Bottineau Fire Department

08/17/2026

08/02/2026

We had a great time at the Bottineau Car show! Thank you for letting us be part of this awesome event!

As far as the water fight goes, I think the kids may have been victorious this time BUT we will be back!

Photo credit: Kelcee Dykins

07/30/2026

See everyone Saturday!

Think you’ve got what it takes to soak a firefighter?

Grab your water guns, buckets, balloons, and your best battle strategy, then head to Northstar Credit Union after the tractor parade for the biggest water fight of the summer!

The battle will rage on until:
💧 We run out of water…
🏳️ Someone waves the white flag…
🧑‍🚒Or the firefighters finally admit defeat!

We’ll have water balloon supplies for the kids, refill stations to keep your water weapons fully loaded, and FREE frozen treats generously donated by Northstar Credit Union to help everyone cool off after the battle.

⚠️WARNING⚠️: You will get wet. Parents standing too close may become “accidental” targets. Enter the splash zone at your own risk!

See you on the battlefield!

07/21/2026

Think you’ve got what it takes to soak a firefighter?

Grab your water guns, buckets, balloons, and your best battle strategy, then head to Northstar Credit Union after the tractor parade for the biggest water fight of the summer!

The battle will rage on until:
💧 We run out of water…
🏳️ Someone waves the white flag…
🧑‍🚒Or the firefighters finally admit defeat!

We’ll have water balloon supplies for the kids, refill stations to keep your water weapons fully loaded, and FREE frozen treats generously donated by Northstar Credit Union to help everyone cool off after the battle.

⚠️WARNING⚠️: You will get wet. Parents standing too close may become “accidental” targets. Enter the splash zone at your own risk!

See you on the battlefield!

05/03/2026

04/11/2026

What a fun night at our annual Bottineau Fireman’s dance! Thank you to our community for spending your evening with us! Thank you to Cowboys bar for supplying drinks and Alpa Patel and the cove for supplying the food! Sam with Fun Pianos! did an amazing job interacting with the audience and getting everyone ready for a entertaining night!

And how about that band??!! Thank you to DRIVE for making sure our dance floor was kept busy from the start of your set until the very end!

Thank you again everyone for making last night so special!

04/03/2026

********Update**************

Karen has been located.

Thank you to all the agencies that assisted in locating Karen.

********ATTENTION*********

The Bottineau County Sheriff’s Office is asking the public’s assistance in locating a Karen Fraser. Karen is a 84 year old Female. She is 5’1” Thin with light complexion. Karen has longer dark hair. Karen was last seen at her residence in Bottineau in the area of 7th and Sinclair St around 7:30-8 pm on 4/2/26. Unknown what Karen is wearing. Karen may have dementia, and may be confused or disoriented. Bottineau Fire,EMS,along with Sheriff’s Office is actively searching for Karen.

We are asking if Bottineau residence could check cameras and their properties.

The sheriffs office along with other agencies will be walking and driving the areas.

Please contact Bottineau County Sheriff’s Office at 701-228-2740 if you have any information.

11/09/2025

We will be escorting our State Championship bound Bottineau Braves back into town tonight!ETA 10:30pm. Let’s line Main Street and welcome them home!

07/08/2025

Prayers are needed for Bauer Olson, son(16) of Jim and Natalie Olson who was badly injured in a freak firework accident last night. Bauers father Jim is a very important and dedicated member of our department. Below is an update Jim has posted regarding Bauers injuries.

“As many know, Bauer was in a severe mishap with a large firework last night. Just wanted to give everyone a quick update on him. He has been resting well most of the day. He suffered some severe burns to his face & head as well as broken facial bones & a fractured skull. Scans have shown that there is a small brain bleed that theyre watching.He has been alert through all of it & has been breathing on his own the whole time as well. The docs seem confident he will heal in due time. Your guys prayers have meant the world to us. From Natalie & myself we cant say thank you enough for all the messages & calls & love we've received today. From the amazing ER crew at St Andrew's in Bottineau, to the Bottineau Ambulance service, man is this community lucky to have you. The crew at Trinity in Minot was amazing as well. I didnt get a plane ride but Natalie said it was quite something. So he's resting up here in the most qualified hands possible Regions Burn unit, we are so very thankful for that. We're not sure of the length of stay yet but hopefully its not to long. Keep the prayers coming cause I know for a fact they're working.

With much love to all
Jim & Nat”

We have added the venmo accounts of Jim and Natalie along with a gofundme account that has been set up if you would like to help the family with any expenses during this difficult,very scary time.



-Olson-50

https://gofund.me/b8d14ff3

Stay strong Bauer!

Your Bottineau Fire family