3rd Fire District

09/20/2026

What a full day of training! The list of different emergencies we respond to is extensive. One of those is entrapment, specifically grain entrapments. Today we learned and ran evolutions on grain bin rescues. Thank you to Professional Rescue Innovations and Iowa Fire Service Training Bureau for providing the funding, prop and instructor for this great training.

09/15/2026

Congratulations to one of our own for working hard and continuing to achieve his goals. Ryan was sworn in yesterday at the Linn County Sheriff's office to become one of their newest deputies.

09/14/2026

🚒🔥 COME CHARGE INTO FIRE SAFETY! 🔥🚒

The Central City Fire Department invites you and your family to our Fire Prevention Open House!

📅 Sunday, October 4, 2026
⏰ 3:00 PM – 6:00 PM
📍 Central City Fire Department
700 Ihel Street, Central City, IA

Join us for an afternoon of fire safety, fun, and community! ❤️

👨‍🚒 Meet your local firefighters
🔥 Learn important fire safety tips
🚒 Check out the fire trucks and equipment
🎉 Activities for everyone
🥤 Refreshments will be served

Bring the whole family and CHARGE INTO FIRE SAFETY! ⚡🔥

We can’t wait to see you there!

09/11/2026

On this day of remembrance, we honor all those that were lost.

09/03/2026

09/02/2026

09/01/2026

Thank you to the Linn County Board of Supervisors for proclaiming the month of September as National Preparedness Month for Linn County.

08/24/2026

Today is the first day for our school district. Here are some good reminders on road safety regarding school buses.

08/23/2026

At our monthly meeting last week, we had the pleasure of honoring one of our members. Todd Lafler achieved a huge milestone in the fire service. This month marked 35 years of service to the Central City and 3rd Fire District communities. He has held every position within the department, always with the focus of how can we serve the community better. Todd leads by example with selfless service and dedication, and we thank him for 3 1/2 decades of volunteer excellence!

08/23/2026

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

3rd Fire District Now Providing Paramedic-Level Care

After many months of diligent work and following the successful completion of an onsite inspection by the State of Iowa Bureau of Emergency Medical Services, the 3rd Fire District is now able to provide Paramedic-level care to the sick and injured within the district and the City of Central City.

Being able to provide this level of care allows the 3rd Fire District, when a Paramedic is available, to provide advanced medications and procedures to patients prior to the arrival of the transporting ambulance.

One example is obtaining a 12-lead EKG to identify a potential heart attack. When transmitted from the field to the hospital, the EKG can alert the cardiac team that a patient may be experiencing a heart attack, allowing the team to prepare for the patient's arrival and, when appropriate, take the patient directly for treatment to open the blocked artery.

By performing these advanced interventions before the arrival of the transporting ambulance, the 3rd Fire District can help provide earlier treatment and potentially improve outcomes for patients experiencing time-sensitive medical emergencies.

The ability to provide Paramedic-level care represents a significant advancement in the emergency medical services available to the residents and visitors of the 3rd Fire District and the City of Central City.

For More Information

Lt. Craig Liscum, RN,PM
3rd Fire District Medical Officer
[email protected]