Lanesboro Fire Department

Lanesboro Fire Department Always ready to respond, protect, and serve. The City of Lanesboro is proud and honored to have a dedicated Volunteer Fire Department.

Lanesboro Fire Department
Proudly serving the City of Lanesboro and surrounding communities with dedication, integrity, and courage since 1884. 100% volunteer. 100% committed. The Volunteer Fire Department began its roots in 1884! In 1898 it was incorporated under state laws and is now known officially as the Lanesboro Volunteer Fire Department and Aid Association. Currently, the Lanesboro Volunte

er Fire Department consists of 22 active members! Each and every one of these members deserve praise and credit for their heroic efforts each and every day. The Fire Department covers the surrounding area and the cities and townships that they cover are as follows: the City of Lanesboro, the City of Whalan, Holt Township, Carrolton Township, Preble Township, Amherst Township, Norway Township, Pilot Mound Township and Arendahl Township. Crew Members: Jim Iverson, Ken Graner, Rob Wagner, Scott Strom, John Dollar, Tony Semmen, Anthony Schwartz, Mark Lawstuen, Matt Schnebly, Bryan Benson, CJ Peterson, TJ Stettler, Colin Bakke, Blaine Harmon, Cody Hungerholt , Matt Lawstuen, Jeff Norby, Chase Bakke, Adam Hazel, Jon Kettner, John Prinzing, and CD Hanson. Volunteer Fire Department leadership roles for 2025:

Fire Chief – Rob Wagner

1st Assistant Chief – Colin Bakke

2nd Assistant Chief – Mark Lawstuen

3rd Assistant Chief – Chase Bakke

Secretary – Anthony Schwartz

Training – Jon Kettner/John Prinzing

Custodians – Bryan Benson, Anthony Schwartz, and TJ Stettler

September is Firefighter Month.For us, that means more than recognizing the people wearing the gear.It’s a chance to rec...
09/12/2026

September is Firefighter Month.

For us, that means more than recognizing the people wearing the gear.

It’s a chance to recognize the commitment behind it.

Volunteer firefighters are your neighbors, coworkers, friends, parents and grandparents. They leave work, family dinners, ballgames and warm beds when the pager goes off — because someone in our community needs help.

But the call is only part of the job.

There are countless hours spent training, maintaining equipment, attending meetings, raising funds, helping at community events and preparing for the call we hope never comes.

Throughout Firefighter Month, we’re going to share a little more about what goes into keeping a volunteer fire department strong, the history behind Lanesboro Fire, and the generations of people who have worked to serve this community.

We’re proud of where we’ve been.
We’re grateful for the people who have served.
And we’re committed to being ready for whatever comes next.

Neighbors Serving Neighbors. Since 1884.

Some dates make you stop and remember. Today is one of them.We honor and remember the lives lost, the families forever c...
09/11/2026

Some dates make you stop and remember. Today is one of them.

We honor and remember the lives lost, the families forever changed, and the 343 firefighters who ran toward danger and never came home.

Their courage still speaks. Their sacrifice still matters. And their example still reminds us what this job is all about, service, sacrifice, and showing up when people need you most.

We will never forget.

#343

08/01/2026

What a night! 🎶🚒

On behalf of the Lanesboro Firemen’s Relief Association, thank you to everyone who came out and supported our annual “Street” Dance. Seeing our community come together for a night of great music, many laughs, and some sweet dance moves is what makes this event so special.

A huge thank you to Red Dirt Road for putting on an incredible show and keeping the crowd rocking all night long!

While the music may be over, Buffalo Bill Days is just getting started! Be sure to get out and enjoy everything the weekend has to offer as we celebrate this amazing community together.

And don’t forget—we’ll see you Sunday for the Buffalo Bill Days Parade and Touch-a-Truck! We can’t wait to see everyone there.

Thank you again for your continued support of the Lanesboro Firemen’s Relief Association. We are truly grateful to serve such an incredible community. ❤️🚒

🚨 THE STREET DANCE IS STILL ON—WE’RE JUST MOVING THE PARTY INSIDE! 🚨Due to the weather, tonight’s Firemen’s Street Dance...
07/31/2026

🚨 THE STREET DANCE IS STILL ON—WE’RE JUST MOVING THE PARTY INSIDE! 🚨

Due to the weather, tonight’s Firemen’s Street Dance will now be held inside the Lanesboro Community Center.

🎸 Live music from Red Dirt Road
📍 Lanesboro Community Center
🎉 Part of Buffalo Bill Days

Same great band. Same great party. Now with a roof over our heads!

Come out, bring your friends, and help us pack the Community Center for a great night of music, dancing, and fun. We can’t wait to see everyone!

Please help us spread the word by sharing this post!

Red Dirt Road
Buffalo Bill Days, Lanesboro, Mn

🌧️ RAIN OR SHINE — THE FIREMEN’S DANCE IS ON! 🚒🎶We’re keeping an eye on the weather, but no matter what, the Firemen’s D...
07/28/2026

🌧️ RAIN OR SHINE — THE FIREMEN’S DANCE IS ON! 🚒🎶

We’re keeping an eye on the weather, but no matter what, the Firemen’s Dance will still take place!

We’ll make a final decision on Friday regarding whether the dance will remain downtown or move indoors to the Lanesboro Community Center.

Watch this page for the official location update Friday.

Either way, come ready for a great night of music, dancing, and community fun—sponsored by the Lanesboro Firemen’s Relief Association.

Don’t let the forecast keep you home. We’ll see you there!

🇺🇸 Happy Independence Day from the Lanesboro Fire Department! 🇺🇸Today we celebrate 250 years of American independence—a ...
07/04/2026

🇺🇸 Happy Independence Day from the Lanesboro Fire Department! 🇺🇸

Today we celebrate 250 years of American independence—a milestone that reminds us of the courage, sacrifice, and enduring spirit that built our nation.

As we gather with family, friends, parades, fireworks, and backyard barbecues, we hope you’ll also take a moment to remember those who have served and continue to serve our country and our communities.

From all of us at the Lanesboro Fire Department, thank you for allowing us the privilege of serving this incredible community.

Have a safe and memorable Fourth of July!

07/02/2026

***OUTDATED POST***
Please see our page for the latest forecast information

7/2 12:05 PM - Storms with heavy rain and potentially large hail and damaging winds are moving in from north central Iowa. Head indoors if a warning is issued for your area. Don't drive through flooded roads.

🎉 Buffalo Bill Days is Almost Here! 🎉It’s the weekend our community looks forward to all year, and we’re excited to once...
07/02/2026

🎉 Buffalo Bill Days is Almost Here! 🎉

It’s the weekend our community looks forward to all year, and we’re excited to once again host the Friday Night Dance during Buffalo Bill Days!

Join us Friday, July 31, as Red Dirt Road takes the stage in downtown Lanesboro for an evening of live music, dancing, and celebrating everything that makes our community special.

This has become one of the great traditions of Buffalo Bill Days, and we’re proud to continue bringing it to our community year after year.

📅 Friday, July 31
🕣 8:30 PM – 12:30 AM
📍 Downtown Lanesboro

We hope you’ll join us for a fantastic evening and thank you for supporting the Lanesboro Firemen’s Relief Association and the firefighters who proudly serve our community.

We’ll see you downtown!

🚒🎶

This afternoon, the Lanesboro Fire Department hosted a Chicken-Que for our retired members and their families.While this...
06/13/2026

This afternoon, the Lanesboro Fire Department hosted a Chicken-Que for our retired members and their families.

While this was the first year for this event, it was inspired by a tradition from years past and created with a simple goal in mind: to reconnect with the men and women who helped build our department and remind them that they will always be part of the Lanesboro Fire family.

It was wonderful to spend the afternoon sharing a meal, swapping stories, and catching up with those who dedicated so much of their time and service to our community.

The traditions, values, and sense of service that define our department today were built by those who came before us, and we are grateful for the opportunity to honor that legacy.

Thank you to everyone who attended and helped make the day such a success. We hope this is a tradition that continues for many years to come.

Every Memorial Day, flags get raised, cemeteries fill with flowers, and “thank you for your service” gets said a thousan...
05/25/2026

Every Memorial Day, flags get raised, cemeteries fill with flowers, and “thank you for your service” gets said a thousand different ways.

But for some families… today is still a hard day.

Because Memorial Day is really about the people who never got the chance to come home, grow old, raise their kids, or sit around the table again.

As firefighters, we understand the idea of serving something bigger than yourself.
And today, we pause to honor the men and women who gave everything for this country and their communities.

Not for recognition.
Not for attention.
But because they believed others were worth sacrificing for.

That kind of courage should never become ordinary.

From the Lanesboro Fire Department, we remember the fallen and honor the families who continue carrying their legacy forward every day.

🇺🇸 Never forgotten.

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301 Sheridan Street W
Lanesboro, MN
55949

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+15074673722

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