Mahtowa Fire & Auxiliary

05/04/2026

Thanks to all of our fire fighters for your exceptional courage & commitment! Happy International Firefighters Day!

04/28/2026

2:27 p.m. - Deputy doing a traffic stop on 61 on a truck pulling a trailer and the trailer tire is on fire.

Truck is refusing to stop

Deputy reporting speeds are 60 and he keeps hitting his brake lights but the driver is not stopping. Multiple deputies are responding

Pulling onto a Youngren from 61. Pulling over now. Deputy reporting the tire is smoking pretty bad

2:31 p.m. - Mahtowa Fire requested to come put some water on it to cool it down

Deputy reporting others can disregard

2:37 p.m. - Barnum Fire requested for mutual aid by Mahtowa

04/28/2026

Come help us celebrate the life of our late Chief, Jim Fundine. May 30th at the fairgrounds!

Save the date!

04/14/2026

04/14/2026

Thank you to those who answer the call first, like our own past auxiliary President & volunteer, Jodi Houck! We appreciate you and all that you do for those in need on a daily basis. It takes a special kind of person to be the calm in a storm & a voice of reason when times are tough.

“The calm in the chaos. The voice when it matters most.”

This week, we proudly recognize and celebrate National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week

Behind every emergency call is a calm, steady voice—someone who shows up in moments of fear, confusion, and crisis to provide guidance, reassurance, and life-saving support. Our telecommunicators are the “first” first responders, working tirelessly behind the scenes to help keep our community safe every single day.

Their dedication, compassion, and professionalism often go unseen, but their impact is felt in countless lives they touch.

Join us in thanking the voices on the other end of the line—because when seconds matter, they are always there.

04/08/2026

Congrats to Sheriff Lake on her upcoming retirement!

Longtime sheriff of Carlton County, Kelly Lake, has announced her upcoming retirement after 20 years of being in the position.
https://www.fox21online.com/news/local/carlton-county-sheriff-kelly-lakes-announces-retirement-after-20-years/article_29776f94-0fb9-459e-991d-be2f8caf5ab4.html

03/24/2026

We’re joining forces with Blackhoof Fire Department for some training tonight. Please do not call dispatch if you see smoke in the area of Spring Lake Rd

03/12/2026

02/28/2026

7:28 p.m. - Mahtowa Fire is being paged to Park Lake for a possible Ice fish house out on the lake on fire.

7:31 p.m. - Blackhoof Fire paged as well for mutual aid

Mahtowa Fire is en route at 7:37 p.m. with multiple trucks

Blackhoof is responding with multiple trucks at 7:40 p.m.

Mahtowa Fire arriving on scene at 7:42 p.m.

Mahtowa Fire has not found anything yet, the only thing they have found is a flag with a light so far. They're out investigating

Blackhoof has been cancelled. Mahtowa says it is a flag with some lights, no fire. They're back in service

02/18/2026

What a great pitstop! We’re so thankful for a place like TJ's Country Corner in our community. Safe travels everyone!

02/15/2026

Hope you’ve had a great Valentine’s Day! ❤️‍🔥 We’re loving the heat!