Neola Fire and Rescue

05/20/2026

This EMS Week, we want to give a huge THANK YOU to the dedicated EMTs of NEOLA RESCUE.

Thank you for the care you provide, the lives you touch, and the heart you put into serving Neola and the surrounding communities every single day. We are incredibly grateful for each and every one of you. ❤️🚑

05/18/2026

🚨With the sirens down and the storm heading for us, we recommend everyone take appropriate cover! We do have trucks out watching.

05/17/2026

05/15/2026

Reminder that our tornado sirens are down. City Council has approved a new pole and updated siren system.
Be aware of the weather this weekend and don’t rely on sirens.

If you sign up for this, alerts go to your cell phone and land line. On the bottom of the form there’s a number for Pott co EMA.

05/06/2026

Last night, members of the NVFD spent time sharpening our extrication skills through scenario based, hands-on vehicle rescue training. Trainings like this help ensure we are prepared to respond quickly and safely when real emergencies happen in our community.

A huge thank you to Neil Cook and David Schierbrock for generously donating vehicles for our department to train with. Donations like these provide valuable real-world training opportunities for our firefighters and first responders.

We truly appreciate the continued support from our community!

05/05/2026

To all of our Brother and Sisters!

05/01/2026

Today we remember and honor Deputy Sheriff Mark Jason Burbridge of the Pottawattamie County Sheriff’s Office. EOW: May 1st, 2017. His sacrifice will never be forgotten.

Deputy Sheriff Mark Burbridge was shot and killed at the Pottawattamie County Jail, in Council Bluffs, as he and another deputy returned two inmates to the jail after a court appearance.

As the deputies began to take the inmates into the jail one of the inmates attacked him after using a concealed key to remove his shackles. The inmate was able to obtain a firearm from the van and shot both deputies. He then stole the transport van and fled from the jail. He shot a citizen nearby when he attempted to carjack the man. He then abducted another citizen and forced her to drive him from the scene in her vehicle.

The subject was located by Omaha, Nebraska, police officers after releasing the woman. He was taken into custody following a high speed pursuit and charged with numerous felonies related to the carjacking and weapons possession. The man had just been sentenced to 55 years in prison after pleading guilty to murder.

On August 15th, 2017, the man was sentenced to life in prison for Deputy Burbridge's murder and related charges.

04/30/2026

Congratulations to our Scholarship recipients, who are also current member! Braden and Joe, we are so proud of you!

04/23/2026

🌪️ Tornado Watch vs. Tornado Warning 🐶

Ever wonder what the difference is? Let’s break it down in a way everyone can understand:

👀 TORNADO WATCH
“Hmm… something might happen.”
Conditions are right for tornadoes to form. Stay alert, keep an eye on the weather, and be ready to act.

🚨 TORNADO WARNING
“IT’S HAPPENING — PANIC MODE!”
A tornado has been spotted or indicated by radar. Take cover IMMEDIATELY — this is go time.

Think of it like this:
Watch = Be aware 👀
Warning = Take action NOW 🏃‍♂️

Stay safe out there and have a plan! ⛈️

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