Princeton Iowa Fire and Rescue

02/16/2026

The Scott County Emergency Management Agency, in conjunction with the local Fire Chiefs and the State Fire Marshal’s Office, has determined that open burning constitutes a danger to life & property in Scott County, Iowa. Therefore, pursuant to Iowa Code 100.40(1), a Burn Ban is in effect as of 02/16/2026 at 09:00am for all of Scott County, Iowa.

Current conditions and concerns include dry weather conditions, projected rain amounts in the immediate future, dried vegitation and wind conditions.

The burn ban will be in effect until further notice. When the e conditions improve, allowing for a lift of the burn ban, further notification will be sent. Notifications will be distributed by press release, social media and through Scott County’s Alert Iowa “Countywide Burn Ban opt in messaging list.

You can view the media release by visiting: www.scottcountyiowa.gov/ema/news

06/18/2025

12/25/2024

Merry Christmas from our house to yours! We want to wish you all a safe and happy holiday!

10/31/2024

The county wide burn ban has been lifted. Let’s still be cautious of the high winds!

10/10/2024

What a wonderful morning to spend with the kids at Virgil Grissom teaching fire safety. They are a joy! Thanks to McCausland Fire Department Princeton PD and Scott County Sheriff's Office for joining us. Remember to test your smoke detectors.

10/07/2024

Fire Prevention Week 2024!
This years theme is SMOKE ALARMS-MAKE THEM WORK FOR YOU!
Princeton Volunteer Fire Department will be at Virgil Grissom on October 10th to teach you the importance of smoke alarms!
Sparky will see you then, with his fireman and equipment along with our Law Enforcement Agencies.

08/05/2024