About Bouton Fire & Rescue

Bouton Fire & Rescue is a small volunteer fire and rescue department located in Bouton, Iowa. We are dedicated to providing essential services in EMS and Fire to ensure the safety and well-being of our community.

Our team is committed to serving with professionalism, compassion, and integrity. At Bouton Fire & Rescue, we aim to keep the community informed about fire safety, emergency preparedness, and our ongoing initiatives. We take pride in our volunteer work and are passionate about making a positive impact in the lives of those we serve.

Thank you for your continued support!

Mission Statement

We are dedicated to supporting our community by providing reliable emergency fire and medial services to protect life, property, and the environment.

Volunteer Members

Led by Chief Matt Cavanaugh, Assistant Chief Karl Harris, Fire Captain Cameron Greenough, and EMS Captain Christen Ford, Bouton Fire & Rescue has approximately 20 volunteer members with a range of experience and expertise. Our members are committed to protecting our community and frequently partake in a variety of training courses to expand our knowledge in both fire and EMS.

Current Members Include:

Kelly Alliss

Jason Bane

Bryan Beasley

Donna Beasley

Talya Culbertson

Chris Haner

Andrew Harris

Jordan James

Julie Jensen

Shane Larkin

Kasey Morgan

Caleb Spencer

Aiden Struve

Christian Struve

Glen Vaghy

Interested in joining our team? If you are willing to share a small portion of your time and energy to serve those in your community, we will provide you with the training and equipment you need to succeed as a firefighter or first responder. Reach out to one of our members, send us a request through the form on our Contact page, or email boutonfiredepartment@gmail.com to request an application.

FAQs

WHAT EXPERIENCE IS NECESSARY TO BE A VOLUNTEER FIREFIGHTER?

New volunteer firefighters and EMTs do not need to have previous experience, but they do need to:

Be at least 18 years of age and have a high school diploma or GED
Live or work in Bouton or Woodward.
Be able to successfully pass a drug screening and physical examination.
Be available for department trainings, meetings and fundraisers.
Have a valid Iowa driver’s license.

WHAT ARE THE TIME COMMITMENTS?

Second Monday of every month is our department meetings.
Volunteers are ‘on call’ and respond when they are available.
Three fundraisers per year.
Various optional activities (i.e. parades, traffic control for local events…)

WHAT ARE THE BENEFITS OF BECOMING A VOLUNTEER FIREFIGHTER OR FIRST RESPONDER?

Volunteers enjoy a sense of accomplishment, achievement and pride in their work.
Volunteers learn new skills, make new friends and are a part of a team.
Volunteers give back to their community and make a real difference.

I HAVE NEVER DONE ANYTHING LIKE THIS BEFORE, HOW WILL I KNOW WHAT TO DO?

No experience is required, the department will provide all the training and equipment that you need to succeed. From the chief down to the newest recruit, we’ve all had to start somewhere. Our members come from all walks of life with diverse skillsets, all of which bring something unique to the team. Through opportunities with the department our members have obtained a variety of fire and EMS certifications, which you'll have the opportunity to learn also.