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State Fire Marshal

A Division of the Minnesota Department of Public Safety
 

Fire Service Specialists

​​​​​About

Our fire service specialists are a liaison between our office and Minnesota fire departments. They also provide assistance as requested by fire department officials across Minnesota.

 

What they do

Our fire service specialists assist fire departments upon request with the following:
  • Staging and support during large-scale operations or emergencies
  • Learn more about our Fire Department Staging Program. 
  • Serving as the National Fire Academy  state training point of contact.
  • Accessing Publications from SFMD available on website.
  • Fire department management assistance.
  • Disciplinary issues.
  • Minnesota Board of Firefighter Training and Education (MBFTE) training funding.
  • Development of standard operating procedures and standard operating guidelines.
  • Applying for Assistance to Firefighters Grants and other grant assistance.
  • Contracts/disputes/arbitration.
  • Minimum credentials/requirements.
  • Mutual aid agreements/joint powers agreements.
  • Service Planning Grant Program information. 

Staging manager program

During large-scale incidents, local fire departments have expressed a need for staging coordination and support. Learn more about the SFMD's staging program in this fact sheet.


Contact your fire service specialist today

Our fire service specialists serve different parts of the state.​ 
  • Tate Mills covers the west central part of the state. You can email or call him at 320-333-2817.  
  • David Jensen covers the northeast part of the state. You can email or call him at 651-413-1831
  • Jared Rozeboom covers the southern part of the state. You can email or call him at 507-456-0907.

 

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