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A once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for young women! Applications for the 2025 Iowa Hero Academy are open. Take the chance this summer to train with the women of DMFD and Des Moines Police. Learn about the camp and apply today at DSM.city/IowaHeroes

Stuck in the air! A scary situation unfolded yesterday as a tree trimming crew's hydraulics malfunctioned leaving them unable to operate their boom with a crew member stuck in the basket. Thankfully Truck 3 was able to bring the worker back down to solid ground without injury.

Clearing Snow At Fire Hydrants Matters 1. Fire trucks carry a limited amount of water, making locating a water supply crucial 2. Keeping fire hydrants clear means easier access to water 3. In an emergency, every second counts. We like Dave. Help us out and be like Dave.

Fire crews responded to 3100 Forest Avenue on a structure fire at 11:30 Sunday evening and worked through the night to extinguish the fire. Upon arrival, heavy fire was already, leading to a defensive fire attack. The investigation into what caused the fire is still ongoing.

Strong winds with gusts up to 50 mph possible on Friday. Paired with the warm and dry conditions, fire danger will be high in the afternoon. Stay away from open flames if possible. If you must, we urge you to proceed with extreme caution!

Earlier this month our Hazardous Materials team geared up for Hazmat Training. The team sequenced an emergency response to a toxic chemical. Through modern technology, quick thinking and regular training, our teams are prepared to protect Des Moines in any emergency.

Thanks to three bystanders the stars aligned so this potential tragedy had the best possible outcome. Watch this story to see how important bystanders are in emergency situations. In an emergency, call 911 and our dispatchers will walk you through lifesaving CPR instructions.

63rd St, NB lanes, at Grand Ave is temporarily reduced to one lane as the Des Moines Fire Dept responds to a grass fire. DMPD is on scene providing traffic control. Please stay alert for first responders and pass with caution. A NWS Des Moines Red Flag Warning remains in effect.

Des Moines Fire Dept is on scene of another grass fire near Keo Way & Lynn St, just north of downtown. Expect temporary traffic delays in this area.

1000 Davis St; McRae Park: Des Moines Fire Dept is on scene of a grass fire. Please stay alert for first responders and the potential for drifting smoke.

Last week, we celebrated four well-earned promotions at DMFD! Congratulations to this group for their hard work and dedication to serving our City. Dillon Burns - Fire Medic Kristofer Henshaw - Fire Medic Alec Bochek - Fire Engineer Jordan Clymer - Fire Engineer

Today was our First Division's turn for promotions. Please join us in congratulating the following three employees whose hard work and dedication will translate well to their new positions. Kyle Flickinger - Fire Medic Coby Klocko - Fire Medic Russ Baker - Fire Engineer

If you see this eye-catching new van driving around town, you're witnessing our Mobile Integrated Healthcare team hard at work! This ride is now helping our MIH team provide proactive healthcare solutions. We're thankful to have them helping DSM reach better health outcomes!

Another promotion to go! Please join us in congratulating Fire Medic Isaac Hunsberger! Thank you for your dedication to helping the people of our great City, Isaac!

Two Des Moines Fire Dept responses are expected to create temporary traffic delays. 420 Court Ave: Natural gas odor within apt. complex. 3800 Indianola Ave: Report of smoke coming from an abandoned building. No reports of injuries or ongoing danger at this time.

Here's an example of why sprinkler systems are essential! Friday afternoon, we responded to an active fire. The situation would’ve been much different if the sprinkler system hadn't activated. Luckily, the only damage was to material belongings that can be replaced.