West Branch Fire Department

06/07/2026

WBFD Responds to Mutual Aid Structure Fire in West Liberty

On June 5, 2026, at approximately 2350 hours, West Branch Fire Department was requested to provide mutual aid for a residential structure fire in the 100 block of Knotty Circle in West Liberty.

WBFD responded with seven personnel. Upon arrival, crews were assigned to overhaul operations and assisted with extinguishing remaining hotspots throughout the structure. During these operations, firefighters located and extinguished fire in the basement and completed a primary search of the basement.

The fire was brought under control through the coordinated efforts of all responding agencies.

The West Branch Fire Department is proud to assist our neighboring communities and values the strong mutual aid partnerships that help keep our surrounding districts safe.

06/06/2026

06/04/2026

🎉 Join us in wishing one of our Cadets, Preston, a very Happy Birthday! 🎉

We hope you have a great day and an even better year ahead. Thank you for all you do for WBFD!

06/01/2026

⚽️ Great job to our WBFD cadets and firefighter/coach Jose on a great soccer season!

We’re proud of the hard work, dedication, and teamwork you showed throughout the year. Congratulations on a successful season and all you accomplished on and off the field!

05/30/2026

For Immediate Release

May 30, 2026 (JOHNSON COUNTY, IA) This morning at 4:29am the Johnson County Joint Emergency Communications Center received calls reporting a residential fire at 3539 Johnson Cedar Road NE in West Branch. The West Branch Fire Department and surrounding area fire departments arrived on scene at 4:43am to a two-story, single-family residence that was fully engulfed in flames. Once the fire was extinguished, one victim was located and recovered from the fire scene. The victim was deceased.

No further information is available at this time and further details will be released pending family notification. The West Branch Fire Department was assisted by the Iowa State Fire Marshal, Johnson County Sheriffs Office, Tipton Fire Department, Solon Fire Department, West Liberty Fire Department, and Johnson County Ambulance Service.

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05/28/2026

🚲 2026 WEST BRANCH BIKE RODEO SPONSOR SHOUTOUT 🚲

A huge THANK YOU to our amazing sponsors helping support the 2026 West Branch Bike Rodeo during West Branch Summer Kickoff!

🦺 Safety Sponsors
• Barnhart’s Custom Services
• Fidelity Bank & Trust
• West Branch Family Dentistry

🦁 Community Sponsor
• West Branch Lions Club

Their support is helping provide a fun, safe, and engaging event for local kids focused on bicycle safety and riding skills.

📅 Saturday, June 13, 2026
🕙 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM
📍 West Branch Fire Station

Free event for kids in K–4th grade.
Please bring your bike and helmet if you have one.

Thank you for supporting our community and helping make this event possible!

05/26/2026

👶🍼 WBFD Baby Boom 🍼👶

We’ve had a little baby boom around the department lately and couldn’t be more excited to celebrate our newest additions to the WBFD family! ❤️

🎉 Waylon — 6•29•25
🎉 Ivy — 7•7•25
🎉 Lily — 2•6•26
🎉 Adeline — 3•26•26

Congratulations to all of our growing families! We’re excited to watch these little ones grow up!

05/25/2026

Today, we remember and honor the brave men and women who gave their lives in service to our country. Their sacrifice will never be forgotten.

Wishing everyone a safe and meaningful Memorial Day. 🇺🇸