Minot Fire Department

05/20/2026

Today, our crew at Station 1 had the chance to give Luca a ride to school in something he only dreamed of - a fire engine.

Every year we donate a few certificates for a Fire Engine Ride to community organizations to support their fundraisers. Lucky for Luca, his parents were the winning bidders this year.

Luca got to pull up to Edison Elementary in Engine 1 and helped give all his classmates a tour of the engine.

Luca, we hope this was a day you'll never forget.

05/19/2026

We need you to help us take the lead over Minot Police Department and .

Make sure you let them know you're when you make your donation.

Battle of the Badges Day 2 is here 🚒🚓

After day one, the Minot Police Department holds a 31–27 lead over the Minot Fire Department.

Will hold the lead, or can make a comeback?

Join us today from 12 p.m. to 6 p.m. at the Grand Oasis Hotel. Walk-ins are welcome, or schedule your donation time here:
https://donors.vitalant.org/dwp/portal/dwa

05/14/2026

Continuing our recognition of members honored during last week’s ceremony, today we’re highlighting two officers recognized for stepping into important leadership roles within the Minot Fire Department.

Captain James Dockter was recognized for his promotion to Captain. Captains play a critical role in day-to-day operations, training, leadership, and emergency response. They are responsible for the health and safety of their crews and are expected to lead from the front every shift.

Anik Emery was also recognized as the department’s newest Fire Marshal. The Fire Marshal position plays an important role in community risk reduction through fire prevention, building inspections, public safety education, and fire investigations, all while helping protect both citizens and firefighters.

Congratulations to Captain James Dockter and Fire Marshal Anik Emery on their new roles and continued commitment to serving the Minot community.

05/14/2026

Firefighter Applications close tomorrow.

Apply today! &Ready

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05/13/2026

Continuing our recognition of members honored during last week’s ceremony, today we’re highlighting three firefighters who recently achieved the rank of Senior Firefighter.

This accomplishment represents dedication, experience, and the successful completion of department requirements needed to earn Senior Firefighter status. During the ceremony, each firefighter was presented with a Minot Fire Department challenge coin in recognition of reaching this milestone.

Congratulations to Senior Firefighters Austin Berntson, Brady Tougas, and Matthew Boechler on this achievement and for their continued commitment to serving the Minot community

05/12/2026

We’re continuing to recognize members of the Minot Fire Department who graduated, received promotions, or were honored during last week’s ceremony.

Today, we’re recognizing two firefighters who successfully completed their 12–18 month probationary period, a major milestone in their fire service careers.

Reaching this point requires extensive training, testing, and hands-on skill development, including completion of EMT coursework, chapter testing, practical skills assessments, and Pro Board Firefighter I certification. This accomplishment marks their transition from the probationary yellow helmet to the traditional black helmet, an important milestone in the fire service that reflects their dedication, growth, and commitment to the profession.

Congratulations to Firefighter Brady Nelson and Firefighter Hunter Wolf on earning this achievement and officially graduating from probationary status.

05/11/2026

This week, we’re highlighting all Minot Fire Department members who graduated, received promotions, or were recognized during last week’s ceremony. We’re kicking it off today with our newest additions to the department.

Congratulations on your hard work throughout the academy, and best of luck as you continue through your probationary year. These milestones are made even more meaningful with the support of family and loved ones, who had the honor of pinning their badges during the ceremony. Please help us welcome our probationary firefighters: Michael Ahles, Elijah Wedar, and Brady Green.

If you’re interested in joining our team, we are currently hiring firefighter positions. Learn more and apply here: https://tinyurl.com/MinotFireCareer

05/08/2026

Join us for the 2026 Promotion & Award Ceremony where we will be promoting Firefighters, Senior Firefighters, Captain, and Fire Marshal.

The following awards will be issued:
-Firefighter of the Year
-Officer of the Year
-Telecommunicator of the Year
-Lorie Berg Award
-Fire Chiefs Award
-Lifesaving Awards

05/06/2026

Fire quickly extinguished on roadway in northwest Minot.

On May 6 at approximately 8:30 a.m., the Minot Fire Department responded to the 200 block of 22nd St. northwest for reports of a City of Minot Sanitation truck on fire.

Truck 5 arrived on scene in 2 minutes and 35 seconds the initial dispatch and found the heavy smoke and flames coming from the rubbish pile on the roadway. Prior to truck 5 arrival, the driver of the sanitation truck emptied the hopper containing the burning debris to the roadway.

Crews immediately pulled a bumper line to extinguish the flames. Crews from Engines 2 and 3 arrived on scene and began pulling the rubbish pile apart to expose hot spots to uncover the seat of the fire.

The fire was extinguished with the help of the street department payloader operator, who assisted by moving the rubbish pile around to ensure all hot spots were extinguished.

Once the fire was out, the street department removed all the debris from the roadway.

No injuries were reported.

One ladder truck, two engines, and a battalion chief were dispatched. The cause of the fire remains under investigation.

05/04/2026

Grass fire quickly extinguished Monday afternoon.

At approximately 2:20 p.m., Minot Central Dispatch received reports of a grass fire in the 1300 block of 3rd St. NE.

Engine 1 arrived on scene and quickly extinguished the fire. No injuries were reported, and no damage occurred to the nearby residence.

The cause of the fire was a downed power line. Xcel Energy responded to the scene and shut off power to the line.