Mandan Rural Fire Department

06/09/2026

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⚠️Tornado Watch⚠️

Things are starting to ramp up
Stay Safe Tonight!

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⚠️TORNADO WATCH⚠️
Is in effect for portions of western and central North Dakota until 12 AM CDT. The main hazards are apple size hail, damaging winds up to 85 mph, and a couple of strong tornadoes possible. Make sure to have multiple ways to receiving warnings.

06/09/2026

❗️❗️Another round of Severe weather is expected tonight

Please stay weather aware and have multiple ways to receive alerts!!

⚠️ SEVERE WEATHER TIMING (JUNE 9TH) ⚠️
A severe thunderstorm are forecast to track from west to east and is expected to bring significant impacts across North Dakota this afternoon and evening. Please stay weather-aware and have multiple ways to receive warnings!
⏱️ Expected Timing:
3 PM – 6 PM CDT: Western ND (Williston, Dickinson, Bowman, Crosby)
5 PM – 9 PM CDT: Central ND (Minot, Bismarck, Washburn, Elgin)
7 PM – 11 PM CDT: James River Valley / Central-East ND (Harvey, Carrington, Jamestown, Ashley)
8 PM – Midnight CDT: Eastern ND (Devils Lake, Grand Forks, Fargo, Langdon)
Potential Impacts:
Hail: Up to the size of tennis balls
Winds: Damaging gusts as high as 80 mph
Tornadoes: A few tornadoes are possible, one or two of which could be strong
Action Item: Charge your devices, review your severe weather safety plan, and make sure your wireless emergency alerts are turned ON.

06/09/2026

The Mandan Rural Fire Protection District held a public meeting on Monday to discuss a proposed mill levy increase that residents will vote on Wednesday. MORE: https://www.kfyrtv.com/2026/06/09/residents-will-vote-wednesday-proposal-raise-levy-four-thirteen-mills/

06/07/2026

Please stay weather aware tonight!!

Numerous to widespread severe storms are possible late this afternoon through this evening across most of western and central North Dakota. The main hazards will be 2 inch diameter hail, damaging winds up to 70 mph, and a possible tornado. Localized peak gusts of 85+ mph are possible. Be sure to have multiple ways to receive warnings.

06/03/2026

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Mandan Rural Fire Protection District Invites Residents to Mill Levy Election Information Meeting

MANDAN, N.D. — The Mandan Rural Fire Protection District invites residents to attend a public information meeting regarding the upcoming mill levy election on Monday, June 8, 2026, at 7:00 p.m. at the Mandan Rural Fire Station, 3014 34th Street NW.

The meeting is open to all residents of the district and will provide information regarding the upcoming mill levy election on June 10, 2026. District officials will explain the proposed levy increase, discuss the district’s current and future funding needs, and answer questions from residents.

The funds from this mill levy increase will be used for the building of a new station in the future. Multiple locations are being looked at. One of the Proposed locations is East of the Mandan Tennis Court.

The Mandan Rural Fire Dept. is currently an all-volunteer dept so the response time to a fire station from responders residences has to be taken into consideration. The goal of a new station is to improve response time in the district as well as to expand services.

Due to continued growth of the District the dept has outgrown the current location of Station 1 and it cannot support overnight accommodations. There is currently a Brush Truck being stored at an off site location.

Community members are encouraged to attend to learn more about the measure and ask questions prior to the election.
Meeting Information

Monday, June 8, 2026
7:00 p.m.
Mandan Rural Fire Station
3014 34th Street NW
Mandan, ND

Election Information
Wednesday, June 10, 2026
Polls open from 12:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.
Mandan Rural Fire Station

Media Contact
Chief Lynn Gustin
Mandan Rural Fire Dept.
(701)400-4236

05/14/2026

A Red Flag Warning is in effect today through Friday for western and central North Dakota. Any fires that ignite will spread rapidly and become difficult to control.

05/13/2026

05/12/2026

05/11/2026

A Red Flag Warning has been issued for western and most of central North Dakota late this morning through this evening. Be sure to avoid any outdoor activities with open flames or sparks and follow local burn restrictions.

03/10/2026

MRFD is seeking dedicated individuals to add to the team.
-Must have valid drivers license and be at least 18 years of age.
-Meeting/trainings 2nd and 4th Thursday of each month.
-No experience needed. Department provides training for required certifications.
-Responds on average to 100 fire/rescue calls through out a 725 square mile area.

If you would like more information or an application.
Please contact
Lieutenant Kyle Gustin @ 701-400-9554
or
Lieutenant Jacob Leingang @ 701-202-4988