Fast Facts

Share & Bookmark, Press Enter to show all options, press Tab go to next option
Print

 
 Established 1895, ISO Rating 3
 Fire District Map  Organization Chart
 Service Programs  Equipment and Apparatus
  • Fire Prevention/Suppression
  • Fire Safety Presentations
  • EMS (EMT non-transport)
  • Hazardous Materials Response
  • Vehicle Extrication
  • Trench Rescue
  • Confined Space Rescue (limited)
  • Rope Rescue (limited)
  • Water Rescue
  • Ice Rescue
  • Honor Guard
  • Fire extinguisher training
  • Station Tours
  • 4 Engines
  • 1 Tower
  • 2 Medium Rescues
  • 1 Rescue (EMS)
  • 1 Hazmat Truck
  • 1 Command
  • 3 Administrative
  • 1 Fire Inspection and Investigation
  • 1 Rescue Boat
  • 1 Trench Rescue Support Trailer
  • 1 Ladder Truck (currently being refurbished)

 Emergency Calls 2023  Staffing
  • 5,800 + total calls
  • 3300 + EMS related calls

  • 100+ total fires

  • 62 uniformed fire positions

  • 10 building safety/inspections positions
  • 5 shared administrative support positions
 Response Area  Population
  •  25.35 miles
  • 66.840
  • 30,177 Iowa State University Students
Community Partners
  • Iowa State University
  • Mary Greeley Medical Center
  • McFarland Clinic
  • Iowa Department of Transportation
  • National Veterinary Services Lab

  • Ball Plastics
  • 3M
  • Danfoss
  • Hach Chemical
  • Workiva

 

 Community Diversity
Ames is a culturally diverse community with over 104 nationalities represented

 

We will provide our citizens with exceptional service at the best price.

Employees will experience an enjoyable and stimulating work environment from which personal and professional growth can occur.