McFarland Fire and Rescue

07/28/2026

Last week, the American Heart Association (AHA) spent the day at the McFarland Public Safety Center filming a set of video promotions for their Mission: Lifeline EMS program. The program, which McFarland Fire & Rescue is a part of, is the AHA’s national initiative to improve the system of care for patients with high-risk, time-sensitive conditions such as cardiac arrests, heart attacks, and strokes. Firefighter/Paramedic Jared Boyd was interviewed by the AHA for their video promotions, which will be distributed nationwide in the coming weeks.

Following the interviews, the AHA held an awards ceremony to recognize area agencies who were awarded a Mission: Lifeline achievement award. This award focuses on agencies' on-scene care for heart attack and stroke patients. McFarland Fire & Rescue is one of 18 Wisconsin agencies who received an award. Other agencies that were recognized at the ceremony include Oregon Area Fire & EMS, Deforest Windsor Fire & EMS, Monona Fire & EMS, and Deer Grove EMS.

07/24/2026

We've been known to run multiple EMS calls at the same time, but something unique happened recently. Both of our ambulances completed their respective calls at the UW East Hospital! The same transport destination does not occur often, so we had to grab a photo of this particular instance.

07/10/2026

07/05/2026

Do you have leftover fireworks after? If you keep them, keep them in a cool dry space, far from combustibles or other sources of ignition. If you don't want to keep them, you can dispose of them through Dane County's Clean Sweep program. Contact them to determine the safest method of delivery. As an aside, we get quite a few phone calls over the course of the year about old fire extinguishers. Clean Sweep also takes those.

07/04/2026

Happy 250 America! Have a wonderful day celebrating our nation. Enjoy it. Be safe!

07/01/2026

Earlier this week, McFarland Fire & Rescue hosted fire departments from neighboring communities for a rural water movement training, a process that allows for departments to deliver large volumes of water in areas without hydrants.

Rural water movement operations are a critical component of firefighting in non-hydranted areas. During the drill, crews established fill and dump sites, coordinated water shuttle operations, and practiced efficient tender rotations to maintain a continuous water supply. The exercise also provided an opportunity to evaluate fill and dump times, improve communications, and strengthen interoperability with McFarland’s mutual aid partners.

Trainings like this ensure that when a large fire occurs in rural areas of the Village’s response territory, McFarland Fire & Rescue is prepared to work seamlessly with neighboring departments to provide the water needed to protect lives and property.

07/01/2026

Here are some ideas for firework alternatives from our friends at the National Fire Protection Association.

06/29/2026

Tonight, you may see McFarland Fire Rescue apparatus, along with fire departments from neighboring communities, operating in the Siggelkow Road area.

🚨 Don't be alarmed—this is a planned multi-department training exercise.

These opportunities are rare and incredibly valuable, allowing our firefighters to train alongside our mutual aid partners in realistic scenarios. Working together before an emergency occurs helps strengthen communication, coordination, and teamwork so we're better prepared to serve our communities when the need arises.

We appreciate the continued support from our community as we work to keep our skills sharp and provide the highest level of service possible.

06/29/2026

Celebrate the Fourth of July safely this year! Avoid the potential injuries and enjoy a firework show professionally produced instead.

06/28/2026

Extreme heat warning is forecasted for much of this week. Drink plenty of water, stay in cool places during the hottest part of the day and consider checking on neighbors (particularly the elderly) to make sure everyone is safe. Keep an eye out for heat exhaustion/stroke symptoms ((https://www.cdc.gov/niosh/heat-stress/about/illnesses.html) and seek medical care as needed.