Zap Rural Fire Department

01/16/2026

A good reminder from the NDHP on this snowy and windy day! Turn those headlights manually to ON! 💡

12/03/2025

Our neighbors summed it up! Please contact the Mercer County office at 701-745-3333 to report when and where any controlled burns are occurring.

CALL THE COUNTY IF YOU PLAN TO BURN A PIT OR OLD BUILDING! The weather and conditions we have are perfect for burning an old building or garbage pit. Cool temp, a blanket of snow, great conditions for making some smoke! However, please call the Mercer County office at 745-3333 if you have a controlled burn. It takes 60 seconds to report your intentions, and it will prevent emergency responders from being dispatched to your fire.

This morning the GVRFD was paged to assist Zap Rural Fire Department. Volunteers from both departments responded only to find out this was a controlled burn. Wasted time and resources due to lack of responsibility. Call in your burns folks!

09/16/2025

A huge THANK YOU to everyone who came and supported the fleischkuekla fundraiser this past weekend! There was some concern that the weather might put a damper on things, but it turned out to be a beautiful day!

Thank you to the Zap Motor Daze crew for planning an amazing event and letting us be a part of it!

Thank you to all of the sponsors and donations that helped make our fundraiser successful!

Thank you to M&L and to Jerica and Jenna for bringing their trailer and keeping the fryers rolling!

09/15/2025

A firefighter from the Goodrich Rural Fire Department lost their home in a tornado yesterday. A Go Fund Me account has been set up. Please keep them in your thoughts during this devastating time.

We are Kalon and Danna Gesellchen with Closure for Jesus Mini… Danna Gesellchen needs your support for Help Kevin Vietz replace his home after tornado disaster.

07/16/2025

Come on over to Zap for a fun weekend of motors and music! Don’t forget to support the Zap FD fleischkuekla fundraiser on Saturday!

06/21/2025

The storm last night caused devastating conditions and damage across a wide area, and caused multiple fatalities. Please keep all of the individuals and responding agencies affected in your thoughts as they deal with the aftermath and cleanup after this tragic event.

**UPDATE **
CASS COUNTY, N.D. (June 22, 2025) - The Cass County Sheriff's Office is releasing the names of the three people who lost their lives during this weekend's tornado:

Michael Dalton Dehn
>73 years old
>Enderlin
Katherine Ann Pfaff-Dehn
>73 years old
>Enderlin
Marcario Machuca Lucio
>89 years old
>Enderlin

The Cass County Sheriff’s Office extends its heartfelt sympathies to the victim's families, the community of Enderlin, and all other communities affected by this weekend's tragic storm.

Cass County Sheriff's Office Responds to Tornado Fatalities in Rural Enderlin

CASS COUNTY, N.D. (June 21, 2025)—At approximately 11:40 p.m. on 06/20/25, the Cass County Sheriff's Office was dispatched to rural Enderlin for tornado damage to a residence. Once deputies arrived on the scene, the Enderlin Fire Department let them know that storm chasers had located two deceased people as a result of the tornado. Shortly after learning of this, the Enderlin Fire Department was dispatched to another location, and a third deceased person was found as a result of the tornado. Deputies found extensive damage to the area and began conducting well-being checks on people with several partner agencies. Law enforcement, the Enderlin Fire Department, and other first responders continue searching the area and checking on residents now.

The Cass County Sheriff’s Office continues to work through the specifics of this incident as this investigation moves forward. Sheriff Jahner will hold a press conference in the Northeast corner of County Road 38 and Highway 46 at 7:30 a.m.

Assisting Agencies:
North Dakota Highway Patrol
Cass County Coroner's Office
Red River Valley UAS Unit
Enderlin Fire Department
Alice Fire Department
Casselton Ambulance Service
Lisbon Ambulance Service

06/18/2025

Mark your calendars for this ride coming up in September! The proceeds will be going to the Pick City FD. It’ll be a great way to go on a great ride with some amazing people and help out one of the departments in our county!

05/10/2025

🚩🚩Fire Weather Danger Alert🚩🚩

Our neighbors to the west have all the info put together in this post!

🚩🚩🚩A Red Flag Warning has been issued for Mercer County 🚩🚩🚩

Daily Fire Danger Rating Index is 🔸Very High🔸 for this location.

The following restrictions are in place:

Campfires
Camp Stoves
Controlled Burns (i.e. wood piles, tumbleweeds, tree piles, ect.)
Cropland/Ag Burning
Fireplaces and Chimineas Patio (Gas)
Fireplaces and Chimineas Patio (Organic Material)
Fireworks Aerial
Fireworks Ground
Garbage/Pit Burning
Grills Gas/Smokers
Grills Pellet/Smokers
Grills Wood Fire/Smokers
Smoking
Unnecessary Off-Road Motorized Travel (anything other than paved or gravel surface)

For more information:
Please contact the Mercer County Dispatch at 701-745-3333 or the Emergency Manager
▪https://mercercountynd.con
▪https://www.des.nd.gov/contact/countytribal-contacts

05/04/2025

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🚩🚩🚩A Red Flag Warning has been issued for Mercer County. The Daily Fire Danger Rating Index is Extreme. If you see smoke or fire, call 911 immediately!

The following restrictions are in place:

Campfires
Camp Stoves
Controlled Burns (i.e. wood piles, tumbleweeds, tree piles, ect.)
Cropland/Ag Burning
Fireplaces and Chimineas Patio (Gas)
Fireplaces and Chimineas Patio (Organic Material)
Fireworks Aerial
Fireworks Ground
Garbage/Pit Burning
Grills Charcoal/Smokers
Grills Gas/Smokers
Grills Pellet/Smokers
Grills Wood Fire/Smokers
Smoking
Unnecessary Off-Road Motorized Travel (anything other than paved or gravel surface)

For more information:
Please contact the Mercer County Dispatch at 701-745-3333

04/18/2025

A couple counties to the east, on April 12th, multiple agencies reported to fight a grass fire in brutal conditions. Two firefighters were injured. Casey from the Wing Rural Fire Department and Jaiden from the Goodrich Rural Fire Department. A grass rig from the Wing Fire Department was also lost. Jaiden sustained major burn injuries and is currently in the burn unit receiving treatment, and has a long road of recovery ahead. His family would appreciate any assistance and support that can be offered. These departments are all volunteer run to keep our communities safe!

04/10/2025

A Red Flag Warning has been issued for over half of the state.
No burny, burn for you. 🔥

👉 If you see smoke, call 911 RIGHT AWAY.

Avoid these other common sparky sparks:
-Hot vehicles on dry grasses
-Chains dragging
-Mower blades hitting rocks/concrete

Follow US National Weather Service Bismarck North Dakota US National Weather Service Grand Forks North Dakota

And as always, learn before you burn at NDResponse.gov/burn

03/21/2025

Mercer County is now under a Fire Emergency and Burn Ban.