The Epworth Community Fire Department was awarded a 2021 Dubuque Racing Association Grant that allowed for the purchase of firefighting equipment that will be used by firefighters at emergency scenes.

The new collapsible portable fire tank allows for tankers to drop water at fire scenes and return to a water source to refill. The new tank is larger and allows for faster turn around times for tanker shuttle operations. The DRA was instrumental in providing the majority of funding for the project.

The Dubuque Racing Association has awarded over $83,518.00 to the Epworth Community Fire Department ... (Full Story & Photos)

It has been a busy month for Epworth Fire Department members. On Saturday October 23rd, members from the EFD trained for the 3rd straight week at a farm house on the Monastery property off of McAndrews RD. During a series of evolutions, members from the EFD, Bernard Fire and Farley Fire took turns participating in live fire drills. Fire Drills consisted of fire behavior, fire flow path, hose line advancement and pump operations. Drills started about 7:30am. Live drills were stopped about 9:45am and the house was completely burned to the ground by 11AM. EFD members stayed on the grounds for an ... (Full Story & Photos)

National Fire Prevention Week was held from Oct 3rd-9th, 2021. The Epworth Fire Department was busy visiting all of the schools in Epworth. This year we were able to reach over 125 kids who participated in our annual program. The EFD demonstrated our equipment and gave tours of our vehicles to the students. During the EFD's presentation, we taught fire safety and let the kids have hands on time with our equipment. We also allowed the opportunity to handle the hoses and spray water. Here are some pictures from the week. The EFD would like to thank the local schools for allowing us to be part ... (Full Story & Photos)

On Monday, Oct 11th the Epworth Fire Department conducted training consisting of search and rescue and advancing hose techniques. This 3 hour class is part of a busy October schedule for EFD members. Members will be training every week in the month of October utilizing a abandoned farm house that was graciously donated to the department. Follow the EFD website for more training updates through the month. ... (Full Story & Photos)

The Epworth Fire Department is currently conducting a Pump Training Class. Encompassing 3 nights, EFD member Lt. Kyle Mueller, is refreshing veteran members and training new members on pump operations. 19 members from the EFD participated in Monday nights class which is the 2nd night of the course. During night #1 members participated in 2.5 hrs of classroom discussion and 1 hr of field operations. Night #2 consisted of Members participating in 2 hrs of classroom discussion and 2 hrs of field operations on 8/23/2021. The last class will be held on 8/30/21 and will include simulation field training ... (Full Story & Photos)