11/17/07

The Mission of the Le Mars Fire-Rescue Department is to minimize lose of life and Property for the City of Le Mars and other areas covered in Plymouth county. This would be from Fires, Natural Disasters, and other Life and Property Threatening Situations. Also to assist other Emergency Agencies when needed.

To Perform these services in an efficient manner by maintaining effective Fire Department Prevention, Emergency Response, Fire Suppression and Training.

Le Mars Fire-Rescue service area:

• Cities:  Le Mars, Brunsville and the Village of Seney.
• Townships:  Elgin, America, Stanton, Grant, Preston, Johnson, and Washington.
• Some of these Townships are served in part or full, About 150 sections.
• City of Le Mars, Iowa is an area of about 10 square miles and the ISO rate is 5.

The Fire-Rescue Department has a full time Fire Chief and 29 on call pay Volunteers. Up to 10 none pay Reserve Volunteers are also authorized. 2 Fire Stations.

Le Mars Summer Carnival Aug. 23-27 1904