Rep. Omar Honors Minneapolis Fire Department Chief Bryan Tyner on the House Floor

WASHINGTON– Today, Rep. Ilhan Omar (D-MN) spoke on the House Floor to honor Minneapolis Fire Department Chief Bryan Tyner for over 30 years of service to Minneapolis’s communities. Chief Tyner has announced he will retire at the end of 2025.

The full video can be found here.

Full transcript below:

“Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize Minneapolis Fire Chief Bryan Tyner for over 30 years of selfless, dedicated service to our city.

“Serving as the second Black chief in the department’s history, Fire Chief Tyner  led Minneapolis Fire through some of the city’s most significant public safety challenges, including the Covid-19 pandemic.

“Throughout his tenure, Chief Tyner has worked tirelessly to advance the department's health and safety initiatives, improve operations, and promote inclusion within the ranks.

“At the end of this year, the Chief will be transitioning into a new role, continuing his devoted service to our city as Executive Director of the Phyllis Wheatley Community Center.

“It’s been an honor to work alongside such a dedicated public servant and I’m incredibly grateful for his work to keep our communities safe.

“Thank you and I yield back.”

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