Dubuque County Emergency Responder Training Facility

05/10/2026

To all the Mom's, we wish you a Happy Mothers Day!

04/30/2026

New items were added to the Silent Auction! Check out all the great donations! Silent Auction will close on Friday May 1st @ 9pm

Hall of Flame * Star of Life * Badge of HonorDubuque County Emergency Responder Training FacilityEmergency response entities in Dubuque County have collaborated since 1999 to develop the

04/25/2026

Set your alarm! Sunday April 26th at Noon the bidding will start!
We will be adding a few more items but take a look at all the great donations!!

Hall of Flame * Star of Life * Badge of HonorDubuque County Emergency Responder Training FacilityEmergency response entities in Dubuque County have collaborated since 1999 to develop the

04/24/2026

Hall of Flame, Star of Life & Badge of Honor dinner is May 1st! Silent Auction bidding will open on Sunday April 26th @ Noon!!! We have lots of great items again this year!

04/22/2026

Ask any firefighter about their first time responding to a real fire, and you’ll hear words like intense, fast-paced, and unforgettable.

It’s the moment when training meets reality—when the skills practiced over and over suddenly matter more than ever. The noise, the heat, the urgency… and the responsibility to act quickly and work as a team.

At the Dubuque County Emergency Responder Training Facility, we prepare firefighters for that moment. Through realistic, hands-on training, new recruits gain the confidence and experience they need before they ever face their first call.

Because when that first call comes in, preparation makes all the difference.

Train with purpose. Respond with confidence.

04/14/2026

When every second counts, preparation makes all the difference.

At the Dubuque County Emergency Responder Training Facility, local firefighters, EMTs, and law enforcement train for real-life emergencies in a controlled, hands-on environment. From fire suppression and rescue scenarios to disaster response, this facility helps ensure our first responders are ready for whatever comes their way.

Behind every confident response is hours of training, teamwork, and dedication.

We’re proud to support the men and women who put their lives on the line to keep our communities safe—and the facility that helps make that possible.

04/05/2026

Happy Easter to Everyone!

03/31/2026

How supervisors keep police training alive after the academy
The academy lays the foundation, but strong supervisors turn training into lasting performance.

March 03, 2026

The academy lays the foundation, but strong supervisors turn training into lasting performance

03/25/2026

Teaching Small Talk—An Often Neglected and Teachable Skill in EMS.

February 26, 2026 By: Peter Huston

Small talk helps calm patients and build trust, making it a vital yet often overlooked skill providers can learn.

03/10/2026

From the classroom to real-world scenarios, proper training prepares emergency responders to act quickly, confidently, and effectively when lives are on the line.

03/04/2026

An example of the hands on training that goes on each day at our Facility.