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New items are being posted daily, so be sure to scroll through the auction, check out all the great items, and get registered to bid!

👉 https://qtego.us/l/epworthfiredept/r

The attached pictures are just a small sample of what’s available on the website. Get your bids in now — the auction ends Friday night at 10:00 PM sharp!

We are still accepting donations! Items can be dropped off with any EFD member or at Epworth City Hall.

Thank you for supporting the Epworth Fire Department! 🚒... (Full Story & Photos)

They visited the fire station yesterday and dropped off a $1,000 donation. We are in the process of replacing/upgrading several sets of firefighter protective gear so this donation will be earmarked for that. Thank you to all involved! We enjoyed having you swing by the station!! Great work raising a total of $4,750 selling gallons of lemonade, homemade bracelets as well as homemade cookies!!!... (Full Story & Photos)

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The Epworth Fire Department Fireman’s Picnic is coming up Friday night, July 10th, 2026, and we are getting excited! 🎉🔥

A couple important Silent Auction updates:

✅ Silent Auction Donations Needed
Please consider donating an item to the Epworth Fire Department Silent Auction. Items can be given to any Epworth Fire Department member or dropped off at Epworth City Hall during regular business hours.

💻 NEW THIS YEAR: Online Silent Auction!

👉 Get registered and view auction items here:
https://qtego.us/l/epworthfiredept/r
Items will be posted as they are received, so keep checking back!

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It was a busy and productive evening for the Epworth Fire Department on Monday, April 20, 2026, as more than 20 members gathered for a hands-on anhydrous ammonia training. The session ran from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. and was part of the department’s regular monthly fire drill schedule.

Trainings like this are especially important in rural areas, where anhydrous ammonia is commonly used in agriculture but can pose serious risks if something goes wrong. Firefighters spent the evening learning and practicing how to safely respond to potential incidents involving the chemical, building both confidence ... (Full Story & Photos)

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 and to Captain in 1970 - a position he held for thirteen years until his retirement from active duty in 1983. Wilbur was among the many members who worked diligently to build the old fire station in 1972-1973. He was a dedicated volunteer who responded to many calls in the 25 years he served. Wilbur ... (Full Story)