CRFD FIRE BOWL

09/13/2026

Don’t forget the Fire Bowl volleyball is on Sept 26th. We still need more teams and silent auction items. Let us know if you have any questions. Have a great day!!

07/26/2026

Hello everyone, we have been having some issues with our account being locked out. We are now back in. Here is some info about this year Firebowl event on Sept 26th, 2026. This year we are raising money for ChildServe.

Here is the link to sign up for this year volleyball tournament.

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/16-annual-fire-bowl-tickets-1986750399928?aff=oddtdtcreator

Also, we are doing an online store for the t-shirts so here is the link as well.

https://firebowl.spiritsale.com/

We eagerly anticipate your presence. If you are a business that would like to contribute, either through monetary donations or silent auction items, please inform us. We will graciously accept all donations. Thank you for your consideration. We wish you a pleasant day despite the warm weather.

Come join us to raise money for ChildServe. Tournament will start at 11:00 am. We hope to see you there.

04/13/2026

2026 Fire Bowl info:

This year, Firebowl will be held on September 26th, commencing at 11:00 a.m. We are raising funds for ChildServe.

About ChildServe:

ChildServe improves the health and well-being of 5,800 children annually through specialized clinical, home, and community programs. We specialize in pediatric rehabilitation and care for children and young adults with various developmental delays, disabilities, injuries, and special healthcare needs.

Our specialty services, uniquely equipped facilities, and state-of-the-art technology partner with families to help children with special healthcare needs live great lives. The children and young adults we serve inspire us to provide possibilities and improve quality of life in a caring environment.

We are implementing changes this year, including a $200 team fee, with an additional $30 for each player beyond the sixth player. This year, we will establish an online store for you to purchase t-shirts. Shirt designs will be posted by June 1st.

If you are aware of a business that would like to donate either a check or a silent auction, we will accept any form of donation. Let’s help ChildServe serve more kids in need and better their equipment.

If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact us. Thank you!

06/02/2025

CHIEF LEVEL SPONSOR!!!!

ALL smiles over here!! Dental Prosthetic Services continues to show our foundation support through generous donations, annually. We are so grateful for you and your partnership!

06/01/2025

Hawkeye Fire & Safety Co. has been a longtime supporter of the CRFD Fire Bowl. We are thankful for your continued support throughout the years!!

05/30/2025

Bruce would like to know if you have signed up for the Fire Bowl yet?!

-August 16th, 2025
-Doors open at 10, first serve at 11
Location: Volleys on Blairs Ferry

Reach out with questions!

Shirt design coming soon!

05/28/2025

Today we want to thank Cargill for their Firefighter Level sponsorship! FF Alex Dickman has spent all morning practicing is serves, he means business!!!

Come show us what ya got... August 16th, 2025. Doors open at 10, Volleys on Blairs Ferry is the place to be!

05/24/2025

WE WANT YOU TO JOIN US FOR THIS YEAR'S FIRE BOWL EVENT!!!! Gather the crew, we think you'll dig it!

Can't make it and still want to support us? Share our post, make a donation, or purchase a shirt for pick-up!

Location: Volleys on Blairs Ferry
When: August 16th, 2025
Time: Event will kick off at 11, doors will open at 10 for check-ins and warm up
Why: Supporting St. Florian Fire and Burn Foundation

What to know for Registration-

Team Registration fee: $300 for a team of 6, payment must be paid in full. -registration fee includes a T-Shirt prior to June 23rd. Any team registration after this day may not be eligible for a T-shirt and fee increases to $360. ONLY TWO additional players may be added to a team of 6 for $50 per player.

We are taking the first 30 teams that sign-up. We will have a wait list, if necessary.

**Day of Event Drawing: Each team will be entered for a “waived” entry fee for the 2026 Fire Bowl. The first 10 teams to sign-up will get an ancillary entry into the drawing. **

This is a family friendly event! We hope to see many of you there!!
Here is the link to get signed up.

Get your ticket and pay here: https://www.eventbrite.com/.../15th-annual-fire-bowl

If you wish to pay with a check, please send it to:
Central Fire: Attn- Fire Bowl
713 1st Ave SE
Cedar Rapids, Iowa 52401

Team Registration Form: Each Players signature is required; this is acknowledgement for player liability waiver. crfirefoundation.org/fire-bowl

2025 Fire Bowl Committee

Jefferson Monroe Fire Department - Swisher
IAFF Local 11 Cedar Rapids Fire Fighters
Fairfax Fire Department
Marion Police Department (Iowa)
Marion Firefighters Association - Marion Fire Department
Hiawatha Fire Department
Volleys on Blairs Ferry
North Liberty Fire Department
Amana Fire Department
Coralville Police Department
Cedar Rapids Police Department
City of Coralville Fire Department
West Branch Fire Department
Iowa City Professional Firefighters IAFF Local 610
Tiffin Fire Department, Iowa
Williamsburg Fire Department
Atkins Fire & First Responders
Linn County Emergency Management Agency
Linn County Firefighters Association
Center Point Volunteer Fire Association
Center Point Volunteer Fire Department
Robins Fire Department
Cedar Rapids Fire Department
Cedar Rapids Firefighters Foundation
Johnson County Sheriff's Office
Johnson County Ambulance Service
Amana Fire Department
Jefferson Monroe Fire Department - Swisher
Norway Fire Department
West Branch Fire Department
Des Moines Firefighterss
Des Moines Police
Iowa County EMS

04/16/2025

Nothing but...

☀️Sunshine😊 Smiles & 🫶 Gratitude on this beautiful Wednesday.

Firefighters Herzberger and DeValk along with the Cedar Rapids Fire Department want to thank this weeks generous donors for supporting our fundraising event for St. Florian Fire and Burn Foundation on August 16th at Volleys on Blairs Ferry.

Thank you for your continued support!!!!

-Cedar Rapids Toyota
- Waln Repair & Collision Center
- Riverside Casino & Golf Resort

04/13/2025

We are grateful to partner with so many wonderful people and companies throughout our community each year!

Today we are grateful for Jill Mast and de Novo Marketing. They have been so gracious over the years to donate their time and talent through website design and update, registration design and detail and so much more.

We appreciate your continued support! Can't wait to your team on the courts in August!