27 South 5th Street, Estherville, IA 51334
Fire Department: 712-362-2453 Emergency Dial 911
2024 Awards Banquet
2024 Firefighter of The Year
Estherville Fire Department hosted its annual awards banquet. Each year, members cast their votes to select the Firefighter of the Year.
This year's recipient of the Firefighter of the Year award is Doug Burton.
Doug received this recognition because his peers acknowledged his exceptional work ethic and dedication demonstrated throughout the year.
Thank you, Doug, for your commitment to the Estherville Fire Department and the community.
5 years of Service
The Estherville Fire Department would like to recognize Jason Kollach for his 5 Years of Service to the Estherville Fire Department.
It's members like Jason who keep the Estherville Fire Department thriving and providing excellent services to our community.
Thank you, Jason, for all you do, sir.
2nd Annual Mud Volleyball
1st Place
Fireball -
Ryan Van Wyhe, Sydney Whitacre, Wiley Whitacre, Skylar Clarke, Mike Sathoff, Tanner Van Wyhe
2nd Place
Busta Spike-
Brittany Steele, Brianne Anderson, Laura Thein, Jacob Thein, Mark Anderson, Kyle Crees, Dustin Crees
3rd Place
Big Tippers-
Adain Swanson, Jermey Brandt, Kristy Mann, Atleigh Cody, Donivon Swanson, Pete Haukoos
14th Annual Estherville Fire Dept. Waterfights
Women's 1 1/2 Hose
Women's 1 1/2 Hose
Women's 1 1/2 Hose
1st Place - Elinor
2nd Place - Sydney Whitacre
3rd Place - Julie Steinle
Men's 1 1/2 Hose
Women's 1 1/2 Hose
Women's 1 1/2 Hose
1st Place - Russ Bell
2nd Place - Travis Sheridan
3rd Place - Bryan Morisch
2023 Awards Banquet
Firefighter of The Year
2023 Firefighter of The Years was presented to Chris Thiel from Fire Chief Travis Sheridan
5 years of Service
The Estherville Fire Department would like to recognize Ryan Van Wye for his 5 Years of Service to the Estherville Fire Department.
Ryan is a dedicated Firefighter and serves his community well.
The Estherville Fire Department thanks you Ryan for your service and looks forward to many more years to come.
Purchase New Brush Truck
Estherville Fire Department replaced one of our Brush Trucks. The old unit served the Estherville Fire Department for thirty years.
We would like to thank the City of Estherville, the Estherville Firefighters Association and the community for their donations.
2022 Awards Banquet
Firefighter of The Year
2022 Firefighter of The Years was presented to Nicholas Steinle from Fire Chief Travis Sheridan
Jr. Firefighter Program
Photo Left to Right
Jr. Firefighter Leader FF Nicholas Steinle, Shelby Brosh, Fire Chief Travis Sheridan, Lt. Don Edwards.
2022 Probationary Firefighters
From left to Right
Shelby Brosh, Marcus Smith, Nathan Lile, Dustin Nelson, & Phil Rasmussen,
2022 Annual Awards Banquet
Photo Left to Right:
1st Row Christopher Inman, Thomas Inman, Larry Crees, Tori Nemethy, David Walders, Jay Chrestiansen
2nd Row. Marcus Smith, Nathan Lile, Dustin Nelson, Jamie Tendal Don Edwards, Wiley Whitacre, Chad Prust, Nicholas Steinle Ryan Van Wyhe
3rd Row. Phil Rasmussen, Shelby Brosh, Jeff Enderson, Doug Burton, Chris Thiel, Jason Kollasch, Travis Sheridan, Brian Mack, Bryan Morisch, Michael Sathoff.
Not Pictured. Jim Tendal, Chad Myers
New Student Firefighter
Welcome Shelby Brosh
Estherville Fire Department is excited to announce our first member to join the Student Firefighter Program. Please welcome Shelby Brosh to the Estherville Fire Department.
Shelby will be learning to be a volunteer firefighter in a support roll.
Shelby the daughter of Kevin and Shawna Brosh thank you for trusting in us.
If interested in joining the Student Firefighter Program, please contact Nick Steinle at 507-370-3858 for information.
Welcome Taye Hanby
Estherville Fire Department is excited to announce our Second member to join the Student Firefighter Program. Please welcome Taye Hanby to the Estherville Fire Department.
Taye will be learning to be a volunteer firefighter in a support roll.
If interested in joining the Student Firefighter Program, please contact Nick Steinle at 507-370-3858 for information.
Sound The Alarm Project
Estherville Fire Department, Red Cross, Emmet County Public Health and Holy Family partnered today in Sound the Alarm project.
Sound the Alarm event 9/24/22 Estherville, IA
Prelim numbers:
32 homes
74 people
89 alarms installed
21 volunteers in 7 groups canvassed homes in the southeast corner of Estherville
We will continue this project every year until we knock on every door in Estherville.
2021 Annual Awards Dinner
Tori Nemethy
2021 Firefighter of The Year.
This award is presented annually to honor a firefighter for his or her professional service and contributions to the fire service.
Richard Beaver
Richard Beaver was presented his Retirement Plaque and Fire Helmet. Beaver served the Estherville Fire Dept with 38 years of service with retiring as our Fire Chief of 16 years.
Clint Howard
Clint Howard was presented his Retirement Plaque and Fire Helmet. Howard served the Estherville Fire Dept with 38 years of service with retiring as our Assistant Fire Chief. Along with many years of Fire Education with the Fire Prevention Week.
Press Release
Central Bi Products & Redwood Farms Donates $1000
Central Bi Products & Redwood Farms Donates $1000
Central Bi Products & Redwood Farms Donates $1000
Toby Polkinghorne with Central Bi Products and Redwood Farms. Presents a $1000 Donation to Fire Chief Richard Beaver Wednesday April 28th.
Estherville Fire Dept. would like to say thanks to Toby and all the employees at Central Bi Products and Redwood Farm
Strube Memorial Flag
Central Bi Products & Redwood Farms Donates $1000
Central Bi Products & Redwood Farms Donates $1000
Saturday August 7th, 2021
The Strube Family presented the Estherville Fire Dept with a Wooden Firefighter Flag. In honor of late firefighter Kevin Strube.
Strube served the Estherville Fire Dept for 20+years. Kevin passed away Aug 15th 2020. Saturday was Kevin's 62nd birthday.
The wooden flag will be displayed at the Estherville Fire Station.
Pictured Kipp Strube's family & Chief Richard Beaver.
The Alan "Henry" Hanson Memorial Meeting Room
Sunday March 1st,
The Estherville Fire Department Dedicated the Estherville Fire Station Meeting Room In Honor of Alan "Henry" Hanson For 53 years of Service. To honor his love of the fire service and dedication to this department.
He will be forever remembered within these walls.
The Family Of Late Alan "Henry" Hanson
Firefighters join Ardis In honor of the Dedication
