North Country First Responders

01/14/2026

This last Saturday evening, we had our annual Christmas Party to thank our members for all their hard work this last year. We were able reflect on the last year; the connections we've built and the impact we made while serving the community. It's nice to just sit, relax, and enjoy each others company once in a while.

We would like to extend a huge thank you to The Loft Event Center and Blue Oyster Bemidji for sponsoring our Christmas Party. The space was beautiful and the pasta bar was fantastic!

We would also like to thank the following businesses for their door prize donations:
Applebees
Bemidji Brewing
Bemidji Marine
Big Apple Bagel
Ryan, The Cell Phone Doctor Bemidji
Faith on Fire
Jimmy Johns
Lakewood Detail
Mission Tackle
Nature's Edge Garden Center
Papa Murphy's
The Party Store
Timberline/Napa of Blackduck

01/01/2026

As 2025 comes to a close, we reflect on the awesome year we have had. We have continued to grow and learn so we can be at our best for this great community we serve. We hope everyone has a happy (and safe) New Year and we will see you in 2026 ☺️

12/25/2025

Hope everyone is having a happy and SAFE holiday 😊

11/20/2025

✨️Today is Give To The Max Day✨️
Please consider donating to our local first responders!

Your generous gifts ensure we can keep our emergency bags stocked with the life-saving supplies needed to respond to accidents and emergencies all over the county.

❤️‍🩹 Thank you for your support! ❤️‍🩹
Your donations literally save lives!

To find out more about our organization, or to donate, please follow this link:

The purpose and mission of North Country First Responders is to provide confident, competent and compassionate pre-hospital emergency care to anyone in and around our community, serving in a professional and caring way; assisting local ambulance personnel as they direct...

10/28/2025

Happy National First Responder Day! Thank you for all the hard work you guys do everyday 👏🏻😊

09/13/2025

WAY TO GO KAYDRE!

This morning, we were proud to go out and support one of our own as she ran her first 5k at the Jackpine Classic. Kaydre has been training for the last couple months in preparation for today and she finished with a 32:51 time! Great job Kaydre and keep up the good work 😊

09/05/2025

Last week at our monthly meeting, we had Amy Buckanaga from Sanford Health come in and brush us up on our stroke assessment skills. Continuing education and staying current with best practices help us stay ready when needed. Thank you Amy for your time and sharing your expertise with us.

08/12/2025

‼️It’s time to announce our giveaway winners‼️

Our adult winner - John Quahn
Our kid winner - Lawson

Congratulations to both! Mr. Lawson was so tuckered out from all the fun at the fair and now he gets to wake up to his new bears! Thank you to all those who entered our giveaways. We had a great time visiting with everyone and we will see you guys again next year 😊👏🏻

Also, we’d like to thank our sponsors one last time:
- Ace On The Lake
- Bemidji SDA Thrift Store
- Bemidji Woolen Mills
- The Sanford Center
- Mandy’s On Main
- Rudy’s Repair
- Cheripooh Creations

*Photo of Lawson posted with parents permission*

08/10/2025

Last day to enter our giveaways! Stop by and see us 😊

08/07/2025

Day 2 of the Beltrami County Fair! Come by the commercial building and see us to enter our cooler drawing. Then go across the aisle to the Beltrami County Sheriff's Office booth for some freeze pops! Remember to hydrate on these hot days 😊

08/06/2025

‼️Cooler Giveaway‼️
We are happy to announce that we will be doing giveaways again this year at the Beltrami County Fair! One for the adults and one for the kids (ages 5-16). Stop by our booth in the commercial building to enter!

The adult giveaway includes:
- UnderArmor 25-Can Sideline Cooler
- 3 Yeti Ramblers donated by Ace On The Lake
- Certificate for 4 hockey tickets donated by The Sanford Center
- $100 off a set of 4 tires at Rudy’s Repair
- $25 Gift Certificate to Bemidji Woolen Mills
- First Aide Kit
- 2 Reusable Icepacks

The kids giveaway includes:
- 2 knitted teddy bears donated by Cheripooh Creations
- All in Motion Sporty Lunch Tote
- 4 reusable icepacks
- Champion Squeeze Bottle
- Off Bug Spray
- Off Itch Relief Spray
- First Aide Kit

In addition to those mentioned, this guveaway was also sponsored by Mandy’s On Main and Bemidji SDA Thrift Store.

Winners will be announced Monday August 11th 😊

07/07/2025

We had an awesome time today at the Bemidji Jaycee’s Parade! This year, we teamed up with the Solway Fire Department for the float. We gave out freezies, candy, and sprayed some water to cool off the crowd. Hope to see everyone again next year!