Office of the North Dakota Fire Marshal

01/22/2026

Community Risk Reduction Week 2026 highlights Emergency Response—and how North Dakota fire departments reduce risk and save lives before crews arrive. In today’s fire environment, people often have three minutes or less to escape, making the moments before 911 is called critical.

Through education, inspections, and everyday interactions, North Dakota firefighters help communities prepare during this “zero-impact period,” improving outcomes when responders arrive. This CRR Week, strengthen emergency response by preparing your community before the next alarm.

01/21/2026

Emergencies don’t have to be inevitable. Governor Armstrong has proclaimed January 19–26 as , highlighting how local fire departments use data, education, and prevention to reduce risk before emergencies happen.

Safer communities start with awareness. Prevention saves lives.

Read the full proclamation:https://www.governor.nd.gov/sites/www/files/documents/Community%20Risk%20Reduction%20Week%20-%202026.pdf

01/13/2026

Firefighter health is a team effort. Encourage your crew, station, or department to enroll in the National Firefighter Registry for Cancer during Firefighter Cancer Awareness Month. Every sign-up helps. NFR.CDC.gov

Protecting firefighter health is a team effort. Encourage your crew, station, or department to enroll in the NIOSH National Firefighter Registry for Cancer during Firefighter Cancer Awareness Month. Every sign-up helps. Get started at NFR.CDC.gov.

12/31/2025

We’re welcoming the New Year! 🎉🎇
Our office will be closed Thursday and Friday, January 1–2 for the holiday. Happy 2026!