Orfordville Fire Protection District

10/23/2026

This week we received some exciting news! In April our station and bunk house received some significant hail damage. This damage caused water leaks and interior damage as well. We began working with our insurance company and Rock County Emergency Management immediately to document damage and file claims. Over the summer we worked with FEMA closely to apply for funding to cover damages denied or unable to be covered by our insurance carrier. The process was long but our local FEMA representative was excellent in leading us through the process. This grant will repair all damages without us having to request a budget increase or borrow money to make the necessary repairs. Currently the entire roof of our station has been replaced and brought to code. This coming spring you will see significant changes to the exterior of our buildings as well. Stay tuned! A huge thank you to Rock County Emergency Management, FEMA and Total Exteriors for the assistance in making this happen.

10/14/2026

Congrats!!

10/09/2026

This week we celebrated Fire Safety week at Parkview Elementary! It’s so amazing to see this program grow over the last five years. We have partnered with Footville Fire Protection District to provide education to all school age students in our area. Footville has had a program with home school children for a number of years. This year with support of Parkview Elementary administrators we were able to take the third graders to the Stateline Area Survive Alive House. This is a first for for us and definitely a tradition we will continue. Yesterday we had contact with all the other students at Parkview. We provided education and goodie bags to over 500 kids this year! This program isn’t possible without Footville Fire and Parkview staff. Thank You!

06/14/2026

Cakes are hot and the coffee is brewed! Come enjoy a beautiful morning with us!

06/13/2026

Tomorrow breakfast with us!

There is no charge for breakfast although donations are welcome and appreciated!

See you in the morning!

06/10/2026

Reminder! This Sunday pancakes and then the parade!!

05/15/2026

05/08/2026

Tomorrow you may see a large amount of smoke northwest of town. We will be conducting a training burn on an acquired structure along with multiple area departments.

04/30/2026

Good afternoon! We are excited to announce we will not be having our pancake breakfast this weekend as we typically do! We will however be having it Sunday June 14th as part of the June Days celebration! Please join us that day for breakfast from 7-11 and then stay in town for the parade and festivities!

04/23/2026

Bruce was an absolute force in the fire service. His leadership turned MABAS into what it is today. He will be deeply missed by anyone who knew him. Please keep his family in your thoughts.

Beloit Professional Fire Fighters Local 583 is deeply saddened to announce the passing of City of Beloit Fire Department Deputy Chief Bruce Hedrington.

Bruce was hired by the city and worked his way through the ranks to Deputy Chief. Chief Hedrington also served numerous years as Deputy Chief of the South Beloit Fire Department, and he was instrumental in introducing MABAS to the Northern Illinois and Southern Wisconsin area.

Bruce lived for the fire service, and loved serving the public. You will be missed more than you know Boss.

We will raise a Diet Coke, and maybe a shot of Jack, in your memory in the next few days.

Rest In Peace DC Bruce Hedrington.


Professional Fire Fighters of Wisconsin
IAFF 5th District
International Association of Fire Fighters
South Beloit Fire Department