Centennial Fire District

The Centennial Fire District (CFD) serves the communities of Circle Pines and Centerville. The district is located just north of the Minneapolis/St. Paul metro area. Interstate 35W and 35E run through our district. A paid-on-call volunteer department costs our community very little compared to staffing our stations with full-time, career firefighters. The Centennial Fire Districts funding comes from property taxes paid in Circle Pines and Centerville. A state rebate for fire insurance premiums helps pay for firefighter pensions. On average, the CFD responds to 300 alarms each year. These include first aid or rescue, reports of fire, gas leaks, carbon monoxide alarms, and various other emergencies. The Centennial Fire District was formed in 1985 with a joint powers agreement between the cities of Centerville, Circle Pines, and Lino Lakes. The existing fire departments from Circle Pines and Centerville were combined into the fire district as a starting point. Prior to 1985, the ar...