Fire Department

Fire Chief Mark Neff is in charge of the Fire Department with a staff of eight fulltime firefighters and approximately 20 part-time reserve firefighters.  

The members of the Oskaloosa Fire Department are dedicated to protecting the lives, property, and quality of life of the citizens we serve.   We base our success on the superior skills, character, highly motivated and professional men and women of our organization to achieve our mission.

 The Fire Department is located at 220 South Market Street at the east end of City Hall.   You may contact the Fire Department by telephone at (641) 673-3541.

Mission Statement

The Oskaloosa Fire Department community commitment is to the citizens of Oskaloosa that we provide dependable service in a responsive fashion while showing care and compassion for those in need.   We will protect lives, property, and the environment through fire suppression, rescue, disaster preparedness, fire prevention and community education and hazardous material mitigation.

Members of the department working together will provide a professional and caring environment that is fair, honest, ethical, and that treats all individuals with respect and dignity.

Services

In addition to firefighting the Oskaloosa Fire Department provides extrication using the Jaws of Life if necessary.  
Fire prevention inspections and fire safety education programs are provided to schools, preschools, day care centers, residential property owners, and all types of businesses including hotels, motels, manufacturing firms, retirement homes and nursing homes.   Department personnel also provide CPR training to the general public.

The Fire Department also issues open burn permits.  Download information and an application.