Fort Madison Fire & Rescue

05/01/2026

Thank you to those who have already donated!

04/26/2026

Call volume is up 22% in 2026
580 calls in the first quarter
Your Fort Madison Fire & Rescue is ready, every call, every day!

04/13/2026

On behalf of the firefighters of Fort Madison Fire & Rescue, we would like to extend our sincere appreciation to the dedicated dispatchers at LeeComm during National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week.
Your role is critical to everything we do. You are the calm voice in chaos, the steady hand guiding responders, and the lifeline connecting our crews to the information we need to serve our community safely and effectively. Every call you take, every detail you gather, and every decision you make directly impacts outcomes in the field.
We recognize that your work often goes unseen, but it never goes unnoticed. Your professionalism, composure, and commitment to public safety are essential to the success of our operations and the safety of both responders and the citizens we serve.
From all of us at Fort Madison Fire & Rescue, thank you for your hard work, your dedication, and your unwavering support. We are proud to work alongside you.
Stay safe, and thank you for all that you do.
Respectfully, The Firefighters of Fort Madison Fire & Rescue

04/06/2026

Heads up, Fort Madison!

We’ll be testing the outdoor warning sirens tomorrow at 10:00 AM.

This is part of our monthly system test (first Tuesday of every month) to make sure everything is ready when you need it.

No action needed — just a test!

Important Reminder About Sirens

Outdoor warning sirens are designed to be heard outside, not inside homes or buildings.

If you cannot hear the siren from inside your home, that is normal.
Sirens are meant to alert people who are outdoors to seek shelter and find more information.

How You Should Receive Alerts

We strongly encourage all residents to have multiple ways to receive emergency notifications, especially indoors:

NOAA Weather Radio
Wireless Emergency Alerts (cell phone alerts)
Local news and weather apps

03/25/2026

There are no words that can truly ease the weight of a loss like this. Shawna’s dedication and support to your department, and Scott’s service to his community, will not be forgotten. This tragedy reaches far beyond a single department—it is felt across the entire fire service and the communities we serve.
Please know that you are not alone. We stand with you in this time of grief, and we are here for anything you may need—today and in the days ahead.
Keeping the Edwards, Hutson family and all of you in our thoughts.

03/24/2026

Outdoor Siren Testing!!!

We will be testing outdoor warning sirens tomorrow, 3/25/2026 at 10:00 am for the cities of Denmark, Donnellson, Fort Madison, Keokuk and Wever.

If there is a chance for inclement weather, we will postpone the testing to a later date.

03/24/2026

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
PROPOSED PROPERTY TAX LEVY
FISCAL YEAR JULY 1, 2026 - JUNE 30, 2027

The City Council will conduct a public hearing on the proposed Fiscal Year City property tax levy as follows:

Meeting Date: 4/7/2026
Meeting Time: 05:00 PM
Meeting Location: City Hall, 811 Avenue E, Fort Madison

At the public hearing any resident or taxpayer is encouraged to attend and share comments or questions about the proposed.

https://www.fortmadison-ia.com/m/newsflash/home/detail/1948

03/21/2026

Fire Contained at Farm & Home Store – No Injuries Reported

Fort Madison, IA — On the evening of March 20, 2026, at 11:26 PM, Fort Madison Fire & Rescue responded to a fire alarm at the Farm & Home Store located at 4810 Avenue O.

Fire crews arrived to find smoke present throughout the building. Upon investigation, firefighters located a small fire in an interior area of the store where live poultry was being housed. The fire was quickly extinguished using portable extinguishers, and crews confirmed that the fire had not spread beyond the immediate area.

The incident occurred after normal operating hours. There were no injuries to customers or employees.

While the fire itself was contained to a limited area, smoke traveled throughout the building, affecting much of the interior. As a result, the store is currently closed while cleanup and evaluation are underway. A professional restoration company is on site assisting store management with assessing smoke impact, cleaning, and recovery efforts.

Preliminary findings indicate the fire was accidental in nature and related to an electrical setup used to power heat lamps in the poultry area.

Unfortunately, some of the baby chicks housed in the area did not survive due to smoke and heat exposure, while others were safely removed.

Fort Madison Fire & Rescue worked closely with store management on scene and will continue to assist as they move through the reopening process. The fire department will ensure all life safety systems and conditions are verified prior to the building reopening to the public.

Thanks to early alarm activation and a rapid response by Fort Madison Fire & Rescue, the fire was contained quickly, preventing a more significant loss.

Respectfully,
Chad Hannum
Fire Chief
Fort Madison Fire & Rescue

03/11/2026

‼️ATTENTION‼️

There was an accidental activation of the Hazardous Materials Release alarm. There is NO hazardous material release!

We are under a tornado warning and severe thunderstorm warning.

Be safe, take cover, and call us if you need us!

03/02/2026