10/05/2026
Thank you to all of our volunteer firefighters within Bottineau County! We appreciate each and every one of you!
As we kick off Fire Prevention Week, NDACo wants to extend a massive thank you to the brave men and women serving in our rural fire departments. In our counties, these departments are powered almost entirely by volunteers including your neighbors, friends, and family members who leave their jobs and beds at a moment's notice to keep others safe. The best way we can show our gratitude to them this week is by preventing fires before they start.
This year's national theme is “Charge Into Fire Safety: Safe Charging Is a Superpower.” Practice safe charging habits with your electronics and tools:
🧯Match them up: Use manufacturer-approved chargers and cords.
🧯Surface matters: Charge devices on hard, flat surfaces, avoiding beds or couches that trap heat.
🧯Unplug early: Once fully charged, unplug devices and avoid charging large e-mobility tools indoors near exits.
🧯Discontinue use: Stop using devices immediately if they show signs of damage, swelling, smoking, or excessive heat.
