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Fire Management

The NDFS Fire Management Program focuses on the protection of lives, property and natural resources from wildfire. North Dakota Forest Service programs support the state’s 378 fire departments, which are essential for enhancing firefighting capabilities and public safety. The program provides rural fire departments with cost-share funds for organizing, training, planning, and purchasing fire equipment.

Attention all North Dakota Volunteer/Rural Fire Departments:

Request Training from ND Forest Service Fire Staff

Our NDFS Fire Staff offer trainings for fire departments upon request. Preferred requests are from October-April, during off season. These trainings are free and can cover a variety of topics, including (but not limited to):

To submit a request, complete the Google Form above. Please provide your contact information, select the training needed, and submit a date. If interested in a specific training not listed, please note in the form. We can come to your location or you can train at our fire hall in Bismarck. Once you have submitted a request, you will be contacted by a North Dakota Forest Service wildland fire management employee. For more information, contact Aaron Bucholz (701-328-9946) or Sean White Mountain (701-389-3624).

Cooperative Fire Protection Assistance Grants

Grant funds will be available for the purposes of enhancing fire protection and prevention capabilities of ND Fire Departments (FD). These funds may be used for vehicle purchases, equipment, personal protective equipment, firefighter training, fire awareness, and prevention efforts. The grant application period is open September 1 through November 15, 2024. Visit here for more information.

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Fire Danger Signs

NDFS, in cooperation with the USDA Forest Service, provides fire danger signs to eligible rural fire departments. Please check out the following application to request yours: Fire Danger Sign Application

 

 

Fire Reporting Tool FAQ for Departments

Employment Opportunities

Engine Captain - 6 Month Seasonal Position
Senior Firefighter - 6 Month Seasonal Position
Crew Member Firefighter - 6 Month Seasonal Position

 

Contact:

Ryan Melin - Fire Management Officer
916 E. Interstate Ave #4 Bismarck, ND 58503
Tel: (701) 328-9985
Cell: (701) 220-1475
Ryan.Melin@ndsu.edu

Aaron Bucholz - Cooperative Fire Program Lead Technician
916 E. Interstate Ave #4 Bismarck, ND 58503
Tel: (701) 328-9946
Cell: (701) 934-4149

Hunter Noor - Wildland Fire Operations Technician
916 E. Interstate Ave #4 Bismarck, ND 58503

Peter Warmuth - Wildland Fire Crew Lead Technician
916 E Interstate Ave #4, Bismarck, ND 58503

Sean White Mountain - Wildland Fire Training Technician
916 E Interstate Ave #4, Bismarck, ND 58503
Tel: (701) 328-9916

 

Related Links

Respect the Flame                                              

National Weather Service Fire Weather Page        

North Dakota Firefighter’s Association        

North Dakota Department of Emergency Services                     

Inciweb (National Incident Information Page)       

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