Ottumwa Fire Department

 Ottumwa Fire
Department
 

Serving Proudly
Since 1858

Welcome to what we think is the "fastest, most complete, service in town."

You call on us and we will be at your doorstep within 3-5 minutes, with at least 3 trucks, everything we need to work with and 7-10 professional firefighters. We can get about 33 firefighters there in a matter of minutes if needed!

Plus, we bring our own water with us!      

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The Ottumwa Fire Department provides fire suppression to the residents of Ottumwa as well as many other emergency services. Our fire fighters are certified at the Fire Fighter II level. The fire department also provides first response to 911 emergency medical calls (EMS) and responds to vehicle accidents within its city limits.  The department provides regional hazardous materials response to eleven counties, which is known as the Southeast Iowa Response Group. This was the first regional hazardous materials response group organized in Iowa. The fire department also is active in fire prevention activities. This includes the fire fighters providing fire prevention education to all students in kindergarten, 2nd, and 6th grades.

Training is an intricate part of fire fighting. Continuous training is conducted in the areas of fire suppression, EMS, high-angle rescue, anti-terrorism, confined space, extrication, and hazardous materials.

The City of Ottumwa will continue to lead the way into the future by continuing to provide a safe environment for all the citizens of our community by being a proactive force for change.

Firefighters, Brothers and Friends,
Working together
With Compassion, Courage, and Dedication