Oronoco Fire Department

01/09/2026

Today is National Law Enforcement Appreciation Day. We thank all of our local law enforcement officers who work every day to keep our communities safe!

Today is National Law Enforcement Appreciation Day. We are grateful to all who dedicate their lives to serving and protecting Olmsted County and beyond. A heartfelt thank you to our local and regional law enforcement partners for their commitment, courage, and service.

Please take a moment to thank the men and women who work tirelessly to keep our communities safe.

01/02/2026

Bingo, Horse Racing, and Meat Raffles!?

Starting on the 3rd Saturday of this month through March, Tilly's will be holding bingo from 2-4pm! All proceeds of which will go to the Oronoco Firefighter Relief Association and Pine Island / Zumbrota-Mazeppa Gymnastics Booster Club!

Continue to join us every Sunday at 3pm for meat raffles and the first Tuesday of the month at 6pm for horse races!

We hope to see you there!

01/01/2026

🎉 Happy New Year 2026! 🎉

Over the past year, we’ve enhanced our emergency response capabilities, added new members, introduced new leadership, and hosted many great community events! We are very thankful for the continued support from our community, without your support we would not be able do what we do.

In 2025, we were proud to welcome three new firefighters: Trevor Zahn, Grace Cunningham, and our first Explorer Program member to join the department, Caleb Schroeder! As well as one new first responder: Nick Timmerman (EMR)!

We hosted a variety of events this year, from our Charity Kickball Tournament to the Neighborhood Water Fight all the way to the Haunted Fire Hall and Old Fashioned Christmas. Thank you to everyone who took the time to join us, and we hope to see you at many more events ahead!

This past December, the Oronoco Fire Department and Oronoco First Responders also voted in new leadership. Over the next few weeks, we’ll be introducing our new officers and sharing more about the individuals stepping into these roles and the experience they bring to our department.

Finally, in 2024 we reinstated our Fire Explorer Program where students can train and learn alongside firefighters. This past year we introduced our new EMS Explorer Program allowing students to train and respond with certified members as they gain real world medical experience. We are excited to have Finn Cassity, Melanie Decker, and Caleb Schroeder as they work to get their certifications!

Here’s to a safe and exciting 2026! We’re glad to serve such a great community.

12/25/2025

🎄 Merry Christmas from your Oronoco Fire Department and First Responder Families! 🎄

We wish you all a happy and safe holiday!

12/16/2025

Thank you to everyone who came to the Oronoco Old Fashioned Christmas!

Here are some photos from the event and we will see you again next year!

📸 If you took a photo with Santa, please look though this album and find yours: bit.ly/oldfashioned2025

12/13/2025

🎄 Join us TODAY for our Old Fashioned Oronoco Christmas! 🎄

🎁 Party with Santa & Mrs. Claus
12:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m. at the Oronoco Fire Hall

🍿 Free food (GF available), Crafts, Cookies, Face painting, and More!

🎅 Here’s the times Santa will make his way around:
🔴 Red Route: 11:00 – 12:00
🟢 Green Route: 2:00 – 3:00

Rudolph (Brush 1) will be leading the way letting everyone know Santa is coming!
So listen for sirens to know when to get outside!
📍 Track Santa live: maps.app.goo.gl/NH7QFYW1g9c8G5M46

We hope to see everyone here!

12/11/2025

🎅 Santa will be making his annual ride through Oronoco on one of our fire trucks!

As part of the Old Fashioned Oronoco Christmas on December 13th, Santa will be parading through the neighborhoods before and after the main event at the fire hall from 12–2.

On the day of the event, we’ll share a link so you can track Santa’s route in real time!

Here’s the times Santa will make his way around:
🔴 Red Route: 11:00 – 12:00
🟢 Green Route: 2:00 – 3:00

We hope to see you along the route, waving Santa into the holiday season!

12/02/2025

🐎 Tilly’s Horse Races Today! 🐎

Join us every Sunday at 3pm for meat raffles and the first Tuesday of the month at 6pm for horse races!

We hope to see you there!

12/01/2025

Snow is here! Which means fire hydrants are sad and covered with snow... Sad hydrants are hard to access when seconds count.
Lets make all hydrants happy this year by clearing a 3 foot area around each one!

Thanks in advance!

11/28/2025

THIS WARNING IS NO LONGER IN EFFECT -
⚠️ A Winter Storm Warning has been issued for Olmsted County ⚠️

The National Weather Service La Crosse (NWS) has issued a Winter Storm Warning for Olmsted County, Minnesota.

Probabilities for over 6 inches of snowfall are around 70%.

It is advised to not travel unless absolutely necessary. If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency.

Visit 511mn.org for road conditions.
To monitor snowfall check: weather.gov/arx/winter_monitor

The Oronoco Fire Department and First Responders will continue to respond to any calls during the storm and we always stand ready to serve and protect our community no matter the weather.

11/27/2025

🦃 Happy Thanksgiving! 🦃

From your Oronoco Fire and First Responder families, we wish you a happy and safe holiday season.

11/25/2025

🌨️ With winter weather just around the corner, we wanted to remind everyone of the different winter weather warnings you may see issued! 🌨️

Minnesota Warning Criteria:

- Winter Weather Advisory
Winter weather that will cause travel problems but does not reach warning criteria. This usually covers 3 to under 6 inches of snow, or lighter sleet and ice amounts that still create hazards.

- Winter Storm Watch
Significant winter weather is possible, usually within 72 hours. This typically means 6 inches or more of snow in a 48 hour window.

- Winter Storm Warning
Significant winter weather is happening or imminent, usually within 24 hours. This usually means 6 inches or more of snow in a storm event, or a combination of heavy snow and mixed precipitation that will cause major travel impacts.

- Blizzard Warning
Only issued if blizzard criteria are expected to last for at least 3 hours. This means sustained winds or frequent gusts of 35 mph or higher combined with falling or blowing snow that reduces visibility to a quarter mile or less.

🔥 Oronoco Fire will be monitoring the storms as they roll through over the next few days and will always be ready to respond.

Stay Safe!

Thank you Storm Quest Tours and the National Weather Service for the information.