Established in 1948, The Urbandale Fire Department offers a variety of fire prevention, suppression and emergency medical services for the protection of life and property. The department maintains a work force of several firefighters and officers. The Urbandale Fire Department has a fleet of various apparatus, including engines, ladder and attack trucks, ambulances, cars and sport utility vehicles. The department additionally provides online information about fire safety-related topics. The Urbandale Fire Department also organizes classroom and on-site training session. The department is located in Urbandale, Iowa, and is operated by the City of Urbandale, which also maintains parks and recreation, police and administration departments.
The West Des Moines Fire Department offers variety of fire protection, suppression, rescue and emergency medical services for the protection of life and property. The department has more than five fire stations and is located in West Des Moines, Iowa. The West Des Moines Fire Department has a training division that conducts fire safety training sessions for its employees. The department maintains a fleet of more than 20 apparatus, including trucks, engines, sport utility vehicles, rescue units and tankers. The West Des Moines Fire Department additionally operates a citizens fire academy that conducts in fire safety, investigation and prevention and firefighting tactics.
