Johnston-Grimes Metropolitan Fire District

07/27/2026

The Johnston-Grimes Metropolitan Fire District responded to more than 1,200 calls from April to June, which is more than 13 calls per day!

07/25/2026

Anniversaries are meant to be celebrated! Please take a moment to help us celebrate Andrew Winter, Austin Sapienza, Kole Denny, Logan Schaufelberger, Shawn Benberg and Taylor Mehmen on their July anniversaries with the JGMFD!

07/21/2026

07/21/2026

REMINDER!!!

FAMILY FRIENDLY EVENT!

FREE TO ATTEND!

AMAZING SETTING!

Folds of Honor Iowa x Fareway Stores present the first Stars & Strikes Charity Classic 🇺🇸 First responders from Johnston, Grimes, Urbandale & Polk City are stepping up to raise funds for life-changing Folds of Honor scholarships!

Thursday, August 6th, 2026
1PM-6PM

Moeckly Farms Ballfield
12292 NW 30th Street
Polk City, IA

Join us for some exciting games, Iowa Pork, Thelma's Treats, raffles & more. Let’s swing for scholarships!

Stay tuned for more!

Urbandale Police Department Urbandale Fire Department Polk City Fire Departmentt Polk County Sheriff's Office, Iowa, Johnston-Grimes Metropolitan Fire District Johnston-Grimes Professional Fire Fighters Local 4835 Johnston Police Department-Iowa Scheels Doll Distributing - Des Moines

07/17/2026

Please join us in congratulating Firefighter/EMT Taylor Mehmen on successfully completing her first year of service and probationary period with the Johnston-Grimes Metropolitan Fire District!

In keeping with department tradition, Taylor has earned her station shield, a symbol of the hard work, commitment, and professionalism she has demonstrated throughout her first year. She was joined by several members of the B-Shift to celebrate this important milestone.

We appreciate Taylor's dedication and look forward to watching her grow in her career. This fall, she will take the next step by attending paramedic school, and we wish her the very best as she continues her professional development.

Congratulations, Taylor, and thank you for your commitment to the JGMFD and the communities we proudly serve! 🚒👏

07/16/2026

07/11/2026

The Johnston-Grimes Metropolitan Fire District responded to a reported structure fire at 2011 NE Heritage Drive at approximately 9:05 p.m.

Upon arrival, crews encountered heavy fire conditions on an exterior deck, with flames extending to the second-floor exterior and into the attic space. Firefighters quickly initiated an aggressive fire attack, successfully extinguishing the fire and limiting further extension and damage to the residence.

The cause of the fire remains under investigation. Fire investigators are currently on scene conducting their examination.

The Johnston-Grimes Metropolitan Fire District was assisted by the Urbandale Fire Department. No additional information is available at this time.

07/10/2026

It’s moments like these that remind us why training matters.

When members of our community need help, our crews are ready to respond. Water rescues require skill, teamwork, and preparation, which is why our first responders train regularly to be ready for whatever the situation may bring.

We’re proud of the dedication our crews show every day to help keep our community safe.

A kayaker was rescued from Beaver Creek with no injuries after Johnston-Grimes firefighters trained for the swift-water hazards they faced.

07/04/2026

The Johnston-Grimes Metropolitan Fire District (JGMFD) responded to a call on Beaver Creek at approximately 2:00 PM today to rescue two kayakers who got caught in the fast-moving flood water. Please avoid Beaver Creek and the Des Moines River at this time. Strong currents and debris are creating hazardous conditions. Stay safe and keep your distance from the water's edge.

07/04/2026

Happy 4th of July! As you celebrate, please only use fireworks where legal, keep water nearby, never leave kids unsupervised with them, and soak used fireworks before disposal. Have a great weekend, and let's keep it a safe one. Enjoy the holiday!