Epworth Fire Department

03/29/2026

RIP Captain Wilbur "Bill" Hartman. Epworth lost another icon this morning. Thoughts and prayers are with Helen and the Hartman Family.

The Epworth Fire Department is deeply saddened and offers condolences to the family of retired Captain Wilbur “Bill” Hartman who passed away Sunday, March 29, 2026 at the age of 91. Wilbur served on the Epworth Fire Department for 25 years from 1958 - 1983. He was promoted to Lieutenant in 1965 ...

02/10/2026

On Monday, February 9, 2026, members of the Epworth Fire Department participated in Mega Code EMS training, practicing three different scenarios staged by EFD Paramedics. The scenarios were designed to simulate daytime emergency responses in which department members arrive on scene at different time...

12/03/2025

🎅🚒 Santa is at the Epworth Fire Station! 🎄✨
Stop down before 7:00 PM to meet Santa and his elves, check out the fire trucks, and enjoy cupcakes and hot chocolate!

Fun for all ages — come join the holiday cheer! 🎁

12/02/2025

Stop in and see your local volunteer firefighters and get a picture with Santa on Herman, Epworth’s first fire truck!

11/25/2025

10/20/2025

Epworth Fire had a great week with multiple school visits, station tours, and our open house! Thanks to all the students, teachers, and families who stopped by to learn about fire safety and meet the crew.

We’re proud to serve and help keep our community safe, not just this week, but all year long!

10/08/2025

Fire safety week is in full swing!!

Fire Safety Tip: Always 'Get Out, Stay Out, and Call 9-1-1!' Never go back inside a burning building for anything or anyone.

​Meet your local heroes and learn more life-saving tips at our Open House!

​🚒 Fire Station Open House 🚒
​Date: October 8th
​Time: 6:30 PM
​We can't wait to see you there!

10/05/2025

Open house at Epworth Fire station this Wednesday 10-8-25 6:30-8.

Bring the family for an exciting evening at your local fire station! 🚒 🚑

For kids:

•Explore real fire trucks and equipment
•Try on firefighter gear
•Learn fire safety through fun, hands-on activities
•Meet the firefighters who keep the community safe

For adults:
• Home fire safety tips
• Fire extinguisher use demo
• Q & A with firefighters
• Learn more about joining the EFD!

09/23/2025

Very good video on why sleeping with you door shut is important. We are just a few weeks away from fire safety week. Stop down to our open house at 630pm on October 8th for more tips.

08/18/2025

Come hang with us this Wednesday evening at Epworth Market at Tower Park!
Bring the family, meet your local firefighters, check out the trucks, gear, and cool equipment. Maybe even learn CPR!!
Thinking about volunteering? Just curious? Stop by and say hi — we’d love to chat!

07/11/2025

Need a ride to the Fireman's Picnic? Call the EFD at 563-876-3321 and we will send Tootle's to your location for Pickup! Don't be afraid to send a a Facebook message also!

07/11/2025

EFD Fireman's Picnic Update!! Grill was fired up about 5:40 and Bink and Company is getting the Fryers fired up. Get off the couch and come down for a delicious grilled burger or Pork Sandwich and add some of those famous Bink Onion Rings or Fries!! It's go time!