Barneveld-Brigham Fire Department

08/08/2026

TOMORROW IS THE BIG DAY 🎉

The event we have all been waiting for is here.
And now seemed like a great time to share some logistics!

Pictured below is the parking information for tomorrow. There will be NUMEROUS first response vehicles and it is important that they can leave if necessary- so please follow guidelines in place for parking.

Hidden Valley Community Church has been kind enough to offer thier parking for public use but they do ask that nobody park in the grass.

We can’t wait to see everyone tomorrow!!

08/08/2026

Last Wednesday, FF Royce Nelson of the Barneveld-Brigham Fire Department took Brush 2 (our UTV) to Governor Dodge State Park to assist with K9 Search & Rescue training.

One of the biggest challenges for search dogs is becoming comfortable around the sights, sounds, and movement of emergency equipment. By exposing the dogs to our UTV in a controlled environment, we’re helping build their confidence before they’re ever called to a real search.

The training brought together 10 K9 teams from multiple departments, along with UTVs from Barneveld-Brigham, Dodgeville Fire/Rescue, and Arena Fire Department. Working together like this strengthens the relationships and coordination that are critical when agencies respond to missing person searches. Search-and-rescue K9s are trained to work in a wide variety of environments, and familiarization with vehicles and equipment is an important part of preparing them for real-world deployments.

Thank you to everyone who participated and helped make it a successful day of training. Every opportunity to train together helps ensure we’re ready when our communities need us most.

07/19/2026

Today the BBFD held our 1st Pickleball Tournament. We had a blast!
Congrats to Amos & Jason for taking 1st place!

07/15/2026

The members of the Barneveld-Brigham Fire Department extend our deepest condolences to Chief Jerry “Bud” Schlimgen and the entire Schlimgen family on the passing of his father, Jerry Schlimgen.

Jerry was a former firefighter whose dedication to serving others helped leave a lasting impact on our community. We are grateful for his years of service and the example he set for those who followed.

Please keep Chief Schlimgen and his family in your thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.

Rest easy, Jerry. Your service and legacy will not be forgotten.

View Jerome F. "Jerry" Schlimgen's obituary, contribute to their memorial, see their funeral service details, and more.

07/10/2026

We have an unofficial rule at BBFD… if we have time and we spot a lemonade stand, we stop. 🍋🚒

Supporting young entrepreneurs is always worth a few extra minutes. Thanks for the great lemonade!

07/09/2026

Come out and support our neighbors to the south!

07/04/2026

🇺🇸 Happy Independence Day! Wishing everyone a safe, fun, and memorable Fourth of July. Enjoy the celebrations, and please celebrate responsibly! 🎆🚒

06/28/2026

🚒 Farm Safety Day 2026 Recap 🚜

Last Saturday, members of the Barneveld-Brigham Fire Department, along with several neighboring agencies, spent the day participating in hands-on farm safety and extrication training. These realistic scenarios help ensure we’re prepared for the unique emergencies that can happen in our rural communities.

Training like this simply isn’t possible without the incredible support of our community. We’d like to extend a heartfelt thank you to everyone who donated equipment, facilities, time, expertise, and resources to make this day a success.

A special thank you to:
• Sloan Implement – Peter Docken
• Ritchie Implement
• Hennessey Implement
• Gunderson Funeral Homes
• Mueller Graphics
• Otis Nelson
• The Family of Marvel Nelson
• The Strudevant Family
• Nelson Beef Farms
• Thompson Family Farms
• The Brattlie Family
• Royce Nelson
• Steve Gordon
• Kyle Thompson
Marsha Thompson
• Brooklyn Schlimgen
• Town of Brigham

We’d also like to thank the agencies that trained alongside us:
• Hollandale Fire Department
• Ridgeway Fire Department
• Mt. Horeb Fire Department
• Ridgeway First Response
• Barneveld Area Rescue Squad

And finally, thank you to all of the dedicated BBFD members who put in countless hours planning, organizing, setting up, and participating in this training.

We are fortunate to serve a community that continually supports its fire department. Because of that support, we’re able to train with realistic scenarios that make us better prepared when our neighbors need us most.

📸 Here are a few highlights from the day!

06/20/2026

Our Farm Safety Training will be featured on NBC15 tonight at 6PM and 10PM, tune in to see some recognizable faces!

Photos and recap to come!

WMTV 15 News