

# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Historical Society Presents ‘History of the Marshalltown Fire Dept’
- **Event Start and End Date**: Tue, 13 Jan, 2026 at 06:30 pm
- **Event Description**: An iconic Marshalltown city service whose history dates back to the late 1800s is the subject of the Jan. 13 “History on Second Tuesday” event.

Beginning at 6:30 p.m., at the local Mowry-Irvine Mansion, Marshalltown Fire Chief Chris Cross will explore the facts behind the creation of the department and current fire-fighting methodology.

Initially a volunteer fire department, the MFD was staffed by paid and full time staff in 1902, according to archives.

The MFD now covers the city of Marshalltown and surrounding areas with 28 full-time staff on duty 24/7/365. It offers specialized rescue services such as high angles, confined space and water rescue. The program is sponsored by the Historical Society of Marshall County (HSMC). It is free-of-charge and open to the public. However, a free-will donation is recommended to allow HSMC to continue offering programs of interest to the public and maintain its facilities. Seating is limited and reservations are not accepted. Parking is available on West Main Street and adjoining streets. For more information, contact HSMC at 641-752-6664 or info@hsmcia.org
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/marshalltown/historical-society-presents-‘history-of-the-marshalltown-fire-dept’/200029486314235
- **Event Categories**: nonprofit
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 20

## Ticket Details

- **Ticket URL**: http://facebook.com/200029486314235?utm_source=AllEvents.in&utm_medium=event-discovery-platform&utm_campaign=marshalltown-events

## Event venue details

- **city**: Marshalltown
- **state**: IA
- **country**: United States
- **location**: 503 W. Main Street, P.O. Box 1224, Marshalltown, IA, United States, Iowa 50158
- **lat**: 42.04936
- **long**: -92.92156
- **full address**: 503 W. Main Street, P.O. Box 1224, Marshalltown, IA, United States, Iowa 50158

## Event Organizer details

- **affiliate_id**: 2
- **organizer**: Historical Society of Marshall County (https://allevents.in/org/historical-society-of-marshall-county/26299438)

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When is the event happening?
  - **A:** Tue, 13 Jan, 2026 at 06:30 pm
- **Q**: Where is the event happening?
  - **A:** 503 W. Main Street, P.O. Box 1224, Marshalltown, IA, United States, Iowa 50158
- **Q**: Who is organizing the event?
  - **A:** Historical Society of Marshall County
- **Q**: What type of event is this?
  - **A:** nonprofit
- **Q**: Where can I find ticket details about Historical Society Presents ‘History of the Marshalltown Fire Dept’ ?
  - **A:** You can find ticket details about this event on AllEvents.

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