Brayton Fire Department

09/29/2026

The last couple years we have had a record turnout at the breakfast! Please join us again for our annual fire department breakfast!

Huge thanks to our sponsors who help make all this possible:
Atlantic Hy-Vee
Atlantic Locker
Milk Unlimited
OSI
Michael Foods
Monogram Foods

09/15/2026

Heavy rains expected all week! Stay alert

09/14/2026

🚨🌩️ SEVERE WEATHER THREAT LATER TODAY 🌩️🚨

Brayton and surrounding areas — please stay weather aware this evening!

The National Weather Service is forecasting a risk for scattered severe thunderstorms between approximately 4 PM and 10 PM today.

⚠️ Main threats include:
🌬️ Damaging wind gusts up to 70 MPH
🌪️ Tornadoes are possible, especially earlier in the event
🧊 Large hail up to around 2 inches
🌧️ Heavy rainfall and flash/urban flooding with repeated storms

The NWS notes that all severe weather hazards are possible, and a stronger tornado cannot be ruled out where conditions allow.

📱 PLEASE TAKE A FEW MINUTES NOW TO PREPARE:
• Make sure your phone is charged
• Have multiple ways to receive weather warnings
• Bring in or secure loose outdoor items
• Know where you will take shelter if a warning is issued
• If you’re traveling this evening, be prepared for rapidly changing conditions
• Never drive through flooded roadways

⛈️ Storms may come in multiple rounds, so don’t let your guard down after the first storm passes.

🚒 Brayton Fire Department encourages everyone to stay alert, stay informed, and take warnings seriously.

When the weather turns severe, don’t wait until the last minute to take action.

08/21/2026

Assistant Chief Brett Hansen recently assisted a RAGBRAI participant traveling from Elkhorn to Exira after the individual experienced heat exhaustion.

Brett was later thanked for the immediate, professional care he provided during the situation. It’s moments like this that remind us why our members take such pride in serving others.

No matter how big or small the act of kindness or service, it never goes unnoticed.

We truly appreciate the kind words and the time taken to reach out and recognize our members. It means a lot to know that the dedication and pride our firefighters put into their duties is appreciated.

We’re proud of our members and grateful for the opportunity to serve our community

07/26/2026

Today’s the day!

If you can make it Sunday please come and support this young couple and help them rebuild

07/24/2026

The Des Moines National Weather Service has produced a weather briefing concerning the following severe weather and heat:

* WHAT - Hot and humid conditions this weekend. Thunderstorm chances returning.

* WHERE - Much of central Iowa.

* WHEN - Heat will impact much of the state through this weekend and early next week. Severe storms possible Sunday night.

07/24/2026

***Outdated Post*** Thunderstorm chances return to the forecast this weekend. The first will be later Saturday night, with a few storms potentially scraping the northern portions of the area. The better chances come Sunday evening into early Monday morning. If storms do develop, they may become severe with wind, hail and heavy rain the primary concerns.