Keewatin Fire Department

10/21/2026

MISSING PERSON ALERT: Authorities are asking for help finding a missing man in Itasca County.
Lowell Azure, 69, has been missing since Monday, Oct. 19.

He was last seen that night driving in Cohasset near Jay Gould Lake.

Authorities say he is believed to be driving a silver Kia Soul with the license plate SDJ671.

Officials are concerned for his safety, and his direction of travel is unknown.

Anyone who sees him or has information is asked to contact the Itasca County Sheriff’s Office at 218-326-3477 or 911.

https://www.northernnewsnow.com/2026/10/21/authorities-seek-help-finding-missing-man-itasca-county/

10/18/2026

10/09/2026

Today we had the opportunity to spend the day at the Nashwauk Keewatin school talking to around 300 kids about fire prevention and staying safe in an emergency. This year’s prevention theme talked about charging safety and the importance of charging devices properly.

Here are some charging safety tips:

-Always charge your devices on a flat hard surface. This allows the battery to stay cool while charging and helps prevent the battery from overheating.

- Unplug your device after it’s done charging

- Stop using your device if it feels very hot, starts to swell, smells strange, leaks, smokes, or makes popping or hissing sounds.

- Always use recommended cords to charge your device.

- Always charge batteries for tools and rides outside and never near a door way.

- When on a plane, keep devices where you can see them while charging. Do not charge e-cigarettes or vapes on the plane. Tell a flight attendant if you notice a problem with your device.

We would like to thank the Nashwauk Fire Department and North Memorial Ambulance for joining us today.

10/08/2026

Thank you to everyone who made it to our fire prevention class yesterday at the community center. Part of the class included a hands on fire extinguisher portion.

10/07/2026

This month’s firefighter highlight

Buddy Mericle, Lieutenant / Firefighter / EMR

Buddy served in the Army National Gaurd for 12 years which included a deployment to Iraq. After his time in the military, he wanted to continue giving back to the community so he joined the Keewatin Fire Department in June of 2013. Having grown up in a small town as the son of a retired firefighter, Buddy found Keewatin and its fire department to be the perfect place to call home. He enjoys being a part of the KFD family and helping people whenever needed.

10/07/2026

We’ll be at the community center all day if people are interested in stopping by. We’ve got coffee, door prizes and free fire safety goodies. Our next fire prevention class starts at 6PM

10/06/2026

We would like to thank L&M Supply, LVC, and the Karnes family for their generous donations of fire safety items to give away at tomorrow’s fire prevention classes.

10/06/2026

Tomorrow’s the big day. Hope everyone finds time to attend one of the fire prevention classes we’re offering .

10/06/2026

Fire Prevention Week is officially underway, and public safety officials are reminding us that the biggest danger in a house fire isn't always the flames but the fumes and smoke. Read more in the comments below

10/05/2026