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March 5

Pucks, pads and pride: Police vs. Fire is back!

The rivalry heats up on ice! Bloomington Police and Fire Departments will hit the ice again in their fourth annual hockey showdown on March 8 at the Bloomington Ice Garden, 3600 W. 98th St.

March 5

Meet Firefighter Eric Skinner, whose passion for service runs deep

Afourth-generation firefighter, Eric Skinner has spent more than 16 years in the fire service, joining the Bloomington Fire Department nearly three years ago.

February 4

Meet a firefighter: Captain Roussel balances family, fun and firefighting

Captain/Paramedic Mark Roussel has served Bloomington for more than a decade.

December 31

Meet a firefighter: Captain Chad Bauer from utilities to the fire line

Captain Chad Bauer’s path to the Bloomington Fire Department was unique and built on dedication and heart.

December 3

Meet a firefighter: Justen Peasha

Firefighter and EMT Justen Peasha marked 18 years with the Bloomington Fire Department in November.

November 4

Meet Firefighter Aaron Sour: Serving Bloomington on the ground and from the sky

For nine years, Firefighter and EMT Aaron Sour has served the Bloomington Fire Department, first as a paid on-call firefighter and now part-time.

September 30

Meet Captain Cody Mittelstaedt: Serving with skill and heart

Captain Cody Mittelstaedt is a shining example of the dedication and excellence found in Bloomington’s Fire Department.

September 30

Sound the alarm for fun: Fire Station Open Houses on October 11

Round up the family for Bloomington Fire’s annual Fire Prevention Week Open House on Saturday, October 11, 10 a.m.-1 p.m., at all six fire stations.

September 3

Meet Firefighter Manda Johnson

Firefighter and EMT Manda Johnson has served with the Bloomington Fire Department for six years.

August 5

Meet Firefighter Fritjof Engebretson

Fritjof Engebretson has served the City of Bloomington for more than three years, first part-time, and full-time since April 2024. He enjoys ongoing training in fire suppression, search and rescue, and medical response as an EMT.

July 2

Meet the Firefighter: Cyndi Young

Cyndi Young has served with the Bloomington Fire Department for 19 years, beginning as an on-call firefighter at Station 2.

April 1

Ron Crook named Firefighter of the Year

Firefighter/Fire Inspector Ron Crook has been named Bloomington Fire Department’s 2024 Firefighter of the Year.

March 4

New firefighters begin training in March

The Bloomington Fire Department has selected a new cohort of full-time firefighters from a pool of 209 applicants.

March 4

Annual police vs. fire hockey game returns

The Bloomington Police and Fire Department will face off in the third annual hockey game on March 9 at the Bloomington Ice Garden.

March 4

Meet Firefighter Brad Beuscher

Brad Beuscher joined the Bloomington Fire Department in April 2024 ready for action.

December 2

Meet a firefighter: Nick Honan

Nick Honan came to the Bloomington Fire Department in the summer of 2021 with a bachelor’s degree and has since earned a master’s degree.

December 2

SAFER and stronger: Bloomington receives grant to hire 18 new firefighters

The Bloomington Fire Department was awarded its second Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response (SAFER) grant from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) in September.

November 1