@EdenPrairieFD

Official account for the Eden Prairie, MN Fire Department. This account is not monitored for emergency response. To report an emergency at any time, call 911.

 Eden Prairie, MN
edenprairie.org/Fire
Joined May 2019
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Heads up! Hennepin County is testing an outdoor warning siren near the intersection of Technology Drive and Prairie Center Drive at 3 p.m. today. The siren will sound different from routine monthly tests and may last up to 30 seconds.
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It's the final day of Fire Prevention Week! Today's tip: To help prevent lithium-ion battery fires, when charging on a plane, keep charging devices on the tray table. Don't charge in overhead compartments and never charge e-cigarettes or vapes on a plane. fpw.org
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Today's Fire Prevention Week tip 🔥 Help prevent lithium-ion battery fires by charging large items like e-Bikes, scooters and power tools outside when possible. Do not block exits when charging. Learn more: fpw.org
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Another Fire Prevention Week tip! To help prevent lithium-ion battery fires, unplug your device when it is fully charged. Leaving it plugged in longer than needed can increase heat and stress on the battery. 🔌 Get more tips at fpw.org.
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Today's Fire Prevention Week tip 👇 Help prevent lithium-ion battery fires! Stop using your device if the battery smells strange, feels hot, makes popping noises, changes shape or color, or starts smoking. Damaged batteries can overheat and cause a fire. fpw.org
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Today's Fire Prevention Week tip 👇 To help prevent lithium-ion battery fires, charge on a hard, flat surface like a table, desk or floor. Beds, couches and pillows can trap heat and block airflow, which can cause a battery to overheat. 🔌 Get more tips: fpw.org
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Last week, Eden Prairie firefighters teamed up with Parks and Recreation and Let's Go Fishing to take 16 kids out on Lake Riley for a day of fishing at the Hooks and Ladders event. Together, they caught over 100 fish! Thank you to everyone who helped make it such a fun day!
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Tonight's the night! Bring the kids to your neighborhood fire station to meet firefighters, tour the station and see what the inside of a fire truck looks like! 🕐 7–9 p.m. 📍 All four Eden Prairie fire stations Locations 👉 ow.ly/sQ1u50ZvRUY
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Neighborhood Night at the Fire Station is happening 7–9 p.m. on Thursday, Aug. 6! Bring the kids to your neighborhood fire station to meet firefighters, tour the station and explore the inside of a fire truck! Locations 👉 ow.ly/63Q050ZvRJ2
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Today at EPFD Station 1, MN U.S. Attorney Daniel N. Rosen presented the Freedom 250 Hometown Hero Award for the State of MN to four EP firefighters for saving the life of a child during a fire in May 2024. 👏🏅❤️ Get the full story: ow.ly/cOc650Zhmg9
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Today at EPFD Station 1, MN U.S. Attorney Daniel N. Rosen presented the Freedom 250 Hometown Hero Award for the State of MN to four EP firefighters for saving the life of a child during a fire in May 2024. 👏🏅❤️ Get the full story: ow.ly/cOc650Zhmg9
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Heads up! The FD will conduct live-burn training exercises at the Yard Waste Site (9811 Flying Cloud Dr) tomorrow, 6/18, from 8am–noon and 6–10pm. If you're in the area, you may see flames and a large presence of emergency personnel. There is no danger to the public.
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We’re hiring duty crew firefighters! Applicants must be certified in: 🔥Firefighter I and II 🔥Hazardous Materials Operations 🔥Emergency Medical Responder Join us for an Open House May 21 from 6:30–8 p.m. at Fire Station 1 to learn more. Job posting: ow.ly/Rtv550Z0h9T
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At last night’s City Council meeting, two people received Letters of Recognition from Fire Chief Scott Gerber and Police Chief Matt Sackett for saving the life of man at Life Time on Oct. 25, 2025. Read more: ow.ly/wuIA50YVMWs
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According to the Department of Health (MDH), between 2000 to 2016, 54 deaths were directly attributable to extreme heat in Minnesota. Learn to prevent heat-related illnesses and deaths at weather.gov/mpx/swawday5.
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It’s essential to plan ahead for Minnesota’s severe spring and summer weather. An easy way to get prepared is to participate in the statewide tornado drills TODAY, April 16, at 1:45 p.m. and 6:45 p.m. Get tornado safety tips at weather.gov/mpx/swawday4. #SevereWeather
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About 75% of flash-flood deaths occur at night. Half of the victims die in automobiles or other vehicles after driving around road barricades that clearly indicate that the road is washed out ahead. Learn to stay safe during a flood at weather.gov/mpx/swawday3. #SevereWeather
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Severe thunderstorms produce large hail or winds of at least 58 mph. Some wind gusts can exceed 100 mph and produce tornado-like damage. That’s why many communities sound their outdoor sirens. Find important information to stay safe in bad weather at weather.gov/mpx/swawday2.
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Knowing where and how you can receive severe weather warnings can mean the difference between life and death. Visit weather.gov/mpx/swawday1 to learn how you can use the digital world to be in the know during severe weather season. #SevereWeatherAwarenessWeek #StaySafe
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April 13–17 is Severe Weather Awareness Week in Minnesota. It's a great time to make and practice your emergency plan and build or refresh your emergency preparedness kit. Watch for this vital information in the week ahead! #SevereWeatherAwarenessWeek #StaySafe
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