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Epworth Firefighters conduct CPR training with new equipment made possible through a 2011 DRA Grant

DRA Awards $3500 Grant for CPR and AED Supplies DECEMBER 12 - The Epworth Community Volunteer Firemen were awarded a 2011 Dubuque Racing Association Grant that allowed for the purchase of new CPR manikins, instruction DVD's and supplies for the automatic external defibrillators. The department is active in teaching CPR Courses to its members as well as the community. The Epworth Firefighters have been instructing CPR classes for many years. In the late 1990's, Paramedic Paul Lenger took the initiative to start a comprehensive public education program in which thousands of people have completed CPR classes over the past several years. The classes ... (Full Story & Photos)

Fire Destroys Shed and Damages Mobile Homes NOVEMBER 24 - The Epworth Fire Department responded to a report of a structure fire at 14755 North Cascade Road, Ferring's Mobile Home Park, Lot #12 on Wednesday, November 24th, 2011. The fire was noticed by a neighbor who placed a 911 call to the Dubuque County Emergency Communications Center at 2343 hours. Upon arrival firefighters found a fully engulfed shed with fire extending to the nearby two trailers. The mobile home was vacant at the time of the fire. Mutual Aid was received from the Centralia-Peosta, Asbury and Key West Fire Departments for tankers. Firefighters remained on the scene for over two ... (Full Story & Photos)

Frying Turkey Safely NOVEMBER 22 - When frying turkey, please observe the tips listed below to avoid a holiday disaster. Turkey Fryer Safety Tips Use turkey fryers outdoors a safe distance from buildings and any other combustible materials. Never use turkey fryers in a garage or on a wooden deck. Make sure fryers are used on a flat surface to reduce accidental tipping. Never leave the fryer unattended. Most units do not have thermostat controls. If you do not watch the fryer carefully, the oil will continue to heat until it catches fire. Never let children or pets near the fryer even if it is not in use. The ... (Full Story & Photos)

Single Car Accident on Old Highway Road OCTOBER 07 - At 19:59 hours on Friday, October 7th, Epworth Fire and EMS responded to a one vehicle accident on Old Highway Road, between Epworth and Farley, near the Matt Heitz residence. A car left the roadway striking a utility pole and snapping the pole off near the ground. Electrical power was knocked out in the towns of Epworth, Farley and Dyersville, plus the surrounding areas. One person (the driver) was in the vehicle. That person was transported to Mercy Health Center in Dubuque. The name and condition of the patient will not be released by the fire department. Power to the towns was restored about ... (Full Story & Photos)

Fire at the Dan Gotto farm SEPTEMBER 27 - The Epworth Fire Department was paged out on September 27th at 1951 hours for a farm building on fire at the Dan Gotto farm, 24651 Dyersville East Road. It was a vacant, steel over wood frame building, approximately 24x40 in size. 18 members of the Epworth Fire department responded to the fire. While enroute, Epworth command requested that the Farley fire department be paged out for a mutual aid tanker. Fire crews made an initial attack with two 1 3/4" hand lines. The steel had to be removed from the building to help crews reach the fire. Crews were on scene for 2 hours. No one was injured. ... (Full Story & Photos)

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