On Monday, October 20, 2025, the City of Brooklyn Park celebrated the groundbreaking of its new, state-of-the-art Fire Station 2, marking a major milestone in the city’s commitment to public safety.
Mayor Hollies Winston, Fire Chief Shawn Conway, former Council Member and retired Brooklyn Park and Minneapolis firefighter Terry Parks, City Manager Jay Stroebel, executives from Kraus Anderson and CNH Architects, and other city leaders gathered alongside community partners to commemorate the start of construction.
The new station will feature modern safety upgrades, enhanced emergency response capabilities, and community-focused design elements that will serve as an anchor for Brooklyn Park’s continued growth and preparedness.
It is strategically designed to reduce response times, ensuring our firefighters can reach people in need more quickly and efficiently. It will include advanced decontamination areas, clean zones, and hold/cold zone layouts to reduce risks, while protecting the health and well-being of every employee. This new station is also the start of ensuring all BPFD stations support our full-time career department model.
Through youth engagement, meeting spaces and open house opportunities, residents can spend more time with firefighters and learn more about the vital role they play in keeping Brooklyn Park safe.