Mutual Aide Training

Pumping from pond (Woodbridge or similar accessible pond), real fire scenario from fire hall

Ladder training utilizing SCBA

Weather permitting, hose testing will done today. Note the early start time.

Weather permittting training will consist of Drafting from Ditch and Pump Operations

AP Article from Sunday, March 09, 2008

Some cities in central Minnesota are struggling with the issue of how close their volunteer firefighters must live to the fire hall.

Cities are trying to strike a balance between requiring a reasonable response time for firefighters and trying to attract quality volunteers.

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Super WalMart opened March 7th and the Dilworth Fire Department received a check for $1250.00.

WalMart donated money to several city entities including the fire and police departments.

Sponsored by the Criminal Justice Association of MSCTC; all proceeds benefit the rebuilding of the Harms home which was destroyed by a January fireDate: 03/06/2008 - 03/06/2008
Time: 4:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Location: Minnesota State Community and Technical College, 1900 28th Ave. S. Moorhead, Minnesota
Admission: Adults, $5; children under 6, $1
For more information call: (701) 373-5691

Approximately 600 people showed up at the Dilworth Community Center for a pancake breakfast to benefit the family of Randy Harmes and Cindy Ternes. In late January the  house where the couple lived with their five children was damaged by fire.

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After over 20 years of service, the Dilworth Fire Department retired the 1980’s era Ford Pumper. The Fire Department with the assistance of the Dilworth City Hall were able to secure a buyer for the pumper last month and the Northrop Fire Department took possesion of the pumper.

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