Knoxville Fire Rescue Department

Fire / EMS

Administration/Staff |Fire/EMS information | Programs

Fire Training | EMS Training| Hazmat | Confined Space
Emergency Medical Services| Auto Extrication
EMS Bike Patrol | Apparatus/Ambulance

The Knoxville Fire Department responded to over 120 fire-related incidents in 2004. The department responded with an average response time of 7.12 minutes from time of dispatch to on-scene arrival.

The Fire Department is fully operated by a volunteer roster. The Department provides fire protection to a Knoxville community of 7,890 citizens. Knoxville Fire also provides these services to other communities through mutual-aid agreements. The Department plays a vital role in the County Fireman’s Association through leadership, training, and commitment to the betterment of the fire service in Marion County.

The Knoxville Fire Department’s fire fighter specialists are dedicated to the training of Rapid Intervention Teams, Self-Rescue, and the newest firefighting techniques. The commitment of our firefighters is seen through hours of training and teaching. Fire fighter volunteers are expected to show efficiency and competency in all areas of fire services. The Knoxville Fire Rescue Department takes great pride in its volunteers, and the services they provide.

Knoxville EMS Services provide emergency medical services to over 20,000 people in Knoxville and surrounding communities and townships. These services are provided with a volunteer staff 24 hours a day. Knoxville EMS provides such services under the guidelines and direction of the Iowa Department of Public Health Bureau of Emergency Medical Services. Knoxville EMS Services operates at the "Conditional Basic Level" with services at the Paramedic Level as a "Provisional". The volunteers provide additional services to the community and surrounding areas by several means.

Fire Training Calendar

2007 Posted at a later date.

All training starts at 1830 hours, all make up times start at 0800 the following Saturday.

EMS Training Calendar

2007 Posted at a later date.

All training starts at 1830 hours, all make up times start at 0800 the following Saturday.

Hazmat Operations

The Knoxville Fire Rescue Department provides a Hazardous Material Response Team.

Confined Space

In order to provide comprehensive response capabilities, the Knoxville Fire Rescue Department can provide technical rescue from elevated structures, as well as confined spaces. The Knoxville Fire Rescue Department continues to train competent rescue teams that are adequately equipped and capable of functioning in a host of rescue environments.

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Emergency Medical Services

The Knoxville Fire Rescue Department's Emergency Medical Services are dedicated to serve the Knoxville community. In 2004, volunteers responded to 871 calls, with an average response time of 6.48 minutes. Knoxville Fire Rescue Department averages 6-8 hours per month of continuing education. With an increase in EMS call volumes, department volunteers are assigned 12 hour shifts to assure adequate and timely response to emergency needs. Knoxville assures that all responders have an EMT-Basic certification level. The volunteers take great pride in the tradition and commitment placed into emergency medical services.

Auto Extrication

Knoxville Fire Rescue Department has been on the leading-edge of auto extrication for the past few years. In 1998, volunteers began undergoing additional training for auto extrication. A large number of department volunteers now hold Vehicle Rescue Specialist Certifications. The certification is a 20-hour class, involving hands-on training in auto extrication. The course provides firefighters with the ability to perform very difficult decision-making in a variety of rescue situations. All volunteers are required to successfully demonstrate BI-annual competency skills. In April of 2004 Knoxville Fire Rescue Department was honored with the National "TNT Gold Cutter Award".

EMS Bike Patrol

Knoxville Fire Rescue Department saw the need for EMS Bike Patrol for quick and efficient response to emergency situations during high profile events. The implementation of the EMS Bike Patrol demonstrates its success's during the annual Sprint Car Nationals.

EMS Bike Patrol allows EMS Medics greater visibility to the public. The ability to maneuver in crowds and around obstacles allows timely responses otherwise difficult for ambulances. The Knoxville Fire Rescue Department's EMS Bike Patrol works effectively with Knoxville’s Police Bike Patrol as well.

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Apparatus/Ambulances

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