On Monday, February 9, 2026, members of the Epworth Fire Department participated in Mega Code EMS training, practicing three different scenarios staged by EFD Paramedics. The scenarios were designed to simulate daytime emergency responses in which department members arrive on scene at different times.

During the training, members practiced a wide range of EMS skills, including CPR, managing patient family interactions, and assigning duties during active emergency scenes. These realistic scenarios allowed crews to strengthen teamwork, communication, and decision-making under pressure.

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On Friday, January 23, 2026 at 11:42 p.m. the Dubuque County 911 Center took a report of a large structure fire in the area of Then Road and Pleasant Grove Road south of Epworth. The 911 caller could see the flames and smoke from Placid Road. Dubuque County Sheriffs Deputies arrived on the scene advising the machine shed was fully involved with the roof already collapsed inside the structure. The 40x120 foot machine shed was located at the Ken and Darla Hosch farm, 7034 Then Road, rural Epworth. The Epworth Fire Department arrived on scene deploying the blitz-fire attack line as well three ... (Full Story & Photos)

The Epworth Community Volunteer Firemen held their annual appreciation party on Saturday, January 10, 2026 at the Epworth Fire Station. The appreciation dinner is hosted by the President of our non-profit corporation, Lt. Brian McAuliffe, and honors the dedication and commitment of the members to our community. Members and spouses of the fire department, honorary/retired firefighters and spouses, city council members and rural board members were in attendance for the event. This year Jacob Reiff was awarded the 2025 firefighter of the year for his unselfish dedication and contributions to the ... (Full Story & Photos)

The Epworth Fire Department is deeply saddened and offers condolences to the family of retired Captain Dorrance McDermott who passed away Tuesday, December 2, 2025 at the age of 90. Dorrance served on the Epworth Fire Department for 25 years from 1962 - 1988. He was promoted to Lieutenant in 1976 and to Captain in 1979 - a position he held for nine years until his retirement from active duty. Dorrance was among the many members who worked so hard to build the old fire station in 1972-1973. He was a dedicated volunteer who responded to many calls in the 25 years he served. Working third shift ... (Full Story & Photos)

The wait is over! This week the Epworth Fire Department will be taking delivery of our new 2024 Horton Ambulance and we will be selling our 2016 Diesel 6.7L V8 Diesel F450 4x4 189" Horton Model 623 Ambulance. Ambulance 752 has been in service since February of 2016 starting out as our mainline ambulance before being replaced by the 2021 Horton and since that time has served as our back up, transfer and used for multiple patient incidents. The sale will include the Stryker Power Load system (cot not included), Smithworks IV warmer, locking medication cabinets and other equipment attached to the ... (Full Story & Photos)