Structure fires
Homes, barns, and outbuildings across the district.
Gilman Fire & Rescue
A volunteer department serving Gilman and central Iowa, Marshall County.
Volunteer since 2001. Seventeen neighbors on call for roughly one hundred square miles of central Iowa farmland and small towns.
In an emergency, always dial 911. The numbers above reach the volunteer association directly.
Who answers when you call
When you dial 911 in Gilman, this is who responds and what they are trained to do. Select a certification to see what it means the moment the crew arrives.
Gilman Fire & Rescue capability
Central Iowa, Marshall County
17
Volunteers
Trained neighbors, not a paid shift
150
Calls a year
Roughly three every week
100
Square miles
Farmland and small towns covered
Certifications the crew holds
Real credentials carried across the roster. Tap one to read what it means for residents.
Ready Select a certification above to see what that training means when the crew arrives.
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Gilman is one of only two volunteer departments in Marshall County certified to transport patients under basic life support, not just treat and wait.
What we train for
About 150 times a year, the same 17 people answer whatever central Iowa sends. The certifications above map onto real jobs.
Wildland & field fires
Grass and crop fires that move fast in dry season.
Vehicle fires
Cars and equipment on the road and in the yard.
Auto accidents
Extrication and first care at the crash scene.
Storm spotting
Trained eyes on the sky when severe weather rolls in.
Grain bin rescue
Specialized recovery when a worker is trapped in grain.
High-angle rescue
Rope work for silos, towers, and steep ground.
Medical response
EMR through RN, including BLS patient transport.
How to reach us
For anything that is not an active emergency, reach the volunteer association directly. There is no online form here on purpose: a real person answers.
Phone(641) 498-0911
EmailGilmanvffa@gmail.com
Station & mail128 N Main St · PO Box 212
Gilman, IA 50106
Gilman, IA 50106
Not an emergency? Use the phone or email for questions about burn permits, fire reports, joining the crew, or supporting the department.
If there is a fire, a crash, or a medical emergency, call 911 first. Every second counts.
Support the association
The Gilman Volunteer Fire Fighter’s Association is a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit, formed in 2001. Donations are tax-deductible and stand behind the gear, training, and equipment that seventeen volunteers rely on about 150 times a year.
“To support and strengthen Gilman Fire and Rescue through advocacy, fundraising, community outreach, and volunteerism.”
Prefer to mail a gift? Send a check to the association at PO Box 212, Gilman, IA 50106.