Do I need to contact the State Fire Marshal division for an investigator?
This chart walks you through the questions you need to ask when you have a fire to determine whether or not you should 
contact the Minnesota State Duty Officer to get in touch with one of our investigators.
I need an investigator.
How do I contact one?
Fire service or law enforcement personnel can contact the Minnesota State Duty Officer:
- Twin Cities Metro Area 651- 649-5451
- Greater Minnesota 800-422-0798
Investigators will not be dispatched when requests are received from private residents or insurance companies.
Use our interactive mapping tool to find an investigator in your area.
You can email us to request a fire investigation report.
Investigation resources for fire service agencies
Arson Tip Hotline
If you have information that will aid in the apprehension of arsonists, contact the Arson hotline at 800-723-2020. Rewards of up to $1,000 are offered for information leading to the identification of persons responsible.
Major incident investigation trailers
These trailers are available for response to incidents such as multiple fatality and injury fires, large dollar-loss fires, and major pipeline incidents in which our staff are involved in the response and investigation.
A variety of equipment is available on the truck, including:
- Small gas powered generators
- Exhaust fans
- Lighting equipment and extension cords
- Assorted shovels, spades, rakes, brooms and buckets
- Hand tools
- Sifting screens
- Air monitoring equipment
- Ladders - roof ladder, step ladder, folding ladder
- Evidence collection supplies
- Communications and computer equipment
- Electric chain saws
- LP heaters
