Delaware Township Fire Department

Today we pause to remember and honor the brave men and women who gave everything for our freedom. Their sacrifice will never be forgotten.

From all of us at Delaware Township Fire Department, we wish everyone a safe and meaningful Memorial Day. 🇺🇸

Another round of strong storms expected today.

⚠️ MONDAY SEVERE WEATHER UPDATE FOR IOWA ⚠️

The main concern today is another round of severe weather expected later this afternoon and tonight. The atmosphere across parts of Iowa is expected to recover after this morning’s storms move out. If enough sunshine and warmth return, conditions could become favorable for severe thunderstorms once again, especially across central and southern Iowa.

Storms are expected to develop in eastern Nebraska late this afternoon before moving into southwest Iowa during the early evening hours. These storms are expected to track east across the state through tonight. The environment will support thunderstorms capable of producing large hail, damaging wind gusts, and a few tornadoes. While tornado potential may depend on how much the atmosphere can recover after this morning’s storms, ingredients for severe weather will still be in place.

The strongest storms are expected during the evening and early overnight hours, especially from southwest into central Iowa. Storms should gradually weaken later tonight as they continue east.

Now is a good time to review your severe weather safety plan and make sure you have multiple ways to receive warnings later today and tonight. Be sure to have the ISCN Weather app installed and check back throughout the day for updates as the forecast evolves.

Strong storms expected tonight starting around 5pm.

Congratulations to Delaware Twp Fire Department Firefighter EMT Teagen O'Brien on graduating with his associates degree in Fire Science from DMACC Fire Science

🚨 The EMS ROCS Act is back on the table.

The Emergency Medical Services Reimbursement for On-scene Care and Support Act (S. 3730 / H.R. 7277) has been reintroduced in both chambers of Congress, and it matters for every rural community in Iowa.

Here's the gap it closes: Medicare currently pays EMS only when a patient is transported to a hospital. But roughly 1 in 5 EMS calls don't require transport, and Medicare beneficiaries account for about 40% of patients we treat. That means Iowa medics are delivering assessment, stabilization, and definitive on-scene care every day, without reimbursement.

Rural EMS is the backbone of emergency care across our state. When a service folds, response times don't get longer, coverage disappears.

Make your voice heard. Contact your federal delegation through IEMSA's Voter Voice platform: votervoice.net/mobile/IEMSA/Home

We would like to give a shout out to our Pancake Breakfast Sponsors:
VERO Fiber
Mobile Spot
A & A Auto Detailing

Thank you again to everyone who came out yesterday to support our firefighters and EMS providers and helped make this year’s breakfast the best thus far.

Whew… what a morning. We served over 500 people for the pancake breakfast and had a terrific turnout.

Huge thank you again to our food and beverage donors:
Hy-Vee
Scooter's Coffee
Sugar Shack Diner
Johnnys Italian Steakhouse
McDonald's

Special thank you to Gold Level Sponsors:
VERO Fiber
Mobile Spot

Silver Level Sponsors:
A & A Auto Detailing

The griddles are getting hot and we are about ready. Come see us today for breakfast 7am to 11am. Free will donation. Pancakes, sausage, biscuits and gravy, OJ, Milk, and Coffee. Plus a silent auction!

We would like to give a special thank you to the businesses that donated food, drinks, or supplies for our pancake breakfast tomorrow.

Hy-Vee
Scooter's Coffee
Sugar shack Altoona
Altoona Mcdonalds
Johnny's Italian Steakhouse
Aspen Waste Systems