International Falls Fire Department has 28 firefighters, 5 of which are full-time and the remainder are volunteers. These 28 firefighters protect International Falls, Ranier, and outlaying areas. The department now has 1 Arial/snorkeling unit, 2 pumpers, an equipment van, and a grass fire rig. Along with these firefighting units, the rural International Falls area also has a pumper, and a 3,000-gallon tanker. Some of the duties, which the department is responsible for, are firefighting operations, vehicle extrications, fire inspections, and fire prevention throughout the community. |