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Fire department reports successful containment of recent house fire; plans training and equipment moves
Summary
Fire and EMS reported 605 calls in 2025 and said a recent structure fire was contained to one unit with no injuries; department plans to use a Dean Ridge house for training and will move a tanker truck into an operational building. They also introduced returning volunteer EMT Carly.
The Missouri Valley Fire Department reported 605 combined fire and EMS calls for 2025 and updated the council on a recent structure fire that officials said was contained to a single unit. Two residents were displaced, assisted by the Red Cross, and no injuries were reported.
The department said the likely ignition source was an external smokers' post but that the origin remains unconfirmed. Fire leadership described plans to use a vacant house at Dean Ridge for training (ventilation exercises and other drills). The department will pursue controlled training and eventual demolition of the structure to support realistic training scenarios.
Officials also reported progress on equipment and access: the west garage door at the city shed is now operational and the department will relocate a tanker truck into service from off‑site storage. Volunteer staffing has improved; managers introduced a returning volunteer, Carly, who rejoined the department and will complete EMT/paramedic training as planned.
Council made a motion to accept a returning member and approved relevant project punch‑list items related to the fire station building upgrades. No additional budget action was recorded in the meeting minutes.
