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JGMFD and surrounding fire crews training on Merle Hay Road

The JGMFD crews and other metro departments (Clive, Urbandale, and Windsor Heights) are training at 5229 Merle Hay Road on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays over the new few weeks and will perform a burn of the home once the training is complete. The crews ...

2022 Award Recipients Recognized

The Johnston-Grimes Metropolitan Fire Department recognized a few of their own during a recent annual awards banquet. The members were recognized for their accomplishments in 2022. 2022 Firefighter of the Year AwardThis 2022 Firefighter of the Ye...

Members of JGMFD to Participate in Fight For Air Climb on March 26, 2023

On Sunday, March 26, 2023, members of the Johnston-Grimes Metropolitan Fire Department will climb in full gear to raise funds for the Fight For Air Climb. The 2023 Fight For Air Climb will be a four-building climb in the following Des Moines buildings:

• EMC...

Award Recipients Recognized

The following awards were 2021 recipients. Rookie of the Year – Samantha ReisingerThis year's 'Rookie of the Year' is a living example of how having a strong work ethic and dedication to personal growth will b...

Community events within Johnston and Grimes

View a list of upcoming community events where you can meet the firefighters and have a chance to interact and ask questions.

Importance of daylight saving time

Learn about the importance of daylight saving time and why it is a good reminder to check the dates on your detectors and change the batteries to keep you and your family safe.