Iowa’s top fire official resigned on Thursday, one day after media reports surfaced about disparaging statements he made about Des Moines firefighters. Ray Reynolds is stepping down as state ...

Wells Fargo Arena had to be evacuated Monday during a Class 3-A state tournament basketball game between Estherville Lincoln ...

The Des Moines Fire Department is still investigating what caused the fire, which started in the building at 3100 Forest Ave. around 11:30 p.m. WHO 13 reported that crews responded within two ...

The Des Moines Fire Department saw another record year ... an increase of only 1.45% from 2023. In the past, the department has seen a 3-5% increase in calls year-to-year. Of the more than ...

Gene Emery with the Des Moines Fire Department. The wind mixed with warm temperatures, low humidity and dry conditions led to a red flag warning in southwestern Iowa, which includes Polk County.

DES MOINES FIREFIGHTERS SAY SOMEONE WAS BURNING LEAVES NEARBY AND THAT SMOKE FROM THE FIRE ENTERED THE HOSPITAL THROUGH AN AIR INTAKE VENT. A HOSPITAL SPOKESMAN SAYS THERE WAS NO DAMAGE TO THE ...

To keep Brian from using most or all of his sick leave, other firefighters with the Des Moines Fire Department stepped up to work his shifts while he was undergoing treatment and surgery.