LeClaire Fire Department

10/07/2026

Our Open House is packed with things to see, do, and experience! Here’s a look at four more featured attractions you won’t want to miss.

SCOTT COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE K9 ECHO
See K9 Echo in action during a live working-dog demonstration. Watch as Echo and his handler demonstrate the skills and training used by law enforcement K9 teams in real-world situations. It’s a great opportunity to see firsthand what these highly trained teams are capable of.

TOUR THE FIRE STATION
Take a look inside your local fire station and see where the firefighters work, train, and prepare for the next call. Explore the station, check out the equipment, and get a behind-the-scenes look at your fire department.

FIRE PREVENTION POSTER CONTEST
Our local students have been putting their creativity to work while learning important fire safety lessons. Come check out the incredible collection of fire prevention posters created by area students and see the messages they came up with to help keep our community safe.

1924 MODEL T FIRE TRUCK
Step back in time and see LeClaire Fire Department’s 1924 Model T — LeClaire’s first fire truck. This historic piece of our department’s history will be on display for everyone to see. Come take a look at this incredible piece of equipment and learn a little about where our department began.

There’s something for everyone at the LeClaire Fire Department Open House. Come spend the evening with us, explore the exhibits, meet our community partners, and see your fire department up close. We can’t wait to see you there!

Thursday, October 8th from 6:00-8:00 PM

10/06/2026

MORE OPEN HOUSE FEATURES TO CHECK OUT!

Yesterday we introduced four of the great exhibits and activities you’ll find at the LeClaire Fire Department Open House on Thursday. Today, we’re highlighting four more that you won’t want to miss!

DAVENPORT FIRE DEPARTMENT SAFETY HOUSE
Get inside the Safety House and learn important fire and life safety lessons through an interactive, hands-on experience.

FIRE TRUCK RIDES
Want to take a ride on a fire truck? We’ve got a number/queue system to make it easy.

Grab your number when you arrive, then go explore everything else the Open House has to offer. Listen over the loudspeakers for your number to be called. When your number is announced, head back to the ride area and get ready to climb aboard!

LIVE VEHICLE EXTRICATION DEMONSTRATION
See your firefighters in action as they use specialized rescue tools and techniques during a live vehicle extrication demonstration. This is an up-close look at what it takes to safely remove someone from a seriously damaged vehicle.

SCOTT COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY
Stop by and learn more about the role Scott County EMA plays in preparing for and responding to emergencies throughout our community.

And this is just part of what we have planned!

More features are coming tomorrow, so keep watching as we continue counting down to the LeClaire Fire Department Open House! Thursday October 8th, 6:00-8:00 PM

10/05/2026

OPEN HOUSE IS THIS THURSDAY!

We’ve got some great additions lined up for this year’s LeClaire Fire Department Open House! We will showcase some of the fun you can look forward to over the next couple of days.

Skinny’s Fiya Truck
For the first time ever, you can come to our Open House, grab dinner, and enjoy some great BBQ while you check out the department! And what better way to tie into the fire theme than getting dinner from an actual Fiya Truck!

MedForce Aeromedical Transport
MedForce will be landing at the Open House and giving everyone a chance to see their aircraft up close and meet the crew.

1-800-BoardUp of The Quad Cities
They’re bringing the ice cream! Stop by and grab some FREE ICE CREAM courtesy of 1-800 Board Up.

MEDIC EMS of Scott County
Medic will be here showcasing their ambulance, equipment, and the work they do in our community.

Come hungry, bring the family, and come check everything out!

LeClaire Fire Department Open House
Thursday, October 8
6:00-9:00 PM

We’ll see you there!

10/01/2026

We’re officially ONE WEEK away from the 2026 LeClaire Fire Prevention Open House!

Join us Thursday, October 8th from 6–8 PM at LeClaire Fire Department for a fun night for the whole family!

- Fire truck rides
- Emergency vehicles on display
- Car extrication demonstration
-MedForce Aeromedical Transport helicopter landing
- Fire safety poster contest
-Skinny’s Fiya Truck Texas BBQ food truck
- Free ice cream from 1-800-BoardUp of The Quad Cities
-Scott County IA Emergency Management Agency
- MEDIC EMS of Scott County
…and much more!

📅 Thursday, October 8th | 6–8 PM
📍 201 N 15th St, LeClaire, IA

Bring the family and come spend the evening with your local firefighters! We can’t wait to see you!

09/28/2026

09/23/2026

**Press Release - Update**

In reference to the motor vehicle accident that occurred last evening in the area of S. Cody Rd. and W. Canal Shore Dr. in LeClaire, IA. The driver of the semi has been identified as 44-year- old Martial Wilkerson. The driver of the Honda Civic has been identified as 18-year-old Autumn Hajny, and the driver of the Ford who was pronounced deceased on scene, has been identified as 32-year-old Moriah Rosa.

The driver of the Honda remains in the hospital in stable condition.

The three children that were passengers in the Ford ranging from age 2 to 9 remain in the hospital in critical condition.

This case remains under investigation by the Scott County Sheriff’s Office Accident Investigation Team as well as the Iowa State Patrol Commercial Motor Vehicle Enforcement Division.

Anyone with information related to the accident is asked to contact Sgt. Grafton with the Scott Count Sheriff’s Office at (563) 326-8661.

09/23/2026

**Press Release** - Motor Vehicle Accident

On Tuesday, September 22nd, 2026 at approximately 6:26 PM, the Scott Emergency Communication Center received a 911 call in reference to a motor vehicle accident in the area of S. Cody Rd. and W. Canal Shore Dr. in LeClaire, IA.

The Scott County Sheriff’s Office Accident
Investigation Team was requested and responded to the scene to assist with the investigation.

The initial investigation found that a white 2025 Volvo semi-tractor trailer was traveling south on S. Cody Rd. towards Riverdale. At the same time a white 1993 Honda Civic and a black 2016 Ford Escape were both traveling north on S. Cody Rd.

This particular stretch of roadway is a paved four lane highway that runs between the city of LeClaire and Riverdale. For reasons unknown at this time, the tractor trailer and the white Honda collided and the white Honda briefly went under the trailer of the semi. The black Ford then collided with the semi and came to rest against the east guardrail.

The driver and sole occupant of the semi was identified as a 44-year-old male from Davenport, Florida. The driver and sole occupant of the Honda was identified as an 18-year-old female of LeClaire, IA. The driver of the Ford was identified as a 32-year-old female from LeClaire, IA. There were also three children inside the Ford at the time of the accident.

The semi driver was uninjured and refused medical treatment at the scene. The driver of the Honda was transported by AirCare to the University of Iowa City Hospitals and is in critical condition. The three children in the Ford were all transported to the hospital by Medic ambulance and were ultimately all taken to the University of Iowa City Hospitals in critical condition. The driver of the Ford was pronounced deceased at the scene.

This case remain under investigation and no names will be released until next of kin notifications have been made.

The Scott County Sheriff’s Office, Scott Emergency Communications Center, Scott County Medic EMS, Iowa State Patrol, LeClaire Police Department, LeClaire Fire Department, Highway Helper, Bettendorf Police Department, Bettendorf Fire Department, Prineton Police Department, AirCare, Medforce, all assisted with the accident.

The accident remains under investigation by the
Scott County Sheriff’s Office Accident Investigation Team. Anyone with information related to the accident is asked to contact Sgt. Grafton with the Scott County Sheriff’s Office at 563-326-8661.

09/16/2026

MARK YOUR CALENDARS!
The 2026 LeClaire Fire Prevention Open House is less than a month away, and we’re hoping to make this our best one yet!

Join us for all the annual traditions you know and love, including:
- Fire Truck Rides
- Kids Fire Safety Poster Competition
- Free Snacks & Refreshments
- Check Out the Fire Trucks, Police Cars & Ambulance
…and SO MUCH MORE!

We have some special things planned for this year, and we’ll be making more announcements soon, so be sure to keep an eye on our page!

📅 Thursday, October 8th
⏰ 6:00–8:00 PM

Bring the whole family and come spend the evening with us as we celebrate Fire Prevention Week and learn some important fire safety tips along the way! We can’t wait to see you there!

09/11/2026

UPDATE ON STRUCTURE FIRE INVESTIGATION

The original media release for the June incident is posted below in the comments.