He was selfless Area firefighters mourn fallen brother
Several fire departments from around southwest North Dakota paid their respects for West Dunn Fire Rescue firefighter Aaron Benz at his funeral Monday in Dickinson. A train of first responders from Dunn County, City of Dickinson, Williston and more were also present to show their brotherhood. Written By: Jackie Jahfetson | ×
A orange and black West Dunn Fire Rescue truck awaits for the hearse, which holds the casket of Aaron Benz, at his funeral Monday, April 19, at Stevenson Funeral Home in Dickinson. Benz served as a firefighter for 34 years. (Jackie Jahfetson/The Dickinson Press)
Firefighting 101: Area high schoolers get head start on career development
Two Dickinson firefighters were awarded with employee certificates for their educational efforts with their Firefighter 1 Academy recruitment class at a previous Dickinson City Commission meeting. Fire Chief Jeremy Presnell highlights the importance of this program, and its impact on other fire departments across North Dakota as well as surrounding states. Written By: Jackie Jahfetson | ×
Dickinson firefighter Jared Rhode, an instructor for Firefighter 1 Academy, helps a recruit Tuesday during the knot-tutorial portion of the course. The class meets each Tuesday and entails 18 recruits, juniors and seniors, from Dickinson and area surrounding schools. (Jackie Jahfetson/The Dickinson Press)