CHANHASSEN FIRE DEPT.
CHANHASSEN FIRE DEPARTMENT SAFETY TIPS
Safety Tips » Install smoke alarms in every bedroom, outside each sleeping area and on every level of the home, as well as in the basement. » Stay in the kitchen when you are cooking on the stove top so you can keep an eye on the food. » Stay in the home when cooking your turkey and check on it frequently. » Keep children away from the stove. The stove will be hot and kids should stay three feet away. » Make sure kids stay away from hot food and liquids. The steam or splash from vegetables, gravy or coffee could cause serious burns. » Keep knives out of the reach of children. » Be sure electric cords from an electric knife, coffee maker, plate warmer or mixer are not dangling off the counter within easy reach of a child. » Keep matches and utility lighters out of the reach of children — up high in a locked cabinet. » Never leave children alone in room with a lit candle. » Keep the floor clear so you don’t trip over kids, toys, pocketbooks or bags. » Make sure your smoke alarms are working. Test them by pushing the test button. Thanksgiving Fire Statistics » Thanksgiving is the peak day for home cooking fires with more than three times the daily average for such incidents. Christmas Day and Christmas Eve rank second and third, with both having nearly twice the daily average. » Unattended cooking was by far the leading contributing factor in cooking fires and fire deaths. » Cooking causes half (52%) of all reported home fires and nearly two of every five (36%) home fire injuries. It is a leading cause of home fire deaths (17%). » On Thanksgiving Day alone, an estimated 1,610 home cooking fires were reported to U.S. fire departments in 2022, reflecting a 399% increase over the daily average.
Chanhassen Fire Department Is Hiring Looking for a meaningful way to serve your community (or know someone else who is)? The Chanhassen Fire Department is hiring! The Fire Department welcomes both experienced firefighters and those just starting out. With some of the required training provided on the job, this is a great opportunity to join a professional, community-driven team that values service, teamwork and pride in what they do. Whether you’ve always dreamed of becoming a firefighter or are simply looking to make a difference, Chanhassen Fire Deprtment offers a supportive and rewarding environment where you can grow and thrive. Firefighters here are backed by a strong community, modern equipment and a culture that emphasizes both individual development and team success. The department offers competitive pay and benefits, a retirement plan and flexible scheduling to accommodate a variety of lifestyles. So whether you're exploring a new career or ready for your next challenge, now is a great time to apply. Becoming a firefighter is more than just a job—it’s a commitment to helping others, supporting your neighbors and being part of something bigger. Visit ChanhassenMN.gov/fire to learn more and apply today.
Hands-Only CPR LOCATED AT THE CHANHASSEN FIRE STATION
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. Completion of this course does not result in a certification.
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WINTER 2025 | CITY OF CHANHASSEN
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