Waukee Fire Department

05/28/2026

We carry a lot of tools on every call, and everyone has a favorite. From the airway kit to the Thermal Imaging Camera (TIC), four of our crew share why each one is important.

05/25/2026

On Memorial Day, the Waukee Fire Department honors and remembers the brave men and women who gave their lives in service to our nation. Their sacrifice is the foundation of the freedom we enjoy every day. We are forever grateful.

05/21/2026

This week is National EMS Week!
Day and night, our crews are ready to respond when our community needs them most by providing compassionate care, lifesaving treatment, and support during medical emergencies.
We are proud to be there on the other side of the 911 call when our residents need us most.

05/19/2026

Star sprinkles on pancakes, a helicopter landing in the driveway and climbing in fire trucks. It’s safe to say this year’s breakfast was a huge hit.

We couldn’t have done it without support, so shout out to Hy-Vee, The Maschhoffs and 1-800-BOARDUP for their generous donations. Special thanks to MercyOne Des Moines Medical Center for landing the Air Med helicopter and giving tours. It was definitely a crowd favorite! We’d also like to thank the Urbandale Lions Club, JP Party Rentals and Spurgeon Manor for all their help in making the event a success.

05/06/2026

Start compressions and count to 100. Repeat until help arrives. If someone goes into cardiac arrest, immediate CPR can triple their chances of survival. That’s why we’re offering an Adult CPR Certification class this summer. In just two hours on Saturday, July 25, you’ll learn how to perform CPR, use an AED and help someone who is choking. It’s hands-on, and you’ll leave with an important skill. Save your spot at Waukee.org/Registration.

05/05/2026

Grippy socks aren’t just for kids! They are one way for seniors to prevent falls. As we age, falls come with higher risk of serious injuries, so Elle, our Fire Prevention Specialist, recently chatted with residents at Thomas Place At Waukee about fall prevention, first aid and CPR. In addition to wearing socks with grips on the bottom for traction, she talked about removing rugs to avoid trips and what to do if you come upon someone who has fallen. Remember, if you or someone you know needs help after a fall, call 911 and our crew is ready to respond.

04/28/2026

Clear your calendar for the morning of Saturday, May 16. We are hosting the annual Waukee Firefighters Association pancake breakfast from 7-11 a.m. at the new Public Safety building at 815 NW 20th Street. Feed the family for $5 per person all-you-care-to eat pancakes and sausage. Kids 4 and under eat free. After breakfast, stick around to check out the fire trucks and meet our crew.

If you’re able, bring a few non-perishable food items for the food pantry at WayPoint Resources.

04/24/2026

Drop off unused, expired or unwanted medications at the Waukee Public Safety Building, 815 NW 20th Street, tomorrow, Saturday, April 25 between 8 a.m.-2 p.m. for National Prescription Drug Take Back Day. No needles in this drop box. Instead, you can take used needles to the Dallas County Public Health Department in Adel for safe disposal. To find a location near you, visit safeneedledisposal.org.

If you have old, unused or unwanted prescription medications in your home, bring them to the Waukee Police Department at 815 NW 20th Street for National Prescription Drug Takeback Day on Saturday, April 25 from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. We do not accept needles at this location. SafeNeedleDisposal.org will give you some disposal locations near Waukee.

If you can’t make it that day, there is a collection drop box in our lobby available year-round during our normal office hours, Monday-Friday 8 a.m.-4 p.m. Many local pharmacies also accept unwanted medications for disposal.

04/23/2026

Please join us in congratulating Firefighter/EMT Dan Wood on 25 years of dedicated service. His commitment over the past 25 years has truly helped shape the department. Dan continues to make a lasting impact through his dedication, leadership, and service to our community.

Congratulations on this incredible milestone, Dan!