Van Meter Fire Department

05/25/2026

Today, we remember and honor the brave men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice while serving our country. Memorial Day is more than a long weekend — it is a time to reflect on the courage, dedication, and selflessness of those who gave their lives to protect the freedoms we enjoy every day.

As we gather with family and friends, we encourage everyone to take a moment to remember our fallen heroes and the families who continue to carry their legacy.

From all of us at the Van Meter Fire Department, thank you to those who served and especially to those who never made it home.

We wish everyone a safe and meaningful Memorial Day. 🇺🇸

05/22/2026

Happy EMS week to our volunteer EMS providers within the Van Meter Fire Department! Also, a big thank you shout out to Dallas County EMS and Madison County EMS for always delivering top tier care and transport! 🚒🚑

05/17/2026

Today, the Van Meter Fire Department is honored to help celebrate the Van Meter High School Class of 2026 as they prepare to take one of the biggest steps of their lives. 🚒🎓

In just a little while, our graduates will make their way through town surrounded by the support of a community that is incredibly proud of them. Years of hard work, late nights, challenges, memories, and accomplishments have all led to this moment.

To the Class of 2026 — wherever life takes you next, carry with you the values that make this community strong: hard work, resilience, kindness, and service to others. Van Meter will always be cheering you on.

We encourage the community to come out, celebrate, and help us show these graduates just how proud we are of everything they have accomplished.

Congratulations, Class of 2026 — your future is just beginning! 🎉

05/13/2026

DCEMS is offering a FREE Stop the Bleed training, and we want YOU to be part of it!

Did you know? 40% of trauma-related deaths worldwide are due to uncontrolled bleeding. That means many of these deaths could be prevented with the right skills. YOU could be the person who makes the difference in an emergency!

What You’ll Learn:
The life-saving techniques to control bleeding
How to act fast when seconds count
Simple steps that anyone can use to help save a life in an emergency

🚨 Mark Your Calendar!
🗓 When: Thursday, May 21st
🕓 Time: 4:00 PM – 5:30 PM
📍 Where: Dallas County Human Services Campus, 25747 N Ave, Adel, Iowa

We’re passionate about giving back to our community and empowering YOU with the tools to act in critical moments. It’s easy to learn, and you’ll leave feeling ready to make a difference!

Space is limited,—SIGN UP NOW to guarantee your spot.
🔗 Sign up here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSc1sKUID5ThBvYtxCiqpoxf8iYAHFqleDG-iDhIsisIc4D5Fw/viewform?usp=header

Together, we can stop the bleed, save lives, and strengthen our community!

05/11/2026

Good luck to Firefighter Latare and Firefighter Cunningham as they begin their EMT schooling! 🚑📚

This next step in emergency medical training is a huge commitment, involving more than 150 hours of classroom, hands-on, and clinical training. Their dedication to continuing their education and strengthening their skills will help better serve the Van Meter community both on and off emergency scenes.

Good luck throughout the program — we are proud to have you both representing the Van Meter Fire Department family! 🔥

05/10/2026

From all of us at VMFD, Happy Mother’s Day Van Meter!

05/04/2026

Happy International Firefighters Day 🔥🚒 We have some pretty amazing people on VMFD! Here are some highlights from the past year!

04/27/2026

🔥 Firefighter I and Haz Mat are part of the minimum requirements of our department! If you have considered joining the volunteer fire department in the past, now is the time!

Firefighter 1 with HazMat starting this July at the FSTB. Sign up via Acadis at https://iafstb.acadisonline.com

04/24/2026

UPDATE 4/23/2026 @ 7:45PM: Tornado warning has expired.

Original Post: TAKE SHELTER VAN METER!

Rain wrapped rotation/tornado headed towards us!

02/18/2026

🚨 Iowa Fire Weather Alert – Red Flag Warning Wednesday 🚨

Iowa will be dealing with critical fire weather conditions on Wednesday as a powerful west wind combines with extremely dry air and dormant grasses across the state. This is the type of setup where fires can start easily and spread rapidly in a matter of minutes.

A Red Flag Warning has been issued for much of central, north central, and south central Iowa from 10 AM to 7 PM, with a similar warning in place for parts of northeast Iowa from Noon to 7 PM.

Winds will be the biggest concern, blowing from the west at 25 to 35 mph with gusts reaching 40 to 50 mph. At the same time, humidity levels will drop into the low teens and 20% range, creating an environment where vegetation can ignite quickly.

The National Weather Service urges everyone to avoid outdoor burning and use extreme caution with anything that could produce a spark. Under these conditions, any fire that develops will likely spread out of control fast.