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Thursday, October 04, 2012  ABS Fire Equipment of Ottumwa stopped by the Ottumwa Central Fire Station Thursday morning and donated the equipment, which will be given out to less fortunate families and persons who cannot afford them.

Tuesday, July 31, 2012  Ottumwa Police and Fire Departments are asking the public for any information regarding a suspect.

Thursday, July 05, 2012  As of Thursday afternoon, out of 99 counties, only three are under burn bans; all of them being located in the northeastern part of the Hawkeye state.

Tuesday, May 08, 2012  This week is Arson Awareness Week and the theme this year is "Prevent Youth Fire Setting."

Thursday, March 15, 2012  Lawmakers in Iowa want to strengthen the rules and regulations, as well as the penalties, for those who do not move over and slow down when it comes to emergency vehicles.

Friday, March 09, 2012  A eastern Iowa man has been arrested in the case involving a suspicious fire that happened New Year’s Day in Ottumwa.

Saturday, February 18, 2012  Firefighters from in and around Ottumwa spent the morning training at the brand new fire tower, which is just east of the Ottumwa Airport.

Friday, October 28, 2011  Hogs-4- Dogs USA presented an oxygen mask kit for pets to the Ottumwa Fire Department on Friday

Wednesday, January 12, 2011  The Ottumwa firefighters received some special training on Wednesday.