Woodburn Volunteer Fire Department

Woodburn Volunteer Fire Department Established in Woodburn, Iowa, the Woodburn Volunteer Fire Department protects the citizens of eastern Clarke county. The department currently has five trucks.

Twenty volunteers serve on the department at this time. The community of Woodburn, Iowa was established in eastern Clarke county in 1867. The first buckets and ladders were bought for fire protection in August 1913. In September 1924 Art Ecklund was named the first official fire chief. In October 1924 they hired 5 more men for the fire department making the total number of men on the department 12

. January 1925 is the first official mention of the fire department fighting a fire. Currently the department boasts 20 volunteers, led by Merrill Snell, chief, and Cody Wright, assistant chief. Though the members are volunteers, they are required to participate in 24 hours of training per year to keep their knowledge current. Engine 50 is the pumper. Truck 51 is the rescue truck. The newest truck is 54, a custom-made 2600 gallon tanker. Grass trucks are 55 and 56. The fire department can have 25 volunteers and are looking for others who are interested in serving on the department.

03/21/2026

After consulting with Counties Fire Chiefs a burn ban has been requested to Iowa State Fire Marshal for a burn ban for Clarke County. We are both wet and dry at the same time. The ground is extremely wet and yet the standing vegetation fuels is very dry. This makes it very difficult for fire departments to fight fires. over the last 2 days department have lost equipment trying to fight fires that started as controlled burns. Please do not burn.

As the weather warms up more people are starting to burn. If you are starting a controlled burn please call the Clarke C...
03/16/2025

As the weather warms up more people are starting to burn. If you are starting a controlled burn please call the Clarke Co. Sheriff’s Office (641) 342-2914 and notify dispatch, this will alleviate Fire Departments from being dispatched unnecessarily.

With the cold temperatures lately, don’t for get to check your furnace vents!
01/21/2025

With the cold temperatures lately, don’t for get to check your furnace vents!

Latest update from the National Weather Service.
08/01/2024

Latest update from the National Weather Service.

Storm Update at 725 pm this Evening - The storms have now slowed to near 40 mph and are still moving east. Wind gusts have decreased a bit for now and are reported to be peaking to 50 to 60 mph. Atlantic reported a wind gust to 59 mph at 705 pm.

Be prepared for severe weather west of I35 from now to 8:00 pm this evening.

Though winds may not be as strong as they were near Omaha, damage to trees and structures is still likely with these storms.

Please pay attention to the weather this evening! Reports of 80+ mph winds and large hail with this storm system already...
08/01/2024

Please pay attention to the weather this evening! Reports of 80+ mph winds and large hail with this storm system already!

We can not emphasize this enough…. Bring in lawn furniture and anything loose outside. This is a serious storm producing 80 mph winds and you can see on the map, we are one of the counties that can see significant impact.



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Yesterday 11 members of the Woodburn Fire & Rescue Department assisted in Greenfield after a devastating tornado went th...
05/22/2024

Yesterday 11 members of the Woodburn Fire & Rescue Department assisted in Greenfield after a devastating tornado went through their town.

While there, members assisted with search and rescue efforts, and helped setting up a shelter at the high school. We are always ready and willing to assist our communities when in need.

02/27/2024
12/16/2023

*** update*** Fire Chiefs have agreed to let this ban expire. As always take care when conducting future burns.

A burn ban will begin Monday December 18th. This includes all of Clarke County except Weldon Fire District.

12/03/2023

The Woodburn Fire Department is having a fundraiser to pay for a Christmas party this year I've got $600 donated of the 1000 I'm trying to get. For a $100 you get invited to the party hang out for the festivities the last 2 years played hell on our fundraisers and it's been hard to have a fun night off

08/23/2023
Next Saturday! Who is coming? Let's here if you will be there!
08/19/2023

Next Saturday! Who is coming? Let's here if you will be there!

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For questions call Assistant Chief Clark at 641-414-7590.

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Woodburn, IA
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