Bismarck \u2013 Gov. Doug Burgum has directed all government agencies to
fly the United States and North Dakota flags at half-staff on Saturday, Oct. 8, and Sunday, Oct. 9,
and encourages North Dakotans to do the same at their homes and businesses, in honor of
Fallen Firefighters Memorial Weekend in North Dakota and the National Fallen Firefighters
Memorial Service.
The governor\u2019s directive is in accordance with North Dakota Century Code and a proclamation
issued by President Joe Biden, who has proclaimed Oct. 9-15 as Fire Prevention Week. Burgum
has proclaimed Oct. 8-9 as Fallen Firefighters Memorial Weekend in North Dakota, noting that
North Dakota has more than 300 volunteer and career fire departments across the state, \u201cstaffed
by dedicated men and women selflessly serving their neighbors in times of need.”
\u201cVolunteer and career firefighters place themselves in harm\u2019s way to protect the lives and
property of North Dakotans,\u201d the proclamation states, extending \u201csincere appreciation and
gratitude to the volunteer and career firefighters who protect our families and communities
through their bravery, dedication and sacrifice.\u201d
The President has called on Americans to participate in the observance of the National Fallen
Firefighters Memorial Service with appropriate programs and activities and by renewing their
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