Rob Carlson retired Battalion Chief at Bismarck Fire Department | Bismarck Fire Department.
Rob Carlson retired Battalion Chief at Bismarck Fire Department | Bismarck Fire Department.
The Bismarck Historical Society is organizing a public program focused on the history of the Bismarck Fire Department. The event will take place on Wednesday, October 8, 2025, from 6:30 to 8:30 PM in Meeting Room A at the Bismarck Veterans Memorial Public Library, located at 515 N 5th Street.
Chris Anderson will serve as the guest presenter for this session. He will deliver a presentation that includes numerous historic photographs and key milestones related to the fire department’s past. The research for this presentation was conducted by Anderson and retired Battalion Chief Rob Carlson, covering the department's 153-year history.
The program is free of charge and open to all members of the public. Additional details about the event can be found on the Bismarck Historical Society’s Facebook event listing or their website.
"The topic of this presentation is 'History of the Bismarck Fire Department.' Guest presenter Chris Anderson will share a presentation featuring many historic photos and information milestones he and retired Battalion Chief Rob Carlson researched highlighting Bismarck Fire Department’s 153-year history," according to organizers.
For more information about upcoming programs or general details about the society, interested individuals are encouraged to visit their online platforms.
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