Silver City Fire and Rescue

05/09/2026

https://www.3newsnow.com/southwest-iowa/one-volunteer-for-every-25-square-miles-silver-city-fire-dept-launches-marketing-campaign-for-volunteers?fbclid=IwZnRzaARrg8VleHRuA2FlbQIxMQBzcnRjBmFwcF9pZAo2NjI4NTY4Mzc5AAEeIgEFdbjb1wQVLX8QNbmwNzpWJSeyJo5wdDrZxJgOZ6Z2jBln0ISBJVqQNd0_aem_gvWONYLTqImK3fdZ5FbWrA

Silver City's fire department has gone from 14 volunteers to just 6. Now they're using grant money to recruit more. Could you answer the call? 🚒

05/08/2026

Join the team! Call or message us for an application. Help us serve our community.

(Silver City) -- Silver City fire officials are hopeful a statewide grant helps bolster recruitment numbers in rural Mills County.

05/08/2026

(Silver City) -- Silver City fire officials are hopeful a statewide grant helps bolster recruitment numbers in rural Mills County.

04/29/2026

https://www.opinion-tribune.com/news/public-safety-alarm-sounding-over-firefighter-shortage-rural-communities

Public Safety Alarm Sounding Over Firefighter Shortage In Rural Communities Tue, 04/28/2026 - 5:13pm admin Silver City Fire Chief Greg Stofer, Silver City Mayor Joseph Jaworski, Oak Township Assistant Fire Chief John Stacey and Oak Township Fire Chief Keith Johnson outside the Silver City Fire Stati...

04/24/2026

We recently did some cleaning in the station and came across this picture from 2013. As we embark on recruiting new members I think it is important to remember and recognize those who served before us. Think of the number of former members who gave so much to our community. Pictured left to right and standing: Bud Maddocks, Hobbie Pieken, Jeff Boyer, Donnie Livingston, Dawn Utley and Bob Utley. Front row: Jeff Carper, Cody Allen, Gary Frankforter and Rod Klindt. Will you be in the 2026 picture?

04/23/2026

Look what I received in Today’s mail! Answer the call Iowa!

04/22/2026

Do you live near Silver City or Mineola Iowa? Your local first responders need your help! Message us to find out how to VOLUNTEER!

04/06/2026

Happy Easter!

March rescue calls = 29 and 3 fire assists. Zero bunny rescues…

04/02/2026

Mills County Burn ban is lifted.

01/05/2026

Our community needs Fire fighters and EMTs. A truly rewarding community service. Training provided. Contact us here.

In Iowa, 92% of firefighters are volunteers—neighbors who said yes. No experience required. Free training. Flexible commitment. Just heart, time, and the will to show up.