Ellsworth, MN Fire-Rescue

12/03/2025

At our monthly meeting last night, Tasha Bus submitted her resignation from the fire department after 23 years of service. Thank you Tasha Domeyer-Bus for all your dedication over the years!

10/07/2025

It was Fire Prevention day for the Ellsworth School. Grades Pre K - 5th were able to come down and check out the fire trucks and learn about fire prevention.

10/07/2025

The Ellsworth Fire Department is
teaming up with NFPA to promote this
year’s Fire Prevention Week, October 5-
11, Charge Into Fire Safety: Lithium-Ion
Batteries in Your Home.

Help us spread the word about making
smart choices when it comes to buying,
charging, and recycling lithium-ion
batteries—because the wrong move can
lead to a fire. For more info: fpw.org.

10/04/2025

There have been many reports of fires in a 60 mile radius of Ellsworth. Please think twice before going out in the field. There are plenty of nice days ahead. Thank you

09/27/2025

Thoughts and prayers go out to the Wood Lake, MN Fire Department in their time of mourning.

08/01/2025

PSA: Being in a hurry is not worth costing someone their life! Crops are in so your line of sight at intersections and on curves are greatly diminished. Farm equipment are out on these roads as well so give them some space.

07/28/2025

With the high winds being projected, make sure to tie down or put away anything outside that could become a projectile. Keep your eyes and ears open tonight, it might be a rough one.

07/10/2025

At our monthly meeting on Monday, we welcomed Zach Onken as a new member to the department. Zach comes to us already certified as a EMT and is going to school to become a paramedic. Welcome to the team Zach!

06/15/2025

Come join us Sunday morning from 9am-12:30 for our Annual pancake feed! Free will offering. Proceeds go towards funding and upgrading equipment. The big ticket drawing will be held at noon at the fire hall as well. Hope to see you there!

04/27/2025

Now would be a great time to make sure your severe weather survival kit is ready. Bottled water, non perishable food, gas for the generator, and flashlights are just some of the basics you should have ready to go. See the following link for everything the national weather service recommends you have : https://www.weather.gov/owlie/emergencysupplieskit

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Monday afternoon there is an Enhanced risk (level 3 of 5) to Moderate risk (level 4 of 5) for severe thunderstorms for areas along and east of I-29. Thunderstorms capable of producing hail 2+ inches, damaging wind gusts, and tornadoes are expected to form between approximately 3pm and 8pm. Areas to the west may also see strong to severe thunderstorms, however storm chances there will be highly dependent on the timing of the frontal passage.

04/17/2025

Stop 9 on my 19-county rural tour: Nobles County!

I toured the Nobles County Dispatch Center in Worthington and discussed ways to support our first responders with County Commissioner Board Chair Gene Metz, Worthington Mayor Rick von Holdt, and public safety officials.

04/12/2025

Took this video at a grass fire we responded to yesterday of a "Smokenado"