The Iowa Firemen's Association is a state organization of your fellow firefighters, dedicated to the improvement of the Iowa Fire Service and the general public, through legislation, better training, minimum standards for fire apparatus and equipment, fire prevention, public relations and information, as well as the various other issues that face the fire service from time to time.
CURRENT NEWS:
Iowa Firefighter Memorial
The 14th Annual Iowa Firefighters Memorial service was postponed due to the flooding in Coralville in June. The memorial service has been rescheduled for Sunday, September 21st at 10:30 a.m. in Coralville. There will NOT be a Saturday evening candle light service this year.
Parkersburg Disaster Relief
On May 25th the town of Parkersburg, Iowa was devastated by a tornado. The fire station they built in 2007 was destroyed and eight members of their department lost everything including their homes. The IFA has set up an account for donations for the Parkersburg Fire Department. Donations can be sent to: Iowa Firemen’s Foundation – Disaster Relief, PO Box 67, Humboldt, IA 50548. All donations received will be forwarded to the Parkersburg Fire Department.
Parkersburg Thank You
Parkersburg Firemen invite you to a night of entertainment, free food & beverages on Saturday, August 16th - click here for details.
Here is your chance to win assorted raffle items! Your funds will support the training of the Fire and EMS personnel and obtain new equipment. Your support will keep Wallingford Fire Department and Wallingford Emergency Medical Services ready to serve the needs of Emmet County.
Saturday August 16, 2008
Come and enjoy a Ribeye Steak Dinner
$7.50 Adults - $5.00 for children under 10
{Home delivery and take-out available for people in the Wallingford area unable to attend}
Dinner held at Community Center in Wallingford
Fire Fest 2008
The Des Moines Firefighters Association is holding Fire Fest 2008 on Saturday, August 23, 2008. The event consists of a 5K Race at 8:00 a.m. and a concert in the evening. For more information go to their website www.iaff-local4.org/Firefest5K.htm.
The money that is raised by those running the race and attending the concert goes to assist the Des Moines Fire Department's Welfare Fund. The Welfare Fund is used to assist firefighters and/or their families in times of tragedy as well as emergency. The fund has been set up to assist with the immediate financial needs of Des Moines Firefighters and their families who have been killed or injured.
Saturday, Aug. 23, 2008 - 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Iowa Falls Fire Department, 218 S. River St., Iowa Falls, Iowa.
Free lunch, coffee and pop provided.
Presented by Chuck Van Natter, VFIS of York, PA.
Please notify of number attending from your department. Space limited to first 80 people.
RSVP by August 11th to Bernie Koehrsen, Iowa Falls Fire, 641-648-2558 or Bernal.Koehrsen@iavalley.edu Funded by an Assistance to Firefighters SAFER grant, US Dept. of Homeland Security
Waverly Fire and Rescue Celebrates 125 Years of Fire Service
Waverly, Iowa
Saturday, September 13, 2008
6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. - Food and drink at Kid's Kingdom (218 S & 5th Ave SW)
9:00 p.m. - Night Parade
Sunday, September 14th
Family Potluck at the fire station - social @ 2:00 p.m. with dinner @ 5:00 (meat, table service and drinks provided)
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