Aitkin Fire Department

03/26/2026

Our community is saddened by the passing of retired Aitkin firefighter Pete Landgren. Pete dedicated many years of service protecting the people of Aitkin. Please keep his family and friends, in your thoughts. Rest easy, Pete.

Celebrate the life of Peter Landgren and join others in sharing memories, stories, and condolences.

03/26/2026

💔 John will be missed.

Taylor served as mayor since 2023, spent time as a City Council member and worked for the Deerwood Fire Department for more than 40 years.

12/24/2025

Wishing you all a safe and Merry Christmas from our family to yours!

10/08/2025

It was a beautiful evening for our open house. Thank you to all that came.

10/02/2025

October 2, 1967 - LODD
Firefighter Maurice Rehse, 43
Aitkin Fire Department. Aitkin, MN
Firefighter Rehse died from the head injuries he sustained after being caught in a wall collapse that occurred from an explosion.

09/29/2025

Aitkin Fire Department will host its annual open house Tuesday, October 7, 2025 from 5-7 p.m. and will include free hot dogs, raffles, fire truck rides and more.

Join us for a fun evening.

09/24/2025

09/19/2025

Aitkin Fire Department will be displaying the United States of America flag in honor of Sgt. Rosslyn Gresens. A large procession with remains of Sgt Gresens will pass through Aitkin around 7:15 am, Friday, September 19, 2025. Services with Military Honors will be held on September 22, 2025 at 1:00 PM at Macville Cemetery, Hill City. Sgt Gresens’ remains were identified on February 28, 2025 and returned from the Korean Conflict.

Rosslyn Edward Gresens was born in South Dakota to Edward Gresens and Hattie Jahsman Gresens. He had one brother, Leonard and three sisters, Arlene, Velva, and Lila. Rossi as he was known, attended school in Hill City, Minnesota and enlisted in the United States Army on January 3, 1949. After

09/11/2025

Remembering those lost on 9-11.

We thank all those that came by to see the display at the Aitkin Courthouse.

09/11/2025

Please take a moment to drive by the Aitkin County Courthouse and remember those that lost their lives on 9/11. We will always remember September 11th, 2001, when the Fire Department Of New York (FDNY) lost 343 of its members. 🇺🇸