City of Fort Dodge, Iowa

Fort Dodge boy clears fire hydrant, helps firefighters save lives

8 hours ago

This is what a simple act of kindness and a few minutes can do for your neighbors. The Ride to School contest may be ending at noon today, but don t let that stop you from clearing out around the hydrants in your area. It really might mean the difference between life and death. ... See moreSee less

A Fort Dodge boy is being rewarded for helping firefighters after he cleared snow around a hydrant and saved crews valuable time while battling a structure fire.

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8 hours ago

Storm Clean-Up Update

Thank you all for your patience as our teams continue working through storm clean-up across the community. We know it's taking time - our crews are stretched thin but working diligently every single day to make progress.

We promise: your messages are coming through loud and clear (you should see our inbox ). Even if you don't get a response, we hear you and we're doing everything we can as quickly and safely as possible.

AS A REMINDER - Please message us on Facebook with specific details about what you're seeing. We're receiving a huge number of calls at Public Works and we simply can't return them all. If you call Public Works, you must leave information we can work from - what the issue is and the exact location. If we don't know what and where, we can't add it to a work list.

Your understanding and encouragement truly make a difference. We're proud to serve this community, and together, we'll get everything cleaned up. Storm Clean-Up Update

Thank you all for your patience as our teams continue working through storm clean-up across the community. We know it's taking time - our crews are stretched thin but working diligently every single day to make progress.

We promise: your messages are coming through loud and clear (you should see our inbox ). Even if you don't get a response, we hear you and we're doing everything we can as quickly and safely as possible.

AS A REMINDER - Please message us on Facebook with specific details about what you're seeing. We're receiving a huge number of calls at Public Works and we simply can't return them all. If you call Public Works, you must leave information we can work from - what the issue is and the exact location. If we don't know what and where, we can't add it to a work list.

Your understanding and encouragement truly make a difference. We're proud to serve this community, and together, we'll get everything cleaned up. ... See moreSee less

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1 day ago

Downtown Snow Removal Notice

A parking prohibition will continue on all Commercial Emergency Snow Routes from 8:00 pm TONIGHT (Tuesday, December 2, 2025) to 8:00 am Wednesday, December 3, 2025.

Vehicles parked on commercial routes after 8:00 pm will be towed. Please move them to City parking lots away from existing snow piles.

We anticipate this will be the final night a Commercial Emergency Snow Route will need to be issued.

View the emergency snow route map: bit.ly/fdsnowroutes

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Text FDRESSNOW to 91896 for residential alerts.
Text FDCOMSNOW to 91896 for commercial alerts.Photos from City of Fort Dodge Government s post ... See moreSee less

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1 day ago

Just before midnight on December 1, Fort Dodge Fire Department crews responded to a structure fire at a two-story home. Firefighters arrived to find heavy smoke coming from the attic.

Crews immediately began rescue and fire attack operations, helping multiple residents and several dogs out of the first floor and rescuing two additional occupants from the basement. In total, seven people and six dogs were displaced, and the attic sustained extensive damage.

A nearby fire hydrant played a key role in bringing the fire under control. This hydrant had recently been cleared of snow as part of the City of Fort Dodge's community challenge encouraging residents to shovel three feet around hydrants after the blizzard. Thank you to everyone who participated - your efforts truly made a difference.

Fire crews remained on scene for about 90 minutes. A second alarm brought in six off-duty firefighters to assist with overhaul and the investigation. Thankfully, no injuries were reported.

The fire was ruled accidental, caused by an electrical issue in the attic. Property records list Kelley Krause as the deed holder and Nicole Gutierrez as the contract holder.

Fort Dodge Police, MidAmerican Energy, and United Way of Fort Dodge assisted at the scene.

For questions, please contact:
Fire Chief Matt Price
mprice@fortdodgeiowa.orgPhotos from City of Fort Dodge Government s post ... See moreSee less

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