Osceola Fire Department

07/25/2026

06/07/2026

03/21/2026

BURN BAN!

After consulting with Counties Fire Chiefs a burn ban has been requested to Iowa State Fire Marshal for a burn ban for Clarke County. We are both wet and dry at the same time. The ground is extremely wet and yet the standing vegetation fuels is very dry. This makes it very difficult for fire departments to fight fires. over the last 2 days department have lost equipment trying to fight fires that started as controlled burns. Please do not burn.

02/27/2026

*****RED FLAG WARNING*****

No Burning! Fire conditions can quickly get out of control and be difficult for fire departments.

02/16/2026

After consulting with the Counties Fire Chiefs, I have requested the State Fire Marshal to issue a burn ban beginning Tomorrow Friday Feburary 6th at Noon until rescinded. Dry fuels and lack of moisture has created a situation in which fires can quickly get out of control and be hard to contain.

Frequently Asked Questions
Can I use a burn pit or burn trash when there is a burn ban in my county?
A burn ban does not prohibit the following: supervised, controlled burn for which a permit has been issued by the fire chief of the fire district where the burn will take place, the use of outdoor fireplaces, barbecue grills, properly supervised landfills, or the burning of trash in incinerators or trash burners made of metal, concrete, masonry, or heavy one-inch wire mesh, with no openings greater than one square inch.

02/06/2026

02/02/2026

From the Chiefs Desk:

January had 32 calls for service including 13 fire calls. Thank you to the dedication of our members, the sacrifice of their families, and the support of their employers.