Dorchester Emergency Services

03/27/2026

Starting at 4pm today until 7pm!! Dine in, Carry out, or Drive through available. Also a 50/50 and raffle tickets available!!

Mark your calendars!!

03/20/2026

Mark your calendars!!

10/06/2025

Annual Silent Parade October 15th starting at the Colby Fire Hall at 7:00 p.m.

In honor of all the Firefighters and EMT’s that have paid the ultimate sacrifice.

Colby Route:
The route will begin at the Colby Fire Hall, proceeding to Broadway Street, then turning north onto 2nd Street. The route will continue west on Spence Street, then head north on 7th Street to Dolf Street. From there, it will turn east onto Dolf Street, then south on 2nd Street, and turn west onto Spence Street. The route will continue out to Highway 13, traveling north toward Abbotsford.

Abbotsford Route:
From Highway 13, the route will turn west onto Linden Street, then north on 4th Avenue, and continue east on Pine Street. It will then proceed south on 1st Street (Main Street), followed by a west turn onto Spruce Street. The route continues to Hi Line Avenue, traveling south out of Abbotsford toward Dorchester.

Dorchester Route:
Entering Dorchester, the route will turn east onto 2nd Avenue, then north on 2nd Street, crossing Highway A. It will proceed north through Circle Drive, then turn west on Viking Avenue. The route will continue south on Hi Line Avenue to Highway A, traveling east and ending at the Dorchester Fire Hall.

09/11/2025

08/27/2025

Attention ATV/UTV riders! Expect increased patrols this holiday weekend.

Heading out for one last ride of the summer? Law enforcement will be out on Wisconsin's trails and routes from Aug. 29-31 as part of the statewide "Think Smart Before You Start" campaign.

DNR wardens and county deputies will focus on safety, watching for individuals driving while intoxicated, speeding and operating recklessly. Let's do our part to ride responsibly and keep our trails safe for everyone.

When riding an ATV or UTV, always remember to plan ahead, stay sober, ride smart and wear your helmet (and seatbelt on a UTV!)

08/14/2025

Last night, we were able to place our new bullet proof vests into service on all three ambulances. Having access to this equipment is another important step in keeping our EMS crews safe while serving the community.

A huge thank you to our generous donors Christensen Foundation, Donna Mae Geiger, and to one other donor who would like to stay anonymous! Your support helps protect those who protect others.

07/17/2025

ARE YOU A YOUNG PERSON RIDING AN ATV OR ARE YOU ALLOWING ONE TO RIDE AN ATV? Yes? Read on.....

CAPD is seeing a lot of young people riding ATVs as their main mode of transportation or riding just for fun. We have received numerous complaints about ATV riders operating in ways that are unsafe, obnoxious and illegal. If this is you or your kid, it needs to stop. We are working to crack down on the unsafe & illegal ATV/UTV use in our cities.
There are laws and regulations concerning children riding on ATVs. We want to provide a brief overview, directly from the WI DNR website, of some of the laws & regulations that must be followed in order for your child to safely ride an ATV.
1) All ATV riders at least 12 and born on or after January 1, 1988, must possess a valid ATV safety certificate issued by this state or any other state or province. You must be in possession of this certificate if operating in areas open to the public.
2) No person under 12 may operate an ATV (there are exceptions)
3) All ATV safety certified operators ages 12-15 must be accompanied by an adult while operating on a designated ATV route. Accompanied means continuous verbal direction or control, but not necessarily on the same machine.
4) All ATV/UTV operators and passengers under the age of 18 are required to wear a minimum WI DOT standard ATV or motorcycle helmet with the chin strap properly fastened. (there are exceptions) Bicycle helmets do not meet this requirement.
5) No person under 16 may operate an UTV (there are exceptions)
6) An important reminder for any age, ATV/UTV use while under the influence of alcohol or other drugs while on any property that is open to the public is illegal. No person may operate an ATV/UTV with a BAC of .08% or more. You can also be arrested for operating under the influence with a BAC that is under .08% Under 21, no amount of alcohol is allowed, you must maintain absolute sobriety.

Ignorance of the law is not an excuse. Educate yourselves on the ATV/UTV Laws & Regulations before you ride or allow your child to ride. For more in depth details, we encourage you to take the time to review the DNR brochure https://widnr.widen.net/s/vxqlbz9kc7/wisconsin-atv_utv-regulations and website https://dnr.wisconsin.gov/topic/atv to stay up to date on the laws & regulations.
We want everyone to be safe and enjoy the privilege of being able to ride ATVs on public roadways, trails and routes in our area.
(Photo by Kevin Wiegand on Unsplash)

07/04/2025

Have a Happy & Safe 4th of July!

06/15/2025

Happy Father's Day!

05/21/2025

🚒🔥 Exciting Opportunity for Colby High School Juniors & Seniors! 🔥🚒

Colby High School is proud to partner with Northcentral Technical College to offer students the Fire Academy Program for the 2025–2026 school year!

This hands-on academy prepares students to become part of an emergency response team. Learn fire behavior, safety, and emergency response techniques while earning high school credit and meeting the requirements for Firefighter 1 Certification through the State of Wisconsin!

📚 Courses Include:

Fire Fighting Principles (4 credits)

Hazardous Materials Operations (1 credit)

🏫 Locations:

Colby High School

Some classes at the Merrill NTC Campus

This is an incredible step toward a career in public safety—don’t miss out!

05/18/2025

Happy EMS Week!

This week, we honor the incredible dedication, courage, and skill of our EMS professionals. Whether responding to emergencies, saving lives, or offering comfort in the most critical moments, our EMTs serve our community with unwavering commitment.

To all our team members THANK YOU for your tireless work, your compassion, and your service. You make a difference every single day.