MSP Airport Fire Department and Permit Information
MSP Airport Fire Department
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, permitting and plan review, fire 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, firefighters and an administrative assistant. Supported by two assistant fire chiefs, Fire Chief Bob Koenig leads this department.
The Airport Fire Department works closely with the Metropolitan Airports Commission’s (MAC) Building Official and other MAC departments and stakeholders to ensure fire and life safety for everyone working on or traveling through the MSP Airport campus. Some of that work is accomplished through permitting and plan reviews related to the Minnesota State Fire Code.
The fire department issues two types of permits related to fire code compliance; construction permits and operational permits.
- Construction permits are required for the installation or modification of fire protection systems, flammable and combustible liquid storage, hazardous materials systems, and temporary structures.
- Operational permits are required for special event grilling on the Air Operations Area, hot work activity (like welding), fire hydrant use during construction, and special fire hazards.
Certain permits only apply to MAC-owned buildings and projects.
Please see below for specific permits and permit information.