Park Rapids Fire Department Relief Association

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Park Rapids Fire Department Relief Association PRFD's core function is to serve and protect life, property, and promote fire prevention education.

The Fire Department's job is to serve and protect people and property. Park Rapids Volunteer Fire Department is involved in Fire Prevention for kids. They go to schools and conduct programs at the Fire Hall educating kids on the "do's" and "don'ts" when involved in fire situations. Many hours are spent in training to keep up with the different techniques for fighting all kinds of fires, using the "Jaws of Life", and water rescue. The Fire Department is involved in many projects to serve the public.

11/01/2026
10/22/2026

Chimney fire training.

It’s October and although we have had fantastic weather, we all know it will be getting cold soon. If you have a wood bu...
10/22/2026

It’s October and although we have had fantastic weather, we all know it will be getting cold soon.
If you have a wood burning stove or fireplace, please use good judgement in routine cleaning as well as using properly seasoned dry wood. Garbage, cardboard, and dimensional lumber can have adhesives, tape, or chemicals that can also create creosote buildup in chimneys.
Your Park Rapids firefighters recently trained on chimney fire operations.
The second photo is from a chimney fire a few years ago. This is how much creosote we removed from the chimney.

Still a little time left to go support our partners at the Menahga Fire Department The pancake feed runs until noon.
10/11/2026

Still a little time left to go support our partners at the Menahga Fire Department
The pancake feed runs until noon.

I am often humbled by the letters and donations that the people of our community send us when I pick up the mail. Today,...
10/08/2026

I am often humbled by the letters and donations that the people of our community send us when I pick up the mail.
Today, there was a beautiful letter and a large donation from a member of our community who wishes to remain anonymous.
I received your letter and of course we will honor your wishes.
Know that we will use this wisely to help your neighbors in our community.
We are humbled by your generosity and that you chose our organization to donate to.
Your identity is safe with me!

Chief Carlson

“Experts say the number (of lithium-ion battery structure fires) is expected to keep growing at a rate of 10% per year.”
10/08/2026

“Experts say the number (of lithium-ion battery structure fires) is expected to keep growing at a rate of 10% per year.”

Experts are warning about the rising risk of lithium-ion battery fires as National Fire Prevention Week highlights safe charging practices for the second year in a row.

Rope training tonight.
10/01/2026

Rope training tonight.

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Highway 71 S
Park Rapids, MN
56470

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+1 800-247-0054

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