Cleveland Fire Rescue

10/22/2026

Warm weather and breezy conditions will increase fire danger in parts of Minnesota over the next few days.

You can prevent wildfires by being careful with activities that can cause a spark and following wildfire prevention tips:

🔥 Check burning restrictions and get your burning permit before burning large piles of vegetation.

🍂 Consider alternatives to burning leaves and needles, such as composting. Burning large piles of leaves and needles can create large flying embers that can ignite dry fuel nearby.

🚙 Park OHVs and vehicles on gravel or pavement. The hot exhaust can easily ignite tall, dry grass.

🪣 Keep campfires small and manageable. Always stay by the fire and put it out cold before you leave.

Remember, conditions can change quickly. Even with some light rain, vegetation can dry out quickly afterward. Leaves and grasses can dry in as little as one hour, and small branches take only 10 hours after the rain stops. Stay vigilant this fall to prevent wildfires.

Stay up to date with burning restrictions and fire danger at mndnr.gov/BurnRestrictions

10/13/2026

We are conducting some training out in a farm field south of town.

Training only, no need to be concerned about flashing lights in a field.

10/08/2026

09/22/2026

The 6th Annual Everly Hewitt Memorial Toys for Tots Toy Drive is coming up!

With Prime Day coming October 6 & 7, it’s a great opportunity to grab a deal on a toy or two to help support this year’s drive!

We’re also working on getting toy collection boxes ready to place at local businesses. If your business would be interested in hosting a box, we’d be more than happy to get one to you and take care of collecting the donated toys!

Every donation helps us bring a little extra joy to kids this Christmas.

Stay tuned for more information on where you’ll be able to find our collection boxes!

09/11/2026

Twenty-five years ago today, our nation experienced a day that forever changed America.

On the morning of September 11, 2001, nearly 3,000 innocent lives were lost in the terrorist attacks on the World Trade Center, the Pentagon, and aboard Flight 93.

Among those who made the ultimate sacrifice were 343 members of the FDNY. Firefighters, paramedics, police officers, and countless other first responders ran toward unimaginable danger while thousands of others were trying to escape.

They answered the call knowing only that people needed help.

Their courage and selflessness represent the very meaning of service.

We also remember those who survived that day, the families who lost loved ones, and the first responders, recovery workers, and volunteers who spent the days and months that followed working at Ground Zero and the other attack sites. Many continued to suffer the effects of their service years later.

For those of us in the fire service, September 11 holds a special meaning. The legacy of the 343 is carried forward every time firefighters answer the call, serve their communities, and stand beside one another.

A quarter-century has now passed. A generation has grown up knowing September 11 only through photographs, videos, stories, and the memories shared by those who lived through it.

That makes our responsibility to remember even greater.

Today, Cleveland Fire & Rescue joins departments and communities across our country in pausing to remember the lives taken too soon, the extraordinary acts of courage witnessed that day, and the sacrifices that continued long after September 11, 2001.

May we never forget the lives lost.

May we never forget the families left behind.

May we never forget the first responders who ran toward danger.

May we never forget the 343.

🇺🇸 September 11, 2001
🇺🇸 September 11, 2026

25 Years Later. We Remember. We Honor. We Will Never Forget.

08/25/2026

Last night, Cleveland Fire & Rescue members spent the evening working through hands-on vehicle extrication training.

Crews practiced stabilizing vehicles, removing doors and roofs, working with hydraulic rescue tools, and safely accessing and removing patients from challenging situations.

Training like this gives our members the opportunity to work together, sharpen their skills, and stay prepared for when the real call comes in.

08/22/2026

A huge thank you to the South Central Minnesota EMS System for putting together today’s procession for Zach.

It was an honor for Cleveland Fire & Rescue to be a part of it and to stand alongside so many area fire, EMS, and law enforcement agencies showing their support.

Thank you for bringing everyone together for Zach, his family, and the members of Le Center Ambulance. It was a powerful reminder of how strong the public safety community is when one of our own needs support.

Our thoughts are with Zach, his family, and everyone at Le Center Ambulance.

08/09/2026

THANK YOU! 💦🚒

Cleveland Fire & Rescue would like to thank all of the fire departments that came out and participated in the Cherry Creek Days Water Fights today!

We’d also like to thank everyone who came out to watch and support the departments. We appreciate everyone who helped make the water fights a great part of Cherry Creek Days!

🏆 2026 WATER FIGHT WINNERS

Men’s Division
🥇 1st Place — Cleveland 1
🥈 2nd Place — Le Center
🥉 3rd Place — Cleveland 2

Women’s Division
🥇 1st Place — Le Center
🥈 2nd Place- Cleveland

Congratulations to all of our winners, and thank you to every department that competed!

We’ll see you next year! 💦

08/09/2026

Thank you for your support!

We want to thank everyone who came out for our Pork Chop Feed last night!

It was great seeing so many people stop by, grab a meal, and spend part of their Cherry Creek Days weekend with us.

We appreciate the continued support of our community and look forward to seeing everyone again next year!

Thank you from all of us at Cleveland Fire!

08/06/2026

🍽️ Just One Day Away!

Dinner plans for tomorrow? We’ve got them covered!

Take the night off from cooking and let the Cleveland Fire Department do the grilling at our Pork Chop Feed!

📅 Friday, August 7
🕔 5–8 PM
📍 Cleveland Fire Hall

Your meal includes:
🥩 Pork Chop
🥔 Au Gratin Potatoes
🌽 Corn
🥖 Roll

Free Will Donation

Bring the whole family and come hungry. We’ll see you tomorrow! 🚒🔥