Calmar Fire and Rescue

03/28/2026

Happy Saturday! Please use caution this weekend with burning. Call into Winneshiek County Dispatch to report any controlled burning and stay at the site while burning.

Have a wonderful and safe Prom to all our South Winneshiek and guest students.

03/25/2026

On behalf of Calmar Fire and Rescuet, we wish to express our sincere gratitude to the community for your support and generosity during this challenging period following the loss of Captain Jeremy Weiss. Your words, gestures, and presence have offered comfort and strength, and we are grateful for the compassion shown by our community. We would like to thank the Chickasaw County Honor Guard for their role in honoring and guiding us through a memorable farewell for Jeremy. Additionally, we extend our appreciation to Decorah Fire for covering our communities, which enabled us to commemorate Jeremy, share memories, and pay our respects. Thank you for honoring his memory and standing by our side.

03/20/2026

Yesterday we brought our brother Jeremy Weiss home. We were overwhelmed by the support and love of our neighboring communities, our community and our brothers and sisters of other Fire Departments, EMS, and law enforcement. The right words are hard to find right now, but Thank You

03/19/2026

03/18/2026

UPDATE:Anyone in the community wishing to pay their respects to Calmar Fire and Rescue Captain Jeremy Weiss , he will be returning home tomorrow. The plan is to be going through New Hampton, Lawler, getting to Fort Atkinson on Highway 24 at roughly 4:30pm en route to Calmar and then on to Helms Funeral Home in Decorah which we will be going Hwy 9 to Montgomery pass the race 🏁 track.

03/17/2026

We are deeply saddened to share the news of the passing of our fellow firefighter, Jeremy Weiss. Jeremy was a dedicated member of our department, serving in multiple roles over the years. As a past Training Officer and Captain, he played a vital part in preparing and mentoring our team. Jeremy’s commitment was evident in his willingness to stand by at the Spillville Fireworks for many years, ensuring the safety of all attendees.

He embodied community spirit, walking countless miles in the Festina Fourth of July parade and serving chicken noodle soup at numerous Calmar events. Jeremy was often among the first to arrive at the station, responding to calls at all hours with unwavering dedication. His service and devotion left a lasting impact on our department and the communities we serve.

While our hearts are broken by this loss, we extend our deepest sympathy to Jeremy’s mother, family, and all who loved and cared for him. His legacy of service, kindness, and commitment will not be forgotten.

03/13/2026

03/09/2026

Our annual and only fundraising event is coming up next Sunday. Thank you to everyone for the support and we look forward to seeing you on March 15th. Remember we are only a phone call away.

03/08/2026

Just a Reminder!!!