Montezuma Fire & Rescue

05/25/2026

05/19/2026

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE HAS EXTENDED TORNADO WATCH 225 TO
INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING AREAS UNTIL 10 PM CDT THIS EVENING

IN IOWA THIS WATCH INCLUDES 11 COUNTIES

IN CENTRAL IOWA

JASPER MARSHALL POLK
POWESHIEK TAMA

IN SOUTH CENTRAL IOWA

MADISON MAHASKA MARION
WARREN

IN SOUTHEAST IOWA

DAVIS WAPELLO

THIS INCLUDES THE CITIES OF BLOOMFIELD, CARLISLE, DES MOINES,
DYSART, EARLHAM, GLADBROOK, GRINNELL, INDIANOLA, KNOXVILLE,
MARSHALLTOWN, NEWTON, NORWALK, OSKALOOSA, OTTUMWA, PELLA, TAMA,
TOLEDO, TRAER, AND WINTERSET.

* PRIMARY THREATS INCLUDE...

A FEW TORNADOES AND A COUPLE INTENSE TORNADOES LIKELY.
WIDESPREAD DAMAGING WINDS AND ISOLATED SIGNIFICANT GUSTS TO 80
MPH LIKELY.
SCATTERED LARGE HAIL AND ISOLATED VERY LARGE HAIL EVENTS TO 2
INCHES IN DIAMETER LIKELY.

05/14/2026

Yesterday we spent the day at Montezuma Community Schools for Ag Safety Day, discussing critical safety measures including smoke detectors, fire alarms, fire extinguishers, and 911 emergency procedures. Demonstrations of vehicle extraction tools and grain bin rescue equipment were also provided. Students from K-8th grade attended 15 different stations. Iowa State University Extension and Outreach hosted this event, and we are grateful for the opportunity to participate.

04/17/2026

04/12/2026

💛 National Telecommunications Appreciation Week 💛

This week, we recognize and thank our unseen first responders. Our 911 Dispatchers.

They are the voice in the dark, the calm in the chaos, and the lifeline when every second counts. Their strength, quick thinking, and dedication save lives and support both the public and first responders every single day.

From every call answered to every life touched, thank you for being the connection that holds it all together.

April 12th - 18th, 2026

04/10/2026

‼️🚨🔔REMINDER‼️🚨🔔

Outdoor Warning Siren system testing is Saturday April 11, 2026 (tomorrow morning) at 10AM.

04/02/2026

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE HAS ISSUED TORNADO WATCH 89 IN
EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM CDT THIS EVENING FOR THE FOLLOWING AREAS

IN IOWA THIS WATCH INCLUDES 16 COUNTIES

IN CENTRAL IOWA

JASPER MARSHALL POLK
POWESHIEK TAMA

IN SOUTH CENTRAL IOWA

APPANOOSE CLARKE DECATUR
LUCAS MAHASKA MARION
MONROE WARREN WAYNE

IN SOUTHEAST IOWA

DAVIS WAPELLO

THIS INCLUDES THE CITIES OF ALBIA, ALLERTON, BLOOMFIELD,
CARLISLE, CENTERVILLE, CHARITON, CORYDON, DES MOINES, DYSART,
GLADBROOK, GRINNELL, HUMESTON, INDIANOLA, KNOXVILLE, LAMONI,
LEON, MARSHALLTOWN, NEWTON, NORWALK, OSCEOLA, OSKALOOSA, OTTUMWA,
PELLA, SEYMOUR, TAMA, TOLEDO, AND TRAER.

* PRIMARY THREATS INCLUDE...

A FEW TORNADOES LIKELY WITH A COUPLE INTENSE TORNADOES POSSIBLE.
SCATTERED DAMAGING WINDS AND ISOLATED SIGNIFICANT GUSTS TO 75
MPH LIKELY.
SCATTERED LARGE HAIL AND ISOLATED VERY LARGE HAIL EVENTS TO 2
INCHES IN DIAMETER POSSIBLE.

PROBABILITY TABLE:
PROB OF 2 OR MORE TORNADOES : 70%
PROB OF 1 OR MORE STRONG /EF2-EF5/ TORNADOES : 40%
PROB OF 10 OR MORE SEVERE WIND EVENTS : 70%
PROB OF 1 OR MORE WIND EVENTS >= 75 MPH : 60%
PROB OF 10 OR MORE SEVERE HAIL EVENTS : 40%
PROB OF 1 OR MORE HAIL EVENTS >= 2 INCHES : 30%
PROB OF 6 OR MORE COMBINED SEVERE HAIL/WIND EVENTS : 90%
MEAN STORM MOTION /MPH/ : E 40

03/31/2026

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE HAS ISSUED SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WATCH
77 IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 AM CDT TUESDAY FOR THE FOLLOWING AREAS

IN IOWA THIS WATCH INCLUDES 16 COUNTIES

IN CENTRAL IOWA

BOONE DALLAS JASPER
MARSHALL POLK POWESHIEK
STORY TAMA

IN SOUTH CENTRAL IOWA

MADISON MAHASKA MARION
WARREN

IN SOUTHWEST IOWA

ADAIR CASS

IN WEST CENTRAL IOWA

AUDUBON GUTHRIE

THIS INCLUDES THE CITIES OF ADAIR, ADEL, AMES, ATLANTIC, AUDUBON,
BAYARD, BOONE, CARLISLE, CASEY, DES MOINES, DYSART, EARLHAM,
EXIRA, FONTANELLE, GLADBROOK, GREENFIELD, GRINNELL,
GUTHRIE CENTER, INDIANOLA, KNOXVILLE, MARSHALLTOWN, NEWTON,
NORWALK, OSKALOOSA, PANORA, PELLA, PERRY, STUART, TAMA, TOLEDO,
TRAER, WAUKEE, AND WINTERSET.

* PRIMARY THREATS INCLUDE...

SCATTERED LARGE HAIL AND ISOLATED VERY LARGE HAIL EVENTS TO 2
INCHES IN DIAMETER POSSIBLE.
ISOLATED DAMAGING WIND GUSTS TO 70 MPH POSSIBLE.

PROBABILITY TABLE:
PROB OF 2 OR MORE TORNADOES : 10%
PROB OF 1 OR MORE STRONG /EF2-EF5/ TORNADOES : 05%
PROB OF 10 OR MORE SEVERE WIND EVENTS : 30%
PROB OF 1 OR MORE WIND EVENTS >= 75 MPH : 10%
PROB OF 10 OR MORE SEVERE HAIL EVENTS : 50%
PROB OF 1 OR MORE HAIL EVENTS >= 2 INCHES : 30%
PROB OF 6 OR MORE COMBINED SEVERE HAIL/WIND EVENTS : 80%
MEAN STORM MOTION /MPH/ : E 35

03/29/2026

Four members from our team participated in the Fight for Air stair climb event hosted by the American Lung Association in Des Moines. Firefighters participating in the event climbed 79 floors (1,656 steps) while wearing full fire gear. We extend our gratitude to those who donated to our team, supporting the fight against lung disease. We also appreciate the enthusiastic support we received from our cheering section.