Sergeant Bluff hires first full-time fire chief
SERGEANT BLUFF, Iowa (KCAU) — The City of Sergeant Bluff has hired its first full-time fire chief.
On Tuesday, the City of Sergeant Bluff announced that Anthony Gaul has been hired as the city's first full-time fire chief. His appointment begins July 1.
According to the release, Gaul will be managing the city's volunteer fire rescue department. The decision to hire a full-time chief to manage the department comes from growth that the department has seen over the past two decades.
The city hopes that this position will help the department better meet volunteer numbers training requirements, equipment, and call volumes.
Story continues below
Top Story: OSHA has set fines for workplace death in January
Lights & Sirens: Nebraska officials find 25 lbs of drugs during I-80 stop
Sports: Bishop Heelan girls soccer blanks Center Point-Urbana 3-0 in IGHSAU 1A Quarterfinals
Weather: Get the latest weather forecast here
Gaul has been with the fire rescue department since 1991 and brings plenty of experience and a relationship with his community to the position.
'Chief Gaul comes with a wealth of knowledge and numerous working relationships with regional and statewide municipal departments, the State of Iowa Fire Marshall office, National Volunteer Fire Council, and National Fire Academy. Chief Gaul also serves with the Woodbury County Sheriff Reserves and has many years of experience with other volunteer organizations. Under his current leadership the Sergeant Bluff Fire Rescue has attained an ISO 2 insurance rating which is rare among volunteer departments both in the State of Iowa and in the nation. Chief Gaul holds numerous certifications and licenses in Firefighting, EMS, Hazmat, and Incident Management,' the release said.
Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Try Our AI Features
Explore what Daily8 AI can do for you:
Comments
No comments yet...
Related Articles
Yahoo
4 hours ago
- Yahoo
Stray of the Day: Meet Daisy 6/5/25
SIOUX CITY, Iowa (KCAU) — Meet today's Stray of the Day! This is Daisy, a 6 to 9 month old, English Bulldog mix puppy that will grow up to weigh around 45-pounds. The rescue says she's your typical stubborn bulldog, but she's sweet, gentle and super smart. Daisy is available for adoption now. Story continues below Top Story: McCook Lake residents in need of more dirt to rebuild homes Lights & Sirens: Traffic violation scam alarms Siouxlanders; police issue alert Sports: Mathew and Tom Burns bonding through Western Midwest baseball trip Weather: Get the latest weather forecast here Daisy has a few other friends that are looking for homes, cats and dogs alike! Feel free to check them out online or in person; Good Day Siouxland features one animal each day; you can watch to see if we found your forever companion! If you've lost your pet, or if you're looking to adopt, you can check out the rescue's website at Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
News24
9 hours ago
- News24
Seventy people rescued as Durban informal settlement blaze destroys 40 homes
At least 70 residents were rescued after a fire ripped through their homes in Kennedy Road informal settlement in Durban on Wednesday night. KwaZulu-Natal Department of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs (Cogta) spokesperson Senzelwe Mzila said the fire, which broke out around 20:00, destroyed more than 40 informal structures. 'Disaster response teams received urgent calls from residents reporting a significant fire within the informal settlement,' he said. He added that disaster response, police, and fire and rescue teams were at the scene. 'The incident resulted in over 40 shacks being destroyed, leaving many residents without shelter and having lost essential documents and personal belongings. 'A comprehensive investigation will be conducted to determine the cause of the fire,' Mzila added. No deaths were recorded. The affected residents are being housed at a nearby community hall. Mzila said the informal settlement was one of several in the province where the department had installed smoke alarms. 'These alarms played a crucial role in saving lives by providing early warnings to residents, allowing them to evacuate safely,' he said. Cogta MEC Thulasizwe Buthelezi applauded the teams for their rapid response. He said the disaster management centre had alerted relevant departments and social partners to provide relief measures. 'These efforts will focus on providing immediate support to affected residents and assisting them in rebuilding their lives,' Buthelezi added.
Yahoo
12 hours ago
- Yahoo
Iowa Job Corps closure in Denison cuts 115 jobs
DENISON, Iowa (KCAU) — More information has been disclosed about the recent closing of the Job Corps location in Denison, Iowa. The Iowa Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification Act reports that 'Eckerd Connects' is set to close on June 13. The company, Eckerd Connects, provides workforce and education solutions. 115 people will be losing their jobs as of June 13. Iowa State Representative Steve Holt says that it's not likely that the decision of closure can be reversed at this time. He added that leaders in local, state, and federal governments will continue to do all they can. Story continues below Top Story: Veterans welcomed home to Sioux City following Midwest Honor Flight trip Lights & Sirens: Traffic violation scam alarms Siouxlanders; police issue alert Sports: Sports Spotlight: Mathew and Tom Burns bonding through Western Midwest baseball trip Weather: Get the latest weather forecast here On May 30, the U.S. Department of Labor announced that Job Corps centers in the country will pause operations. The cessation of the operations is set to happen by June 30. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
