City of Delavan Fire Department

08/15/2026

Delavan Fire at Fleet Farm for Touch a Truck today. What a good looking crew!

08/12/2026

07/20/2026

Thank you to Brielle from Tropical Smoothie Cafe in Delavan for providing delicious mango smoothies to our crews today!

07/07/2026

Last night, our department had the awesome opportunity to train alongside Mercyhealth Prehospital Services and REACT . When it comes to critical emergencies, seamless teamwork between ground crews and air medical teams is everything.

During the joint training, our firefighters got hands-on experience with establishing and securing a safe landing zone, communicating with the flight crew during final approach, and guiding and successfully landing the aircraft.

To wrap it all up, the crew gave us an in-depth tour of the helicopter and its advanced medical capabilities. A huge thank you to the REACT crew for flying in and sharing their expertise with us. We’re always working to keep our skills sharp for our community!

06/29/2026

The temperatures are spiking, and an Extreme Heat Warning has been issued for our area. When the combination of high heat and humidity hits, it can quickly become dangerous.

​Heat-related illnesses are entirely preventable if you know what to look for and how to protect yourself. Use the quick guide below to keep yourself, your family, and your neighbors safe.

How to Stay Safe:

​*Hydrate Constantly: Drink plenty of water throughout the day. Avoid sugary, caffeinated, or alcoholic beverages, which can dehydrate you faster.

*Seek A/C: Stay in air-conditioned buildings as much as possible. If your home doesn't have A/C, head to a public library or a shopping center.

*Dress for the Weather: Wear lightweight, light-colored, and loose-fitting clothing to help your body cool itself properly.

*Limit Outdoor Time: Shift strenuous activities, outdoor work, or exercise to the early morning or late evening hours when temperatures are at their lowest.

​Check on those most at risk:

​Keep a close eye on infants and young children, older adults, outdoor workers, and those with medical conditions. Never leave children or pets in a parked car. Even with the windows cracked, internal temperatures can reach lethal levels in minutes.

​Stay cool, stay hydrated, and look out for one another!

06/21/2026

Retired Hook & Ladder 4 and new Hook & Ladder 4 hoisted the American Flag for our dear brother Ron.

06/13/2026

It is with profound sorrow that we share the passing of Firefighter Ronald H. Grair.

Ron began his Fire Service journey in January 1969, and in May 1978 he joined the City of Delavan Fire Department. Over the past 48 years of dedicated service to the citizens of Delavan—and 57 years in the fire service overall—Ron became an essential part of the department’s history, its progress, and its many successes.

Even in his final days, Ron remained an active member, still climbing onto the trucks and answering the call to help those in need. He embodied the very meaning of dedication, and to all of us, he will forever be a true hero.

Ron’s legacy lives on in the work we continue to do. We will honor him—and all those who came before—by carrying forward the mission he helped shape and define.

Godspeed, our dear brother.

We love you.

We miss you.

We will never forget you.