Minneapolis file 2026-01157, before the Minneapolis City Council. Still to be decided as of 2026-10-15.
Latest action: Scheduled by City Council
Faster response times to fires and emergencies The city will add 15 firefighters, which should reduce wait times when you call 911 for a fire or medical emergency.
Better fire safety across all neighborhoods More firefighters mean fire crews can cover more ground and reach people faster in underserved areas that have historically waited longer for help.
Grant may not cover all long-term staffing costs FEMA grants typically fund new positions for a limited time; the city will need to budget its own money to keep these 15 firefighters on staff once federal funding ends.
Accepting a Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response (SAFER) grant from Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), pending City Attorney's Office approval, in the amount of $3,382,280.43, to be used for 15 additional firefighter positions.
Read the official record for 2026-01157
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