City of Golden Valley, MN Fire Department

06/17/2026

The Public Safety Open House is still on for tonight! We have plenty of indoor fun planned despite the weather. 🌧️ Head over to the Public Safety Building at 5 pm for station tours, live demos, and giveaways! You can also provide input on potential concepts for the Civic Center Campus. The event is free and open to all. https://loom.ly/AhAEjWU

06/16/2026

06/04/2026

Public Safety In The Parks kicks off next Thursday, June 11! The Golden Valley Fire and Police Departments will continue their annual tradition of visiting parks across the city this summer to chat with families, give safety lectures, occasionally serve treats, and have fun. 🚒🚓 Dates, times, and locations are on the City website. https://www.goldenvalleymn.gov/m/newsflash/Home/Detail/1394

06/03/2026

Mark your calendars! The annual Public Safety Open House is occurring Wednesday, June 17, 5 pm at the Public Safety Building. Meet the staff who keep the community safe and enjoy station tours, prize giveaways, and live demonstrations. Also, meet with the Civic Center Campus project team to provide feedback on preliminary design concepts. The event is free and open to all. See you there! https://www.goldenvalleymn.gov/m/newsflash/home/detail/1392

05/07/2026

Happy Bike Rodeo Day! Kids ages 12 and under (with an adult) are invited to join police and fire staff from 6 to 8 pm at Crystal Community Center. Participants can get their helmet fitted, test their skills on safety course, and have their bike inspected. There’s also a prize drawing for a chance to win a new bike! 🚲

https://www.goldenvalleymn.gov/m/newsflash/Home/Detail/1375

Photo by Stan Waldhauser

03/12/2026

Community members may notice a North Memorial ambulance parked at the Public Safety Building/Fire Station 1 (7800 Golden Valley Rd).

This provides faster response times for the community during medical emergencies and allows crews to build stronger relationships with Golden Valley fire and police personnel.

Learn more: https://www.goldenvalleymn.gov/m/newsflash/home/detail/1351

Image sourced from North Memorial: https://ambulanceservices.northmemorial.com/ambulance/

02/19/2026

Golden Valley Fire Chief Bethany Brunsell was promoted to president of the Hennepin County Fire Chiefs Association, effective Thursday, Feb 19. 🎉

As president, Brunsell will help guide the association’s priorities and facilitate the collaboration between fire departments and other partner agencies to best serve each community.

Learn more on the City website: https://www.goldenvalleymn.gov/m/newsflash/home/detail/1328.

02/05/2026

Want to join a team of dedicated, supportive firefighters and work to serve your communities? The GVFD is hiring! 🚒 No experience is necessary, training will be provided! You must be at least 18 years old, have a high school degree or GED, and live within 12 minutes of a Golden Valley fire station. Join staff for an info meeting on Tuesday, Feb 10, 9 am or 6:30 pm at Golden Valley Fire Station 1 to learn more. Apply online at www.goldenvalleymn.gov/168/Become-a-Firefighter.

01/22/2026

The Golden Valley Fire Department (GVFD) held a promotional ceremony Jan 21 for a few of its firefighters.

Check out the website for the full list of promoted firefighters. Congrats to all! 🚒 https://www.goldenvalleymn.gov/m/newsflash/home/detail/1308

01/01/2026

The City of Golden Valley, MN Fire Department wishes you a Happy New Year! Stay safe!