Emmer Hosts Firefighter Roundtable in Carver County

CHANHASSEN, MN – Today, Congressman Tom Emmer hosted a roundtable discussion with firefighters and mayors in Minnesota’s Sixth Congressional District to learn more about the challenges that fire services face and to share information about federal resources that can help with equipment, staffing, and training.

“Our 6th District is home to some of the best firefighters in the nation, and they deserve our full and total support,” said Congressman Emmer. “They put their lives on the line to keep our communities safe, and we are dedicated to making sure our district’s fire services have the resources they need.” 

“I sincerely appreciate Congressman Emmer reaching out and visiting with fire service leaders,” said St. Cloud Fire Chief Matthew Love. “This was a great opportunity to discuss topics that have a substantial impact on St. Cloud and the greater Minnesota Fire Service.”

Attendees included: 

• John Harnois: Fire Chief, Buffalo 

• Elise Ryan: Mayor, Chanhassen 

• Matt Lunser: Fire Chief, Clear Lake 

• Matt Van Lith: Fire Chief, Delano 

• Jeff Cielocha: Fire Chief, East Bethel  

• Brent Ambuehl: Fire Chief, Sartell 

• Matthew Love: Fire Chief, St. Cloud 

• Dave Schmidt: Fire Chief, St. Francis & Bethel 

• Tim Fiedler: Fire Chief, St. Michael 

• Dave Shoger: Fire Chief, Victoria 

• Justin Sorenson: Fire Chief, Waconia 

• Shawn Downs: Fire Chief, Waite Park 

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