Fire & Rescue

Fire Department and Rescue Squad Facility located at the corners of 4th and Elm Streets.

Fire Department

The Ireton Volunteer Fire Department provides fire protection services in the town of Ireton and in the surrounding townships - Reading, Washington, Center and Eagle in Sioux County as well as several townships in northern Plymouth County - a total of 102 square miles.

The department has 25 firefighters, most of whom have Fire Fighter I designations.  In addition to responding to fires and accidents, the department participates in controlled burns, continuing education classes and conducts tornado awareness drills at local schools.

Although the department receives tax dollars that cover the basic operational costs most of the "extras" are purchased through donations.  In recent years, the department has purchased new bunker gear for all members, as well as harnesses and flashlights for the gear.

The department's equipment includes a pumper truck as well as 2200 gallon and 1000 gallon tankers.

Donations are always welcome and may be mailed to:

Ireton Fire Department

P.O. Box 93

Ireton, Iowa   51027

Fire Department Officers are:

Wayne Heuer, Chief

Stewart Eisma, 1st Asst. Chief

Bryan Van Wyhe, 2nd Asst. Chief

Chet Reinking, Secretary/Treasurer

Gerad Gradert, Training Officer

Richard Steckelberg, Assistant Training Officer

Rescue Squad

The Ireton Rescue Squad is composed entirely of volunteers (the only all-volunteer squard remaining in Sioux County!).  They provide servies to the same 102 square mile territory as the fire department.

The 18-member squad includes 4 First Responders, 8 EMTs, 4 RN Exceptions and 2 CPR-certified drivers.

2010 Officers

President:  Denny Hulshof

Vice President:  Brett Hutton

Secretary:  Kim Westly

Treasurer:  Deb Korleski

Training Officer:  Mindi Hulshof

Assistant Training Officer:  Sandy Van Der Brink

Maintenance Officer:  Jamie Bloemendaal

The Rescue Squad's greatest need is for more volunteers.  Interested community members should contact Deb Korleski at the city offices or talk to any member of the squad.

The rescue squad's goal is to provide emergency care, stabilize the person and transport them to the nearest emergency facility.

Donations are always welcome and may be mailed to:

Ireton Rescue Squad

P.O. Box 93

Ireton, Iowa  51027

Thank you to all of Ireton's firefighters and rescue squad members -- we greatly appreciate your dedication and volunteer service.