Central Iowa Police & Fire Monitoring

20/01/2024

16/01/2024

January 7, 2024 - LODD
Engineer Ryan Pleasants, 41
Walla Walla Fire Department. Walla Walla, WA
On the morning of January 7, 2024, Engineer Pleasants, while working a 48-hour shift, was found deceased in his bed at Fire Station 1 from an apparent heart attack.

16/01/2024

The right place at the right time…

Sunday night at 6:30 pm the wind chill was -33 degrees and SPO Kiley Cook was taking calls on the east side of the city.

As she drove through a neighborhood she saw a man on the ground outside of a house. SPO Cook went to him and learned that 76-yr-old man had fallen while returning home with groceries. SPO Cook saw signs of cold weather injury and called for medics. Our partners at the Des Moines Fire Department hustled him to the hospital where he was evaluated to be in stable condition.

Always serving, and looking out for you.

Good work, SPO Cook!

15/01/2024

Yesterday was a very difficult day for the firefighters of the city of Des Moines. We lost a brother to a disease that is currently ravaging the fire service. Mike Broderick lost his battle with cancer at the age of 51, far too early to be taken from us. Mike was an absolutely incredible man for anyone who had the chance to know him. Today, stations across the city are mourning the loss of a co-worker, a friend, an ally, and a brother. We lift the Broderick family in our thoughts and prayers this week, and are reminded by words Mike once shared with me when discussing our life's dealings with cancer..."hold on to those babies tonight, life is too short."
We love you Mike Broderick and will continue to fight the fight in your honor, and be the men and women you would want us to be.
Until we meet again my friend.

08/01/2024

Update: Dayla Cockerham has been found safe. Thank you!

The Ankeny Police Department is urgently seeking the public's assistance in locating a missing endangered juvenile female. Dayla Cockerham (14) was last seen on Friday, Jan. 5, at approximately 1 a.m. when she left her residence. It is reported that Cockerham is currently in crisis and does not have her necessary medication with her.

Cockerham is described as a black female, standing at 5’01” and weighing 100 lbs. She has black hair styled as pictured and brown eyes. At the time of her disappearance, she was wearing black sweatpants with white logos down the side and a black hoodie with white strings – the outfit is visible in the attached picture. It is unknown if she has her glasses with her.

Anyone with information regarding Dayla Cockerham's whereabouts is urged to contact Polk County Dispatch immediately via 911 or at 515-286-3333, extension 5.

08/01/2024

During extreme temperatures (wind chill of 10 degrees F or below; or a heat index of 90 degrees F or above), the Polk County Extreme Temperature Plan will be in effect. The following activities will be initiated upon notification from the Polk County Emergency Management Agency.

08/01/2024

Did you know the Waukee Fire Department increased its call volume by nearly 10% in the last year? WFD responded to 2789 Fire/EMS calls in 2023, over 200 more than last year.

We're excited to see what 2024 has in store for the City of Waukee and the fire department!

08/01/2024

WASHINGTON FIREFIGHTER, 41, DIES ON DUTY (The Secret List)
https://www.firefighterclosecalls.com/washington-firefighter-41-dies-on-duty-the-secret-list/

08/01/2024

Get yourself ready for our first significant snow event of the season!

Travel/Road Conditions:

https://www.511ia.org/@-93.39475,42.19251,6?show=iowaAppIncident,winterDriving,towingProhibitedReports,weatherRadar

Snow ordinance alerts:

https://www.dsm.city/departments/public_works-division/streets/snow_removal.php

*Mobile radar deployment may be impacted by the winter storm*

Here are this week’s mobile radar locations. Please drive safely!

Monday
1800 Leland Ave.
3800 Park Ave.
3100 blk McKinley Ave.

Tuesday
2700 blk Westover Blvd
4400 blk Franklin Ave.
2400 blk 56th St.

Wednesday
2100 blk Saylor Rd.
1300 blk E 9th St.
100 blk SE 6th St.

Thursday
4300 blk Urbandale Ave.
4800 blk Hickman Rd.
4500 blk College Ave.

Friday
2200 blk E Grand Ave.
2400 blk Capitol Ave.
2500 blk Dean Ave.

08/01/2024

08/01/2024

With the forecast, please remember the hydrant! You never know when we might need it for you!!

07/01/2024

Hope to see you at our 2024 MERT Soup & Pie Lunch, coming up on January 27th.

05/01/2024

West Des Moines Police Arrest Person for Threats of Violence at School

05/01/2024

*UPDATE: Spaced have been filled*

We have added additional slots for all sessions. These spots fill up very quickly, so sign-up now!

Please choose only one session, as the course content is the same.

(Due to the extremely high demand for this course, we will not be offering a waiting list. We will make additional postings if cancellations occur.)

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0E45ADA629A1F9C07-46722621-womens?fbclid=IwAR35cDmGHayh_ERwc1_FY8n6T0UEoVxg-6IeCRZcZyFtmua8tcFgZMKsQI4 #/

05/01/2024

While details continue to come into focus, there is moderate confidence in moderate snowfall early next week as a sizable system moves across the Plains.

One item potentially mucking up snowfall potential are temps around freezing across portions of central into southern Iowa, especially with initial precipitation overnight Sunday into Monday. One of the details to watch going forward.

04/01/2024

January 4, 2023 - LODD
Chief Larry Peasley, 76
Maroa Countryside Fire Protection District. Maroa, IL
On December 7, 2022, a structure fire was reported to the Clinton Volunteer Fire Department. The Maroa Countryside Fire Protection District was requested as mutual aid. Chief Peasley arrived at the fire station and was dressing out in fire gear to respond when he collapsed and went into cardiac arrest. CPR was immediately performed and he was then rushed to the hospital where he remained until his passing on January 4, 2023.

31/12/2023

Simply said, Senior Police Officers Steve and Michelle Strawser are the gold standard in policing.

With over 60 years of service shared between them, the Strawsers have been a steady presence in our neighborhoods and our organization for well over a generation.

The DMPD family has been proud to have the Strawsers represent us on the local, state, and national stage as members of our Honor Guard, and we are forever grateful for the gentle guidance that only true experience brings, and kind words that only true friendship brings.

Thank you.

Enjoy retirement!

29/12/2023

HAPPY BIRTHDAY Firefighter Reuben! Have a great day!

29/12/2023

Happy Birthday, Blaise!

Blaise and his partner, SPO K. Chiodo, serve our neighborhoods as a part of our Narcotics Control Section! Blaise is an award winning narcotics detection K9, and a valuable member of our team!

25/12/2023

The Winterset Police Department is asking for your help in identifying this individual in the picture who may be connected with an ongoing investigation. We know the picture quality is not that great but you can see this person is wearing a light blue hoody with white patches on the elbows. There also appears to be white lettering or a white design across the chest of the hoody.

We ask that you call the Winterset Police Department at 515-462-1423 or send us a direct message.

**As a reminder, remove any valuables and LOCK your vehicle**

18/12/2023

Excessive speed remains a major contributing factor in fatal and serious injury crashes in Iowa. Please drive within the limit, no one wants to end the year in the emergency room.

18/12/2023

Here are this week’s mobile radar locations. Please drive safely!

Monday
400 blk SW 8th St.
400 blk Hartford Ave.
400 blk Pioneer Rd.

Tuesday
700 blk 24th St.
2800 blk Woodland Ave.
4400 blk Franklin Ave.

Wednesday
1800 blk Park Ave.
2400 blk SW 9th St.
3700 blk SE 8th St.

Thursday
4000 blk 30th St.
4500 blk 50th St.
5100 blk Lower Beaver Ave.

Friday
900 blk 9th St.
900 Lyon St.
900 blk E 9th St.

09/12/2023

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28/10/2023

October 19, 2023 - LODD
Firefighter Rodney Pitts III, 31 - Engine Co. 29
Baltimore City Fire Department. Baltimore, MD
Firefighter Pitts died and four others were injured in a fast-spreading two-alarm rowhouse blaze in Northwest Baltimore. Firefighters arrived around 3:45 p.m. at the 5200 block of Linden Heights Avenue in the Woodmere neighborhood, where intense flames and smoke spread to at least three houses. Firefighters went inside the initial building to spray water on the flames, and the fire “started to grow very rapidly,” The investigation is ongoing.