Fort Madison Fire Department Sees 13% Increase in Calls

City council hears report on rising emergency response in 2025

Published on Feb. 28, 2026

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The Fort Madison Fire Department responded to 49 fire calls and thousands of EMS calls in 2025, a 13% increase over the prior year. The department also responded to a number of river rescues, resulting in less than $500,000 in property damage.

Why it matters

The rise in emergency calls highlights the growing demands on the Fort Madison Fire Department and the need to ensure the department has adequate resources to effectively serve the community. This data can help inform budget and staffing decisions for the city.

The details

According to a report presented to the Fort Madison City Council, the fire department responded to a total of 49 fire calls in 2025, along with thousands of EMS calls, representing a 13% increase in calls for service over the prior year. The department also responded to a number of river rescues, resulting in less than $500,000 in property damage.

  • The Fort Madison Fire Department responded to more calls in 2025 than in the prior year.

The players

Fort Madison Fire Department

The local fire department responsible for emergency response in the city of Fort Madison, Iowa.

Fort Madison City Council

The governing body of the city of Fort Madison, Iowa, which oversees the fire department and other municipal services.

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The takeaway

The increase in emergency calls to the Fort Madison Fire Department highlights the growing demands on the department and the need to ensure it has the resources to effectively serve the community. This data can help inform budget and staffing decisions for the city to support the fire department's ability to respond to a rising number of incidents.