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?
CRFD Memorial 5K Walk/Run is scheduled for Saturday, May 26th.
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The Cedar Rapids Fire Department and Cedar Rapids Police Department are co-sponsoring the 1st Annual Heroes' Safety Camp for children. The camp will use fun hands-on activities and games to teach children valuable life safety education.
The Camp will be held Monday, July 9th through Friday, July 13th from 9 AM to Noon each day. The cost to participate is $75 per child. Camp will be held at the Cedar Rapids Police Department, 505 1st Street SW. LEARN MORE
2011 Cedar Rapids Fire Department Recognition Ceremony Award Recipients
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Open Records Requests for April 2012 LEARN MORE
Every month a member of the Cedar Rapids Fire Department will be featured on MediaCom's News Leaders program. During the months of May and June, Training Chief Mike Fredericks discusses career opportunities on the Fire Department. LEARN MORE
Fire Department Coloring Book available for download! Local illustrator Jeff Stevens has created a 45-page coloring book with outstanding drawings of fire department activities. DOWNLOAD THE COLORING BOOK (PDF FORMAT)
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