Helenville Fire Department

10/29/2026

🚒❤️ A special ride for a future firefighter! ❤️🚒

Today, Helenville Fire & Rescue had the honor of giving Michael a ride to school in a fire truck of his choice! Michael won the ride at our open house and has been excited ever since he learned he was the winner.

Michael just celebrated his 12th birthday on October 27 and is a sixth grader at Jefferson Middle School. He already has his heart set on becoming a firefighter—he even asked at our open house if he could join right now! While he has a few years to wait, he’s already putting his enthusiasm into action. Michael spends much of his time checking out books from the local library to learn and research what it takes to be a firefighter, studying the skills, procedures, and hard work that go into serving others. 📚🚒

His connection to Helenville runs deep. His grandma Jackie served as a First Responder with our department, and he is proud of his late uncle, Michael Scott Schmidt, who served as both a firefighter and First Responder.

Michael has also experienced heartbreaking loss, losing both his parents, Ashley and Jesse, within the past year and a half. Today was an opportunity to celebrate Michael, share in his excitement, and create a happy memory with a department that means so much to him. ❤️

A special thank-you to Ashley Schuld for coordinating this experience, and to Grandma Jackie Wergin-Trudeaufor sharing Michael’s story with us.

Michael, thank you for letting us be part of your special day! Keep learning, dreaming big, and holding on to that passion for helping others. We’ll be cheering you on—and wishing you a very happy belated birthday! 🎂🚒

10/29/2026

⚾🚑 Brewers gear and lifesaving skills—what a great combination!

Our Helenville Fire & Rescue members in Madison College’s Watertown EMT Basic class are working hard! Their class recently added some Brewers spirit while learning about intramuscular (IM) injections, diabetic emergencies, and administering glucagon and glucose.

With just 7 weeks left, we’re proud of their dedication to learning new skills and preparing to serve our community! ❤️

👀 Can you spot one of our Helenville members hard at work in the photo?

👇 Drop some encouraging words below to cheer our members and their classmates on through these final weeks! 💪🚑

10/28/2026

🚒 🚑 🚓 Happy National First Responders Day!

Today, we recognize the firefighters, EMS personnel, law enforcement officers, and dispatchers who answer the call when our communities need them most.

Behind every response is a person who gives their time, heart, and dedication to helping others—and a family who supports them along the way.

To our fellow first responders: thank you for your service, your sacrifices, and the care you bring to every call. We are grateful to serve alongside you. ❤️

10/27/2026

🚒❤️ A PROUD MOMENT FOR OUR HELENVILLE FIRE & RESCUE FAMILY! ❤️🚒

Please join us in giving a HUGE shoutout and congratulations to one of our very own, Junior Firefighter Wyatt Hunt! 👏🎉

Tonight, Wyatt was recognized by the School District of Jefferson with the September Citizen of the Month Award! 🏆

Wyatt, a student at Jefferson High School, received this honor for being a positive role model to his fellow students and consistently demonstrating outstanding character.

While this recognition is an incredible accomplishment, those of us at Helenville Fire & Rescue know firsthand just how deserving Wyatt is of this honor!

🚒 Wyatt is much more than a Junior Firefighter. He also serves as our department’s Secretary and as a member of our Board of Directors. He has taken on responsibilities that demonstrate leadership, maturity, dedication, and a genuine commitment to serving others.

❤️ And here’s something that makes us even prouder…

Immediately after receiving his award tonight, where did Wyatt go? STRAIGHT TO FIRE DRILL! 🚒💪

That right there speaks volumes about the young man Wyatt is becoming. Even on a night when he deserved to celebrate his own accomplishments, he remained committed to showing up, learning, training, and serving alongside his fire family.

Wyatt, we hope you know just how incredibly proud we are of you!

Your dedication to your education, your community, your department, and your fire family does not go unnoticed. You are proof that leadership isn’t defined by age, but by character, commitment, and the willingness to make a difference.

We are honored to have you as part of our Helenville family, and we cannot wait to watch you continue to grow into the remarkable young man and leader you are becoming.

The future of the fire service is bright with young people like you leading the way! ❤️🚒

👏 Helenville family, help us congratulate Wyatt on this well-deserved recognition! Let’s show him just how proud we are!!

10/23/2026

🚒🔥 COLD WEATHER IS COMING! IS YOUR HOME READY? 🏠❄️

As temperatures begin to drop, many of us are turning on our furnaces, fireplaces, wood stoves, and space heaters for the first time this season.

Helenville Fire & Rescue District wants to remind our community that staying warm is important, but staying SAFE is even more important! ❤️

🔥 FURNACE SAFETY
✅ Have your furnace inspected and serviced annually by a qualified professional.

✅ Replace or clean furnace filters according to the manufacturer’s recommendations.

✅ Keep the area around your furnace clear of boxes, clothing, cleaning supplies, and other combustible materials.

✅ Make sure heating vents and air returns are not blocked.

✅ If you smell gas, leave the building immediately and call 911 from outside. Do NOT operate electrical switches or attempt to locate the leak.

🔥 SPACE HEATER SAFETY
✅ Keep space heaters at least 3 feet away from furniture, curtains, bedding, and anything that can burn.

✅ Plug space heaters directly into wall outlets. NEVER use extension cords or power strips.

✅ Turn off space heaters when leaving a room or going to bed.

✅ Always place heaters on a flat, stable surface away from children and pets.

🔥 FIREPLACE & WOOD STOVE SAFETY
✅ Have chimneys and heating equipment inspected and cleaned annually by a qualified professional.

✅ Use a sturdy fireplace screen to prevent sparks from escaping.

✅ Burn only appropriate, seasoned wood. Never burn trash or treated lumber.

✅ Place cooled ashes in a covered metal container and store it outdoors, at least 10 feet from your home or other structures.

🚨 CARBON MONOXIDE — THE SILENT KILLER!

Carbon monoxide (CO) is an invisible, odorless gas that can be deadly.

⚠️ Install carbon monoxide alarms on every level of your home and near sleeping areas, following manufacturer instructions.

⚠️ Test your smoke and CO alarms monthly.

⚠️ Never use grills, generators, camp stoves, or outdoor heaters inside your home or garage.

⚠️ Know the symptoms of CO poisoning: headache, dizziness, nausea, weakness, and confusion.

If your CO alarm sounds, get everyone outside into fresh air immediately and call 911.

🚒 ONE MORE IMPORTANT REMINDER!

As you prepare your home for winter, make sure your family has a home fire escape plan. Practice it together and remember: GET OUT, STAY OUT, AND CALL 911!

❤️ A few minutes of prevention today could save a life tomorrow.

From all of us at Helenville Fire & Rescue District, we want our community to stay warm, stay prepared, and most importantly, STAY SAFE this heating season!

👇 HELP US SPREAD THE WORD! Share this post with your friends, family, and neighbors. You never know whose life a simple safety reminder could save!

10/21/2026

🚒🚑 Training Together, Responding Stronger! 💪🔥

Last night, members of Helenville Fire & Rescue District had the privilege of training alongside our neighboring department, Johnson Creek Fire & EMS!

Crews worked together on important skills, including:
🚒 Vehicle stabilization
🛠️ Vehicle extrication
🚑 Patient care
📻 Communication and teamwork

When emergencies happen, teamwork between departments is essential! Training together allows us to strengthen our skills, build relationships, and improve how we work together when our communities need us most.

👏 A HUGE thank you to Johnson Creek Fire & EMS for the invitation and the opportunity to train together! We appreciate the partnership, camaraderie, and shared commitment to serving our communities.

❤️ Different departments. One mission. Stronger together!

10/21/2026

🚒🔥 WOW! WHAT AN AMAZING OPEN HOUSE! 🚑❤️

What an incredible day at Helenville Fire & Rescue District! 🎉

We want to send a HUGE THANK YOU to our amazing community, family, and friends who came out to spend the day with us!

From the smiles and laughter to the hands-on activities and demonstrations, it was a day filled with fun, learning, and unforgettable memories! ❤️🚒

We absolutely LOVE having the opportunity to open our doors, share what we do, and connect with the people who make our community so special.

Your support means more to us than words can express! As a volunteer department, knowing we have such an incredible community standing behind us makes everything we do that much more rewarding.

To everyone who attended, volunteered, helped behind the scenes, or supported our event in any way — THANK YOU! We couldn’t have done it without you!

🔥🚒 We are proud to serve this community, and even prouder to call it HOME! ❤️

10/18/2026

🚒🎉 HAPPY 18TH BIRTHDAY, FIREFIGHTER AIDEN TORRES! 🎉🚒

Help us wish one of our very own, Firefighter Aiden Torres, a very Happy 18th Birthday! 🥳🎂

Aiden began his journey with Helenville Fire & Rescue District as a Junior Firefighter, and since then, he has shown incredible dedication and determination. While balancing the demands of high school, Aiden has worked hard to complete his firefighter training and continues to grow as a valuable member of our department. 💪🔥

His commitment, willingness to learn, and dedication to serving his community are qualities we are proud to recognize. Aiden, we are lucky to have you as part of the Helenville Fire & Rescue family! ❤️🚒

Now, we may be a day late with this birthday post, but with all the excitement of yesterday’s Open House, we wanted to make sure Aiden got a special moment of recognition all his own!

🎉 Happy 18th Birthday, Aiden! 🎉

We are proud of the firefighter you are becoming and can’t wait to see what your future holds. Thank you for choosing to serve your community!

10/17/2026

Today is the day we’re ready come on out and have some food and see what we got to show!

10/17/2026

Today is the day!!!!! 11-2

Saturday October 17th 11:00-2:00!