The Ireton Volunteer Fire Department provides fire protection services in the town of Ireton and in the surrounding townships – Reading, Washington, Center and Eagle in Sioux County as well as several townships in northern Plymouth County – a total of 102 square miles.
All firefighters in the department have Firefighter I designation. In addition to responding to fires and accidents, the department participates in controlled burns, continuing education classes and conducts tornado awareness drills at local schools. They also take part in severe weather classes.
Although the department receives tax dollars that cover the basic operational costs most of the “extras” are purchased through donations and grants. The department’s equipment includes a pumper truck as well as 2200 gallon and 1000 gallon tankers.
