- Fire Suppression, Prevention & Investigation
- All firefighters are internationally certified and professionally licensed.
- Two fire engines are always on duty. During higher staffing levels, a ladder truck is also in service. For residential and larger fires, off-duty personnel are recalled, and mutual aid is requested from neighboring departments in Clay and Cass counties, and beyond if needed.
- Fire prevention efforts include annual inspections of all rental properties and youth fire safety education.
- Fire investigations are legally mandated. Trained investigators work with law enforcement and the State Fire Marshal Division.
- Emergency Medical Services (EMS)
- All staff are nationally registered and state-licensed EMTs; some are Paramedics.
- We respond to serious medical emergencies alongside ambulances to provide early and effective care.
- Technical Rescue
- Services include rope rescue, confined space rescue, high/low angle rescue, water and ice rescue, and vehicle/machinery extrication.
- Hazardous Materials Response
- In partnership with the State of Minnesota, we provide hazmat response across a 13-county region in northwestern Minnesota.
- Other Services
- Code enforcement
- Pre-fire planning
- Hydrant maintenance
- Emergency management
- Disaster response and life/property conservation
About the Fire Department
Established in 1917, the Moorhead Fire Department provides a wide range of emergency and community services. With an ISO Rating of 3, our department is committed to protecting life, property, and the environment through prevention, preparedness, response, and recovery.
- Public Education
- Fire safety presentations
- Station tours
- Fire drills
- Public service announcements
- Community Risk Reduction
- Annual rental inspections
- Youth education
- Fire code enforcement
- Emergency Management
- City-wide disaster preparedness and response coordination
- Honor Guard & Air Support
- Representing the department at ceremonial events and providing aerial support with unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs)
- Uniformed Personnel: 41
- Administrative Staff: 1 Program Assistant
- Leadership & Support Roles:
- 27 Firefighters
- 6 Captains
- 3 Battalion Chiefs
- 1 Community Risk Reduction & Training Coordinator
- 1 Assistant Fire Marshal
- 1 Deputy Chief of Community Risk Reduction
- 1 Deputy Fire Chief of Operations
- 1 Fire Chief
All staff are full-time and available for recall during major incidents.
Station 1
111 12 St N, Moorhead, MN 56560 218.299.5298
- Built in 1973, includes 3 double-length bays and living quarters for 4–7 personnel
- Equipment: Engine 1, Engine 11, Rescue 1, Ladder 1, Command SUV (Batt 40), Aluminum Rescue Boat
- Connected Facility: Remley Annex
Station 2
2413 20 St S, Moorhead, MN 56560 218.299.5298
- Built in 1971, includes 4 apparatus bays and living quarters for 4 personnel
- Equipment: Engine 2, Engine 22, Rescue 2, Haz-Mat 41, Zodiak Rescue Boat, Bobcat, Public Safety Command Trailer
Remley Annex (Administration)
111 12 St N, Moorhead, MN 56560 218.299.5298
- Built in 1983, houses administrative offices
- Equipment:
- Chief 1 (Fire Chief)
- Chief 2 (Deputy Fire Chief)
- Chief 4 (Fire Marshal/Emergency Manager)
- Lieutenant 1 (Assistant Fire Marshal)
- Haz-Mat Training Trailer
- Haz-Mat Suburban & Pickup
- Technical Rescue Trailer
- Fire Prevention & Investigation Trailer
- Portable Water Tank Trailer
- Bobcat
- 2 Front-Line Engines
- 2 Standby Engines
- 1 Aerial Ladder Truck
- 1 Hazmat Truck (MN Dept. of Public Safety)
- 1 Battalion Chief SUV
- 1 Public Safety Command Trailer
- 6 Administrative/Support Vehicles
- 2 Rescue Boats
- 2 Utility Trailers
- 1 Portable Water Tank Trailer (Clay County)
- 1 Haz-Mat Training Trailer (MN Dept. of Public Safety)
- 2 Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (Drones)
The Moorhead Fire Department traces its roots to 1872, when 37 volunteers formed the city’s first fire brigade. Over the next few decades, the Eagle Hose Company and Hook and Ladder Company were established, operating hand-drawn and later horse-drawn equipment.
In 1917, the two companies merged to form the Moorhead Fire Department. A year later, a suspicious fire destroyed the original station, prompting the purchase of the department’s first motorized fire truck.
Key milestones include:
- 1953: Creation of the Fire Prevention Bureau
- 1971: Opening of the Southside Station
- 1973: Headquarters relocated due to train-blocked crossings during a fatal fire
- 1983: Administrative annex added to support growing responsibilities
- 2008–2009: Six firefighters hired to support future expansion, though plans were paused due to slowed city growth
For more historical details, visit the Clay County Historical Society.
Annual Fire Department Open House
Each year at the end of Fire Prevention Week in October, we hold an Open House at Station 1. Come tour the station, meet our staff, learn about the services we provide, watch demonstrations, and participate in hands-on fire education activities.
Station Tours
Besides numerous fire station tours in October leading up to Fire Prevention Week, we also conduct tours throughout the year. We give tours for visitors, families, civic groups, school classes, and home schooled students. Call 218.299.5432 to schedule a tour of either station.
Night to Unite
Each year, on the first Tuesday in August, neighborhood block clubs across Moorhead celebrate Night to Unite. We work hard to attend as many of these events as we can. You can request a fire department visit to your event by contacting the Community Policing Coordinator at 218.299.5143. Learn more about Night to Unite or register your block party online.
Citizens Government Academy
Each year, the fire department hosts one night of this citywide academy, where participants learn about the department and gain hands-on experience in its activities.
Special Events
We attend public festivals and special events to provide tours of our fire engines and provide fire safety messages. Call 218.299.5298 to schedule us at your event.
Fire Extinguisher Training
We provide hands-on training in the use of fire extinguishers for groups and organizations. Call 218.299.5433 to learn more or schedule training.
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