Red Wing Professional Firefighters, IAFF Local 599

09/10/2026

Congrats Reo!!!

Congratulations to Fire Medic Reo Brand for finishing his paramedic certification. Reo came to Red Wing Fire Dept in February 2025 as a part-time firefighter in Winona and an EMT with Mayo Ambulance. After a rigorous 12-month program through Ridgewater College, Reo graduated with highest honors. Congratulations again Reo!!

07/10/2026

The Red Wing Professional Firefighters, IAFF Local 599, are proud to endorse and support Cody Thornberg in his campaign for Minnesota Professional Fire Fighters Secretary-Treasurer.

Cody has consistently demonstrated strong leadership, integrity, and an unwavering commitment to serving firefighters and strengthening our union. His experience, dedication, and vision make him an outstanding candidate to help lead the MPFF and advocate for the interests of firefighters across Minnesota.

Fraternally,

Red Wing Professional Firefighters

06/04/2026

Congratulations Brad!!!!

04/01/2026

You might notice something a little different about us at the fire department soon…

Our uniforms may look a bit different, but it’s all for a great cause.

We’re proud to support Autism Awareness by wearing special shirts to help bring attention to an incredible group of kids and families in our community. This is something that hits close to home for many of us, and we’re honored to be part of it.

Along with that, the Red Wing Professional Firefighters Local 599 will be selling union shirts, and 100% of the proceeds will be donated to a local charity that supports children with autism.

If you’d like to support the cause, grab a shirt and help us make a difference. Every purchase goes directly toward helping local kids and families.

Check out the link below to order:

https://frankswearhouse.com/collections/red-wing-supporters

We appreciate the continued support from our community, this is just one more way we can give back beyond the calls.

Also Huge Shout out to Frank's wearhouse for everything and helping us with all our ideas and making them come to life!

12/16/2025

The Red Wing Fire Department is opening applications for a lateral firefighter/paramedic eligibility list. Applicants must possess both firefighter and paramedic certifications and have prior experience working as a full-time firefighter/paramedic.

Interested candidates may apply using the link on the city’s website. Please help spread the word, as the position opens today and will close on January 4, 2026.

https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/ciredwingmn/jobs/5169706/firefighter-paramedic-lateral?pagetype=jobOpportunitiesJobs

12/05/2025

A Huge Thank You, Red Wing community!

On behalf of the Red Wing Fire Department, we want to extend our deepest gratitude to our incredible community. This past week, during our Fill the Boot campaign for the Muscular Dystrophy Association, the people of Red Wing stepped up in a big way.

Because of YOUR generosity, your kindness, and your willingness to give, even if it was just a few dollars while rushing through your day. We were able to raise over $10,500 for MDA!

That’s more than just a number.
That’s life changing support for kids and families battling muscular dystrophy right here in Minnesota and across the country. It’s hope, strength, and it’s community in its purest form.

To the City of Red Wing, local businesses, and every single person who rolled down their window, reached into their pocket, or simply stopped to say thank you. You made this possible. We are proud to serve a community that cares so deeply.

From all of us at the Red Wing Fire Department,
Thank you for your generosity. Thank you for your heart. And thank you for making a real difference.

11/25/2025

11/21/2025

🔥FILL THE BOOT IS BACK🔥

Hey Red Wing! Your local Firefighters will be out at the corner of HIGHWAY 61 & Plum St on 11/24/25, 11/26/25, and 11/28/25 supporting the MDA Fill the Boot campaign!

If you see us out there in our reflective vests, waving (enthusiastically… maybe too enthusiastically), we’re not trying to direct traffic, we’re just hoping you’ll help us fill those boots for a great cause. 👢❤️

Every dollar dropped in the boot helps kids and families living with muscular dystrophy. Even spare change helps. Yes, even that mystery quarter that’s been in your cupholder since 2018.

So swing by, honk, wave, donate, and please drive safely. We promise we’ll only dance in the street a little bit.

Can't make it? Well we miss ya, but there's a QR code on this post that allows you to donate online and every penny helps support a great cause!

Thank you for supporting your local firefighters and the MDA!

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