Who we are
Our department
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Lewis Township Fire and Rescue provides fire protection and emergency medical services to Lewis Township, and a portion of Garner Township, to the south and east of the city limits of Council Bluffs in southwest Iowa.
We provide protection to more than 6,500 residents that live in our district, which covers approximately 35 square miles. We respond to an average of more than 600 calls every year.
We are driven by volunteers
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Our department is a combination department, made up of paid staff and volunteers. In the United States, about 70% of firefighters are volunteer and appropriately 85% of departments are all or partially volunteer. Our volunteers take time away from their loved-ones and careers to help their neighbors in times of need.
Meet our team
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The members of Lewis Township Fire and Rescue are individuals of varying backgrounds and experiences who have come together as a family to serve our community.
Jake Hardiman
Fire Chief
Paramedic
Serving Since
2015
Andy Diller
Fire Captain
EMT
Serving Since
2021
Scott Cieslik
President
Paramedic
Serving Since
2023
Rick Bradshaw
Firefighter
AEMT
Serving Since
2019
Daniel Ramirez
Firefighter
EMT
Serving Since
2022
Sam Cieslik
Firefighter
EMT
Serving Since
2024
Kendall Bell
Firefighter
Serving Since
2024
Rafe Gayer
Firefighter
Serving Since
2024
Amy Vargas
Probationary EMS Member
Serving Since
2025
Justin Forgrave
Probationary Firefighter
EMT
Serving Since
2025
Stephan Erlbacher
Assistant Chief
EMT
Serving Since
2021
Dylan Miller
EMS Captain
EMT
Serving Since
2023
Phil Robertus
Treasurer
Firefighter/EMT
Serving Since
2005
Sam Higginbotham
Firefighter/Paramedic
Paramedic
Serving Since
2021
Scott Bybee
Firefighter
Serving Since
2023
Wyatt Conrad
Firefighter
EMT
Serving Since
2024
Zach Conner
Firefighter
Serving Since
2024
Jace Thomason
Probationary Firefighter
Serving Since
2024
Blake Anderson
Probationary Firefighter
Serving Since
2025
Faith Deines
Probationary Firefighter
Serving Since
2025
Ebenezer Evanoff
Deputy Chief
EMT
Serving Since
2025
Tony Luneke
Lieutenant
EMT
Serving Since
2024
Dillon Willadsen
Firefighter
Paramedic
Serving Since
2016
Todd Runge
Firefighter
EMT
Serving Since
2021
Anna Jepsen
Firefighter
EMT
Serving Since
2023
Bryce Juon
Firefighter
EMT
Serving Since
2024
Audrey Gayer
Cadet Firefighter
Serving Since
2024
Nathan Bader
Firefighter
Serving Since
2024
Addison Wainwright
Probationary Firefighter
Serving Since
2025