Sumner Volunteer Fire Department

05/20/2026

We are looking to sell two different sets of chairs. We have 24 of the black vinyl and 23 of the cloth.

We are not going to sell them individually.

We’re asking $200 or a reasonable donation for either set.
Contact Keegan at (319) 939-7818

05/05/2026

📢 Reminder: Test of the Outdoor Warning System
KWAY Waverly

04/21/2026

On 4-18-2026 at 7:42 pm, the Sumner Fire Department was paged to a report of a dumpster fire behind a commercial building on Jackson Street. The first engine went in route in 3 minutes and was on scene 4 minutes after the original page. Once on scene, it was discovered that the fire had extended into the eves and the attic crawl space of the building. After knocking down the fire in the rear of the building, firefighters made entry into the building where they encountered moderate smoke. It was then decided to access the roof to allow vertical positive pressure ventilation.
Firefighters worked for roughly an hour to ensure there were no hot spots and the smoke had cleared the building. There was significant damage to the building as well as its contents. There were no injuries reported at the time of the fire. The Sumner Fire Department was assisted on scene by Sumner Emergency Medical Services and Bremer County Sheriff's Office

03/25/2026

🌪️ STATEWIDE TORNADO DRILL: MARCH 25 AT 10:00 AM

The Bremer County Sheriff’s Office is proud to participate in the Statewide Tornado Drill this Wednesday, March 25, at 10:00 AM. This annual exercise is a vital part of Severe Weather Awareness Week. We encourage all residents, businesses, and schools to use this time to practice their severe weather plans!

⚠️ Important Safety Reminders:
Sirens are for Outdoors: Outdoor warning sirens are designed only to alert those who are outside to seek shelter. They are often not audible inside homes or offices.

Stay Informed: Don't rely on a single source for warnings. We recommend:
📲 Alert Iowa: Sign up for local emergency notifications at https://www.smart911.com/smart911/ref/login.action?pa=bremercountyia
📻 NOAA Weather Radio: Your best source for 24/7 life-saving information.
📱 Weather Apps: Download a trusted weather app for real-time watches and warnings.

📢 Monthly Siren Testing
As a reminder, Bremer County routinely tests all outdoor sirens on the first Tuesday of each month (April–November) at 11:00 AM.
Note: To prevent confusion, testing will be postponed if there is a threat of actual severe weather on a scheduled date. For more information and real-time updates, go to https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100057355183968

BE READY. BE SAFE. 🛡️

02/20/2026

You may have to dig to find it, but there’s usually a sign in Sumner that says, “Think spring. Think harder.”- Retired Firefighter Kenny and Jan Henniges.

02/16/2026

On 2/13/26 at 10:01pm, the Sumner Volunteer Fire Department was paged to the Sumner-Fredericksburg Community School District bus barn after Bremer County Dispatch received multiple 911 calls stating the bus barn was on fire and had visible flames.
Upon arrival, firefighters found a working fire that had self ventilated through the roof of the structure and was starting to endanger several buses, parked nearby.
Within one minute of the first engine arriving on scene, water was being applied via (2) 1 1/2” hand lines. A water supply was established from a nearby hydrant and a second engine was setting up on the rear side of the structure.
At this time, school staff was notified to help relocate the buses away from the fire ground and Fredericksburg Fire was requested for mutual aid.
The construction of the building divides the bus barn into compartments. This helped to contain the fire to only one compartment. However, vehicles in the adjacent compartment did have smoke and heat damage.
The Sumner Volunteer Fire Department remained on scene for 2 1/2 hours. There were no injuries reported at the time of the fire.
At this time, we are working with school officials to help determine the cause of the fire, and we ask everyone to stay clear of the structure.
The Sumner Volunteer Fire Department was assisted on scene by Fredericksburg Firefighters Association Sumner Emergency Medical Services Bremer County Sheriff's Office and the Sumner Municipal Light Plant.

02/07/2026

You asked for it. Well, now you got it.
Back by popular demand!
The Sumner Fire Department Meat Raffle is back.
Friday, March 27th following the fish fry at the Sumner Legion Bar.
Tickets are $1 per ticket.
Ticket must be present to win.
Raffle drawing will start at approximately 7:30. (More details to follow.)

12/07/2025

Be a hero like Colton, help us by clearing the snow from your neighborhood fire hydrant.

Boy clears fire hydrant, helps firefighters save lives the next day

10/22/2025

Crews are in town to replace the N Walnut St. outdoor warning siren. They will test the siren when done, however, there is no active weather threat today.
City of Sumner, Iowa
Bremer County Emergency Management

10/22/2025

**AWESOME LINK AT THE BOTTOM**
With Fire Prevention Week wrapped up, Operation Edith 2025 in the books, it's time to start thinking about changing the batteries in your smoke detector. We like to use Daylight Savings as a way to remember to change the batteries of your smoke and carbon monoxide detectors.
Another thing to remember is almost all detectors have a lifespan of 10 years. Some detectors will go into an alarm just to let you know its done its job for 10 years and it would like to be retired. Even though you may have only had a smoke or carbon monoxide detector for a handful of years, it's important to remember the 10 year service life starts at the date of manufacture. That can be found on the back side of most detectors.
Another useful tip is to take a permanent marker and write the date of install on both the detector and the battery; but never paint over a detector.
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