Rockwell Community Fire Department

05/16/2026

This week Rockwell firefighters trained on vehicle extrication, focusing on safe and effective patient access, stabilization, and door/roof/dash displacement techniques.

Hands-on training ensures our firefighters are prepared to respond quickly, safely, and effectively when it matters most!

05/10/2026

Shortly after noon Rockwell Community Fire Department was dispatched to 150th Street for a single structure fire. On arrival two structures were on fire with a third igniting shortly after.
Big THANK YOU to Dougherty Volunteer Fire Department, Marble Rock Fire Department, Sheffield Fire Department, Swaledale Fire Department, Rockwell IA Police Department , and Cerro Gordo County Sheriff for all your assistance on scene! We could not have done it without you!

Rockwell Fire responded with 14 firefighter and 5 apparatus. Three structures were a total loss. Most important no injuries reported on scene!

04/20/2026

Congratulations on your retirement Brad!

04/17/2026

🛑🛑Highway 65 Update🛑🛑

🚨🚨 Highway 65 details south of Rockwell, North of Sheffield. 🚨🚨

- Today - the bridge on Highway 65 and 120th street is shut down. Take detours as posted. The bridge should be opened again later today around 4pm.

- Thursday April 23rd. The bridge again will be shut down. Again, take detours as posted. The bridge should open again later Thursday evening.

The official tentative date for official shut down of Highway 65 and 120th is set for May 11th but that date could change weather pending.

If you need more information, Iv been told you can find more details on the 511 app.

04/16/2026

Last night we got our CPR/AED certification and Stop the Bleed training. All 20 of us are certified in CPR/AED and trained in Stop the Bleed.

We bring an AED and Stop the Bleed kits with us to every call. Always wanting to be prepared for any situation.

04/09/2026

Last week we were able to put the finishing touches on our rural response trailer. Big thank you to LeDoux Signs.

03/16/2026

This morning, the Rockwell Fire Department responded to assist the Dougherty Fire Department with a shed on fire in town. The building was controlled and did not spread to surrounding structures. The structure and contents were a total loss. Other agencies on scene were the Dougherty Fire Department, Greene Fire Department, Sheffield Fire Department, Marble Rock Fire Department, Rockford Fire Department, Rockwell Police Department, and Cerro Gordo County Sheriff's Department.

03/15/2026

Over the last couple months we have been working on a small remodel. This remodel included new lockers, flooring, appliances, tv's, lighting and storage.

We added a new TV that shows our Active 911 responses and mapping for calls.
New lockers that provide a larger and more practical area to store our turnout gear and radios. And of course Pro Shield Epoxy knocked the floors out of the park.

03/08/2026

Over the weekend we took time to celebrate some major achievements and annual awards. A big thank you to our entire Rockwell Fire crew for thier selfless commitment to our community!

Year End Awards:
Firefighter of the Year: Nick Nielsen
Top Responder: Jon Roberts
Most Improved: Josh Trebilcock and Alex Dahley
5 Years of Service: Jon Roberts
5 Years of Service: Dylan Williams
5 Years of Service: Manny Randle
15 Years of Service: Dan Hrubetz

02/13/2026

🔥🔥 CRP Controlled Burns 🔥🔥
It is almost that time of year again, and we are starting to schedule controlled burns for this spring. If you are looking to have your CRP ground or wildland area burned, please contact us! You can direct message here, email at rockwellfiredept@gmail.com, or call/text Josh at 641-430-6287.