Fairfax Fire Department

06/06/2026

On Saturday, May 30, the Fairfax Fire Department hosted a live-fire training burn. Members of our department, along with several of our mutual aid partners, had the opportunity to participate in valuable hands-on training, including roof ventilation operations and multiple live-fire training evolutions.
Training opportunities like this are difficult to come by, and we are incredibly grateful to the homeowner for generously allowing us to use the property. Over the past year, firefighters conducted numerous training exercises at this house, building skills and preparing for the final live-fire burn.
These realistic training scenarios help firefighters gain experience in a controlled environment, strengthening the skills needed to respond safely and effectively when real emergencies occur.
We would like to thank everyone who participated, assisted with planning, and helped make this training a success. We also extend our appreciation to our mutual aid partners for their continued support and commitment to training together. Working and training side by side ensures we are ready when our communities need us most.
Thank you to the homeowner for providing this unique opportunity and to all the firefighters who dedicated their time to making this training possible.

Atkins Fire & First Responders
Monroe Township Fire Department
Amana Fire Department

04/17/2026

Please stay aware and prepared—severe weather is expected in our area today. This could include strong winds, heavy rain, hail, or even tornadoes.

Make sure you:
• Keep an eye on local weather updates
• Have a way to receive emergency alerts
• Know your safe shelter location
• Secure any outdoor items that could blow away

Don’t ignore warnings—conditions can and will change quickly if a severe storm develops! Stay safe and alert today!

04/16/2026

We want to recognize our dispatchers at the Linn County Sheriff’s Office. They are there 24/7 for everyone and always the first to help in an emergency. Thank you for everything you do.

03/28/2026

Here is a little update of our new pumper/tanker body in production.

03/15/2026

Yesterday we said goodbye to our pumper/tanker as it was delivered to its new home at the Hazleton Fire Department. This is the second truck Hazelton has purchased from our department.
This truck served our department and our communities well for many years, and we’re glad to see it continue its service with another department. We hope it serves the Hazleton Fire Department and their community as well as it served ours.

02/24/2026

Last night at our monthly business meeting, we had the privilege of welcoming four probationary members into full membership.
We are proud to recognize Firefighters Ty Costigan, Megan Kohoutek, Zach Sankot, and Adam Stallman on this important milestone in their service. Presenting their shields was Lt. Hagen, marking the official transition into full membership.
Please join us in congratulating these dedicated firefighters on their hard work, commitment, and achievement. We look forward to their continued service to our department and community.

02/18/2026

🚩 Red Flag Warning 🚩

When a Red Flag Warning is issued by the National Weather Service, it means critical fire weather conditions are either occurring now or will shortly.

🔥 What does that mean?
• Strong winds
• Low humidity
• Dry vegetation

These conditions allow fires to start easily and spread rapidly — often faster than crews can safely contain them.

🚫 Do NOT burn during a Red Flag Warning.
This includes:
• Brush piles
• Yard debris
• Campfires
• Burn barrels

Even small, controlled burns can quickly become out-of-control wildfires under these conditions.

⚠️ Burning during a Red Flag Warning not only puts your property at risk, but also your neighbors, first responders, and our entire community.

Please:
✔ Check weather conditions before burning
✔ Follow all local burn regulations
✔ Postpone any outdoor burning until conditions improve

If you see smoke or fire, call 911 immediately.

Help us keep our community safe. One spark is all it takes.

02/17/2026

Tonight, our members participated in a controlled burn alongside our mutual aid partners from the Jefferson Monroe Fire Department off Linn-Johnson Rd.
We truly value the opportunity to assist our neighboring departments with their training burns, just as they support us with ours. Trainings like this provide a great chance to work side by side, learn more about each department’s operations, and strengthen our coordination on the fireground.
Opportunities like these help us operate more seamlessly together while building strong relationships between our members and our departments as a whole.
Thank you again for having us join and assist!

02/15/2026

Last night, crews responded to a working structure fire at 400 E Southview Rd. The fire was contained to the garage, with smoke damage reported inside the home. Firefighters were able to quickly bring the situation under control and prevent further spread.
There were no injuries reported.

We would like to thank Atkins Fire & First Responders, Cedar Rapids Fire Department, Area Ambulance Service, and Linn County Sheriff’s Department for their assistance.

An electric golf cart sparked a garage fire Friday night in the 400 block of East Southview Road, according to the Linn County Sheriff’s Office.

02/14/2026

We’re officially in our new space!

Our addition is now in use and already making a difference. While we’re still tidying up a few things, we’re incredibly grateful for the room to grow and the possibilities ahead.