Colo Fire and Rescue

Colo Fire and Rescue Providing Fire and EMS protection to Colo Iowa and surrounding communities We also mutual aid several surrounding communities for extrication.

We are a Volunteer Fire and EMS Department of around 30 members in the small community of Colo, Iowa . We cover the town of Colo, as well as the townships of Sherman and New Albany for fire, EMS and auto extrication. As well as providing education for fire prevention and safety to our community.

04/15/2026

Sharing an updated info graphic on the timing of storms coming from western Iowa. These storms are producing a significant amount of large hail. Stay weather aware.

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03/27/2026

There are two Red Flag Warnings for Story County, The first is until 9PM Friday night and the second will go into effect Saturday starting at 10AM. There is not a burn ban in place for Story County but any kind of open burning is highly discouraged.

1152 AM CDT Fri Mar 27 2026
..RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM TO
9 PM CDT FRIDAY & SATURDAY FOR CRITICAL FIRE WEATHER CONDITIONS FOR PORTIONS OF NORTH CENTRAL TO SOUTHEASTERN IOWA...

The National Weather Service in Des Moines has issued a Red Flag
Warning, which is in effect until 9 PM CDT Friday evening. A Red
Flag Warning has also been issued from 10 AM to 9 PM CDT Saturday. The Fire Weather Watch is no longer in effect.

* WIND...For Today, Northwest winds at 10-15 mph, gusting to
20-30 mph. For Saturday, Southwest winds at 20-25 mph, gusting
to 30-40 mph.

* HUMIDITY...For Today, minimum values of 20-25 percent. For
Saturday, minimum values of around 15 percent.

* IMPACTS...Any fires that develop will likely spread rapidly.
Outdoor burning is not recommended.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Red Flag Warning means that critical fire weather conditions
are either occurring now, or will shortly. A combination of
strong winds, low relative humidity, and warm temperatures can
contribute to extreme fire behavior.

03/25/2026

A reminder that the Statewide Tornado Drill is today, Weds March 25th at 10:00AM. The outdoor warning sirens will be sounded in Story County around that time. We encourage everyone to review their personal plans for how you will respond to a tornado warning for your community.

03/15/2026

The Iowa DOT and Iowa State Patrol are announcing a series of roadway closures and travel advisories due to the blizzard an

03/15/2026
Colo and Collins fire staged on the hwy 65 bridge for the procession.
12/24/2025

Colo and Collins fire staged on the hwy 65 bridge for the procession.

Address

302 Bailey Street
Colo, IA
50056

Telephone

(641) 377-2212

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