Rural North Dakota landscape with rolling prairie and fire protection vehicles

Mercer, North Dakota

Standing Watch
Over the Prairie

Dedicated to protecting rural homes, land, and families across Mercer County with vigilant fire prevention and emergency response.

What We Do

Comprehensive fire safety for rural communities

From prevention to response, we provide the full spectrum of fire protection services tailored to the unique challenges of rural living.

Fire Prevention

Proactive inspections, hazard assessments, and safety planning to reduce fire risk before it becomes a crisis in rural properties.

Emergency Response

Rapid, coordinated fire suppression and emergency response for structures, wildland, and vehicle fires across our service area.

Community Education

Workshops, school programs, and public safety seminars to empower residents with knowledge and preparedness skills.

Equipment Inspections

Thorough evaluation of fire safety systems, extinguishers, and detection equipment for residential and agricultural properties.

Wildland Interface

Specialized protection where developed land meets wildland, including defensible space planning and vegetation management.

Emergency Planning

Custom evacuation routes, emergency action plans, and coordination with neighboring districts for mutual aid support.

Firefighters from Mercer Rural Fire Protection standing beside apparatus

Who We Are

A community built on vigilance and care

Mercer Rural Fire Protection serves the wide-open landscapes and close-knit communities of Mercer County, North Dakota. Our team is made up of dedicated volunteers and trained professionals who understand the unique challenges of rural fire safety.

From farmhouse structures to agricultural outbuildings, from vehicle accidents on county roads to wildland fires on the prairie — we respond with skill, speed, and respect for the land we protect.

Based at 110 W Regan St in Mercer, we are just minutes away from the properties and families we serve. Our commitment goes beyond emergency calls; we invest in prevention, education, and building the trust that makes our community safer every day.

24/7

Emergency Response

100%

Volunteer Staffed

Mercer

County & Surrounds

Get Involved

Stronger together, safer always

Fire safety is a shared responsibility. We invite residents to participate in programs that strengthen community resilience.

Community fire safety workshop with residents learning about prevention

Safety Workshops

Free community sessions on fire prevention, home safety, and emergency preparedness for families and property owners.

Youth fire safety education program in a school setting

Youth Programs

Engaging fire safety education for students in Mercer County schools, building awareness from an early age.

Volunteer firefighters training together at the station

Join the Team

We are always looking for dedicated individuals to join our volunteer firefighting team. Make a difference in your community.

Contact Us

Reach out anytime

Whether you need information, want to schedule an inspection, or are reporting an emergency, we are here for you.

Address

110 W Regan St
Mercer, ND 58559-4019

Emergency

Call (701) 447-2436 anytime, day or night

Send Us a Message

We will respond as soon as possible.

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