Northwood Fire & EMS

08/03/2026

No prior medical background is required. We teach you everything from the ground up. All you need is the drive to learn, the grit to practice, and the heart to serve your community.

08/03/2026

Come out Tuesday for National Night Out in Hanlontown! 🚓🚨🚒🔥

07/02/2026

🤠🔥 SADDLE UP FOR SOME REAL FIREGROUND TRAINING! 🔥🤠

The Des Moines Area Metro F.O.O.L.S. have partnered with the Mason City Fire Department to bring you an Acquired Structure Training that puts firefighters where they belong—in a real building, solving real problems.

This isn’t a classroom. This is hands-on training designed to sharpen the skills that matter when the tones drop.

📅 July 18, 2026

🕘 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM

📍 1300 12th Street NW
Mason City, IA 50401

🚒 Training Evolutions

✅ Forcible Entry
✅ Search
✅ Ground Ladders

Instruction will be provided by a combination of experienced members from the Des Moines Area Metro F.O.O.L.S. and the Mason City Fire Department, bringing together knowledge and experience from both organizations.

🍔 Lunch is provided!

💲 Cost

• $25 per person
• FREE for DAM F.O.O.L.S. members

🧰 Required Gear

✔️ Structural PPE
✔️ SCBA with 2 bottles
✔️ Safety Glasses

🎟️ Register Today:
https://thedamfools.regfox.com/2026-mason-city-open-gym

Whether you’re a rookie looking for reps or a veteran wanting to stay sharp, this is your chance to train in an acquired structure alongside firefighters committed to getting better every day.

🤠 Out here, there’s no substitute for putting in the work. Come train with us in Mason City and leave a better firefighter than you arrived.

06/29/2026

Make a Difference: Enroll in Our Fall EMT Class!
Northwood Fire & EMS, in partnership with NIACC, is offering an Emergency Medical Technician (EMT-B) class this fall. This course is your chance to gain essential life-saving skills and prepare for a rewarding role in emergency response and ambulance services.
Unlock Your Potential:
Open to anyone 17 years and older with an interest in helping others.
High school seniors can get a head start on their future.
Convenient evening classes (Monday and Thursday) at the Northwood Fire Station.
Ready to take the next step in emergency medical care? Find more information and register through NIACC.

https://www.campusce.net/niacc/Course/Course.aspx?c=90

Support Your Community: Volunteer with Northwood Fire & EMS!
Our volunteer team is the heart of our service, and we're actively seeking new members. If you're looking for a meaningful way to contribute, or just curious about what being a volunteer entails, please don't hesitate to reach out.
For questions about the class or volunteering, please contact:
Ryan Schoon, EMT-P, Fire Chief
[email protected] 507 391 4209

06/29/2026

To Register or if you have questions please call 641-422-4358

No prior medical background is required. We teach you everything from the ground up. All you need is the drive to learn, the grit to practice, and the heart to serve your community.

06/20/2026

Raffle tickets, tattoos, wristbands, kids, fire hats, all up at the fair stop in and see us!!

06/16/2026

What better way to celebrate Father’s Day than with breakfast at the Plymouth Fire Barn? 🚒🥞 Join us next Sunday for great food, great company, and a great way to kick off Dad’s special day. We hope to see you there!

06/13/2026