Urbandale Fire Department

08/31/2026

The Polk County Extreme Temperature Plan will be activated on Monday, August 31 at Noon through at least Saturday, September 5th based on forecast temperatures from the National Weather Service.
Activation of the plan includes:
 weather amnesty at area homeless shelters,
 activation of cooling/warming centers, and
 free access to these locations on DART buses.
More detailed information and resources are available on the Polk County Emergency Management Agency’s website here:

During extreme temperatures for either heat or cold, the Polk County Extreme Temperature Plan will be in effect. Activation criteria for extreme temperatures is as follows:

08/28/2026

This week we sent off three of our members, (L-R) Bryce Juon, Justin Braland and Jackson Adams to their first day of Paramedic school! Over the next year they will be attending DMACC while continuing to serve their community with UFD. The training consists of classroom education, hospital based clinical hours and field (ambulance/911) experience. Obtaining their Paramedic license allows them to provide pre-hospital advanced life care to our residents. We appreciate their commitment in furthering their education and service to the community.

08/25/2026

Teamwork makes the dream work! That’s what great metro partnerships look like. 🚒🤝

06/29/2026

We have been pretty lucky with the weather so far this year. Mother Nature is here to remind us we are about to start July with July temps. Here are some tips to stay safe during this stretch of hot weather.

06/11/2026

It's not uncommon to see E-bikes and E-scooters on a daily basis. The popularity is growing at an extremely fast rate. As the number increases, so does the risk potential. There are some dangers with these devices and the battery supply for them. Please take a few moments and read the safety information. This is good advice for any item that requires charging.

06/01/2026

Station 43 was hard at it this morning doing deck gun and pump training. When seconds count, our training pays off.

05/27/2026

The Urbandale Fire Department took part in fire extinguisher training this morning with Living History Farms. Modern technology teamed up with old technology.

05/19/2026

05/18/2026

Before most people arrive at the hospital, EMS professionals are already there -- assessing, treating, comforting and helping make sure patients get the care they need.

This week is National EMS Week, and we’re taking a moment to recognize Urbandale’s EMS staff for the important work they do every day.

They respond when people are scared, sick, injured or in crisis. They bring medical skill, steady hands and compassion into unpredictable situations. And their work makes a real difference for patients, families and our entire community.

Thank you to our EMS staff for showing up, serving well and helping keep Urbandale safe.

05/18/2026

On Saturday May 16th members of UFD attended the annual Iowa Emergency Medical Services Association (IEMSA) Memorial Ceremony in West Des Moines. Eight EMS providers across the State were recognized this year. The ceremony included guest speakers, naming of the honorees being added to the memorial, and a Helicopter Fly Over by Unity Point Health Life Flight & Mercy One-Des Moines. Former EMS Asst. Chief Rob Light was recognized at the ceremony, and his name was added to the memorial wall. Chief Light passed away on June 19, 2025 not too long after retiring from UFD. His name and service are now permanently memorialized at the Iowa EMS Memorial located in front of WDM Fire/EMS Station 19 located at 8055 Mills Civic Parkway.