The State Fire Marshal enacted a ban on open burning effective immediately. Fire Departments throughout Dubuque County saw an increase in grass, brush and field fires in the past two weeks that prompted the ban. Many of the fires required a multidepartment response to control and threatened nearby structures. The ban states that no person shall engage in open burning in Dubuque County until the ban is lifted by the Dubuque County Fire Chiefs. The ban will remain in place until such time that we receive adequate precipitation and the risk is no longer present.

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At our regular Epworth Fire Business Meeting on March 3rd, 2025, Todd Kluesner announced his retirement from the Epworth Fire Department. Todd was currently a Lieutenant and EMT and a very active member of the department.

Todd has been with Epworth Fire Department and EMS for 20 years. During that time Todd was a certified EMT and FF1. Todd was instrumental in the construction of the current fire station and served on numerous department committees over the years. Todd was very knowledgeable on anything mechanical and coordinated the maintenance of the apparatus.

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THANK YOU!!!

On behalf of the members of the Epworth Community Volunteer Firemen, Inc., I would like to thank everyone for making the 76th annual picnic and silent auction a success. We appreciate the support of the business community and everyone who attended, donated silent auction items, worked in a stand or contributed in any way. We finally had a beautiful night from start to finish. We thank the Epworth American Legion Post 650 for the raising of the flag and Kari Feldmann for a beautiful rendition of the national anthem. Once again, Mark Zalaznik did an outstanding job providing the ... (Full Story & Photos)

The Epworth Community Volunteer Firemen will hold their 76th Annual Firemen’s Picnic on Friday, July 12th at the Epworth Fire Station. The event kicks off at 6pm and runs until midnight. There will be great food, cold refreshments, kid’s rides and activities as well as some wonderful local entertainment by Mark Zalaznik from 7P-10P. This family orientated event is the annual fund raising event that supports the operation of the volunteer fire department. We will have some music entertainment for your enjoyment and the children’s rides continue to be a crowd favorite. The main fund raising event ... (Full Story & Photos)

The Epworth Fire Department is saddened by the loss of one of our Honorary Firefighters, Stan Hoefer. Stan joined the Epworth Fire Department in 1975 and served for 25 years. He rose through the ranks of the department serving as a Lieutenant and he retired as a Captain. Stan also was the President of the Epworth Community Volunteer Firemen in 1991-92 and he also served multiple terms as Vice President previous to his presidency.

Stan was an active member of the volunteer ambulance service and was in the department's first EMT, EMT-Intermediate and also one of eight members who took the ... (Full Story & Photos)