Barneveld-Brigham Fire Department

09/07/2026

Happy Labor Day from the Barneveld-Brigham Fire Department! 🇺🇸

Today, we recognize the hardworking people who keep our community strong; our farmers, tradespeople, healthcare workers, first responders, small-business owners, and everyone whose dedication makes Barneveld-Brigham a great place to call home.

Whether you’re working today or enjoying a well-earned day off, please celebrate safely. We’re proud to serve this hardworking community.

Happy Labor Day! 🚒

08/08/2026

TOMORROW IS THE BIG DAY 🎉

The event we have all been waiting for is here.
And now seemed like a great time to share some logistics!

Pictured below is the parking information for tomorrow. There will be NUMEROUS first response vehicles and it is important that they can leave if necessary- so please follow guidelines in place for parking.

Hidden Valley Community Church has been kind enough to offer thier parking for public use but they do ask that nobody park in the grass.

We can’t wait to see everyone tomorrow!!

08/08/2026

Last Wednesday, FF Royce Nelson of the Barneveld-Brigham Fire Department took Brush 2 (our UTV) to Governor Dodge State Park to assist with K9 Search & Rescue training.

One of the biggest challenges for search dogs is becoming comfortable around the sights, sounds, and movement of emergency equipment. By exposing the dogs to our UTV in a controlled environment, we’re helping build their confidence before they’re ever called to a real search.

The training brought together 10 K9 teams from multiple departments, along with UTVs from Barneveld-Brigham, Dodgeville Fire/Rescue, and Arena Fire Department. Working together like this strengthens the relationships and coordination that are critical when agencies respond to missing person searches. Search-and-rescue K9s are trained to work in a wide variety of environments, and familiarization with vehicles and equipment is an important part of preparing them for real-world deployments.

Thank you to everyone who participated and helped make it a successful day of training. Every opportunity to train together helps ensure we’re ready when our communities need us most.

07/19/2026

Today the BBFD held our 1st Pickleball Tournament. We had a blast!
Congrats to Amos & Jason for taking 1st place!

07/15/2026

The members of the Barneveld-Brigham Fire Department extend our deepest condolences to Chief Jerry “Bud” Schlimgen and the entire Schlimgen family on the passing of his father, Jerry Schlimgen.

Jerry was a former firefighter whose dedication to serving others helped leave a lasting impact on our community. We are grateful for his years of service and the example he set for those who followed.

Please keep Chief Schlimgen and his family in your thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.

Rest easy, Jerry. Your service and legacy will not be forgotten.

View Jerome F. "Jerry" Schlimgen's obituary, contribute to their memorial, see their funeral service details, and more.

07/10/2026

We have an unofficial rule at BBFD… if we have time and we spot a lemonade stand, we stop. 🍋🚒

Supporting young entrepreneurs is always worth a few extra minutes. Thanks for the great lemonade!

07/09/2026

Come out and support our neighbors to the south!

07/04/2026

🇺🇸 Happy Independence Day! Wishing everyone a safe, fun, and memorable Fourth of July. Enjoy the celebrations, and please celebrate responsibly! 🎆🚒