Columbia Heights Professional Firefighters -IAFF Local 1216

05/05/2026

Firefighter Duckie Season has begun!

05/04/2026

Thank you for capturing these moments that we soon won't forget.

04/30/2026

04/24/2026

With heartfelt gratitude, we appreciate the overwhelming wave of support from the community and fellow agencies through phone calls, cards, emails, and countless hugs.
Next week Wednesday and Thursday, neighboring Fire Departments will cover our city, allowing us to unite in honor for Tony and offer love and support to his wife and children.

04/23/2026

Captain Cuzzupe’s Obituary.
Memorial Donations can be sent in his honor to the IAFF Center of Excellence and also to his wife and children.

Share Memories and Support the Family.

04/21/2026

Visitation & Funeral Information.

The family of Fire Captain Anthony “Tony” Cuzzupe and the Columbia Heights Fire Department will honor his life and service with the following visitation and funeral arrangements:

Visitation
Wednesday, April 29
4:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Washburn-McReavy C**n Rapids Chapel
1827 C**n Rapids Blvd NW, C**n Rapids, MN

Funeral Service
Thursday, April 30
1:00 PM (Visitation from 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM)
Washburn-McReavy C**n Rapids Chapel
1827 C**n Rapids Blvd NW, C**n Rapids, MN

All Minnesota firefighters are invited to attend and support Captain Cuzzupe’s family. Departments planning to attend are asked to contact the Columbia Heights Fire Department.

Our members strongly associate Tony with the color orange. If you plan to send flowers, we would appreciate including an element of orange in the arrangement. Memorial/donation information will be posted at a later date.

Please continue to keep Tony’s family, friends, and fellow firefighters in your thoughts during this time.

04/20/2026

01/29/2026

CHFD drilled on mid-rise operations for buildings with a standpipe and without a standpipe.
Our city has several multi family buildings where seconds matter. Deploying our hose lines efficiently and quickly makes a difference as fire grows by the second.