About LJFD
Over 80 years of dedicated service to our communities.
Our Mission
To preserve the quality of life for the communities we serve by protecting life, property and environment through prevention, public education and emergency response with highly trained, dedicated personnel.
Core Values
Integrity
Upholding the highest ethical standards in all we do
Service
Dedicated to protecting and serving our community
Excellence
Committed to continuous improvement and training
Our History
Department Founded
Lake Johanna Fire Department was established as a private non-profit entity to serve the growing communities of Arden Hills, North Oaks, and Shoreview.
Service Expansion
Expanded services to include emergency medical response and specialized rescue operations as the community grew.
Equipment Modernization
Invested in modern firefighting equipment and apparatus to better serve the community's evolving needs.
Technology Integration
Implemented advanced dispatch systems, training programs, and emergency response technologies to improve service delivery.
Serving 42,000+ Residents
LJFD continues to provide comprehensive fire, EMS, rescue, and hazmat services across 31 square miles, maintaining our commitment to excellence and community safety.
Communities We Serve
Arden Hills
- • Fire protection
- • EMS services
- • Prevention programs
North Oaks
- • Fire protection
- • EMS services
- • Prevention programs
Shoreview
- • Fire protection
- • EMS services
- • Prevention programs