Fredenberg Volunteer Fire Department

08/19/2026

Thank you Fredenberg Volunteers!

Today is Volunteer Firefighters Recognition Day, and we're honoring the dedicated men and women who selflessly serve their communities.

Volunteer firefighters respond to emergencies at all hours, train year-round, and sacrifice time with their families to help others when they're needed most.

To every volunteer firefighter across the country: thank you for your courage, your commitment, and everything you do to keep your communities safe.

Tag a volunteer firefighter who deserves a shoutout. ❤️🚒

08/12/2026

Our thoughts and prayers are with the family of the fallen firefighter and all the friends, firefighters, medical personnel, law enforcement and others who are affected by this tragedy.

The Eastern Area Complex Incident Management Team, under the command of the Superior National Forest and the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources are aware that a medical emergency occurred on the July Lightning fires involving an individual assigned to the incident at approximately 10:40 am today, Tuesday, August 11, 2026, in the vicinity of Ely, MN.

Fire personnel and emergency medical services responded. The patient was transported to a medical facility for treatment. After arriving at the hospital, the patient subsequently passed away. When additional information is available and confirmed, an update will be provided.

Our deepest condolences go out to the family and fellow firefighting community.

08/09/2026

Please pay attention to the drought conditions in our area. A little rain does not lessen the fire danger, the fuels dry out very quickly within hours or even minutes. Please follow the DNR burning restrictions and guidelines for your area. Stay safe!

THE NATION IS NOW AT PREPAREDNESS LEVEL 5

The United States has reached Preparedness Level 5, the highest level on the national wildland fire preparedness scale.

At PL5, wildland fire resources across the country are heavily committed. Crews, engines, aircraft, incident management teams and support personnel are being prioritized and moved where they are needed most.

Active geographic areas must take emergency measures to sustain incident operations. Even areas experiencing lower fire activity are providing resources and approaching drawdown levels.

Across the country, IMTA members are actively supporting the wildland fire response. From incident management and coordination to planning, logistics, public information, and other critical functions, these professionals are helping communities and responders navigate an increasingly demanding fire season.

Everyone can help protect these limited resources. Prevent human-caused fires, follow local fire restrictions, and remain prepared for changing conditions.



Learn more about the IMTA and become a member today at: https://www.ahimta.org/membership

08/03/2026

Join the Fredenberg Community at National Night Out tomorrow Tuesday, August 4th at the Fredenberg Community Center 5104 Fish Lake Road.

Stop by the fire trucks to learn more about us.

Visit with the Fire Department members.
See the trucks and various equipment.

Fire Department members are raising funds to purchase a LUCAS 3 automatic compression device to assist on Cardiac Arrest calls. A donation boot will be at the fire trucks if you would like to donate.

07/26/2026

07/12/2026

Ready, Set, Go. Plan ahead for disasters.

Are you ready for wildfire? Understanding the evacuation levels READY. SET. GO. can help protect you and your loved ones.

⚠️ Ready. (yellow) Make a plan and get prepared.
• Create an evacuation plan including two routes out. Coordinate a safe meeting location with household members and make sure everyone knows the plan.
• Pack an evacuation bag. Consider medications, important documents, and pets.
• Sign up for evacuation alerts through your county’s Emergency Management and make sure everyone in your house knows how to reach each other in an emergency.
• If you have time, work to increase the defensible space around your home to help protect against flying embers.

🟧 Set. (orange) Be set to evacuate at a moment’s notice. Pack your vehicle. If you feel threatened, don’t wait for a final evacuation notice, just go!

🔴Go! (red) Evacuate immediately! Don’t wait. Don’t second-guess it. Make sure all household members are accounted for. Head to your designated safe location (a relative's or friend's home, motel, etc.).

To learn more and get helpful resources for planning and preparing visit https://www.ready.gov/plan

07/12/2026