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Recognize local volunteer Firefighters - take time to reduce risk of fire
National Fire Prevention week is October 4-10, 2026. This is an annual event for citizens to take the time to reduce fire risks around them. This year, the national focus is on safe charging - reducing the risk of lithium-ion battery fires and keeping homes and communities safer.
Locally, we also use this week to thank our volunteer firefighters across LaMoure County. They train and respond to help their communities and their neighbors.
This is also a great time to check those smoke detectors and fire extinguishers for charge. This should be done monthly.
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National 4-H Week - #4HBeyondReady
On Monday of National 4-H week, October 5th, Go GREEN and show your 4-H spirit. A simple way by wearing wearing green shows you support 4-H youth, volunteers and adults that help encourage members to "Make the Best Better" always. 4-H is led by their pledge - Head to Clearer Thinking - Heart to Greater Loyalty - Hands for Large Service - Health for Better Living - For Community, County and World. To find out more about local 4-H programs - Contact LaMoure County Extension at 701 883-6080 or https://www.ndsu.edu/agriculture/extension/extension-county-offices/lamoure-county/4-h
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Planning an Open or Controlled Burn? Call it in First.
LaMoure County residents are strongly encouraged to check the North Dakota Fire Danger Map each morning as well as the National Weather Service for conditions that may occur over the day. Residents must also contact the State Emergency Communication Center at 701-328-9921 to report open burning with location, time and responsible contact information. More information on Open Burning can be found: https://lamourecountynd.com/open-burning-guidance
There are drought conditions in our area and across the state. Thus, extra precautions and planning should be done before each Open or Controlled Burn.
Governor Kelly Armstrong issued a statewide fire emergency declaration on Friday, August 7, 2026. Link for the press release shown here: https://www.governor.nd.gov/news/armstrong-declares-statewide-fire-emergency-drought-intensifies-wildfire-risk-increases
The declaration activates the State Emergency Operations Plan and directs all state agencies, including the North Dakota Department of Emergency Services, Forest Service and National Guard, to maintain a high level of readiness to combat fires.
The declaration is in effect until December 1, 2026, unless rescinded. The declaration DOES NOT include any state-level burn restriction verbiage.
