Afourth-generation firefighter, Eric Skinner has spent more than 16 years in the fire service, joining the Bloomington Fire Department nearly three years ago. He has served as both a firefighter paramedic and captain, bringing extensive experience to every call.
Skinner holds an associate’s degree in fire science and is a nationally registered paramedic, hazardous materials technician, live fire instructor in charge and a qualified instructor with the Minnesota Board of Fire Training and Education. He is also credentialed faculty in fire science with Minnesota State Colleges and Universities.
Before working in Bloomington, Skinner served with Chaska, Hopkins, Hennepin EMS and Edina, while teaching at Hennepin Technical College’s fire program for 13 years.
“I can’t imagine doing anything else,” Skinner said, who credits his wife, Kelley, an ER nurse, for her guidance, patience and support, noting, “Her knowledge and encouragement have been my rock through every challenge.”
Eric’s fire safety tip: Visit the Bloomington Fire Department website at blm.mn/bfd and read more about ways to keep your home and family protected from fire.
