FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Rock Creek Fire Substation Officially Complete
and Operational
The City of Rock Creek is pleased to announce that the Rock
Creek Fire Substation is now 100% complete and fully operational.
The City of Rock Creek is currently undergoing an Insurance
Services Office (ISO) review, a process that is expected to take approximately
3–4 months to complete. Once the review has been finalized and updated ratings
are available, homeowners are encouraged to contact their insurance providers
to determine whether they may qualify for any discounts or reductions in their
homeowners insurance premiums as a result of the new Rock Creek Fire Substation
and enhanced fire protection services.
This project stems from a decision made by the Rock Creek
City Council in December 2023 to transition all fire protection services within
the City to the Rush City Fire Department, rather than continuing to split
services between Pine City and Rush City. Prior to the change, approximately 54%
of the City was covered by Pine City and 46% by Rush City. The savings realized
by transitioning from two separate fire protection contracts to one
full-service contract allowed the City of Rock Creek to reinvest a portion of
those funds back into the development of the new Fire Substation, further
strengthening emergency response services for local residents.
In early spring of 2024, discussions began regarding the
need for a new and more efficient Public Works facility. The previous building
lacked adequate space to properly store and service equipment and did not
include basic amenities such as a restroom or office space for Public Works
employees. From March 2024 through February 2025, numerous Building Committee
meetings were held to plan the new facility. Requests for contractor bids were
officially published in March 2025.
Once the decision was made to move forward with bids for the
new Public Works building, representatives from the City of Rock Creek and the
Rush City Fire Department met on March 7, 2025 to discuss the feasibility of
converting the former Public Works building into a Fire Substation to better
serve Rock Creek residents.
Since that time, many collaborative meetings and planning
efforts have taken place between City officials and the Rush City Fire
Department. The City of Rock Creek is pleased to now host the first-ever Rush
City Fire Department Substation, allowing firefighters to respond more quickly
to emergencies within the community.
The partnership is especially meaningful as at least five
volunteer firefighters with the Rush City Fire Department currently reside
within the City of Rock Creek, helping strengthen local emergency response
capabilities and community protection.
The City of Rock Creek would like to thank everyone involved
in making this project possible and looks forward to the long-term public
safety benefits the new substation will provide to residents.
The Rush City Fire Department is always looking for
dedicated individuals who are interested in serving their community as
volunteer firefighters. If you have ever considered becoming a firefighter and
would like to learn more about the opportunities available, please contact Rush
City Hall at 320-358-4743 for additional information. No prior firefighting
experience is necessary—training is provided for those who are willing to
serve.
