Polk City Fire Department's Official Website

The Polk City Fire Department is a paid on call Fire Department, located north of Des Moines in central Iowa, which has been in continuous operation since 1946. We provide Fire and EMS service to our citizens, businesses, neighbors, and visitors over a coverage area of approximately 70 square miles in the northwest quadrant of Polk County. The members of the Polk City Fire Department are highly motivated and truly dedicated to providing the highest level of service possible to meet the needs of the area.

The City of Polk City itself has been experiencing explosive residential and commercial development over the past several years. Additionally, the Polk City area is well known for its vast recreational opportunities in the form of lakes, campgrounds, bike trails, snowmobile trails, and the only Arnold Palmer Signature Golf Course in the State of Iowa. Approximately 2 million people travel around and through Polk City every year to experience all the area has to offer.

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PCFD Receives "Outstanding Department Award"

During the Iowa Firemen’s Association 2008 Midyear Meeting Past Presidents’ Banquet, held on Saturday, April 19th, the Polk City Fire Department was presented with the Outstanding Department Award for 2007!

The I.F.A. Board of Directors presents the award annually to one Fire Department based on a nomination from someone who feels a group has gone above and beyond the call of duty as well as portrays a positive example of the Iowa Fire Service. IFA 3RD Vice President Brian Hoffman nominated the PCFD for the award and we thank him for the nomination and very kind words.

The plaque reads: “In recognition of your dedication to the Iowa Firemen’s Association, we are proud to present POLK CITY FIRE DEPARTMENT with the Iowa Firemen’s Association Outstanding Department Award for 2007 – I.F.A. Board of Directors”

With this being only the second year of the award, we are truly honored to be this year’s recipient!

New Addition to the Polk City Fire Department Family

Congratulations Deputy Chief Roy Bingham and his wife Rebecca on the birth of their second child. Addison Michelle Bingham was born April 11, 2008 at 2045 hrs. Addison is 7lbs. 15oz and is 21 3/4" long. We want to wish mom, dad and baby the best.

Fire Safety Report

According to the State Fire Marshall, in the first quarter of 2008, 15 people have tragically perished in fires across Iowa. In the same first quarter period of 2007, only 7 people had perished. An even more disturbing statistic is that in all of 2007 the total number of fire fatalities was 30.

Over the last 3 years the number of fire-related deaths in Iowa has been decreasing. It’s the State Fire Marshal’s as well as the Polk City Fire Department’s hope that we can continue the decrease in 2008 by putting a stop to the recent surge. We encourage everyone to take the task of keeping their home and family safe from fire by practicing a handful of easy, fire safety measures.

Fire Safety Tips:

• Place smoke detectors in and around all sleeping areas as more than half of all home fire deaths occur between 11:00 p.m. and 7:00 a.m.

• Set and practice escape plans from each area of the house.

• Brush up on your cooking skills and kitchen safety. Never leave ovens or stoves unattended while on. Keep small children out of the kitchen. Always turn the handles of pots and pans in, so you don’t accidentally snag it, causing an accident or fire.

• Smokers should always carefully discard their smoking material. Consider obtaining additional ashtrays for homes and/or implementing rules discouraging smoking inside.

• Never use candles, the stove or oven to heat your home.

If you have any questions or would like any help with promoting fire safety in your home or business, please contact any officer of the department. We would be more than happy to be of assistance!

Open Burning Prohibited in Polk City

A new Polk City Ordinance passed in 2007 prohibits open burning within the city limits. However, the ordinance does allow for a two week period in the spring and again in the fall for burning of yard debris. The spring period for 2008 is April 15th – 30th and has passed. The fall period for 2008 is scheduled from October 15th – 31st. Open burning during this period is allowed only from 8:00AM – 8:00PM and is limited with restrictions which are clearly spelled out in the city policy which accompanies the ordinance. Polk City residents are encouraged to utilize the City Maintenance Facility throughout the year to drop off their yard debris.

To view the ordinance and the policy, please open these links: Polk City Open Burning Policy or Municipal Code Chapter 105. If you have any specific questions, please refer them to City Hall or the Fire Chief.

The PCFD wants YOU!

The Polk City Fire Department is looking for individuals willing to train hard, work hard and have fun! Certified EMT's, Paramedics, Firefighters, and Nurses are excellent, however no experience is necessary as ALL training is provided by the department. If you want to make a difference in someone’s “LIFE” then join today! For additional details please contact Chief Morse at (515) 984-6304, via email Jason.Morse@polkcityfd.com or click on “Join PCFD” for membership information.

Get Your Truck Shirts

Polk City Fire Department is proud to offer our 1st ever "Truck Shirt" designed by Schulzy Studios. For a limited time PCFD will be selling them to the public. You may also pick one up this summer at the 1st Annual "Four Seasons Festival", located in Polk City, July 26-27. If you are interested in purchasing one of these shirts please email us at sales@polkcityfd.com and we'll be glad to get one sent out to you. We have limited sizes and quantities so hurry while supplies last.