MINNEAPOLIS (FOX 9) - Minneapolis Fire Chief Bryan Tyner will retire at the end of the year after more than three decades of service to the city.

30 years of progress and saving lives

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Chief Tyner was appointed as the city's second Black fire chief in December 2020.

He has been instrumental in advancing health and safety initiatives and promoting diversity within the department.

During his tenure, Chief Tyner increased the number of firefighters and launched programs like EMS Pathways and Safe Station.

He also implemented a nationally recognized commercial building inspection program. Raised in north Minneapolis, Tyner began his career with the department in 1995 and has held multiple leadership roles.

He received the Executive Fire Officer certification in 2014

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