Carsonville Fire and Rescue

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Carsonville Fire and Rescue

Carsonville Fire Department was established in February 1977. It started with 12 members. CFR opened our 2nd station in Osage in 2010.

Currently, CFR has 28 active members in two stations, including 3 US Military Veterans, with a total of 13 Veterans to date. Members responded to 246 requests for service in 2018, a 33% increase from 2017

03/26/2026

Last night, we hosted an outstanding training session with Vehicle Response Training (VRT) focused on electric vehicle (EV) safety. We were pleased to be joined by our partners from the Park Rapids Department and Ogema Fire Department. As EVs become more common in our communities, this collaborative training ensures our regional responders are prepared for the unique challenges these vehicles present.

03/16/2026

Carsonville Fire & Rescue members and their spouses or significant others gathered on Saturday, March 14th, at Station 1 for the annual Awards Banquet. The station was buzzing with energy as 38 attendees filled the room, sharing laughter, stories, and camaraderie. A delicious dinner set the stage for an evening of celebration and appreciation—an unforgettable night honoring the dedication and service of our incredible team.

A huge CONGRATULATIONS to Justin Price, who was nominated by fellow Carsonville members as 2025's Firefighter of the Year!

Job Well Done recognitions:
Ken Tretbar
Cody Bergstrom
Justin Price
Jake Jager
Jonathan Eidenschink
Members of the Event Committee - Jake Jager, Justin Price, Jake Karasch, Dan Sharp, Brad Smith, & Chris Ayers
Chris Ayers (gifted with a custom Carsonville item in recognition of his work on the department)

1 Year of Service pins:
Cody Bergstrom
Ben Luckason
Jonathan Eidenschink

15 Year of Service pin:
Jake Karasch

A big shoutout to Linda Pihlaja and her kitchen crew for whipping up a delicious dinner for the crew, and to W***y Jensen for donating the custom Carsonville gift for Chief Chris Ayers!

03/13/2026

Carsonville Fire & Rescue braved the chilly Wednesday evening for their annual cold water rescue training. This hands-on exercise sharpens the team’s skills for responding to cold water emergencies and other water rescue situations. With spring around the corner and ice beginning to weaken, remember— ice is never completely safe. Stay alert, stay smart, and stay safe on and around the water.

03/11/2026

Please be aware if you still have debris piles to burn, that burning restrictions are in affect. You are required to have a burning permit at this time.
You can get a burning permit online here:
https://www.dnr.state.mn.us/forestry/fire/questions.html

ALWAYS remember to activate the permit before you start burning.

02/11/2026

Mike Swan was a member of Carsonville Fire & Rescue from 1995 to 2010.

His dedicated service helped keep area residents and property safe for over 15 years.

Rest in peace, Mike.
We'll take it from here.

Funeral Services will be held at the New Pine Point School on Saturday, February 14th, at 10am, beginning with a presentation of "A Firefighter's Last Call" by Roger Wilson, retired Carsonville Fire Chief.

11/01/2025

Get your gloves on and help us raise funds for Sara Hunt, former Carsonville Firefighter, as she fights cancer! Edith and Chris will be hosting the event on Saturday, November 15th at 4pm at the Carsonville Fire & Rescue Station 1 so be sure to come out for the Main Event! If you’d like to donate an item for the silent auction please contact Edith Smith or Chris Ayers.

Address

48605 County Highway 26
Ponsford, MN
56575

Telephone

+12182552567

Website

http://www.carsonvillefd.com/

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