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Friday, June 07, 2013  The Ottumwa Fire Department was called to a basement fire on Walnut Street just before 1 p.m.  While on the scene, they were called to another house fire in the 400 block of North Madison Street.

Thursday, June 06, 2013  Glenn "Budd" Dimmitt has been retired from the Fairfield Fire Department for 30 years but he still makes the trek everyday to the fire station

Saturday, June 01, 2013  Seven Iowa fire departments will receive nearly $300,000 from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security's Assistance to Firefighters Grant Program.

Thursday, May 30, 2013  With all the damage that Thursday’s straight line winds caused in Kirksville, many people are wondering where they can seek shelter in case of a tornado.

Thursday, May 30, 2013  Ottumwa Fire Department gives tips on how to stay safe while out on the water

Wednesday, May 29, 2013  The Macon Police Department and Fire Personnel Relay for Life team is keeping up with tradition.

Wednesday, May 22, 2013  The crash happened at the corner of Northtown Road and New Street.

Wednesday, May 22, 2013  The Ottumwa Fire Department participated in hazmat training on-site at Cargill Meat Solutions on Wednesday

Monday, May 13, 2013  Evans Middle School student council members are raising money to install smoke detectors in homes around Wapello County.

Monday, May 06, 2013  One person was taken to the hospital after a train struck a pickup Monday night in Ottumwa.

Friday, May 03, 2013  Ottumwa firefighters put out a fire First Church of God on 1404 Sherwood Drive off of Quincy Friday morning.

Thursday, May 02, 2013  Kirksville Primary School participated in the annual Workers on Wheels event.

Tuesday, April 30, 2013  The training included hands-on training that would prepare the firefighters for emergency situations

Tuesday, April 30, 2013 

Friday, April 26, 2013  A house fire in Agency on Friday was caused by a clothes dryer catching on fire.