Fire Department

FIRE DEPARTMENT / STAFF

It is the mission of the Long Lake Fire Department to minimize the loss of life and property for its fire service recipients in the cities of Long Lake, Orono and Medina from fires, natural disasters, life threatening situations including medical emergencies, and to assist other emergency agencies.

It is the goal of the Long Lake Fire Department to perform these services in a professional and efficient manner by maintaining effective training, fire prevention, fire suppression and emergency response.

Long Lake Fire Station 1
340 Willow Drive N
Long Lake, MN 55356

Send Mail To: 450 Virginia Avenue, PO Box 606, Long Lake, MN 55356

Phone / 952.473.9701
Fax / 952.473.1710

Long Lake Fire Station 2
3770 Shoreline Drive

Wayzata, MN 55391

Send Mail To: 450 Virginia Avenue, PO Box 606, Long Lake, MN 55356

Phone / 952.473.9701
Fax / 952.473.1710

CITY FIRE DEPARTMENT STAFF & OFFICERS

JAMES VAN EYLL, FIRE CHIEF
E-mail James At: jvaneyll@ci.long-lake.mn.us

Contact James For:
-- Questions pertaining to burning restrictions and regulations
-- Information about fire prevention and safety
-- Fire Department membership
-- Question's regarding the Department's ISO rating
-- Information about home or business fire insurance related information
-- Opportunities for firefighter participation in local events / programs

	DJ Goman, Assistant Chief of Operations
	Lee Berglund, Assistant Chief of Training & Safety

INTERESTED IN BECOMING A FIREFIGHTER?
NOW HIRING! Any person of good character and standing shall be eligible for membership on the Long Lake Fire Department, provided that individual is not under the age of 18 years.

Qualifications:

	High school diploma or GED equivalent, no specialized training required
	Must be at least 18 years of age
	All applicants / members must hold a valid MN Driver's License
	Must pass background investigation, physical examination, and physical ability test
	One of the following eligibility / suitability requirements must be met: A. Individual lives within a 10 minute legal drive time of either Long Lake Fire Stations; B. Individual lives within a 2 mile radius of either Long Lake Fire Stations; and/or C. Individual works within the contract area and has a signed release statement from employer stating the individual will be available to respond to calls during normal working hours.

For additional information regarding the Long Lake Fire Department and application requirements, please contact Lee Berglund at 612.751.4226 or e-mail Fire Chief James Van Eyll at jvaneyll@ci.long-lake.mn.us.

Application forms are posted below for your convenience; however, an application packet may also be picked up at Long Lake City Hall.

	Application for City Employment (INCLUDES CONSENT TO OBTAIN CERTAIN DATA FORM)
	Long Lake Fire Department Addendum to Application

Completed application materials should be returned to Long Lake City Hall, Attn: Sandey. If returning by mail, City Hall's address is 450 Virginia Avenue, PO Box 606, Long Lake, MN 55356.

RESIDENTIAL RECREATIONAL BURNING
Residential Burn Permits are not required for recreational fires. Open burning is allowed at Long Lake residences without a permit, provided these regulations are met:

	Only small fires are allowed (maximum 3-foot diameter by 3-foot height) that are contained in a non-combustible chimnea, outdoor fireplace, fire pit, or other approved method.
	If burning in a container, all openings in the container must be covered with wire mesh or other screening materials that will prevent the passage of sparks and embers.
	Recreational fires must be kept at least 25 feet from all structures, and may not be within 50 feet of an occupied neighboring residence.
	Fires must be constantly attended, and fire extinguishing equipment such as buckets, shovels, garden hoses or a fire extinguisher should be readily available for use.
	The burning of yard waste, leaves, garbage or other rubbish is prohibited, unless specifically authorized by the Fire Department.
	Prohibited burning materials are refuse, leaves, oils, rubber, plastics, building materials, painted materials, and chemically treated materials such as railroad ties, treated lumber, composite shingles, tar paper, insulation, composition board, sheetrock, wiring, paint, hazardous or industrial solid waste. All other open burning requires a permit from the Long Lake Fire Department. For information on fire pits and burning requirements or restrictions, please call the Fire Department at 952.473.9701.

LINKS / INFORMATIONAL FACT SHEETS

	Minnesota State Fire Marshal - The State Fire Marshal's website provides information relative to Minnesota State Fire Code and offers a variety of informational fact sheets that may be downloaded at no charge. Fact sheets include fire safety tips, fire protection system information, inspection policies, and interpretations of State Fire Code.
	Firehouse - An online magazine offering fire rescue news and information.

Police & Emergency Contact Information
Long Lake contracts with the City of Orono for policing. The Orono Police Department office is located at 2730 Kelley Parkway, which is on Old Crystal Bay Road just north of its intersection with Highway 12 (across from the school). For more information about Police Department services, for animal control questions, or for general Police assistance, please call the Orono Police Department at 952.249.4700 or visit their website at http://oronopolice.org.

GENERAL & EMERGENCY CONTACT INFORMATION

	Correy Farniok, Chief of Police Phone: 952.249.4700
	Animal Control - Orono Police Community Service Officers Phone: 952.249.4700
	Emergency Dispatch DIAL 911
	Non-Emergency Dispatch Phone: 763.525.6210
	Hennepin County Water Patrol Phone: 952.471.8528

Last Modified: Tuesday December 01, 2009 10:59 AM

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