The mission of the Cloquet Area Fire District is to provide unified fire protection, rescue and emergency medical services to enhance the safety and improve the quality of life within the communities we serve.

In 2009 the Cloquet Fire Department and the Perch Lake Fire Department combined resources to provide the communities they serve with a stronger, more fiscally responsible Fire and EMS agency. A reduction in the redundancy of equipment along with a structured, unified response to emergencies allow these two communities a fast, professional response with well trained personnel.  

On January 1, 2011 the Scanlon Fire Department became the third member of the District, creating greater strength and operational capability for the entire District.

The Cloquet Area Fire District responds from three stations to all fires, medical emergencies, rescues, and other non-emergency service calls from the public. A civilian Fire District Board oversees 23 full time and approximately 38 paid on-call members that respond in unison to mitigate these emergencies.

This multi-community agency proudly serves The City of Cloquet, Perch Lake Township, The City of Scanlon, and the Fond du Lac Band of Lake Superior Chippewa in Northeastern Carlton County and parts of Southern St. Louis County.