Devils Lake Rural Fire Department proudly protects 12,000 people living in an area of 720 square miles.  We operate out of 2 stations that protect a primarily rural area.  Our department is a private department whose members are made up of volunteers.

The Devils Lake Rural Fire Department was founded in 1960.  We currently have 38 active members on our department.  We are a privately funded, non-profit organization with a 9 person corporation board who are elected from different areas of our district.