Dayton Fire Department

07/06/2026

Hey Dayton! 👋

A project to improve the control system of the largest coordinated outdoor alarm siren system in Minnesota is underway in Hennepin County. The nearly 300 city-owned sirens countywide will receive a new, modernized control system.

As the work moves across the county, the public may occasionally hear brief “growl tests” of 10-15 seconds meant to test individual sirens in their neighborhoods. Notices of these tests come from both city and county sources (email communications, etc.). During monthly drills, some residents may notice minor changes or delays in siren sounds. These are not malfunctions. Instead, they are the effects of technicians working to fit two systems' tests into the same time period.

Learn more by visiting the City website to read the full article and additional details: https://www.daytonmn.gov/news_detail_T2_R72.php

Learn more about Hennepin County News & Updates: https://www.hennepincounty.gov/government/news-events/news-releases

04/03/2026

Thank you Anoka-Champlin Fire Department for the opportunity to train together!

03/28/2026

Burn restrictions are in place across much of Minnesota, including Hennepin County!

“A Red Flag Warning means fires can spread quickly and grow out of control under the predicted weather conditions, including strong winds and low humidity.”

Red Flag Warning

Due to dry conditions, high winds, and low humidity, the National Weather Service has issued a Red Flag Warning starting Saturday (3/28) starting between 10 AM to noon and until 7 PM for the following counties:

Aitkin, Anoka, Becker, Benton, Big Stone, Blue Earth, Brown, Carlton, Carver, Cass, Chippewa, Chisago, Cottonwood, Crow Wing, Dakota, Dodge, Douglas, Faribault, Fillmore, Freeborn, Goodhue, Grant, Hennepin, Houston, Hubbard, Isanti, Itasca, Jackson, Kanabec, Kandiyohi, Lac Qui Parle, Le Sueur, Lincoln, Lyon, Martin, McLeod, Meeker, Mille Lacs, Morrison, Mower, Murray, Nicollet, Nobles, Olmsted, Otter Tail, Pine, Pipestone, Pope, Ramsey, Redwood, Renville, Rice, Rock, Scott, Sherburne, Sibley, St. Louis, Stearns, Steele, Stevens, Swift, Todd, Traverse, Wabasha, Wadena, Waseca, Washington, Watonwan, Wilkin, Winona, Wright, Yellow Medicine

While the Red Flag Warning is in effect:
Burning restrictions are in place for many counties: mndnr.gov/burnrestrictions

Don’t burn brush and yard debris!

Check recent campfires and any burning done recently to ensure the fire is out COLD!
Be extra cautious with outdoor activities that could produce heat or a spark.

Remember, only you can prevent wildfires!