The Cedar Rapids Fire Department offers firefighting, emergency medical services, and fire prevention to over 120,000 citizens. The fire department has prevention programs, special operations, and hazardous materials teams to meet the growing needs of the community. We strive to make our city a safer place to live, work, and visit.
MISSION STATEMENT
The mission of the Cedar Rapids Fire Department is to mitigate threats to the health and property of our community through emergency response, quality education and prevention programs.
VISION STATEMENT
Working together to make Cedar Rapids a safer community.
VALUES
Respect: Through demonstration by recognizing honesty, fairness, loyalty, and dignity of others.
Leadership: Leadership is everyone’s responsibility.
Teamwork: A cooperative effort through communication and vision to achieve our common goal.
Service: An excellent, specialized, and progressive benefit.
WHAT'S NEW?
Fire Department Administrative Offices, including the Fire Marshal's Office, will be closed in observance of Presidents' Day on Monday, February 20th.
2011 Cedar Rapids Fire Department Recognition Ceremony Award Recipients
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Open Records Requests for January 2012 LEARN MORE
The Urban Deer Hunt began on September 17th and will continue through January 15, 2012. Orientation sessions, hunting rules and regulations, and an application are available online. LEARN MORE
11th Annual CRFD Memorial 5K Run/Walk Results are available. LEARN MORE
Every month a member of the Cedar Rapids Fire Department will be featured on MediaCom's News Leaders program. In January, Assistant Fire Chief Greg Smith discusses common firefighting operations questions. LEARN MORE
WE WANT YOUR FEEDBACK
If you have recently received Fire Department services, please provide us feedback on your experience:
Fire, Hazardous Materials, or Rescue Response Survey
Emergency Medical Services Response Survey
Fire Inspection Services Survey
Fire Safety Education/Community Outreach Survey