Elgin Rural Fire Protection District

10/05/2026

Here are some key safety tips to remember this fire prevention week!!

• Use Approved Gear: Only use the manufacturer-approved charger and cord that came with your device.
• Charge on Hard Surfaces: Place devices on hard, flat surfaces. Avoid beds, couches, and pillows that trap heat.
• Do Not Overcharge: Unplug devices and batteries once they are fully charged.
• Watch for Damage: Stop using and dispose of batteries immediately if they feel unusually hot, smell strange, smoke, or show signs of swelling.
• Outdoor Charging: Charge large e-mobility devices and heavy power tools outside.

🔥The NDFA is teaming up with NFPA to
promote this year’s Fire Prevention Week™, October 4 -10, Charge
into Fire Safety™: Safe Charging Is a Superpower. Help us spread
the word that everyday actions can help prevent lithium-ion battery
fires. Use your charging superpower by making smart choices every
time you plug in. For more info: fpw.org.

09/24/2026

Don’t wanna cook Saturday night?! Headover to New Leipzig for supper!!

09/22/2026

It’s been a busy summer and now a busy fall. Our volunteers spend countless hours training bettering themselves to keep this community and people passing through safe!

09/12/2026

Save the date for this year's tournament more information coming later on.

09/10/2026

RED FLAG WARNING TODAY! Absolutely NO burning!

The Fire Weather Watch was upgraded to a Red Flag Warning for Thursday.

09/04/2026

Just a few weeks away!!

08/31/2026

A good reminder if you have a fire start or see one along the road!

07/30/2026

Wanted to extend a huge thank you to the Grant County Community Foundation, the Elgin Lions Club and the New Salem Civics Club for their donations and grants to be able to build a new tanker. Also a thank you to our fire board and our volunteers for all the fundraising they do. This truck has already been a very good asset to our department!

07/28/2026

Thanks everyone who came out to support our fish fry!! The turn out was great! Also a huge thanks to Our Place Cafe & Lanes for allowing us to use their facility!!

07/20/2026

Absolutely NO burning on this red flag warning day! Please be cautious if running machinery.

Critical fire weather conditions are expected in parts of south central North Dakota this afternoon and early evening, with northwest winds around 25 mph, gusting to 40 mph, and relative humidity as low as 20 percent.