Fire Department

Overview

Founded in 1893, today the department has a total of twenty-five volunteer firefighters. The department is led by a Public Safety Chief, and a volunteer leadership team consisting of a Fire Chief, Asst. Fire Chief, Deputy Fire Chief, and four Captains. This leadership team and the volunteer members put “Community First” as they work to serve our community by dedicating thousands of hours annually towards fire service, call response, fire prevention, community engagement, and training. In addition to firefighting, the department conducts many special assignments consisting of lockouts, storm watches, carbon monoxide testing, confined space rescue, automobile extrication, farm and industrial rescues, and unusual odors.

The department organizes two main fundraisers every year. The pancake breakfast and the spaghetti supper. The money made from the fund raisers is used to purchase fire and rescue equipment to enhance the service provided to the community.

Any person wishing to become a volunteer firefighter should contact any member of the department or by calling the non-emergency number (319) 283-4311.