Annawan-Alba Fire Department

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Annawan's first fire engine was purchased in 1880.  Twelve men were hired in 1893 for the fire department.  In 1885 the first station was built in Annawan.

The Annawan-Alba Fire Protection District was formed in 1945 as a tax supported organization.  In 1945 a new fire station was built at the current site on W. Front Street next to the Village Hall.  The Annawan-Alba Fire Protection District  currently serves 72 square miles and provides Emergency Medical Services, Rescue and Fire Suppression.  The district has 25 volunteers and has a board of trustees.  The Fire Department has 2 ambulances, 2 engines, 1 tanker and a rescue truck.  The Fire Protection District serves the village and the surrounding area.  Often, the Annawan-Alba Fire Protection District is called to assist other local communities as well. 

When the emergency siren is activated, residents are asked to allow the responding volunteers the right of way.  Responding volunteers are often identified by a flashing blue light located on their dashboard as well as four-way blinkers on their personal vehicle.

The Annawan-Alba Fire Protection District also offers ambulance service. 

Anyone wishing to volunteer for the Annawan-Alba Fire Protection District should contact the Fire Chief, Lynn Neulieb. 

Annawan-Alba Fire District's

Little Miss Blaze

The Annawan-Alba Fire Protection District has sponsored the Little Miss Blaze contest for the past 9 years.  It is for girls ages 5-7 who reside within the Annawan school district.  The pageant is held during the community's Fun Day celebration.

The young ladies who have been crowned Little Miss Blaze are:

    Emily Wheeler - 1998 Little Miss Blaze

    Chloe VanOpdorp - 1999 Little Miss Blaze

     Annie Sturtewagen - 2000 Little Miss Blaze

     Shelby Bergert - 2001 Little Miss Blaze

     Eva Dynes - 2002 Little Miss Blaze

    Claudia VanOpdorp - 2003 Little Miss Blaze

Rachel Peterson - 2004 Little Miss Blaze

Kate Sturtewagen - 2005 Little Miss Blaze

Grace Sturtewagen - 2006 Little Miss Blaze

Kayla Johnson - 2007 Little Miss Blaze