Riverside Volunteer Fire Department

08/08/2026

05/23/2026

During National EMS Week, we thank the Riverside Fire Department and the Washington County Ambulance Service for their service and dedication. Their commitment to caring for our community, as well as our employees and guests, makes a difference. Thank you for all that you do! 👏

05/14/2026

04/18/2026

Washington County Residents,

As this round of significant storm activity hopefully is coming to an end this evening (fingers crossed no surprise pop-ups), if your property sustained damage(s) from this weather event, please contact the Washington County Emergency Management Agency at the below email address:

- [email protected]

Please include the following information within your email, if possible:

- your name, address, and contact information
- pictures of the damage(s)

04/17/2026

Great Information from AFD on the county storm sirens. Stay Weather Aware.

04/13/2026

The 4th annual Washington County Mutual Aid Association Fire School was held this weekend at the Riverside training center. The classes covered Command, Fire Attack, Search, Ventilation, Ladders, Forcible Entry and Driver Operations pumping & working on the fire ground. There was 55 students between the 2 classes from RFD, Kalona Volunteer Fire Department - KVFD Wellman Volunteer Fire Department Ainsworth - Ia. Volunteer Fire Department Washington Fire Dept. North Liberty Fire Department Solon Fire Department Crawford Township Benefited Fire District Columbus Junction Fire and Rescue Mount Vernon Fire Department thanks to all of our sponsors who helped make this a great day.