Mdewakanton Public Safety Invites Families to Explore Fire Station

Mdewakanton Public Safety (MPS), the fire and ambulance department of the Shakopee Mdewakanton Sioux Community (SMSC), is inviting the public to explore its state-of-the-art fire station and enjoy family-oriented activities on Wednesday, October 8, at an open house from 5-8 p.m.

Everyone is welcome to enjoy fire truck rides, spray a fire hose, take part in a fire extinguisher simulator, test high-tech equipment like thermal imaging cameras, tour the fire station, and learn tips to help prevent home fires. Visitors will also have a chance to vote for their favorite chili recipes in a firefighter chili cook-off. This event is part of U.S. Fire Prevention Week.

Mdewakanton Public Safety is a full-time, professional fire and ambulance department that responds to an average of 144 incidents each month.

Mdewakanton Public Safety is located at 2525 Flandreau Trail NW in Prior Lake – directly across the street from Mystic Lake Casino Hotel. For more information, call 952-233-1077.