The Epworth Fire Department members conducted monthly training at the Dubuque County Training Tower on Monday night March 19th.
Firefighters practiced various scenarios including Search and Rescue, Lost Firefighter/Escape Techniques, Ladder skills, and Truck/Pump Operations. Drill Team # 3 was in charge of Training this month. Thanks to everyone involved. ... (Full Story & Photos)

On Thursday, January 18, 2018 at 1:54 p.m. the Epworth Fire Department was notified by the Dubuque County 911 Center of a residential structure fire located at 23869 Old Highway Road, Epworth. Upon arrival, firefighters found a two story house with heavy smoke throughout the building and fire in the basement extending to the first floor. The house is occupied by Ken and Tammy Burds who live in the house with their four children. Mutual aid assistance was provided by the Farley Fire Department for a tanker and the Mobile Breathing Air Compressor Trailer. 18 firefighters responded and remained ... (Full Story)

On Saturday January 13th, 2018 the Epworth Community Volunteer Fire Department held it's annual Presidents Party. Active Firefighters, Honoree & Rural Board Members were in attendance for dinner and awards.

Marty Berger & Steve Silker were given a Service Award for 40 years of service to the Fire Department. Steve is the 1st Assistant Chief and a Paramedic for the department, Marty is Captain and a EMT for the department.

Dale Synder was awarded Fire Fighter of the Year. Dale has been a member for almost 12 years and is a Firefighter.

Dennis Beitzel & Mike Heiberger were given Retirement ... (Full Story & Photos)

On Saturday, December 2nd, 2017 at 3:36 p.m. the Epworth Fire Department was notified by the Dubuque County 911 Center of a fully involved chicken coop fire at 6587 Dutch Lane Road, rural Epworth. Upon arrival, firefighters found a small farm building destroyed by fire. The farm is owned by Madeline Connolly. 12 Firefighters responded and remained on the scene for an hour. The building is considered a total loss. Damage is estimated at $2,000. The Epworth Fire Department was also assisted at the scene by the Dubuque County Sheriff’s Office. The cause of the fire was determined to have started ... (Full Story)

On Wednesday, November 29, 2017 at 07:32 p.m. the Epworth Fire Department was notified by the Dubuque County 911 Center of a fully involved barn fire at 23473 Seymour Lane, rural Epworth. Upon arrival, firefighters found a 60x80 farm building fully involved. The barn had farm machinery and 44 corn stock bales inside. The farm is owned by Jim and Lisa Seymour. Mutual aid assistance was provided by the Centralia/Peosta Fire Department, Holy Cross and Farley Fire Department tankers. 22 Firefighters responded and remained on the scene for over four hours. The building is considered a total loss. ... (Full Story)