West Branch Fire Department

10/18/2026

Join us in wishing a very happy birthday to one of our captains, Cole! 🎉

From all of us at WBFD, happy birthday Cole! We are so proud of you and appreciate all you do!

10/16/2026

Join us in wishing a very happy birthday to one of our first responders, Alysia! 🎉

From all of us at WBFD, happy birthday! We appreciate everything you do on scene and behind the scenes!

10/13/2026

Breast cancer shirts are in!

They’ll be ready for pickup starting Tuesday (10/12) at the station, Monday–Friday from 8 AM to 3 PM.

If you need to pick yours up outside of those hours, send a message through (319) 569-7628 or [email protected] and we’ll try to work something out.

Just a reminder that we aren’t at the station 24/7, so please message us ahead of time if you’re planning to stop by outside of pickup hours.

Thanks everyone for the support!

10/09/2026

10/09/2026

10/08/2026

Join us for a SPECIAL fire fighter themed Tater Tots Storytime this Friday, where we'll be joined by our own West Branch firefighters! 🔥🚒

10/08/2026

🔥 FIRE PREVENTION WEEK 🔥

Today we’re focusing on something every household should have: a fire escape plan.

Take a few minutes to:
🏠 Draw a map of your home and include all doors and windows
🚪 Identify two ways out of every room
🪟 Keep exits clear and accessible
📍 Choose an outside meeting place
🚨 Test your smoke alarms
👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Practice your escape plan with everyone in the home
🏃 Get outside and stay outside!

Plan it. Practice it. Know how to get out.

10/07/2026

While on the topic of fire prevention, West Branch Fire Department is taking applications!!

WBFD is accepting new membership applications and we want YOU — whether you’re highly certified or brand new and ready to learn!

We welcome people with certifications such as:
• Paramedics
• EMTs
• Hazmat
• Firefighter I & II
• And more

👉 Not certified? That’s okay! You can still join. We provide training and will help you get the skills needed to serve in Fire and EMS.

About Us
West Branch Fire Department is a volunteer department serving the City of West Branch, surrounding areas, part of Interstate 80, and a portion of the Cedar River. We operate as both a fire service and a BLS, non-transport, first responder medical service.

We respond to calls such as:
• Motor vehicle accidents
• Structure fires
• Vegetation fires
• Fire/CO alarms
• Medical emergencies
•Storm watch
•Sports standby

We proudly work alongside neighboring agencies including Iowa City Fire Department, Johnson County Ambulance Service, West Liberty, Tipton, Atalissa, Solon, and others.

Interested? Feel free to contact us through email at [email protected]

Come serve your community — apply today!

10/07/2026

PD can’t compete 👻🎃🚒

10/06/2026

🚨 Fire Prevention Week: Smoke Alarm Safety

Smoke alarms are one of the easiest ways to help protect your family in the event of a fire.

Make sure you:

•Install smoke alarms in every bedroom, outside each sleeping area, and on every level of your home.

•Test your smoke alarms at least once a month.

•Replace smoke alarms when they are 10 years old or if they don’t respond when tested.

Take a few minutes today to make sure your smoke alarms are working properly. It could make all the difference! 🏠🔥