Meet Chief Tyner
Personal message from Chief Tyner on his retirement:
"It has been the honor of my life to serve the residents and community members of Minneapolis and to lead the dedicated members of this department. I'm proud of what we've accomplished together and confident that the department will continue to meet the high standards our community expects and deserves."
During his tenure in various leadership roles, Chief Tyner has:
- Increased the number of firefighters in the department.
- Increased the department's diversity to better reflect the communities it serves.
- Initiated leadership development training and the upgrade of systems and procedures.
- Initiated the EMS Pathways paid internship program to start young people on track to a career as a first responder.
- Led the implementation of a Safe Station at Fire Station 14, where individuals facing substance-use challenges can seek help without judgment or any questions asked.
- Instituted a now-nationally recognized commercial building inspection and registration program to ensure building use compliance and occupant safety.
- Supported the physical and mental well-being of fighters with the addition of new infrared saunas at five fire stations.
