2004 News Archive

Holiday Spirit Uplifts Fire Victims 12/26/04

When Donald DeGroat headed home he had one simple wish.      More...

Blaze Chars Holiday 12/25/04

A three-alarm blaze at 1:15am damaged 16 apartments, no injuries.    More...

Fire in Bennigan's Damages Wall 12/24/05

The Fire at 8pm started in a parapet wall encircling the roof.    More...

Moorhead Fire Put Out in 3 Minutes 12/16/04

The 7:34pm blaze at 919 2nd St S started in the living room.   More...

Child, Candle Blamed in Fire 12/03/04

A 5-year-old playing with a candle caused the fire that destroyed a home.  More...

Family Loses Home 12/02/04

The residents were home when the 5:20pm fire started, but escaped.  More...

Fire departments see Shortages 11/28/04

At least two-thirds of the nation's fire departments are understaffed.  More...

Investigators: Cooking Accident Caused Fire 11/4/04

An investigation determined the fire started on the kitchen stove.  More...

Fatal Fire Caused by Cooking Accident 11/3/04

It appeared Emma Rose turned on the wrong burner.  More...

Fire Claims 2 Lives 11/3/04

The man and woman, both in their 90s, died at MeritCare, Hewitt said.  More...

Elderly Couple Seriously Injured in Fire 11/2/04

The fire, reported at 6:07 p.m., started in the rear of the home.   More...

Hewitt Steps In As New Fire Chief 10/25/04

Hewitt replaces longtime Moorhead fireman Marty Soeth,   More...

Truck Committee Web Site Up 10/25/04

Sorry, access is limited to department members only.  More...

Trent Sworn In At City Council 10/18/04

Trent, was officially sworn into duty by the Mayor.  More...

Honor Guard Conducts 1st Training  10/13/04

Greg graciously volunteered his time to train our Honor Guard.  More...

Live Burn Training 10/13/04

We practiced different techniques of fire control and ventilation.  More...

KX4 Feels the Heat 10/12/04

They were quite exhilarated by the whole experience.    More...

Hay Fire Could Have Started with Lighter 10/12/04

The blaze burned for about an hour.  More...

Open House Draws Record Crowd 10/11/04

This year we also offered fire safety training.  More...

New Firefighter Starts Today 10/6/04

Trent Amundsen, starts his career with  Moorhead Fire today.  More...

Fire Prevention Open House Sunday! 10/4/04

Stop by from 1 - 4 pm, at the Headquarters Station.  More...

Retirement Party for A. C. Terry Beach 10/1/04

Awards and gifts were presented by Chief Joel Hewitt.   More...

Thank You Mark Dunn 9/24/04

We have a great new work area at the Headquarters Station.  More...

Fire Fighters Take Honors  9/16/04

Check out their performance at the Gar Anderson.  More...

Dalan Rasmussen Named Photographer 9/14/04

He was issued turnout gear and a pager to respond and document.  More...

Moorhead Fire Budget Includes new Gear 9/7/04

Moorhead firefighters will get new top-of-the-line gear.  More...

75 Apply for Hiring List 8/20/04

The top 15 candidates will be invited back for physical agility testing.  More...

Spill Slows Traffic on Interstate 94 8/14/04

A truck hauling gasoline and diesel fuel rolled Friday morning.  More...

Sunday Briefing 8/8/04

Three victims had to be removed from the vehicle by Moorhead Fire.    More...

Ladder Training 8/5/04

We also drilled with some of the attachments for the bucket.  More...

National Night Out 8/3/04

We got to know more people in our community..  More...

Dan Caught Working (sucking up?) 7/26/04

In a rare moment of disorientation, Dan actually worked.  More...

902 on Display at Watermelon Days 7/20/04

We showed our wears and let the kids play Fire Fighter..  More...

Rappelling Training 7/20/04

Firefighters practiced high angle skills at a parking ramp and high rise.  More...

Assistant Fire Chief Joe Gaughan Honored 7/19/04

Joe was recognized for his outstanding service and professionalism.  More...

Chief Hewitt Sworn in at Council Meeting 7/19/04

Hewitt recited his sworn oath and received the Department Axe.  More...

Chief Hewitt Celebrates 50th Birthday 7/16/04

Check out our picture page from the big office party.  More...

Moorhead's New Fire Chief Impressing 7/11/04

Hewitt said he is eager to take on the challenges.   More...

Safety Fair Held at K-mart 7/1/04

Moorhead Fire vehicles were on display and staff gave vehicle tours.   More...

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