MN Fire/EMS/Rescue School

The 2026 Minnesota State Fire, EMS, and Rescue School is a wrap!

This year's event was held March 28–29 at the Riverland Community College Austin campus — and it did not disappoint.

By the Numbers

• 250+ participants
• 90 fire departments represented
• 2 days of hands-on training

What We Covered

• Electric vehicle (EV) fire response
• Search and rescue in modern fire environments
• Confined space operations
• Leadership development
• Solar and battery incident strategies
• Vendor exhibition featuring the latest equipment and industry partners

Thank You! A big thank you to all of our vendors, instructors, and participants. Your dedication to serving your communities is what makes this school so special.

Stay tuned for updates on Fire School 2027 — we hope to see you there!