1st Responder Team

The Ideal Fire Department decided in the Fall of 2009 that we needed better medical coverage for the citizens of Ideal and Timothy Townships. Over half of the department completed First Responder Medical Training in April of 2010. June 1st of 2010 was the first day of service for the Ideal Fire Departments 1st Responders.

We are happy to say that we have dramatically improved the 1st responder response time for medical calls and we also have had a direct positive impact on members of our community. We average over 5 medical calls a month and the total call volume for our Fire Department is now over 100 calls per year. We have a great working relationship with North Ambulance, neighboring Police Departments and also the Crow Wing County Sheriff’s Department.

The Fire Department members reached out to community organizations and individuals to raise the money to purchase the initial equipment for the 1st responder program. We would like to thank these organizations for their willingness to believe in our Fire Department and for their support of our community.

When you dial 911 it can be a stressful period of time in someone’s life. We want you to know you have a dedicated group of people who are ready to help regardless of the nature of the call.

Thank you for your support of the Ideal Fire Department.