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Emergency Services

E.M.A.
Sheldon EMA is a group of 12 individuals, including two high school students, with varied safety responsibilities in and around Sheldon. Sheldon EMA's main responsibility is STORM WATCH but also assists Sheldon Police, Iowa State Patrol, O'Brien County Sheriff's Department, Sheldon Community Ambulance Team and the Sheldon Fire Department as needed.

In 2001 Sheldon EMA was recognized by the National Weather Service in Sioux Falls, South Dakota as the FIRST Certified StormReady Community within a 45 county area.

According to the National Weather Service, StormReady Communities are better prepared to protect citizens from severe weather through better planning, education and awareness.  No community is storm proof but StormReady can help communities save lives.

In 2001 Sheldon EMA was instrumental in purchasing four new "OUTDOOR WARNING SIRENS" for better warning dissemination in and around Sheldon.

To apply please contact the department head.

S.C.A.T. Sheldon Community Ambulance Team
Director - Cindy Freeman
Assistant Director - Ardis Foreman

Quick Facts

SCAT Originated in 1971
Present members     - 28
Student members     - 2
Total members         - 30
Current Status           - EMT-P Conditional

28 members are EMT-Basic Level
2 members are Paramedic Specialist Level
6 members are AHA CPR Instructors

SCAT is a city owned volunteer organization.

Meetings are held every other Wednesday evening. at 6:30 p.m.

Medical Director: Dr. Sara Zoelle

Presently have 2 ambulances in operation, which are both equipped with defibrillators.

 

To apply please contact the department head.

Fire Department

Mission Statement: Dedicated to saving lives and property. To provide the community the best service possible in emergency situations with the training and knowledge we have learned, and also pass on the training and knowledge to aid in calls to come.

Organized: 1884

Town size: 4,914

The Sheldon Fire Company is a total volunteer service.

Members consist of:
1 - Chief
2 - Assistant Chiefs
3 - Captains
3 - Lieutenants
21-Firefighters
4 - Student Firefighters
We offer a high school student program with 4 junior or senior members.

Average Calls per Year: 85
Call Types: Fires, Rescues, and Accidents

Equipment:
Aerial Platform – 85ft Sutphen 1000 GPM pump
Pumpers – 1999 - Spartan/ Luverne 1500 GPM pump
1978 – Ford/ Pierce  1000 GPM pump
Rescue -  2009 – Spartan/ Chrimson 1500 GPM pump
Tanker – 2007 – Midwest Fire 2000 gal. 500 GPM pump 

Antique Trucks:
1884 - Hose Cart 1918 - Luverne 250 GPM Pumper 1960 - Dodge Luverne 500 GPM Pumper

Meetings: 24 per year (Meet the 1st & 3rd Thursday night of the month)

Certifications Held by Most Members: Firefighter I, Firefighter II, ERT, Hazmat Awareness, Hazrnat Operations, First Responder, CPR, and Confined Spaces. There are many more also.

Territory: 81 square miles with mutual aid to surrounding towns within 30 miles.

ISO Rating: 6

To apply please contact the department head.

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