Riverdale Fire Department
Welcome to the online home of the Riverdale (Iowa) Fire Department.
Founded in 1960, the department is staffed 100% by dedicated volunteers. Training sessions are held every Monday evening from 6:30 to 10pm. You can reach the department (for non-emergency situations) at: 563-355-2211
About the Department
We’re honored and pleased to serve the residents of Riverdale and the thousands of students and employees who spend their days in our city. The department’s mission is to provide a safe environment so they can do the work they need to do and enjoy all the city of Riverdale has to offer.
You can learn more about the department on this site or, if you’re curious what we’ve been doing lately, come visit, like and follow the Riverdale Fire Department’s page on Facebook.

Freddy and a friend teach kids about fire safety.
Leadership
As of June 19, 2018, department leadership is:
Address
The station is located at:
110 Manor Drive
Riverdale, Iowa 52722
The Riverdale Fire Department’s mailing address is:
PO Box 364
Bettendorf, IA 57222
Latest News about the Riverdale Fire Department

Water fighting in Riverdale
Saturday, June 13, the Riverdale Fire Department hosted a regional water fight competition in the parking lot at City Hall. This year’s fights were re-named in honor of fallen firefighter, Analiese Chapman.

Riverdale mourns loss of firefighter Analiese Chapman
Riverdale firefighter, Analiese Chapman, passed away from complications related to Cystic Fibrosis on Sunday, February 2, 2020. The City will fly the Riverdale Fire Department flag at half-staff in her honor on Tuesday, February 4. Funeral arrangements are pending.

Riverdale Fire Department leads a birthday parade for local kids
Local residents, the Scott County Sheriff and the Riverdale Fire Department took to the streets on Saturday as part of an impromptu parade to celebrate some very special birthday’s on the hilltop.

City to repair RFD air compressor
The Riverdale City Council has agreed to fund repairs of the Riverdale Fire Department’s air compressor system as it begins the process of determining how to replace it over the next two years.

Riverdale flies the RFD flag at half staff today. Here’s why …
The Riverdale Fire Department flag will fly at half-staff today at City Hall to honor both the life of Firefighter Analiese Chapman and the men and women who serve our community as members of the department.

It’s National Fire Prevention Week!
The Riverdale Volunteer Fire Department and the City of Riverdale remind you to make sure you’re prepared to deal with the fire risks in your home and business. You’ll find more information on Fire Prevention Week inside.

Visitation and Celebration of Life planned for fallen Riverdale firefighter
Riverdale bids goodbye to Firefighter Analiese Chapman who passed away on February 2 due to complications from Cystic Fibrosis. A visitation is planned for Friday (02/07) and a Celebration of Life service on Saturday (02/08) at the Waterfront Convention Center.

Riverdale firefighters welcome local heroes as they take their “Honor Flight” to Washington, DC.
Members of the Riverdale Volunteer Fire Department were on hand to welcome some of America’s greatest generation as veterans from WWII and the Korean War prepare to leave the Quad Cities on an Honor Flight to Washington, DC.