Public Safety

In addition to specialized aircraft rescue and firefighting, the Airport Fire Department (AFD) serves as a full-service fire department providing structural fire response, emergency medical service, hazardous material response, water and ice rescue, and vehicle extrication. Under the direction of the Fire Marshal, the AFD is also responsible for fire code inspections, sprinklers, fire alarms, building plan review, fire cause investigations and fire prevention activities.

The department provides these services within the geographical boundaries of MSP Airport, which includes the surrounding roadways and waterways, as well as residential and commercial properties included in the department’s mutual aid agreements.

The department employs captains, driver/operators, fire fighters and an administrative assistant. 

To learn more about the MSP Airport Fire Department, visit the Airport Fire Department | MSP Airport

The Airport Police Department (APD) is a full-service, law enforcement agency, providing law enforcement services to the traveling public, airport tenants and employees 24 hours a day, seven days per week.

There are several functional areas within the APD:  Patrol, Criminal, General & Narcotics Investigations, Special Operations, Aviation Security, Professional Standards & Training, Emergency Planning & Response, Emergency Communications (911), Traffic Control and Support Services/Administration.

The department, under the leadership of Police Chief Matt Christenson, strives to prevent and detect crime, deter terrorism, protect life and property, and preserve peace, order and safety. 

In addition to the chief of police, the department’s structure includes deputy chiefs, lieutenants, sergeants, officers (full and part-time), traffic control agents, emergency communications and administrative staff, and an emergency manager.

The APD works closely with federal agencies such as the Transportation Security Administration, the Federal Bureau of Investigations, Customs and Border Patrol, and the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms to prevent crimes and enforce laws that help protect national safety and security. The department also maintains mutual aid agreements with other local, county and state police departments.

To learn more about the MSP Airport Police Department, visit the MSP Airport website.