{"id":2437,"date":"2019-10-19T16:15:05","date_gmt":"2019-10-19T16:15:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/firefighternow.com\/?p=2437"},"modified":"2019-12-26T18:58:14","modified_gmt":"2019-12-26T18:58:14","slug":"how-to-become-a-firefighter-in-north-dakota","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/firefighternow.com\/how-to-become-a-firefighter-in-north-dakota\/","title":{"rendered":"How To Become A Firefighter In North Dakota"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>If you\u2019re wondering how to become a firefighter in North Dakota, you\u2019re not alone. You can travel through vast state parks and rural landscapes into cities and out to remote settlements. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>On one side there is lush forest and the other oil reserves.\nThis means that each fire department in the state has its own focus and\ntraining needs. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_63 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6609572be74c2\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6609572be74c2\" checked aria-label=\"Toggle\" \/><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/firefighternow.com\/how-to-become-a-firefighter-in-north-dakota\/#How_to_Become_a_Firefighter_in_North_Dakota\" title=\"How to Become a\nFirefighter in North Dakota\">How to Become a\nFirefighter in North Dakota<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/firefighternow.com\/how-to-become-a-firefighter-in-north-dakota\/#Firefighting_in_North_Dakota\" title=\"Firefighting in North\nDakota\">Firefighting in North\nDakota<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/firefighternow.com\/how-to-become-a-firefighter-in-north-dakota\/#Fire_Academies_in_North_Dakota\" title=\"Fire Academies in\nNorth Dakota\">Fire Academies in\nNorth Dakota<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/firefighternow.com\/how-to-become-a-firefighter-in-north-dakota\/#Major_Fire_Departments_in_North_Dakota\" title=\"Major Fire\nDepartments in North Dakota\">Major Fire\nDepartments in North Dakota<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/firefighternow.com\/how-to-become-a-firefighter-in-north-dakota\/#Job_Prospects_for_North_Dakota_Firefighters\" title=\"Job Prospects for North Dakota Firefighters\">Job Prospects for North Dakota Firefighters<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_Become_a_Firefighter_in_North_Dakota\"><\/span><strong>How to Become a\nFirefighter in North Dakota<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul><li><strong>18 years\nold<\/strong><\/li><li><strong>North\nDakota resident<\/strong><\/li><li><strong>Valid\ndriver&#8217;s license<\/strong><\/li><li><strong>Appropriate\nacademic qualifications for the department<\/strong><\/li><li><strong>EMT\ntraining<\/strong><\/li><li><strong>Good\nphysical and mental health<\/strong><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>The basic requirements for becoming a North Dakota\nfirefighter aren\u2019t that strict and many new applicants do have a great\nopportunity to begin their careers here.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>However, individual departments can have their own policies\nfor the hiring process and some of the educational requirements. This can become\na concern when we look at the training options in the state. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In this guide, I will look at the issues regarding a formal firefighting education. I also want to talk about some of the challenges and training requirements by landscape and their associated departments. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Firefighting_in_North_Dakota\"><\/span><strong>Firefighting in North\nDakota<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The role of a firefighter often depends on the landscape and\nindustry within their jurisdiction. Those that work within the larger cities\nwill have larger populations of residents and more properties to care for. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Those out in the country will have to handle rural concerns\nand possibly some situations within national parks. We can\u2019t forget that one of\nthe most popular landmarks in America lies within this bounds of North Dakota. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>There are also major rivers running through the state that\ncan be prone to flooding. This is where fire departments must have the water\ntraining and emergency training to deal with all those trapped by, or in the\nwater. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Many people come to visit the state\u2019s forests so that they\ncan get away from the stresses and strains of city life in other states. Fire\nis inevitable because of lightning strikes and the carelessness of visitors. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The state is home to the stunning Theodore Roosevelt\nNational Park further west. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This national park draws in thousands of visitors that will\nenjoy the trails and facilities with their families. Some may be careless with\na lit cigarette or a campfire. This can unfortunately lead to human-related\nwildland fires. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>These incidents require the help of skilled wildland\n<a href=\"https:\/\/firefighternow.com\/the-4-stages-of-fire-explained-by-a-firefighter\/\">firefighter to extinguish or redirect the fire<\/a> away from people and property.\nThere are other incidents of a naturally-occurring wildfire that needs to be\nleft to burn in a controlled manner to help the life-cycle and health of the\npark. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Trained professionals can guide the flames in the right direction and create long-term management plans with forestry officials. You can learn more about this program <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"here (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/www.nps.gov\/thro\/learn\/management\/firemanagement.htm\" target=\"_blank\">here<\/a>.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Then there are the oil fields of North Dakota. The\nnorthwestern region of the state is home to the oil boom with intense industry\nand exports. It was the second-largest oil producer in the US as of 2012 with\nmore than 575,000 barrels every day. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This led to massive growth in communities like Stanley,\nTioga, Williston and Minot-Burlington. Each community needs firefighters that\ncan handle the emergencies and materials involved if there was a major fire or\nother incidents here. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Fire_Academies_in_North_Dakota\"><\/span><strong>Fire Academies in\nNorth Dakota<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>One of the biggest disadvantages to training as a North Dakota firefighter is that there aren\u2019t the same training opportunities and resources available. Most states will have some form of official degree program available at a <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"fire academy (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/firefighternow.com\/find-fire-academy\/\" target=\"_blank\">fire academy<\/a> or state university. However, this isn\u2019t the case in North Dakota. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Thankfully, there is help available to those that need it.\nThe North Dakota Firefighter\u2019s Association does what it can to fill the void\nand provide training to firefighters in the state. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The downside is that they are a volunteer, non-profit\norganization, which means that training opportunities and resources are\nlimited. There isn\u2019t the same classroom environment as a state school and its\nassociate degree. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The plus side is that they are very knowledgeable and\naccommodating to those that want to learn. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Departments can contact them via their website to schedule\nclasses on different subjects. This way the group can come to a department and\nhelp to train new recruits more easily. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This includes some of the basic firefighter skills for\nFirefighter I and more specialist courses on equipment, fire strategies and\nother techniques. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>They take their information from the Essentials of Firefighting class held at the State Fire School. You can learn more by following this <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"link (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ndfa.net\/training-resources\/available-classes\/\" target=\"_blank\">link<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>An alternative to the State Fire School and the Firefighter\nAssociation courses is to work on a degree course online. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>There are major colleges and universities across other states that provide online education and remote tutoring on fire technology and <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"fire science subjects (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/firefighternow.com\/paramedic-or-firefighter\/\" target=\"_blank\">fire science subjects<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This might be a better option for those that are new to\nfirefighting but know they want a long and prosperous career. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A college education can help you to stand out from other\napplicants when applying for career positions at any of the departments below. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This is certainly the case up in Fargo. Here they often show preference to those that go beyond the standard <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"Firefighter II certification (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/firefighternow.com\/the-difference-between-firefighter-1-and-2\/\" target=\"_blank\">Firefighter II certification<\/a>. If you are interested in a career position and further training in Fargo, an associate degree is a great place to start. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Major_Fire_Departments_in_North_Dakota\"><\/span><strong>Major Fire\nDepartments in North Dakota<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>While the number of firefighters and departments in North Dakota\nmay be less than other states, this doesn\u2019t mean that there aren\u2019t great\ndepartments to work for.&nbsp; Below is a list\nof some of the major fire departments in North Dakota.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>How to Become A Williston,\nND Firefighter<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul><li><strong>18 years\nold<\/strong><\/li><li><strong>North\nDakota resident<\/strong><\/li><li><strong>Valid\ndriver&#8217;s license<\/strong><\/li><li><strong>Appropriate\nacademic qualifications for the department<\/strong><\/li><li><strong>EMT\ntraining<\/strong><\/li><li><strong>Good\nphysical and mental health<\/strong><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>As I mentioned above, Williston is in the heart of the oil\nboom region and is a great example of the sort of experience you will get in\nthat area. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It is a combination department that offers different roles\ndepending on your time, abilities and experience. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Much of the work revolves around medical support as much as\nfire prevention and suppression. Trained Firefighters with EMT and paramedic\ntraining look after 1000 square miles into the McKenzie county with just 78\ncareer staff and 30 volunteers. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The department has grown in recent years and now operates\nfrom three stations. They also opened their first training facility in 2016 to\nhelp improve the skill sets of their firefighters and volunteers. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You can learn more about the department <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"here (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/www.wfdems.com\" target=\"_blank\">here<\/a>. &nbsp; <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>How to Become a Grand\nForks, ND Firefighter<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul><li><strong>18 years\nold<\/strong><\/li><li><strong>North\nDakota resident<\/strong><\/li><li><strong>Valid\ndriver&#8217;s license<\/strong><\/li><li><strong>Appropriate\nacademic qualifications for the department<\/strong><\/li><li><strong>EMT\ntraining<\/strong><\/li><li><strong>Good\nphysical and mental health<\/strong><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Grand Forks is one of those locations prone to flooding\nbecause of its position on the Red River Valley. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It is also the third-largest city in the state with\nsignificant cultural influence, a large airport and a population of around\n57,000. This is where career firefighters need to have those extra skills for\nhandling water rescues and other preparedness training. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>There are only 78 firefighters and 1 station. Employment requirements here are basic with the expectation that recruits will continue with all of the appropriate training once hired. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>How to Become a Fargo,\nND Firefighter<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul><li><strong>A valid driver\u2019s license<\/strong><\/li><li><strong>Sound physical and mental health. <\/strong><\/li><li><strong>Firefighter II or equivalent associate science degree or other educational qualification. <\/strong><\/li><li><strong>National Registry certification and EMT certification <\/strong><\/li><li><strong>The ability to understand written and spoken English <\/strong><\/li><li><strong>Medical examinations<\/strong><\/li><li><strong><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"Drug screening (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/firefighternow.com\/do-firefighters-get-drug-tested-a-simple-guide\/\" target=\"_blank\">Drug screening<\/a> <\/strong><\/li><li><strong>Psychological evaluation<\/strong><\/li><li><strong>Background check<\/strong><\/li><li><strong>Physical test<\/strong><\/li><li><strong><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"Oral Interview (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/firefighternow.com\/51-firefighter-interview-questions\/\" target=\"_blank\">Oral Interview<\/a><\/strong><\/li><li><strong>Written test<\/strong><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Finally, I can\u2019t complete this guide on how to become a\nfirefighter in North Dakota without looking at the Fargo. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This is the biggest city in North Dakota, even though it is\nnot the capital, and has a highly-trained career staff. Despite being the\nbiggest city, there are still just 7 stations with 123 personnel and an annual\naverage of 10,000 calls. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The incidents may be minimal compared to other major cities,\nbut residents still need a rapid response from trained professionals. As you\ncan see from the criteria below, there is a lot to get through in the Fargo\nhiring process. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Most aspects of their process are fairly common, as an EMT\ncertification really is a must here and the background checks are extensive. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In other words, applicants for the city of Fargo are put through their paces so the crew gets the very best members. Fail at any point in this process and you are disqualified. You can learn more about this department <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"here (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"http:\/\/fargond.gov\/city-government\/departments\/fire\/about\" target=\"_blank\">here<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Job_Prospects_for_North_Dakota_Firefighters\"><\/span><strong>Job Prospects for North Dakota Firefighters<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>It is difficult not to compare the prospects of North and <a href=\"https:\/\/firefighternow.com\/how-to-become-a-firefighter-in-south-dakota\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"South Dakota (opens in a new tab)\">South Dakota<\/a> when looking at stats from the Bureau of Labor Statistics. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Both states have a similar rate of employment in terms of\nposts offered and those employed. North Dakota 590 and 1.42 posts per 1000\npeople. In South Dakota, this was only marginally lower at 570 and 1.34 per\n1000 jobs. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>However, there was a difference in salary. Firefighters in\nthe North Dakota receive a mean annual wage that year of $42,980. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bls.gov\/oes\/current\/oes332011.htm#st\">https:\/\/www.bls.gov\/oes\/current\/oes332011.htm#st<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>North Dakota definitely presents challenges for new recruits\nbecause of those limitations on education and college courses. However, there\nis help available for those willing to put in the work and find it. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Charitable associations and online studies can help if you\u2019re\ninterested in how to become a firefighter in North Dakota. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>From there, you can progress through the hiring process and\nenjoy your career in your chosen department. Whether that means you\u2019re helping\ncitizens in Fargo, controlling a wildfire in the national park or handling\nincidents at the oil fields is up to you. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>If you\u2019re wondering how to become a firefighter in North Dakota, you\u2019re not alone. 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