(Des Moines, IA) -- The Des Moines Fire Department says the number of emergency calls stabilized in 2025 thanks to targeted response programs.
DMFD received more calls for service in 2025 than any previous year, but the number of calls for Emergency Medical Services, or EMS calls, declined slightly for the second year in a row. In 2025, DMFD received 33,921 calls for service, a slight increase overall from 2024, however, EMS calls declined 1.52% in 2025. EMS calls account for roughly 61% of DMFD's calls for response. The Fire Department says that trend is due to the success of targeted response programs.
DMFD says the new Fire Station 4 will open this spring and will help reduce service times and improve coverage on the city's northwest side. More information is available on the City of Des Moines website.