Public Safety

Department Overview

Police Department

Under general administrative direction, plans, directs, manages, and oversees the activities and operations of Orange City’s Police Department including law enforcement, criminal investigations, crime prevention, emergency medical services, disaster responses, community problem solving, general community support services, and related support services; coordinates assigned activities with other departments and outside agencies. Key responsibilities include:

Overseeing departmental activities and implementing goals and policies.
Establishing staffing levels and evaluating service effectiveness.
Managing the department budget and approving necessary financial adjustments.
Coordinating with other municipal departments and agencies.
Handling citizen complaints, defending department policies, and resolving issues.
Engaging in community boards and committees related to public safety.
Staying updated on trends in law enforcement and firefighting.

For more information about the Orange City Police Department, visit their Facebook page.

Jim Pottebaum 712-707-4885

Jim Pottebaum

Fire Department

Mission Statement: Committed to Preserving, Life and Property, Professionally and Safely

Orange City Fire Department, organized in 1898, now serves a territory of 56.5 sq mi, which includes 30,732 sq ft of crop land. The Orange City Fire Department protects a population of over 6,500 people, and has an ISO rating of three. The department consists of one chief, two assistant chiefs, four captains, 18 firefighters, and three student firefighters who respond to an average of 60 calls per year. They also provide mutual aid to 11 communities in Sioux County and a Rapid Intervention Team to surrounding communities. The Orange City Fire Department is National Incident Management System compliant.

For more information about the Orange City Fire Department visit orangecityfire.com

Denny Vander Wel 712-230-1255

Denny Vander Wel

Hospital and Emergency Services

Our team of paramedics and EMTs are on call 24/7. In addition, it’s a comfort to know that our very own physicians are the doctors you will see in our Emergency Room. Top quality care … close to home. Ambulance and emergency services are proved by Orange City Area Health System.

For more information about Orange City Area Health System visit ochealthsystem.org.