - Testing and checking smoke alarms.
  - Enhancing public safety.
Burn permits
- The Chanhassen Fire Department requires a permit for any open fire that exceeds three feet by three feet and is not classified as a recreational fire.
Smoke alarm training and assistance
Homeowner and business information

Click here or the button below to visit the portal and learn more.

Community Connect Portal

Community Risk Reduction Programs

Businesses, residents, schools, daycare facilities, and senior living facilities can request a Fire and
Life Safety course at the station or other location in order to learn about:

Fire safety and prevention.
Fire and fall prevention for seniors.
Hands-only CPR/AED training and choking prevention (not a certification course).
- Click here to view current courses.
Fire extinguisher training.
Programs for Scouts.
Coffee with Cops (when asked to present on a specific topic).

To request any of these services, contact Daisy Anderson, Community Risk Reduction Specialist/Firefighter ((952) 227-1203).

Community Outreach Opportunities

Car Seat Clinics

Next clinic TBA.

Night to Unite

Held in August. Click here for more information.

Fire Department Open House

Held in September. Click here for more information.

Services Available Upon Request

Blood pressure checks
Fire Station Tour
- Available through Community Connect
Bountiful Basket Food Shelf Collection Drive
Toys for Tots
- Held November-December. Click here for more information.
Southern Valley Alliance

Reservable AED

Free ‘AED Library’ Program

Automated External Defibrillators (AEDs) save lives. That's why the City of Chanhassen Fire Department is making them easier to access.

Residents can reserve an AED to bring along to their sporting event, family reunion, picnic or any gathering where access to an AED may otherwise be a concern. The Avive AEDs made available by the Chanhassen Fire Department are lightweight, compact, easy to transport and simple to use.

What Are AEDs?

Along with hands-only CPR, AEDs are a critical tool in helping someone who is experiencing sudden cardiac arrest. An AED will determine if the person’s heart is in a shockable rhythm and will deliver a shock to the patient, if necessary.

If you witness a cardiac arrest, first call 911 and have someone begin hands-only CPR. Hands-only CPR is performed by placing both of your hands on the center of the patient's chest and pushing hard and fast until someone else can take over for you.

While hands-only CPR is underway, a second person turns on the AED. The AED is designed to give simple, easy-to-follow instructions.

The Avive AEDs provided by the City of Chanhassen Fire Department feature a setting for child patients (under the age of 8) and Spanish-language feature that can be turned on, if needed.

Watch this video to learn more about the AED Library program and watch this video about how to use the Avive AED.

When everyday people take action through hands-only CPR and using an AED, they are helping to increase the chances of survival for someone in cardiac arrest.

How to Reserve an AED

To reserve an AED from the Chanhassen Fire Department, simply fill out our reservation form. AEDs must be returned within three days after the completion of your event.

Learn More About Hands-Only CPR and AEDs

The Chanhassen Fire Department wants to educate as many people as possible about how to intervene when someone experiences cardiac arrest. By doing so, we are on track to increase survival rates within our community.

For some hands-on experience, attend the Chanhassen Fire Department's upcoming community hands-only CPR and AED class.

Knoxbox

Overview

KnoxBox is a secure, wall-mounted box that contains keys to a building or home, and is used by emergency personnel to access the building in an emergency. This eliminates the need for emergency personnel to break in, which can cause damage and delay.

Chanhassen residents and businesses are encouraged to purchase these units and install them outside their buildings. Access to the boxes is limited to the box owner and the Chanhassen Fire Department.

How to Purchase

Chanhassen residents can opt into the program by clicking this link to visit the Knox website. In the top left corner, click the Location Settings area, select "Minnesota," then "Chanhassen Fire Department." This will show a list of available KnoxBox products—business and residential—that match the Chanhassen Fire Department's program offerings.

Smoke Alarms

Smoke alarms are essential to home safety, and a working smoke alarm can be the difference between life and death in an emergency. Routine testing of alarms and proper alarm installation can help ensure your safety during a fire. For tips on smoke alarm safety, visit the National Fire Protection Association's website.

For a helpful reminder of best smoke alarm practices, download this flyer (shown to the left) and hang it on your fridge or somewhere else visible in your home.

NOTE: The Chanhassen Fire Department does not change or install smoke alarms in residential homes. Homeowners should use the guides provided to install smoke alarms or hire a professional. Most electricians or handyman-type businesses offer this type of service.

Disposal

When you need to dispose of your smoke or CO alarm, if you can physically remove the battery, you may throw away the alarm and battery in your regular garbage. If you are not able to remove a battery because it has a circuit board, it may have a lithium-ion battery and hazardous waste in it, then you may take it to the Carver County Environmental Center located in Chaska. They encourage residents to call in (952-361-1835) if they have any battery disposal questions.

Fire Extinguishers

Portable fire extinguishers can help put out a small fire or contain it until the fire department arrives in the event of a fire; the number one priority is to get out safely. Every household should have a home fire escape plan and working smoke alarms.

National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) Fire Extinguisher Safety Tips

Use a portable fire extinguisher when:

The fire is confined to a small area, such as a wastebasket, and is not growing.
Everyone exited the building.
Someone has called 911.
The room is not filled with smoke.
For home, select a multi-purpose extinguisher (can be used on all types of home fires) that is large enough to put out a small fire but not so heavy ask to be difficult to handle
Read the instructions that come with the fire extinguisher and become familiar with its parts and operation before a fire breaks out.

For safety tips and information about fire extinguishers, visit the NFPA website.

Servicing Fire Extinguishers

Where can a fire extinguisher be serviced? Make sure your unit is a rechargeable type and not a disposable model. Disposable models cannot be recharged. Old fire extinguishers can be recycled at the Carver County Environmental Center.

Car Seats

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