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This is the official page of the Hills Fire Department & First Responders and Hills Firefighter's Association in Hills, Iowa.

It is jointly operated by both groups. The Hills Fire Department is an all-volunteer fire department comprised of 23 members that dedicate their own free time to respond to calls-for-service. Established in 1906, the Hills Fire Department has grown to serve the needs of our community and those who travel through it daily. We are located within the City of Hills, Iowa which is in South-Central Johnson County in Eastern Iowa. The Hills Fire Department is proud to provide fire, EMS and rescue services for the protection and preservation of life & property for the City of Hills and surrounding areas, including the townships of Liberty, East Lucas, West Lucas, Pleasant Valley, and Sharon, covering approximately 64 sq/miles total. In this area we cover approximately 8 miles of 4-lane highway (US Hwy 218) and approximately 14 miles of Iowa River waterways. The department also provides multiple surrounding departments with mutual aid assistance as they need. The department responds to approximately 400 calls-for-service annually with 6 apparatus and 1 rescue boat.

11/04/2026

🚒 THANK YOU, HILLS! 🇺🇸

The Hills Fire Department would like to extend a heartfelt THANK YOU to everyone who took the time to vote and support the new fire station and municipal building!

Your support means so much to our department and our entire community. This investment represents more than just a new building — it represents an investment in the safety, protection, and future of Hills.

We are incredibly grateful for the trust and support our community has shown us. We look forward to what lies ahead and are excited to continue serving the residents of Hills for years to come.

THANK YOU, HILLS, FOR STANDING BEHIND YOUR COMMUNITY!

🚒 From all of us at the Hills Fire Department, THANK YOU! ❤️

10/30/2026

We would like to congratulate Firefighter Tom Van Buskirk on the successful completion and certification of both Hazardous Materials Awareness & Operations and Fire Firefighter 1 through the lowa State Fire Service Training Bureau!

Over the past year FF Van Buskirk spent one sunday a week going to class to successfully obtain these certifications, at the City of Coralville Fire Department.
Congratulations and thank you for your continued time to the department and community FF Van Buskirk!

10/26/2026

This is tonight! We hope to see you here!

10/03/2026

09/29/2026

🚒🏛️ Hills Fire Station & City Office – Informational Meetings

The City of Hills is proposing a new municipal building that would include a new Fire Station and City Office, and a $5.1 million General Obligation Bond will be on the November 3rd ballot for voters to consider.

To help our community better understand the proposed project, the City of Hills will be hosting two informational meetings.

📅 Wednesday, September 30th
🕡 6:30 PM
📍 Hills Fire Station – Back Door Entrance

The evening will begin with a presentation at 6:30 PM covering the proposed project and the bond that will appear on the November ballot.

Following the presentation, there will be a walk-through of the current Fire Station and City Office buildings, giving residents an opportunity to see the current buildings and conditions firsthand and learn more about the needs behind the proposed project.

There will also be an opportunity to ask questions and get more information about the proposed project, the current facilities, and the bond.

Can't make it on September 30th? We will be holding a second informational meeting:

📅 Wednesday, October 14th
🕡 6:30 PM
📍 Hills Fire Station – Back Door Entrance

We encourage Hills residents to attend, learn more about what the City is proposing, see the current facilities, and ask any questions they may have ahead of the November election.

We hope to see you there! 🚒🏛️

09/22/2026

We at Hills FD would like to give a simple thank you, to our team of firefighters that do this simply to help their neighbors. Last night at our monthly fire meeting we spent a few hours cleaning our facility and apparatus. We appreciate your time and dedication.
Side note: Next month we will have 4 of our probationary firefighters graduating from their Firefighter 1 class. Stay tuned so we can give them a big congratulations!

07/27/2026

The Hills Fire Department joined City of Coralville Fire Department, Tiffin Fire Department, Iowa, Oxford Fire Department, Iowa, and Lone Tree Fire & Rescue yesterday at the Johnson County Fairgrounds for a day of vehicle extrication training.

Even with the extreme heat, firefighters worked together to sharpen the skills needed to safely rescue victims from serious vehicle crashes. Training alongside neighboring departments helps strengthen teamwork and prepares us to provide the best possible service when emergencies happen.

Thank you to everyone who came out to watch, ask questions, and support your local firefighters. We truly appreciate our community and the opportunity to share what we do. Stay safe, stay cool, and thank you all for your support!

07/26/2026

At 1pm we will begin extricating Mr.Randy.
We hope to see you here!
Lone Tree Fire & Rescue
Oxford Fire Department, Iowa
Tiffin Fire Department, Iowa
City of Coralville Fire Department

07/24/2026

The Hills Fire Department would like to give a huge thank you to Holiday Wrecker & Crane and Ace Auto Recyclers, Inc. For the donation and delivery of 8 vehicles that will be cut apart in a training exercise, and public demonstration of vehicle extrication at the Johnson County Fairgrounds.
Tiffin Fire Department, Iowa
Lone Tree Fire & Rescue and
Oxford Fire Department, Iowa will also be attending the demonstration!
Mark your calendars for Sunday July 26th, at 1 PM.
We hope to see you all there!

Address

90 N 1st Street
Hills, IA
52235

Telephone

+13196792505

Website

http://hills-ia.org/index.asp?SEC=985C0AAF-51CD-4C73-9590-883BB0BA19B0&Type=B_BASIC

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