Audubon Fire and Rescue Association

08/28/2026

Coming up this Sunday the 30th.

Our annual golf tournament is coming up. Open to any current member of any department and current and past members of Audubon Fire.

08/14/2026

Our annual golf tournament is coming up. Open to any current member of any department and current and past members of Audubon Fire.

08/12/2026

FYI: There seems to be a scammer trying to sell t-shirts on our page. They are in no way affiliated with Audubon Fire & Rescue. Please do not click on the link or purchase anything from them.

07/24/2026

Its that time of year again!!! We can't wait to see you on August 2nd! We will be serving up pancakes, scrambled eggs and sausage patties for a free will donation. Stop down to the station and dine in or carry out! Talk to any member for more information but plan on having breakfast with us to wrap up T-Bone Weekend!!!

06/30/2026

ANOTHER UPDATE. WE HAVE SOMEONE ASKING FOR FIRE DEPARTMENT SHIRTS TO MAKE A QUILT FOR THE AUCTION.Exira and Brayton fire departments are hosting a benefit for Keegan Deist and his fiance Audrey Jensen. They were woke up by the smoke detector and were able to get out of the house with their pets and the clothes they had on. They lost their home and belongings along with their vehicles. Keegan has been on the department over a year and is also in the national guard. Brayton and Exira Fire Departments want to help give back to someone who has been giving back to the community. So we invite everyone to the benefit July 26th at the Exira Event Center starting at 4 pm. If you would like to drop off a donation to the Exchange State Bank in Exira you can make checks payable to Exira Fire and Ems Association in care of Deist benefit. We are also taking donations for a silent auction if anyone would like to donate something you can drop it off at the old Fire station by the city clerks office. Or get ahold of any Exira or Brayton fire department member. We have had several people and businesses donate some baked goods for the auction so we have decided we will have both a silent and live auction.

04/01/2026

Audubon Fire & Rescue recently hosted the Art of Reading Smoke class, taught by Jerry Eslick with Professional Rescue Innovations. We were proud to train alongside members from Brayton Fire Department, Exira Fire & Rescue, and Kimballton Fire.

This class focused on giving firefighters the ability to interpret smoke as a critical indicator of fire behavior. By understanding smoke, crews can better identify fire location, determine the stage of the fire, recognize flow path development, and anticipate potential for rapid fire growth.

Beyond fire behavior, the training strengthens key operational skills including:
• Improved size-up accuracy
• Stronger tactical decision-making
• Enhanced crew safety and survivability

Opportunities like this help bridge the gap between foundational training and real-world fireground application.

We would like to extend a sincere thank you to Professional Rescue Innovations for delivering this outstanding class, and to the Iowa Fire Service Training Bureau for providing the funding to bring this valuable training directly to our community.

03/05/2026

Severe weather season is right around the corner, and you can play an important role in helping protect our community. We invite community members to attend our Storm Spotter Training Class to learn how to identify severe weather and report it to the National Weather Service.

02/12/2026

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$4,663 Raised for Audubon Fire & Rescue
AGRILAND FS donated $4,663 to Audubon Fire & Rescue as a result of its Audubon FAST STOP location Fuel Up & Give Back pilot program that ran from October 1, 2025, to January 31, 2026.

(AUDUBON, IA) February 10, 2026 – On Tuesday, February 10, representatives from AGRILAND FS presented a check for $4,663 to Audubon Fire & Rescue at Audubon Community School District high school between the varsity basketball games. These funds were raised during the Fuel Up & Give Back pilot program where 3¢ for every gallon of gas and diesel fuel sold at their Audubon FAST STOP® location was donated directly to the fire department, who will determine how the funds will be allocated.

“Thank you to AGRILAND FS and everyone who fueled up to give back to our department,” said Tyler Thygesen, Fire Chief at the Audubon Fire & Rescue. “Proceeds from this campaign will help support our new fire station project which will help us better serve and protect the Audubon community.”

AGRILAND FS currently has 18 FAST STOP gas stations located in 17 communities across southern Iowa and northwest Missouri. The success of this pilot program has led AGRILAND FS to launch phase three of the program that will donate 3¢ per gallon to the local community school districts in each of those 17 communities. This third phase of the program will run from March 1, 2026, to June 30, 2026.

“The Fuel Up & Give Back program has been a great opportunity for our community fire departments. It became clear that our customers found value in the program and have been supportive of it,” said Ross Knobloch, Director of Energy at AGRILAND FS. “As a local business, we are proud we could give back to the Audubon Fire & Rescue, and we look forward to kicking off phase three of the Fuel Up & Give Back program and supporting our communities that fuel up at our FAST STOP locations.”

The AGRILAND FS Audubon FAST STOP gas pumps are located at 214 N Market Street and are open to the public 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Fuel can be purchased at the pumps using any major credit card, debit card, or the AGRILAND FS proprietary FAST STOP charge card that gives users loyalty savings per gallon on their statement when the FAST STOP Card is used at any of the 18 AGRILAND FS-branded FAST STOP locations.

Photo: Jorden Smith, Energy Specialist, at AGRILAND FS, presenting a check to David Witt, President and Dan Bierbrodt, Vice President of the Audubon Fire & Rescue Association during halftime of the boys’ varsity basketball game at Audubon Community School District on February 10, 2026. Photo courtesy of AGRILAND FS marketing department.

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About AGRILAND FS
AGRILAND FS is a financially strong and dependable cooperative, rooted in more than 90 years of experience with our eye on tomorrow. Our 28 locations across Southern Iowa and Northwest Missouri and additional service areas across the Midwest and throughout the United States are dedicated to providing local and trusted agronomy, propane, fuel, lubricant, turf product, feed, and grain solutions. Our AGRILAND FS-branded FAST STOP fuel stations are open to the public, with fuel available 24/7, and accept all major credit cards. From the field, to your home, and all points in-between, you can trust AGRILAND FS to be there, when and where you need us. For more information, visit www.agrilandfs.com or www.agrilandfs.com/faststop.

01/14/2026

We are two and a half weeks from our wrestling tournament! Registration form is the picture with all of the information you need for that day! Reach out to us if you have any questions! We look forward to seeing you there!

01/01/2026

As we look back on 2025 we thank everyone for their support! 2025 was filled with its own challenges but also with its high points as well! With 2026 in front of us, this dedicated group looks forward to the opportunities that come our way! In training to continue to provide the best service for our community. In education of both our members and our community we can all continue to learn to keep everyone safe. Thank you to our members for making 2025 a great year and for your continued dedication! Again thank you to our community members for the support you show us! Here is to a safe 2026!