Gilbertville Fire & Rescue

10/05/2026

📢See below message from Black Hawk Consolidated Communications Center in regards to the NON-emergency lines being down tomorrow starting at 10 am for approximately 3 hours. This does not affect 911 emergency calls.

On Tuesday, October 6th, 2026, at approximately 10:00am, the non-emergency lines for the Black Hawk Consolidated Communications Center will be down. The duration is expected to last approximately 3 hours. During that time if you need non-emergency assistance from law enforcement, fire, or emergency medical services, please use the following numbers:
• Black Hawk County Sheriff's Office - Waterloo, Iowa: 319-291-2587 & follow the prompts to Intake
• Cedar Falls Public Safety: 319-273-8625 or you can report a non-emergency online using the following link: https://www.cedarfalls.com/1533/Report-a-Crime
• Dunkerton Police/Fire/EMS: 319-464-7882
• Evansdale Fire Department & Evansdale Police Department: 319-232-6682 ext. 1
• Gilbertville Police/Fire/EMS: Contact the Sheriff’s Office 319-291-2587 & follow the prompts to Intake
• Hudson Police Department & Hudson, IA Volunteer Fire & Rescue 319-988-3210
• La Porte City, Iowa Police Department & La Porte City Iowa Fire Rescue : 319-342-2232
• Raymond Police/Fire/EMS: 319-291-2587 & follow the prompts to Intake
• Waterloo Police Department: 319-291-4340 ext. 5001 or follow the prompts to Records or you can report a non-emergency online using the following link: https://www.waterloopolice.com/forms/submit-a-police-report
• Waterloo Fire Rescue: 319-291-4460
• Mercy One Ambulance: 319-272-7141

**Please note that all 911 calls will be answered during this time, there will be no impact to 911 phone lines** If you have an emergency, call 911.

10/03/2026

THE 2026 FILL THE BOOT CAMPAIGN IS A WRAP! 🥾🚒

Thanks to the incredible generosity and support of our community, Gilbertville Fire & Rescue successfully raised funds for MDA during the Don Bosco volleyball and football games. We are grateful to everyone who donated, encouraged others to give, and helped spread the word!

A special thank-you to Don Bosco for welcoming us and partnering with us to support this important cause. Together, we filled the boot, lifted spirits, and made a difference! 💛💙🚒🥾

09/25/2026

A heartfelt thank you to Allen College for the thoughtful care packages and for recognizing Gilbertville Fire & Rescue and the work of first responders.

We especially appreciate your efforts to honor two significant milestones in 2026 — the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence and the 25th anniversary of the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks.

Thank you also to AmeriCorps and 9/11 Day for providing the grant that made this project possible, allowing Allen College to put together and distribute these appreciation packages to first responders throughout the Cedar Valley.

Your generosity, support, and recognition of those who serve our communities mean a great deal to all of us at Gilbertville Fire & Rescue.

Thank you for remembering, honoring, and supporting our first responders! 🚒🇺🇸

09/24/2026

🚧 WASHBURN ROAD BRIDGE CLOSURE 🚧

Please be aware of an upcoming daytime closure of the Washburn Road Bridge for bridge repairs.

📅 Sept. 28 – Oct. 2
⏰ 7:00 AM – 5:00 PM daily

09/18/2026

Together, we’re making a difference for MDA!

A HUGE thank you to everyone who donated during our first Fill the Boot for MDA event at the Don Bosco volleyball game tonight! 🏐 🥾We’re also grateful to Don Bosco for welcoming Gilbertville Fire & Rescue to two sporting events this year. Your support makes these fundraisers possible! 💙💛

📅 Join us October 2 at the football field for our second Fill the Boot event! Stop by, say hello, watch some football and help us support MDA. 🏈🥾🚒

Can’t make it to either event but would still like to donate? You can make a donation through the link in the comments. Every donation, big or small, helps support MDA and the families they serve. ❤️

09/16/2026

This Thursday night is our first Fill the Boot for MDA event at the Bosco volleyball game! 🚒🥾🏐

🚒 Gilbertville Fire & Rescue is proud to be able to do TWO Fill the Boot fundraising nights for MDA in our community over the next month!

A HUGE thank you to Don Bosco for allowing us to set up our Fill the Boot table at both a volleyball game (Sept 17th) and a football game (Oct 2nd). Your support makes opportunities like this possible, especially in a small community like ours, and we truly appreciate it! 💙💛

We’re excited to be part of the long-standing partnership between firefighters and the Muscular Dystrophy Association (MDA). For years, firefighters across the country have come together to Fill the Boot and help support individuals and families affected by muscular dystrophy and related diseases.

We hope to see you at both events! Come out, enjoy the game, and help us Fill the Boot! 🥾🚒

*****For those who want to make a donation but are not able to make it please see the comment section for a link to donate online.

09/11/2026

25 YEARS. NEVER FORGOTTEN. 🇺🇸

Twenty-five years ago today, our nation was forever changed by a terrorist attack that took thousands of innocent lives.

As tragedy unfolded, first responders ran toward the danger — firefighters, police officers, EMTs, paramedics, dispatchers, and countless others who put the lives of others before their own. Many never came home.

Today we remember the thousands of civilians who lost their lives, the families left behind, the hundreds of first responders who never made it out alive, and the first responders who survived but continue to carry the emotional scars and illnesses from that day.

25 years later, we remember. We honor. We will NEVER forget. 🇺🇸🚒🚑🚓

09/09/2026

🎉 Support a Great Cause – Bring Cash for Tootsie Rolls! 🍫💛

The Jesup Council #8227 Knights of Columbus will be at the football game this Friday night selling their famous tootsie rolls and they need our support!

Every dollar raised goes toward supporting local and regional programs for individuals with special needs. The following is a list of just a few organizations who have benefitted from very generous donations in the past, including our own Immaculate Conception and Saint Joseph Schools.

✅ Special Education Programs at IC & SJ
✅ Archdiocese Office of Special Services
✅ Fire Foundation of Northeast Iowa
✅ Area V Special Olympics
✅ Camp Courageous of Iowa
✅ Alive & Running Su***de Prevention

💵 Don’t forget to bring cash and support this amazing initiative while cheering on the Dons! Let's show up, give back, and make a difference!

09/07/2026

09/03/2026

🚒 Gilbertville Fire & Rescue is proud to be able to do TWO Fill the Boot fundraising nights for MDA in our community over the next month!

A HUGE thank you to Don Bosco for allowing us to set up our Fill the Boot table at both a volleyball game (Sept 17th) and a football game (Oct 2nd). Your support makes opportunities like this possible, especially in a small community like ours, and we truly appreciate it! 💙💛

We’re excited to be part of the long-standing partnership between firefighters and the Muscular Dystrophy Association (MDA). For years, firefighters across the country have come together to Fill the Boot and help support individuals and families affected by muscular dystrophy and related diseases.

We hope to see you at both events! Come out, enjoy the game, and help us Fill the Boot! 🥾🚒

*****For those who want to make a donation but are not able to make it please see the comment section for a link to donate online.