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From the Fire Chief:

 In case a tornado would threaten the City, you would be warned by a siren that would last 2 to 3 minutes. This means you should take immediate cover. There is NO all clear signal. You should listen to your local radio station for weather information to determine if it is safe to exit your shelter. If you hear the siren again, another tornado has been spotted and you should again take cover.

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Department Crew

Chief Royce Regier Serving since 1981
Assistant Chief Lee Gehring  Serving since 1963		Assistant Chief Doug Hanen Serving since 2005
Captain Darrin Banning Serving since 1996	Captain Darin Gehring Serving since 1984	Captain Stuart Goertzen Serving since 1991	Captain Ric Ratzlaff Serving since 1996

Department Equipment

 
Engine 581, a Freightliner Laverne, was purchased new in 2000. 581 carries 1000 gallons of water and has a 1250 gallons per minute pump. 581 can carry up to three personnel. The primary use of 581 is structure fire response and car accidents. 581 carries fire fighting equipment along with a set of rescue airbags for car or farm accidents.  

Tender 590, a Freightliner-Good Hope, was purchased in 2007. The chassis is a 1999 and was used and the tender body was custom built on the chassis in 2007. 590 carries 2000 gallons of water and has a 500 gallon per minute pump. 590 can carry two personnel. The primary use of 590 is to haul water into the rural areas. 590 is used a second pumper in town.

Brush 586, a 1977 Ford 6X6, the department purchased it from a coal mine in Iowa in the 1990's. 586 carries 1300 gallons of water and a 250 gallon per minute pump. The primary use of 586 is for grass and wildland fires. 586 is used as a second tender when needed.

Brush 593, a 2005 Ford 350 4X4, was purchased new in 2005. 593 carries 300 gallons of water and a 250 gallon per minute pump. The primary use for 593 is grass and wildland fires.

Brush 594, a 1999 Ford 350 4X4, was purchased used in 2007. 594 carries 300 gallons of water and a 250 gallon per minute pump. The primary use for 594 is grass and wildland fires.

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