Jasper County EMA

06/01/2026

Have you included your pets in your family emergency plan and supply kit?

05/28/2026

When biking with your family this summer, play it safe and always wear a helmet.

Summer is a great time to explore Iowa’s many beautiful bike trails! Whether you are out for a casual ride or participating in a long trek, you can take steps to keep your summer safe:

🗺️ PLAN: Before you head out, check out the bike and trail information from Travel Iowa. Be sure to sign up for Alert Iowa so you aren't caught off-guard by a sudden summer storm! 🌩️

⛑️ PROTECT: Always wear a helmet! Apply SPF 30+ sunscreen and don’t forget the bug spray. 🦟

🌳🚴‍♂️ PLAY: Stick to designated trails to protect Iowa’s natural habitats. Let's keep our state beautiful!

Find this information here: ready.iowa.gov/summersafety

05/27/2026

05/27/2026

Another great afternoon of training with the PCM Preschool teachers! Today’s focus was CPR and First Aid training, helping staff build the skills and confidence needed to respond when seconds matter.

These educators gave up part of their afternoon to better prepare themselves to protect the kids in their care, and that commitment deserves recognition. We are thankful for schools and organizations that continue to invest in preparedness and training before emergencies happen.

Want CPR, First Aid, Stop the Bleed, or emergency preparedness training for your organization? Reach out to!

05/27/2026

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05/27/2026

Great night of training happening across Jasper County. We had the opportunity to provide Stop the Bleed training at Baxter Rural Fire Department Baxter Fire and at St Luke United Methodist Church in Newton, where we also discussed CPR/AED use and what to do when emergencies happen.

Huge thank you to everyone who gave up part of their beautiful evening to better prepare themselves to help others when seconds count. That willingness to learn and step up is what helps make our communities stronger and safer.

Want to host training for your organization, business, church, or group? Reach out to Jasper County EMA.

05/25/2026

05/22/2026

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05/21/2026

Another successful AAIR training is in the books here in Jasper County.

Today wrapped up the second and final day of training, bringing together responders from across Iowa to work through fast moving active threat scenarios and integrated response operations. Participants spent the day sharpening skills in team movement, threat area coordination, rapid patient care, extraction techniques, and communication between law enforcement, fire, EMS, and dispatch.

These classes are mentally and physically demanding, but that realism is what prepares responders for the worst days.

We appreciate every agency that helped support the training and every student who invested their time to become better prepared to protect their communities.

Special thanks to these departments for helping with putting the class on:
Mahaska County Sheriff's Office
Mahaska County Emergency Management
Marion County Emergency Management Agency
Knoxville IA Police Department
Iowa Department of Public Safety
Knoxville - IA Fire Department
Knoxville IA Police Department