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1. What is the Minot Fire Department Hierarchy?

The Minot Fire Department employs a total of 50 hard working men and women. Our three Battalions, A, B and C, each have 15 personnel assigned to their shift, each of which consist of one Batallion Chief, three Fire Captains, one FF/Inspector and 10 Firefighters. The administration division consists of the Fire Chief, CJ Craven, the Fire Marshall, one day inspector, the Fire Mechanic and a department secretary.

2. Who does the Minot Fire Department Service/Support?

The Minot Fire Department provides a community of 35,000 with full time Fire/rescue, medical, ARFF and Hazardous Materials (Hazmat) protection. Our rescue squad also protects a radius of 40 miles with Emergency Medical Services, auto extrication, high angle rescue, water/ice rescue with PADI trained divers and confined space rescue.
We also perform many non emergency services such as hydrant flushing, carbon monoxide checks, installing smoke detectors, public education/school talks and various fund raising and charitable events throughout the year.

3. What is the History of the Minot Fire Department?

Please view the History Page.

4. What are the Guidelines for Recreational Fires?

Please see our Recreational Fire Guidelines Page.