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Fire service specialists

​​​​​About

Fire truck staged at a scene.

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:

  • Incident Management support and Staging Manager support during large-scale operations or emergencies 
  • Serving as the National Fire Academy state training point of contact.
  • 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.
  • Fire protection contracts.
  • 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