Northwest Iowa Regional Fire school

03/11/2026

03/09/2026

That's a wrap on the 38th Annual Northwest Iowa Regional Fire School!

A huge thank you to all of our great instructors, sponsors, staff, and the Sergeant Bluff community for making this year such a success!

This weekend we were joined by 382 attendees, representing 4 states and 110 departments - surpassing our expectations and showing tremendous growth from prior years.

Numbers are great, but the greatest thing we observed was a growing desire and passion for excellence in EVERY department we saw come through those doors this weekend. THAT is what gives us confidence to say that that when those tones drop, your safety is in best hands possible.

Before classes even dismissed today, our planning committee was already beginning serious discussions about plans and improvements we will make for 2027.
The best way we can improve is by listening to those involved. If you attended this year's fire school, you will receive an evaluation email this week which we highly encourage you to fill out so we can serve you in the best way possible, not just as a course, but as an entire fire school.

Or, if you have any tips, suggestions, complaints, or praises, please reach out to us here or by emailing us at [email protected]. Big or small, good or bad, we want to hear it all so we can continue to improve.

We hope to see everyone next year. Stay tuned for more announcements to come!

03/09/2026

Firefighters from four different states gathered in Sergeant Bluff this weekend, honoring their skills and getting new comers trained for when they receive a call.

03/08/2026

Northwest Iowa Regional Fire School returns for 38th year
Read More >> https://www.ktiv.com/2026/03/08/northwest-iowa-regional-fire-school-returns-38th-year/

03/08/2026

In case you haven't already noticed, today has been an amazing day full of working with amazing instructors and fellow departments to better ourselves as firefighters and members of the community.

We still have another day full of learning ahead of us. Keep tagging us in all your pictures and watch for more to come!

See you all again tomorrow!

03/08/2026

The Des Moines Area Metro FOOLS have arrived in Sergeant Bluff for the Northwest Iowa Fire School. Tomorrow morning we’ll be teaching Ground Ladder Operations and Ventilation.

We’re looking forward to a great day of training, sharing knowledge, and continuing to better our craft alongside firefighters from across the region.