Victoria Fire Department

09/04/2026

Meet Victoria Engine 1!

Engine 1 is a 2022 Sutphen equipped with 750 gallons of onboard water and a 1,500 gallons-per-minute pump, making it a versatile and dependable part of our fleet. It normally leaves the station with four firefighters, an operator, officer and two firefighters.

Engine 1 serves as a first-out apparatus for many of our emergency calls. Outside of fighting fires, the truck is equipped for car crashes, medical calls, public assists, and everything in between; this truck is ready to roll when calls come in.

Stay tuned for more Fleet Friday posts as we introduce you to the trucks and equipment that help the Victoria Fire Department serve our community!

09/01/2026

Join us on September 21 at our new fire station for our Community Open House!

08/28/2026

Stop by our annual Victoria Fire Department Community Open House on Monday, September 21, 2026 between 5:30 and 8:00 p.m. at our new fire station! Meet our local heroes, learn how you can prepare for fire emergencies at home, and tour the new station! Hands-on activities hosted throughout the night include riding in a fire truck, trying out your skills with a fire hose, and making your way through a smokey house. Enjoy other free activities for the whole family!

See you there!

08/25/2026

Do you have what it takes to become a firefighter?

Join us this Wednesday, August 26, from 5:00-8:00 p.m. at Evening by the Lake for the Firefighter Challenge! Put your strength, speed and skills to the test as you take on a series of challenges inspired by what our firefighters do every day.

While you're here, stop by to meet members of the Victoria Fire Department, learn some important fire safety tips and find out what it takes to become a firefighter in Victoria.

And there's plenty more happening at Evening by the Lake! Enjoy the Victoria Classic Car Show, then stick around for the Live by the Lake concert featuring Pandora’s Other Box.

See you there!

08/19/2026

Have you heard the call to serve your community? Whether you want to help your neighbors in emergencies or be part of a skilled, dedicated team, this is your chance to make a difference.

We encourage interested candidates and their families to attend our Recruitment Open House:
Date: Wednesday, September 9, 2026
Time: 7:00 p.m.
Location: New Victoria Fire Station, 8250 Kochia Lane, Victoria, Minnesota 55386

At the open house, attendees will:
- Hear a short presentation about the recruitment process and firefighter training
- Meet experienced firefighters and ask questions about the job and expectations
- Learn about what it takes to serve their community as a firefighter
- Experience the family-friendly, community-focused environment of the department

After the open house, the application process officially begins, with the goal of welcoming new firefighters in November.
Application Window: September 10 through 25, 2026.
Learn more at www.victoriamn.gov/vfd.

08/18/2026

Last night, the department took some time to celebrate, have some fun, and enjoy a little friendly competition!

We started the evening with a badge pinning ceremony for Eric Menth and Dylan Lundmark. This important milestone marks the completion of their probationary period and their transition to becoming full firefighters. Congratulations, Eric and Dylan!

After the ceremony, the department headed outside for some water fights. The competition features two teams battling to push a barrel toward the other team’s side using streams of water, while the opposing team worked to push it back. It was a fun way to spend the evening, build teamwork, and enjoy some friendly competition!

Congratulations again to Eric and Dylan, and thanks to everyone who came out and made the night a great one!

08/12/2026

Join the Victoria Fire Department for a Hands-Only CPR Class.

Hands-Only CPR can provide the victims of cardiac arrest with the valuable care they need until advanced treatment arrives. Learn the basic skills of Hands-Only CPR and Automated External Defibrillator (AED) use so that you are prepared to respond in the event of a medical emergency.

Class Date and Time:
Wednesday, August 19, 2026 | 6:30-8:00 p.m.

Registration Deadline:
Wednesday, August 12, 2026

Learn more and register today at www.victoriamn.gov/cpr

08/11/2026

Last night, Victoria Firefighters spent the evening getting hands-on experience with auto extrication. When a serious crash happens, firefighters may need to remove parts of a vehicle to safely get someone out. This training gives our crews the opportunity to practice those skills in a controlled setting, so they are better prepared when they arrive at a real crash. Firefighters worked through different situations involving damaged vehicles and practiced the tools, techniques, and teamwork needed to safely remove someone from a vehicle.

To make the training as realistic as possible, firefighters used live simulations with members of the department acting as victims who required extrication and treatment to injuries. This allows our crews to practice not only the technical skills needed to stabilize and gain access to vehicles, but also patient care, communication, and coordination throughout the entire rescue.

Training like this helps ensure our firefighters are prepared to respond when seconds matter.

08/06/2026

08/06/2026