Winona Firefighters Local 575

06/04/2026

WINONA, Minn. (WKBT) -- Winona first responders are being recognized for their work in two separate life-saving cardiac arrest incidents.

06/04/2026

What a fun time!

05/30/2026

Congratulations to WFD’s seven new part-time firefighters!

Over the past 5 months Assistant Chief Czaplewski has put in countless hours teaching our newest part-time firefighters how to be the best public servants possible. This morning they completed their initial training and will soon be responding to emergencies. Congratulations to you all!

04/12/2026

03/16/2026

03/15/2026

Please stay off the roads unless absolutely necessary! Stay safe everyone!

🚨 NO TRAVEL ADVISED – Southeast Minnesota 🚨

The Minnesota Department of Transportation (MnDOT) has issued a No Travel Advisory for Southeast Minnesota, including Winona County, due to extremely hazardous winter weather conditions.

❄️ Current conditions:

* Heavy snow falling at rates that are covering roads faster than snowplows can clear them
* Snowplows are struggling to maintain driving lanes
* Dangerous travel conditions across the region

The advisory covers MnDOT District 6, which includes the following counties:
Dodge, Fillmore, Freeborn, Goodhue, Houston, Mower, Olmsted, Rice, Steele, Wabasha, and Winona.

Similar No Travel warnings have also been issued for state highways to the west in southern Minnesota.

⚠️ Please stay off the roads unless absolutely necessary. Conditions are expected to remain hazardous during this storm.

📍 Check road conditions:
https://www.511mn.org/

You can also follow:
• MnDOT Southeast Minnesota on Facebook
• MnDOT Southeast on X (Twitter)

Winona County Emergency Management continues to monitor conditions and coordinate with our response partners.

Stay safe and stay home if possible. ❄️

03/13/2026

Congrats to our colleagues at Winona Area Ambulance Service. Keep up the strong work!

SEVEN 🤩 Congratulations to our SEVEN new Critical Care Paramedics. Jordan, Brendon, Victoria, Mike, Clara, Casey and Laura all completed training and testing this week to expand their skillset. They will now provide advanced life support to our most critical patients and operate advanced medical equipment and medications.

We are incredibly proud of them for their hard work and dedication to serving our community. Way to go!

01/06/2026

Engine 3 is 10-8.

The Winona Fire Department took delivery of our new 2025 Pierce Enforcer on New Year’s Eve. It was placed in service this afternoon and is already responding to incidents out of the West Fire Station.

12/28/2025