Melbourne, IA

Fire Department

The city, Logan Township and Washington Township are the owners of the Melbourne Volunteer Fire Department.  The volunteer fire department has been part of the history of our town since its very beginning.  From the early days of the “bucket brigade” until the present time, the department has changed and grown with the community.

Phone number is 641-482-2070, however, this phone is for messages only. This is a volunteer department and is not manned at all times. For any emergency, call 911.

Present Members:

Fire Chief	David Gibbs
Assistant Chief	Bob Monroe
Captain	Steve Gibbs
Assistant Chief	Mark Haskell
Firefighter	Abra Huffaker
Firefighter	Dick Monroe
Firefighter	Gaege Bracy
Firefighter	James Carmichael
Firefighter	Lucas Hauser
Firefighter	Ben Overman
Firefighter	Stone Gibbs
Firefighter	Brandon Overman
Firefighter	Henry Lai
Firefighter	Beth Opperman

 

Anyone who is interested in joining our department please contact any fireman or call 641-482-2070 or email melbfire@partnercom.net.  Our department has a junior firefighter program, please contact Fire Chief David Gibbs.  Monthly meetings are held first Wednesday of the month.