Established 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.

The Cloquet Area Fire District responds to all fires, medical emergencies, rescues, and other non-emergency service calls from the public. A Fire District Board oversees 21 full time and approximately 15 paid on-call members that respond in unison to mitigate these emergencies. This multi-community agency proudly serves Northeastern Carlton County and parts of Southern St. Louis County.