Frequently Asked Questions

The Fire Hall is located at:
107 W Main Street
Owatonna, MN 55060

Our business hours are 8 am to 4:30 pm, Monday through Friday.

We only accept applications when we are hiring. When we do have an opening, all details of how to apply for the position will be posted in the City of Owatonna's Job Opportunities section. If you would like to be notified when an open position is posted, complete this fire department interest form.

Yes, the City of Owatonna allows recreational fires. Learn more about recreational fires within the city limits (PDF)

The City of Owatonna has an ordinance that addresses garbage and other public nuisances. See City Ordinance 93.001 for details. To report this property, complete the Nuisance Complaint form.

The City of Owatonna has an ordinance that addresses long grass and noxious weeds. See City Ordinance 93.060 for details. To report this property, complete the Weed/Grass Complaint form.

All rental properties in the City of Owatonna must be registered and licensed through the Fire Department. See City Ordinance 115 for details. 

You need to register your property by filling out a Rental Property License Application. An inspection of the property will need to be scheduled. Once the property passes the inspection and the fees are paid, a license will be issued.

Submit a Rental Property Application. An inspection will be scheduled and once the property passes inspection and fees are paid, the license will be renewed. All rental property licenses are valid for two years. More information is available in the Rental Property section. 

Owatonna Fire Department performs numerous fire prevention activities throughout the year. 

We take trucks to visit a variety of groups. We have groups that visit the station for a tour.  We perform demonstrations on how to use a fire extinguisher. We also do a variety of fire safety talks and can customize our presentation to meet the needs of your group.

Owatonna Fire Department issues permits for the following systems: sprinkler, fire alarm, fire suppression, and hood. Applications should be submitted online.

Owatonna Fire Department issues permits for burning within the city limits. You do not need a permit for a recreational fire. Call us at 507-444-2454.

If you are located outside the city limits, visit the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources website to apply for a burning permit. 

The City of Owatonna requires a license to be obtained for the sale of fireworks within city limits. More information is available in the Links & Resources section. 

View the Fire District Map, which shows the fire coverage zones for Owatonna Fire, along with the other fire departments in Steele County.

No. These spaces are being converted to Emergency Operation Centers for Steele County and City of Owatonna.