Des Moines Fire Department

This week, we've been holding multi-company fire suppression and EMS drills at our new Fire Station #4.

Today, 1st Division crews enjoyed ladder, search and rescue training and simulations for treatment of patients with burns.

This is another way these firefighters put in the work to stay sharp - so they're ready for when Des Moines residents need them!

Thank you to all the current and former firefighters who joined us this morning!

One of the most important mornings of the year is our annual Retirees Breakfast Ceremony. This event provides an opportunity for former and current firefighters to continue honoring tradition by performing a bell-ringing ceremony for retirees who have passed away in the last year.

In addition to taking time to reflect and pay respects to those who have passed away, our retiree breakfast is also a wonderful chance to catch up with our retirees, hear their stories, and find out what they're doing in their free time.

Thanks to Mackenzie Highlanders Pipes and Drums of Iowa for joining us, and everyone else who helped make this event possible!