Randolph Fire Department

06/11/2026

Please be advised, a MODERATE RISK (level 4 of 5) has been issued along the Wisconsin/Illinois border for later today. Intense severe storms with destructive straight line winds and tornadoes are expected between 4-8pm.

60% severe wind probabilities are not commonly issued by the Storm Prediction Center. Charge up your devices, especially if you live in counties along the WI/IL border!

05/21/2026

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Residential Structure Fire
Quickly Brought Under Control

At approximately 10:20pm last night, the Randolph Fire Department was dispatched to a reported potential structure fire on Columbus St. Residents could not see fire, but the home was quickly filling with Smoke causing them to evacuate.

Upon arrival, crews encountered a 3 story residence with heavy smoke conditions exiting the interior of the home. A interior crew immediately entered the home and found the source of the smoke. They were quickly able to extinguish and remove the source of the fire.

Additional assistance was provided by the Fox Lake Fire Department. We thank you for your quick response.

The fire was brought under control approximately 15 minutes after crews arrived. The cause of the fire remains under investigation. There were no injuries reported.

The department would like to thank the Fox Lake Fire Department for their quick response, the Sheriff’s office for helping with traffic control and the quick response of Alliant Energy.

Final units cleared the scene and returned to service around midnight.

Randolph Fire

05/21/2026

"If your actions inspire others to dream more, learn more, do more and become more, you are a leader." — John Quincy Adams.

Captain Wuesthoff is pictured here assisting with training alongside his daughter, the youngest member of our Randolph Fire Cadet program. Would you like to learn more about our Cadet program?? Send us a message🔥

05/18/2026

✨ HAPPY EMS WEEK ✨

We are incredibly proud of the dedicated team that makes up the EMS side of the department.

THANK YOU to the incredible members of Randolph EMS, and to all EMR and EMT licensed individuals who dedicate themselves to the well being of others.

05/17/2026

heavy rain and wind gusts up 50 mph as this line of storms moves into Dodge and Jefferson Counties.

Although storms are in a weakening state, we're still expecting heavy rain and wind gusts up 50 mph as this line of storms moves into Dodge and Jefferson Counties.

05/16/2026

Happy Armed Forces Day! 🇺🇸

Today, we salute the men and women who serve in America's Armed Forces. Their selfless service and unwavering dedication to our nation are an inspiration to us all. Every day, they put their lives on the line to protect our freedom and keep us safe.

Our department is proud to have veteran members and current members in the National Guard who exemplify the highest standards of service and patriotism.

We thank them for their remarkable service to our department and our country!

05/11/2026

Wildfire season is here 🔥

Wildfire season is here!

SPECIAL NOTE TO REC VEHICLE DRIVERS: Per state law, the DNR does not shut down ATV/UTV trails. Some towns or counties can do that under local ordinances, which would be more restrictive than state law.

The DNR has already responded to nearly 400 fires this year, which have burned around 800 acres. Burn permits will be suspended in most counties over the next several days due to dry conditions. The public is urged to avoid all burning until conditions improve.

Breezy conditions and low humidity are in the forecast. This coupled with all the dry grasses and leaf litter on the ground can lead to an increase in the potential for wildfires. Vegetation is greening up nicely in southern Wisconsin, but expect to see high to very high fire danger over the northern two-thirds of the state.

The greatest concern are the sandy soil areas where pine trees live. Wisconsin is entering a time called the "spring dip." Moisture content in pine needles is low while the starch content is high. This combination, which is not visible to the naked eye, means that pine trees are more likely to catch fire during a wildfire and crown fires (fires in the treetops) are possible. The timing of this phenomenon coincides with the greening up of ground vegetation and leafing out of trees.

We appreciate everyone who takes the time to obtain a DNR burn permit. But, it’s critical this time of year to make sure you check the daily burn restrictions online after 9 a.m. each day by calling 1-888-WIS-BURN (947-2876) or at: https://apps.dnr.wi.gov/wisburn/ #/BurnRestrictions to see if burning is allowed.

DNR burn restrictions and fire danger change daily. Follow the rules on the permit, including heeding burn times and size limitations. Never leave your fire unattended and call 911 immediately if your burn escapes your control.

Remember – even when the flames die down, your fire is not necessarily completely out. Embers can remain hot for days and have the potential to reignite. Use lots of water, drown, stir and repeat until cold. Go back and check again later for any remaining smoke or embers.

Thanks for helping us prevent wildfires!

05/11/2026

May 10 to 16, 2026 is National Police Week. It is a time to recognize the service and professionalism of law enforcement officers across the country. Their work is demanding, often unpredictable, and essential to the safety and stability of our communities.

Randolph is fortunate to work with multiple agencies to include the Randolph Police Department, Dodge County Sheriff's Office and Columbia County Sheriff's Office WI. These officers demonstrate skill, integrity, and a strong commitment to their responsibilities every day. They respond when called, manage complex situations, and serve with a steady focus on public safety.

Thank you! We appreciate you, and everything you do to keep our community safe.

May 10 to 16, 2026 is National Police Week. It is a time to recognize the service and professionalism of law enforcement officers across the country. Their work is demanding, often unpredictable, and essential to the safety and stability of our communities.

In Dodge County, our officers demonstrate skill, integrity, and a strong commitment to their responsibilities every day. They respond when called, manage complex situations, and serve with a steady focus on public safety. We value the partnership and are grateful for the work they do on behalf of our communities.

05/11/2026

🛴💨 could = 🚑 🏥 🩼

If your children use an electric scooter, please talk with them about operating safely and respecting the rules of the roadway.

We have been seeing many children/teens on electric scooters who are driving recklessly and endangering themselves and others: not obeying stop signs, bolting out in front of cars, not wearing a helmet, wearing earbuds and not paying attention to their surroundings, etc. If your children use an electric scooter, please talk with them about operating safely and respecting the rules of the roadway.

Of course, this applies to bicyclists also, but electric scooters have the ability to go much faster, and more speed often means more risks. We want everyone to have a SAFE and happy summer!