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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:

Chief – Floyd Bruns (07/1975)

1st. Asst. Chief – Chris Bernard (10/2004)

2nd Asst. Chief – Brian Ballard (05/2007)

Captain – George Miller (05/1998)

Captain – Randy Bowers (10/2007)

Lieutenant – Rodney Fink (03/1998)

Lieutenant – John Claussen (03/1993)

President – Phillip Bowers (02/2003)

Vice President – Adrian Castillo (01/2016)

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

RFD Firefighters train alongside other Scott County first responders (July 2018)

Latest News about the Riverdale Fire Department

Latest News

Riverdale needs a helping hand – or two. July 1, 2020
We need your input on Riverdale’s parks and trails June 29, 2020
Don’t forget: new fireworks regulations are in effect June 29, 2020
Hours to change at City Hall June 29, 2020
Water fighting in Riverdale June 29, 2020
Riverdale’s remote ice cream social was a big success. June 29, 2020
The Bookmobile is coming … to Riverdale! June 28, 2020
Want to learn more about COVID-19? Join in on tonight’s Community Conversation in our Virtual Community Room. June 27, 2020
Town Hall Meeting scheduled for Sunday, June 21, 2020 at 2pm June 27, 2020
MEETING NOTICE: Council Meeting called for Tuesday, June 23, 2020 at 7pm. June 20, 2020
Meet Kent Royster, Riverdale’s new City Administrator June 18, 2020
MEETING NOTICE: Special Council Meeting called for Tuesday, June 16, 2020 at 6pm June 14, 2020
MEETING NOTICE: Council Meeting called for Tuesday, June 9, 2020 at 7pm. June 8, 2020
MEETING NOTICE: Special Council Meeting called for Thursday, June 4, 2020 at 7pm. June 3, 2020
There are two (or more) sides to every issue … May 25, 2020
Mayor proposes guidelines for opening playgrounds and public gathering places May 25, 2020
We need a hand to open our playgrounds this summer … May 25, 2020
Riverdale considers new sanitary sewer rates for FY 21 May 25, 2020
Remember to keep your grass out of our gutters! May 25, 2020
Meeting Notice: Special City Council Work Session set for 6pm on Tuesday, May 26, 2020 May 24, 2020
Meeting Notice: City Council Meeting scheduled for 7pm on Tuesday, May 26, 2020 May 24, 2020
Town Hall Meeting scheduled for Sunday, May 24, 2020 at 2pm May 21, 2020
Riverdale continues its search for a new manager. May 17, 2020
Erosion on Manor Drive Hill becomes a growing concern May 17, 2020
“Meals-to-Go” program expanded to include those without a job due to COVID-19. May 17, 2020

Water fighting in Riverdale

Jun 29, 2020

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

Feb 3, 2020

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

Apr 25, 2020

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

Dec 16, 2019

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 …

Feb 8, 2020

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!

Oct 9, 2019

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

Feb 7, 2020

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.

Sep 15, 2019

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.