East Dubuque Fire - Rescue & Fire Corp

East Dubuque Fire - Rescue & Fire Corp East Dubuque Fire Department is made up of Volunteer Firefighters, EMTs, Paramedics, and Fire Corp support services.

We service East Dubuque City and our ambulance services part of Menominee-Dunleith Fire District.

Good morning, East Dubuque!! August's statistics are here, and it was certainly a busy month.- Total incidents responded...
09/05/2026

Good morning, East Dubuque!! August's statistics are here, and it was certainly a busy month.

- Total incidents responded to: 40
- EMS Calls: 21
- FIRE Calls: 18
- MVAs: 1
- Mutual Aid Responses: 6 (received)
- Average Turnout time: 4:20
- Average personnel per incident: 8
- Training/Meeting hours completed: 679.37 Total Hours; this includes training, administrative functions, and calls.
- Year-to-date incidents: 266

Out the Door Time: From the time we receive the call, respond to the station, and then are en route.

Check out the August progress on the Emergency Services Building!!- Tile in bathrooms is complete - Electrical upstairs ...
08/31/2026

Check out the August progress on the Emergency Services Building!!

- Tile in bathrooms is complete
- Electrical upstairs is just about complete
- Ceiling tile is going in
- Outside concrete is being completed
- Garage door for PD is installed
- Project is on schedule

We are so excited 👨‍🚒🚒🔥

Knock knock… - 👨‍🚒Who’s there? - 🤔When, Where - 👨‍🚒When, Where, Who? - 🤔September 19th @ 11:00 AM, East Dubuque Library,...
08/29/2026

Knock knock… - 👨‍🚒

Who’s there? - 🤔

When, Where - 👨‍🚒

When, Where, Who? - 🤔

September 19th @ 11:00 AM, East Dubuque Library, You and EDFD!! - 👨‍🚒

08/28/2026

Date: 08/28/2026
Time of Call: 09:31:49
Address: 200 6th Street
Nature: Smoke in the Residence
Damage: $1,200

On the above date and time the East Dubuque Fire Department (EDFD) along with automatic aid from Menominee-Dunleith Fire Department (MDFD) were dispatched for smoke in the residence coming from the dryer. Upon going en route EDFD was advised by the East Dubuque Police the best access would be the alley behind 557 De Soto. Engine 210 arrived on scene and reported a small 2 story residence with a walk-out basement and nothing showing. E210 had MDFD stage at the hydrant on DeSoto, E210 met with the EDPD who stated the dryer was in the basement to the right. E210 entered the structure with a pressurized water can to investigate. E210 noticed a slight haze in the area of the dryer, further investigation found the the tub in the dryer to be smoking with no visible fire. E210 requested MDFD personnel to come in and assist in removal of the dryer. The dryer was removed from the residence.

Investigation found that the owner notice smoke coming out of the dryer and called the fire department. The investigation found the dryer appeared to malfunction. The cause is accidental in nature and was contained to the dryer. Damage estimate is $1,200.

The fire department reminds everyone to call 911 in the event of an emergency.

End of Report.

The East Dubuque Fire Department would like to say Thank You and Enjoy Retirement to Captain/EMT Tony Lutgen. Captain L...
08/25/2026

The East Dubuque Fire Department would like to say Thank You and Enjoy Retirement to Captain/EMT Tony Lutgen. Captain Lutgen started with the East Dubuque Fire Department in November, 2004. He has been a vital part of our organization rising through the ranks from Firefighter, Fire Equipment Operator, Lieutenant, Captain and most recently EMS Captain overseeing our EMS and Ambulance Transport Program.

Captain/EMT Lutgen we appreciate your 21+ years of service to the Fire Department and the City, enjoy your new found time and don't be a stranger!

Thank you to AC Steines, Captain Williams, FF/EMT Brady Mispagel, Candidate Firefighters Gabriel Buelvas & Noah Zuercher...
08/22/2026

Thank you to AC Steines, Captain Williams, FF/EMT Brady Mispagel, Candidate Firefighters Gabriel Buelvas & Noah Zuercher, EMT Rick Leute & Paramedic Greg Schuster for taking time out of their Saturday to help clean and maintain Fire Headquarters.

Check out our new multi-purpose gear that we issued to some of our new members!!
08/22/2026

Check out our new multi-purpose gear that we issued to some of our new members!!

Congratulations to our two newest EMTs!!EMT/FF Brice Fundell recently graduated from class and passed his national exam ...
08/22/2026

Congratulations to our two newest EMTs!!

EMT/FF Brice Fundell recently graduated from class and passed his national exam this week. Brice serves in the US Army National Guard and works locally! He has been serving as a Firefighter with EDFD since June of this year and plans to continue his life of service with EDFD and the Army.

EMT/FF Lilliana Alvarado just graduated class through NICC and passed her national exam! She in currently in college studying nuclear medicine. She has been serving as a Firefighter with EDFD since June of 2025! She plans to continue serving the community of East Dubuque while she completes her degree!

How exciting for both of them!! Please give a huge congratulations to both of them! 🎉🎉

Look what we have been up to last month! July’s Monthly Activity Report:Out the Door Time: From the time we receive the ...
08/16/2026

Look what we have been up to last month!

July’s Monthly Activity Report:

Out the Door Time: From the time we receive the call, respond to the station, and then are en route.

Hours of Service: Includes training, meetings, administrative functions, and calls.

Address

183 Sinsinawa Avenue
East Dubuque, IL
61025

Telephone

+18157476619

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