Fairmont Fire Dept

04/20/2026

🚫🚫🔥🔥 BURN BAN IN EFFECT 🔥🔥🚫🚫

Burn Ban for Martin County:

The National Weather Service has issued a Red Flag Warning for 66 counties across Minnesota, effective today, April 20, until 8 p.m., due to extreme fire risk conditions.
A Red Flag Warning means fires can spread quickly and grow out of control under the predicted weather conditions, including strong winds with high gusts, and low relative humidity.
Where a Red Flag is in effect:
• Residents should not burn and should also check any recent burning they did to ensure the fire is completely out.
• The DNR will not issue or activate open burning permits for large vegetative debris burning.
• Campfires are discouraged.
• People should use caution when doing activities that can cause sparks or heat near vegetation by securing trailer chains, parking ATVs on gravel or pavement, and using chainsaws or other equipment outside of the Red Flag warning hours.
Red Flag Warnings are evolving situations. Visit the National Weather Service (weather.gov) for updates.

04/18/2026

Thank you to the Fairmont Girl Scouts for visiting us and touring the Fire hall!

04/13/2026

We have some of the best! Thank you to all Martin County Telecommunicators for their dedication to helping those in need.

04/05/2026

Hoppy Easter from all of us at the FFD.

03/19/2026

Thank you to Cutting Edge Fitness of Fairmont for letting us use their basketball court for drill tonight! We appreciate your support!

03/16/2026

Please keep yourself and ALL first responses safe. If roads are closed there is no reason to venture out.

All roads in Martin County are closed. Please stay home, or where you currently are, until conditions improve and the state reopens the roads.

https://511mn.org/@-94.68832,43.95567,8?show=metroTrafficMap,roadReports,winterDriving,weatherWarningsAreaEvents,stationsAlert,otherStateInfo

03/07/2026

As you think about springing ahead tonight, take a few extra minutes to check the batteries in your smoke detectors. Working detectors save lives.

01/22/2026

Extreme cold is settling in the next few days - are you prepared? Follow these cold weather safety tips below 👇 to stay warm and avoid frostbite and hypothermia during this cold snap.

❄ Wear a hat
❄ Stay hydrated
❄ Dress in loose fitting layers
❄ Monitor your physical condition
❄ If you are shivering, it's time to go inside
❄ Cover your mouth with a scarf to protect your lungs

12/28/2025

Please DO NOT travel today. Conditions are extremely dangerous. Keep yourself and all first responders safe.

🚨 MARTIN COUNTY TRAVEL ADVISORY – PLEASE READ 🚨

Minnesota Department of Transportation is advising NO TRAVEL at this time due to hazardous conditions.

Roads are extremely dangerous. Please stay home, avoid unnecessary travel, and allow emergency crews and plows to do their jobs safely.

❗ If conditions continue to deteriorate, and I-90 closes, then state and county roads will also be closed in Martin County.

📱 Stay tuned for updates as conditions change.

Your safety comes first. Please share to help spread the word.

12/25/2025

Wishing everyone a Merry Christmas. May your holiday be filled with love , laughter and happiness.

11/29/2025

Just a reminder to clear hydrants of snow and ice!

11/27/2025

Wishing everyone a safe and happy Thanksgiving. May your day be filled with good food and lots of love.