Williston Fire Department

06/15/2026

We want you on our team - apply today! 🚨🔥🚑🚒

📣 Join Our Team! 📣

The Williston Fire Department is seeking candidates for the following open positions:

▪️ Diesel Mechanic
▪️ Fleet & Facilities Maintenance Manager
▪️ Flight (Nurse/Paramedic)
▪️ Paid-On-Call Firefighter
▪️ Firefighter (AEMT) Trainee
▪️ Fire Academy

For position descriptions and to apply online, please visit 👉https://bit.ly/CityofWillistonJobs

The City of Williston is an equal opportunity provider and employer.

06/10/2026

We cannot wait to see you at Station 1 this afternoon!

❗️TODAY is the Day❗️

❓Do you know if you have the right car seat for your child❓

Williston Fire Department in conjunction with the Upper Missouri District Health Unit is offering ✨FREE ✨car seat checks and safety information in the rear parking lot of Station 1 at 317 11th St W, today, Wednesday, June 10th, from 4-7pm!

Can't make it? Don't worry! There are other opportunities this year to have your car seat checked!

These seat checks are performed by certified Child Passenger Safety Technicians. Please bring your car seat and, if available – your kid(s)! 😉

It is recommended to bring kids to size seats currently. For more information, 📞please call our main station number at 701.572.3400.

06/09/2026

THIS POST IS OUTDATED

⚠️TORNADO WATCH⚠️
Is in effect for portions of western and central North Dakota until 12 AM CDT. The main hazards are apple size hail, damaging winds up to 85 mph, and a couple of strong tornadoes possible. Make sure to have multiple ways to receiving warnings.

06/08/2026

⚠️SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WATCH⚠️

A severe thinderstorm watchs in effect for Williams and McKenzie Counties, and other portions of western and central North Dakota until 11 PM CDT with wind gusts up to 85+ mph in localized areas and hail up to 2 inches.

Make sure to have multiple ways to receiving warnings.

The first Severe Thunderstorm Warnings of the evening have been issued, with a PDS Severe Thunderstorm Watch in effect for western and parts of central ND until 11 PM CDT. Stay weather aware this evening, have multiple ways to get warnings, and know where to seek shelter!

06/04/2026

The City of Williston Fire Department is incredibly proud to recognize such hard working and dedicated men and women! 🚑🚒🚑🚒

🚒 The Williston Fire Department (WFD) is proud to announce an upcoming promotion, licensure and recognition ceremony on Tuesday, June 16th, 2026.

WFD will recognize the following on their newly promoted positions, licensures & recognitions:

• Assistant Chief of Operations Corey Johnson for the promotion of Fire Chief
• Training Captain Jessica Gillies for the promotion of Assistant Chief of Operations
• Captain [POC] Tyler Carlstad for the promotion of Battalion Chief [POC]
• Firefighter Karalee Barlow for the promotion of EMS Lieutenant
• Firefighter Samuel Bauer for the promotion of Driver Operator
• Firefighter Emery Averett for the promotion of Driver Operator
• Firefighter Matthew Vanderley with Paramedic certification
• Driver Operator Shawn Sneva with Paramedic certification
• Lieutenant Brittany Storm with AEMT certification
• Driver Operator Emery Averett with AEMT certification
• Firefighter Dustin Burns with AEMT certification
• Firefighter Mekelle Davis with AEMT certification
• Firefighter Kaylynn Riely with AEMT certification
• Firefighter Tyler Uhlich with AEMT certification
• Firefighter Allison Voss with AEMT certification
• Firefighter Anna Walker with AEMT certification
• EMT Madison Atol with AEMT certification

• Life Saving Award for Firefighter Noah Germundson
• Life Saving Award for Firefighter Talissa Harris
• Life Saving Award for Firefighter Anna Walker
• Life Saving Award for Driver Operator Chris Gillies
• Life Saving Award for Driver Operator Milt Sluder
• Life Saving Award for Lieutenant Riley Eckart
• Life Saving Award for Lieutenant Brian Minton
• Life Saving Award for Battalion Chief Clint Bates

• Retirement recognition for Mechanic Kelvin Starks

A ceremony will be held at 6:30 p.m. inside the bay at Fire Station 2 located at 610 58th Street West, Williston, ND, 58801 to recognize the achievements of these 23 WFD personnel. Fire Chief Corey Johnson will be the key speaker.

06/02/2026

❓Do you know if you have the right car seat for your child❓

Williston Fire Department in conjunction with the Upper Missouri District Health Unit is offering ✨FREE✨ car seat checks and safety information in the rear parking lot of Station 1 at 317 11th St W Wednesday, June 10th from 4-7pm!

Can't make it? Don't worry! There are other opportunities this year to have your car seat checked!

These seat checks are performed by certified Child Passenger Safety Technicians. Please bring your car seat and, if available – your kid(s)! 😉

It is recommended to bring kids to size seats currently. For more information, please 📞call our main station number at 701.572.3400.

06/01/2026

🚨🚨TRAINING EXERCISE SCHEDULED FOR TODAY, MONDAY, 6/1/2026 🚨🚨

The WFD is planning to conduct a controlled burn today, Monday, June 1st, 2026, starting at approximately 10 AM. The burn will take place north of the municipal golf course. You will see emergency vehicles and smoke north of 42nd Street West and west of 16th Avenue West.

Emergency responders will be on-site

05/26/2026

🚨🚨WFD Selects Jessica Gillies as Assistant Chief of Operations🚨🚨

The City of Williston Fire Department is pleased to announce that Jessica Gillies has been appointed as Assistant Chief of Operations.

Chief Gillies steps into this critical executive leadership role with nearly a decade of dedicated service to the Williston Fire Department. Her comprehensive background in both fire service and emergency medical operations positions her perfectly to oversee the department's day-to-day response capabilities and operational readiness.

Over her distinguished career with the department, Gillies has consistently demonstrated exceptional leadership and a commitment to public safety. She has progressed steadily through the ranks, gaining vital hands-on and administrative experience while serving as a Firefighter, Paramedic, EMS Supervisor, and Training Captain.

Her extensive frontline experience, combined with her strategic background in training and EMS oversight, will ensure the department continues to deliver the highest standard of high-acuity incident response, operational efficiency, and comprehensive personnel development.

“Jessica has served her entire public safety career with the Williston Fire Department. I am extremely proud to see someone progress through the ranks internally,” said Corey Johnson, Fire Chief. “This highlights a turning point for this organization; we are able to grow from within.”

“I am extremely grateful for the opportunity to serve as the Assistant Chief of Operations for the Williston Fire Department. I’ve been fortunate to grow alongside this department for the past ten years, and I am proud to continue serving this community alongside the hardworking people that make this department what it is,” said Jessica Gilles. “I’m excited to continue to keep building on the strong foundation we have, support our people, and continuing to provide the highest level of care to the people of Williston.”

Gillies holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Career and Technical Education and maintains numerous professional certifications, including Fire Officer III, Fire Instructor III, and Training Officer designation through the International Society of Fire Service Instructors. She is also actively involved as a board member for the ND EMS Association.

05/26/2026

🇺🇸 Memorial Day 🇺🇸

Today we remember and honor the men and women who gave their lives in service to our country.

As the day comes to an end, we reflect on the sacrifice that gave us the freedoms we enjoy every day, and pause to reflect on the courage, selflessness, and dedication they carried in service to others.

Today, members of the Williston Fire Department recognized this sacrifice by participating in the "Murph" Challenge with our friends at CrossFit Vokse.

The Murph Challenge is done in honor of Navy Seal Lieutenant Michael P. Murphy, who was killed in action on June 28th, 2005. After engaging in a fierce firefight with the Taliban, Lt. Murphy selflessly left his position of cover to obtain a clear radio signal to communicate his unit's location and request immediate support. Lt. Murphy was struck by gunfire more than 14 times but was able to successfully transmit the message and continued to fight until he died from his wounds.

Lt. Murphy created the CrossFit-style workout, which consists of a one-mile run, 100 pull-ups, 200 push-ups, 300 air squats, and a one-mile run.

Although this tradition honors the memory of Lt. Michael P. Murphy, WFD participates in this event every Memorial Day to honor the memories of all service members who have made the ultimate sacrifice to protect our freedoms.