Eden Prairie Fire Department Nationally Recognized for Fire Prevention

Eden Prairie was one of 17 Minnesota fire departments recently honored nationally for their fire prevention accomplishments.

More than 115 departments nationwide received Life Safety Achievement Awards from The National Association of State Fire Marshals (NASFM), according to the Minnesota Department of Public Safety. Minnesota had more award recipients than any other state. 

To qualify for the award, fire departments must:

• Have zero fire deaths in residential structures or a 10 percent reduction from the previous year.
• Demonstrate commitment to preventing residential fires in their communities.
• Have an active fire prevention program.
• Prove that the department’s fire prevention efforts increased and made a positive impact. 

Award recipient activities included organizing educational programs, conducting home fire safety surveys and giving away smoke alarms.