Fire Department

Ladder truck extended in the sunlight

Mission Statement

The mission of the Maquoketa Fire Department is to protect the people and the property of Maquoketa and the surrounding area from fire, and to educate and demonstrate fire prevention.

The Maquoketa Fire Department consists of trained volunteers who are dedicated to saving lives and property in Maquoketa and the surrounding area. Training is held on the first and third Thursdays of each month. The Maquoketa Rescue Squad is operated within the Maquoketa Fire Department and its members train on the second Thursday of each month.

Let's Make a Difference

Our proud FD is seeking paid on call volunteers to help protect our community. If interested, please fill out an application. Please submit your completed application to Maqfire@yousq.net with the email header "Firefighter Application" or contact the fire station at 563-652-4454 to leave a message and a member will contact you to schedule time to receive your application in person.

Fire UTV in front of the Maquoketa Caves


  • Fire Chief: Matt Tranel
  • Assistant Chief: Carl “Al” Muhlhausen
  • Deputy Chief: Peter Schueller
  • Captain: Craig Muhlhausen
  • Captain: Bjorn Beck
  • Captain: Greg Bopes
  • Lieutenant: Bob Mitchell
  • Safety Officer: Bob Lane
  • Safety Officer: Mark Beck
  • Training Officer: Rian Meyeres
  • Maintenance 1: Carl "Al" Muhlhausen
  • Maintenance 2: Cory Simonson
  • Maintenance 3 (Cleaning): Zac Collister
  • Secretary/Records Officer: Bjorn Beck
  • Fire Prevention Officer: Greg Bopes

Firefighters fighting house fire in front of american flag