Ames Professional Firefighters IAFF Local 625

10/23/2026

Part 2 of our Firefighters interview with some Edwards students!

10/22/2026

Towards the end of Fire Prevention Week Firefighters Michael Casey and Shane Henderson were honored to have the opportunity to be interviewed by Edwards Elementary students.

The students asked fantastic questions and the experience was quite memorable!

Clips have been pulled from the Edwards Elementary page

10/13/2026

10/13/2026

No context is really needed... but if your curious Freddy the Firetruck challenged Firefighter Shane to a dance off. What may be considered uncoordinated thrashing in the regular world; within the station this is quite a common form of dance

10/13/2026

10/13/2026

10/12/2026

Not every department is as lucky to have two of its members as passionate and committed to engaging its community students as Ames Fire Department has. Over 2000 Ames elementary school students were present for this years Fire Prevention lesson - this is an investment into the lifelong safety of the student, their families and our community.

Local 625 is proud of the effort, joy and selflessness shown by Shane Henderson and Michael Casey. Local 625 also thanks our department for the resources and their investment into the yearly program.

10/08/2026

Edwards Elementary School brought the energy this morning!

10/08/2026

Freddy is anxious to get the show on at Edwards Elementary.

Fire Prevention Week - Day 4

10/07/2026

Day 3 of Fire Prevention Week is complete!

In this time we have already presented to around 500 PK - 5th graders at Northwood Preschool, ACPC, Kate Mitchell Elementary School, Sawyer Elementary Ames, Ia & Ames Christian School

Way to go Firefighter Mustache Mike!

Two more days and four more schools to go!