The Galva Volunteer Fire Department consists of 100% volunteer firefighters dedicated to protecting lives and property in Galva and surrounding areas, carrying a proud history of service since 1879.
View the Galva Fire District Map at the link below.
How and What They Operate
The all-volunteer department specializes in fire suppression, vehicle extraction and disaster services. They are also members in the Mutual Aid Box Alarm System (MABAS).
How to Become a Volunteer Fire Fighter
We’re always looking for reliable community members interested in becoming volunteer firefighters. To set up a tour or get an application please call the non-emergency number for the fire station at (309) 932-2114 and leave a message. New members will be on probation for 12 months or until cleared by the chiefs or the training officers. In that 12-month basic firefighter or essentials is required.
Contact the Fire Department
Chief: Nate Byers
Address: 210 Front Street, Galva, IL 61434
Phone: (309) 932-2114 (NOT FOR EMERGENCIES!)
Galva Fire Chiefs
Nate Byers 2020
Denny Tarleton 2001
Jerry Hoxworth 1993
Ralph Haga Sr. 1991
Keith Carter 1974
William Quinney 1972
Alreck Ericson 1970
Walter Annis 1956
Clark Smith 1931
Charles McBride 1930
B. P. McFadden 1921
Hal Bailey 1911
J. P. Gibbs 1907
Thomas McKanna 1900
J. P. Gibbs 1888
E. O. Sutphin 1887
O. A. Hempstead 1885
J. P. Gibbs 1885
Thomas McKanna 1884
C. B. Edson 1883
Oscar Smalley 1881
Obed Price 1880
Job Babbitt 1879