PUBLIC SAFETY DEPARTMENTS PROTECT AND SERVE
A safer community is the product of an engaged community – with neighbors , businesses , leaders , and public safety agencies working together . In Vadnais Heights , law enforcement services have been provided by the Ramsey County Sheriff ’ s Department for over 50 years under a contract agreement shared with six neighboring communities : Arden Hills , Gem Lake , Little Canada , North Oaks , Shoreview , and White Bear Township .
Services are provided by Deputy Sheriffs to the 75,000-plus residents of the area . Contracting allows cities to select law
Allina Hospitals and Clinics , assisted by the Vadnais Heights Fire Department , provides emergency medical services .
enforcement services that best meet their needs . The Sheriff ’ s Department then provides those services for the cost incurred . The seven cities have chosen a lean response model . The Patrol Station is located in Arden Hills at the intersection of Highway 96 and Hamline Avenue , near the Ramsey County Public Works facility .
The Vadnais Heights Fire Department ( VHFD ) partners with the Sheriff ’ s Department to protect Vadnais Heights and neighboring communities ; VHFD has a mutual aid agreement that answers fire and medical calls for Vadnais Heights , Arden Hills , Shoreview , North Oaks , White Bear Lake , Little Canada and Maplewood .
To expertly fulfill its mutual aid agreement , VHFD operates two stations – a south location in City Center and the other in the northern area of the City . The department is equipped with eight state-of-the-art vehicles : a ladder truck ; heavy rescue unit ; light rescue unit ; grass rig ; mini-pumper / rescue ; one tanker ; and two pumper trucks . It employs four full-time staff and 40 part-time , paid-per-call firefighters who respond to approximately 1,000 annual calls ( 2.75 calls / day ) for fires in buildings , car accidents , hazardous materials and medical emergencies .
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