North Country First Responders

05/19/2026

Happy National EMS Week!

During National EMS Week, May 17th - 23rd, we extend our deepest gratitude to the dedicated firefighters, EMT’s, EMR’s, paramedics, law enforcement officers, all of our families who support us everyday.
To all of our colleagues who answer the call every day with courage, compassion, and professionalism; thank you!

Some days we are responding to emergencies, providing lifesaving care, protecting our communities, or standing beside people during their hardest moments, but each of these moments make us stronger, as people and providers.

Thank you for your unwavering service to our communities! 🚨

05/16/2026

National Police Memorial Day is observed every May 15th to honor the brave men and women who paid the ultimate sacrifice for our safety and security. Words cannot begin to describe the loss that is felt by their absence. We want to thank each and every law enforcement member and the families of those who have lost a loved one to this difficult job.

Today we especially remember our member Jesse Branch, who was killed in an on duty crash while working for the Red Lake Police Department. Recently, Jesse’s name was added to the National Law Enforcement Memorial in Washington D.C. and was honored at this year’s National Police Week events. While his time with us was short, his impact was great.

05/13/2026

During National Police Week, May 10th- 16th, we recognize the brave men and women in law enforcement who serve and protect our community every day!

North Country First Responders proudly recognize the dedication, service, sacrifice, and courage of those who answer the calls when others are in need.

Thank you for keeping our community safe! 🇺🇸

05/11/2026

Each year, during the week of May 6th-12th, we celebrate national nurses week! At NCFR, we are so grateful for the dedication and team work of the nurses who help our communities stay safe and healthy.

Nurses week was established to recognize the vital role nurses play in healthcare, and ends May 12th, which is the birthday of Florence Nightingale, who was widely recognized as the founder of modern-day nursing.

Thank you to our nurses here at NCFR, and to all the other nurses out there, for the sacrifices you make, the lives you touch, and the difference you make!

04/10/2026

Safety starts with being seen, and thanks to the generosity of incredible community partners and donors, our team just got a MAJOR upgrade: high visibility jackets for the whole crew!

Enbridge : Fueling our Futures Grant
United Way of Bemidji Area : Community Response Funds
Affinity Plus Federal Credit Union
Knife River Corporation
Security Bank USA : Casual Day Funds
Minnesota Energy Resources : Safety Grant

Because of your support, our responders are now better equipped to stay safe and be seen while serving our community, especially in high-risk and low-visibility situations. This investment directly impacts our safety, confidence, and effectiveness on every call.

From all of us at North Country First Responders—thank you for standing with us and helping keep our crews safe.

03/30/2026

We would like to thank Lee, from Beltrami Electric Cooperative, for taking the time to teach our first responders about electrical and power line safety at our last meeting!

His knowledge and real-world experience provided our team with valuable information that will help keep our responders and community safe. Understanding the hazards associated with electrical incidents is important, and this training strengthened our ability to recognize risks and respond appropriately.

We appreciate your dedication to our community. Thank you again for investing time into our team!

03/20/2026

Just a friendly reminder, tomorrow is the day! We can’t wait to see you there!

Training like lives depend on it. Because they do. 🚨

Interested in training with the first responders? If so, please join us on March 21st, 2026, at 10am, at the Deb’s Community Center/ Roosevelt Town Hall to build confidence in key emergency skills and community support!

Key Topics:

🦺Scene Safety
🩸Stop the Bleed
🚑 Basic First Aid (Information Only)
🫀Basic CPR (Information Only)
⛑️First Responder Membership Information

For more information, please reach out to the contact listed below: 218-766-2609.

We hope to see you there!

03/01/2026

Training like lives depend on it. Because they do. 🚨

Interested in training with the first responders? If so, please join us on March 21st, 2026, at 10am, at the Deb’s Community Center/ Roosevelt Town Hall to build confidence in key emergency skills and community support!

Key Topics:

🦺Scene Safety
🩸Stop the Bleed
🚑 Basic First Aid (Information Only)
🫀Basic CPR (Information Only)
⛑️First Responder Membership Information

For more information, please reach out to the contact listed below: 218-766-2609.

We hope to see you there!

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 😊