Kettle River Volunteer Fire Department and First Responders

12/05/2025

You will be missed by many. Jim was a great firefighter and an even better man.

The Mahtowa community lost a giant late last month when fire chief Jim Fundine passed away after a lifetime devoted to his community. Fundine was 66, and had dealt with heart complications throughout his life. A social media post by TJ's Country Corner announcing Fundine's passing was illustrative o...

11/23/2025

🔥 WE’RE HIRING! 🔥
Join the Kettle River Fire Department!

Want to make a difference in your community? No experience needed — all training is provided!

We’re currently looking for:
🚒 Firefighters
🚑 Emergency Medical Responders
🔥 Or both!

What we offer:
💰 Paid-hourly-per-call
🎓 Paid training
🏅 PERA retirement
💵 $500 sign-on bonus

If you’re motivated, dependable, and want to serve your community, we’d love to have you on the team.

👉 Send us a message or stop by the city office to learn more and apply!

09/21/2025

Huge thank you to Cromwell-Wright Area Fire District for hosting and inviting us!
Another thank you to Blue Fire Training for some awesome instructing!!

09/06/2025

09/06/2025

Today marked the 1st Annual Cromwell-Wright Waterball Tournament. Our own Kettle River Fire Department team brought home 1st place! Huge shoutout to Cromwell-Wright Area Fire District for starting this event. We all had a blast, and we look forward to next year!

08/09/2025

Another successful steak fry in the books!!
We truly couldn’t have done it without our great community and their endless support, thank you all who came out to support us, it is greatly appreciated.

08/07/2025

08/04/2025

Reminder:
National Night Out is tomorrow evening!!

National Night is right around the corner, August 5th from 5-7pm. Don’t forget to fill out your application to become a firefighter or EMR or both!

Also reminder our steak fry is Friday, the 8th with doors opening at 5pm.

08/04/2025

After a few days of fun at Ma & Pa Kettle Days, you might as well finish the weekend winning meat at the KR Bar and Grill.