Cresco Community Fire Department

08/24/2026

Borlaug Fest Waterball place winners were the Plymouth Fire Department taking 1st, and the Protivin Volunteer Fire Department taking 2nd and 3rd. Thanks to all the participants. Jace Andera was our winner of the Duck Race.

08/16/2026

07/13/2026

Don't miss out. Reach out to Chris Shimek for further details or questions.

07/06/2026

Cresco Fire Chief Charles Reicks receives his Chief Badge following being sworn in as the new Fire Chief of the Cresco Community Fire Department. Chief Reicks began his duties 7-1-2026.

Fire Chief Chuck Reicks along with newly promoted 1st Assistant Fire Chief Annette Dahl Trachta and recently elected 2nd Assistant Fire Chief Alex Holmstrom along with retired Fire Chief Neal Stapelkamp

07/06/2026

Cresco Fire Chief, Neal Stapelkamp retires effective 7-1-2026 after 21 years at this position. Serving as Fire Chief from April 2005 through June 2026. While retiring as Chief, he will remain active with the Cresco Community Fire Department.

07/02/2026

With the recent heavy rainfall and the 4th of July celebrations this weekend, please make smart and safe decisions. Do not get on the water for tubing, kayaking, or canoeing. Your safety will be at risk as well as those called upon to recover you. Thank you. 🇺🇲

06/02/2026

We have a few last minute openings for the Annual Cresco Firefighters Golf Benefit. This Wednesday, June 3rd, 2026 at the Cresco Country Club. Great day, great people, great cause. Contact any firefighter or specifically, Hunter Slifka, Jess Stevens, Annette Trachta, Charlene Russell Alden, or Riley Foote. ⁸

05/15/2026

Grain Bin Rescue 5-14-2026

05/04/2026

Thankful for the men and women that serve the Cresco Community Fire Department. You are all appreciated. 👨‍🚒👩‍🚒🔥🚒