Meriden Fire & Rescue

10/08/2026

With the dryer weather
We are looking for farmers that have discs that are hooked up and ready to go in the area of Meriden.
If you do feel free to let us know that you are willing to help if a field fire breaks out . I will put you on a list and call you if we need your help .

In the county so far we have had some fires break out . But so far it hasn't been bad .

You can contact the
Meriden Fire chief by phone or text at
712-261-0023

Stay safe out there folks

10/01/2026

Farmers mutual insurance has a grant that we fill out and this year we got help from them to replace the 3000 gallon drop tank with a brand new 4000 gallon drop tank to hold more water and to hold a full dump off the 3300 gallon tanker plus a little more out of the smaller tanker as well.

This will help us move water faster and be able to get more water on the ground at them fires before other tanker arrive.
Trevor Stevenson is the secretary treasurer and was able to receive the check from Smith insurance
As always thanks to Joe over at Smith insurance for making sure we get this grant in on time every year

10/01/2026

September gun winner is Tina Larsen

09/28/2026

If this comes true don't drive in the water ..... Turn around Don't drown. With all the rain we have had and the rain to come . It's a good chance that we could see water over roadways ....

08/24/2026

Now the the dust has settled from the street dance . I want to take the time to thank all of you for coming out and support us and what we do.

Thank you to the sponsors that made it possible
Wetherells
Back electric
Outlaw Trucking
Pilot rock signs
Don Pierson Ford
Aurelia Lumber
Schmillen Construction
State Savings Bank
United Bank of Iowa
Farmers State Bank
Rasmus Realty
Ames Body Shop
Kirchner Trucking
Glassmaker Construction
Cronin Farms
Central Bank
Farm Bureau Agent Nicky Sleezer
Kennedy Chiropractic
Chesterman Co.
City of Meriden
Meriden Fire Department
And most of all Hazard Tavern.

Without all these businesses this wouldn't be possible

08/22/2026

The stage is setup ..... Now it's your turn ....
Let's fill this place and show Dane LM how we do it in Hazard

08/22/2026

Here is some good pictures from the drill that went on Thursday. We learned a lot on both medical and fire sides of things .

08/18/2026

8-17-2026

Press Release


The Cherokee County Emergency Management Agency will host a full-scale training exercise with area rescue agencies on August 20th, 2026 beginning at 5:00 pm. The exercise will take place in Meriden, IA where the old Meriden School used to be, just Southwest of the intersection of Eagle and West 3rd Street.
A full-scale exercise is a planned “real life scenario” that is designed to test local and county emergency response plans and capabilities.
This exercise will focus on a mass causality incident with a significant number of injured patients. Areas to be tested will vary from Communications, Incident Command, EMS response, and vehicle extrication techniques.
Key players in the exercise are: Cherokee County Emergency Management Agency, Cherokee County Sheriff’s Office, Cherokee County Communications, Cherokee Fire, Marcus Police Department, Marcus Fire/Rescue and Ambulance, Cleghorn Fire/Rescue, Meriden Fire/Rescue, Larrabee Fire/Rescue, Aurelia Fire/Rescue, Quimby Fire/Rescue, Washta Fire/Rescue, Cherokee Regional Medical Center, and Wings Air Care.
The public is welcomed to observe the exercise; however, we ask that vehicles are properly stopped and parked for viewing. Designated seating area is located across the road on Eagle Street. Law enforcement will keep vehicle traffic moving along, to prevent accidents and injuries. We also ask the public to be respectful of the perimeter that is set up, as a matter of public safety.

Contact Information:
Justin Pritts- EM Coordinator
[email protected]
712-225-6721

08/17/2026

In 6 days he will be here live on main Street. If you haven't seen Dane before you will love it .. The ones that have seen him what can I say ..... Your coming I know you are .

The weather looks to be awesome next Saturday
80 degrees day time
And 65 the night
11% chance of rain
What more do you need .
Some make sure you come check it out here in Meriden
And support you local fire department with replacement of equipment that we need .

Thanks Meriden Fire Department

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