Wahpeton Fire Department

05/16/2026

We are currently in a burn ban, burning is not allowed. Several area fire departments have had to be called out today for out of control fires.

05/08/2026

A red flag warning is in effect across southeastern ND late this morning into the afternoon. This is due to gusty winds along with relative humidity values as low as 20 percent. Near critical fire weather conditions will occur over much of west central and northwestern MN. Humidity will be just as low in these areas, but winds will be much lighter.

04/29/2026

We are looking for volunteers!

04/27/2026

🚨We are Actively Seeking
Volunteer Firefighters 🚨

See the information below ⬇️

Be the spark that ignites a flame in others 🔥

04/20/2026

Richland County Burn Ban Declaration on High Fire Index Days

Richland County is currently experiencing dry conditions across the county due to minimal rainfall.

Richland County has been sustaining surface winds, frequent wind gusts, in excess of 25 mph with abrupt change in speed and direction and our unusually hot and dry conditions this spring put us into a "extreme or very high fire alert",

These conditions accelerate the threat of fire danger for the public, residents, and property in Richland County,

The Entire State is showing signs of drought conditions,

The Richland County Board of Commission are concerned with the safety of the public, the emergency responders, and the property that lies within the county due to these conditions.

The Board of Richland County Commissioners have declared a Fire Emergency and Burn Ban to include a ban on garbage burning, campfires and burning of farm or crop land when the North Dakota Rangeland Fire Index is in the High, Very High, Critical or near Critical Fire Weather or Extreme category and/or Red Flag Warning has been issued for Richland County, North Dakota. The daily Rangeland Fire Index can be found at the following website: https://ndresponse.gov/burn-ban-restrictions-fire-danger-maps.

What's Included: (not allowed)
Open Burning: Includes burning of leaves, grass clippings, garbage/pits, construction debris, fallen trees, crop residue, or hay land, sloughs, and campfires/bonfires.

What's Excluded: (allowable)
Controlled Devises: Only when device (gas, charcoal, or wood-fired grills, patio fireplaces and chimineas, gas camp stoves, wood smokers) is on a hard non-organic surface and 15' away from vegetation and fire extinguisher or water is available on site.

THE PENALTY FOR VIOLATION OF THE BURN BAN IS A CLASS B MISDEMEANOR (NDCC 37-17.1-10.1: MAXIMUM SENTENCE OF 30 DAYS IN JAIL AND $1,500 FINE).

Dated at Richland County Courthouse in Wahpeton, ND this 20th day of April, 2026.

03/05/2026

11/18/2025

Looking for volunteers!

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10/24/2025

Stay Tuned 👀

🔥 Save the Date 🔥

Saturday, September 19, 2026

We are working on making this event better and bigger than last year! Stay tuned for more details!!

10/09/2025

Wahpeton Fire Protection District 2025

Back Row (Left to Right)
Terje Heggem, Patrick Brejcha, Jeremy Helland, Jared Larson, Nathan Allen, Joel Hermes, Ryan Smith, Jordan Burlison, Patrick Griffin, Brian Finnie, and Ross Geesey

Middle Row
Shannon Schillinger, Kristina McGovern, Lindsay Louters, Jonathon Strege, Brandon Mitchell, Tyler Mitchell, Beau Cappelen, Jake Halstengaard, Zac Miller, and Aaron Sanchez

Front Row
1st Assistant Chief Matthew Oland, Fire Chief Brent Finnie, 2nd Assistant Chief Jay Holweger, and Secretary Dale Rubish

Not Pictured: Aaron Stone, Brad Toussaint, Derek Miller, Eric Heger, Jason Ehlert, Jeremy Wallender, Jordan Buffet, Justin Altoff, Mike Manson, Steve Berge, and Wade Maudal

09/14/2025

That’s a wrap on the 2025 Twin Town Bull Bash!!

Thank you to all that attended!! THANK YOUUU to all of our sponsors, vendors, and Triple B Rodeo!!

We will take some time to reflect and we will see you next year!!

Don’t forget to share your photos and tag us 🤠