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The Holmen Area Fire Department is teaming up with area fire departments to celebrate the 15th year of the “Keep the Wreath Green” campaign to raise awareness of the increased fire dangers that exist during the holiday season.  HAFD has placed a wreath near the front entrance of the fire station decorated with all green light bulbs.  A single white light bulb amongst the green bulbs will be displayed to honor firefighters who have died in the line of duty and a reminder of all the men and women in the armed forces who are serving our country throughout the world.  If any one of the participating communities suffers a structure fire between November 28th and January 1st, each participating department will replace one green bulb with one red bulb.  Please read the attached media release for more information.

Media Release for October 16, 2025 machine fire at XeteX, 1776 Granary St, Holmen, WI.

2025-10-16 Holmen Area Fire Department Media Release Xetex

The Holmen Area Fire Department is inviting you to join us at our 2025 Fire Prevention Week Open House.

This event is free and open to the public.

DATE – Saturday, October 11, 2025

TIME – 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.

LOCATION – Holmen Area Fire Department, 710 S. Main St., Holmen, WI 54636

Help us spread the 2025 National Fire Prevention Week’s campaign theme of “Charge into Fire Safety: Lithium-Ion Batteries in Your Home”. Guests at this free event will be able to meet HAFD firefighters and participate in activities that include:

Fire Safety Simulation Trailer

Fire Extinguisher Training

Fire Gear Demonstrations

Truck Tours

And More

For more information, call 608-526-9363 or email rostreng@holmenfire.com

Media Release for July 16, 2025 kitchen fire at 1510 Wolfe Dr., Holmen, WI.

2025-07-17 Holmen Area Fire Department Media Release Wolfe Dr

Media Release for June 5, 2025 tracked tree cutter fire off of Briggs Rd in Holmen, WI.

2025-06-05 Holmen Area Fire Department Media Release Briggs Rd

Media Release for May 7, 2025 Holmen assistant living fire at 3908 Circle Dr., Holmen, WI.

2025-05-07 Holmen Area Fire Department Media Release 3908 Circle Dr

The Holmen Area Fire Department and Holmen Police Department will be receiving “REACH BAGs” courtesy of the La Crosse Area Community Foundation and REACH-A-Child.  REACH-A-Child board president, Cory Erickson will deliver REACH BAGs and a short presentation to the Holmen Area Fire Department at 11:00am on Thursday, March 20, 2025.  Please read the attached media release for more information.

Media Release for February 23, 2025 Town of Holland barn fire at N8207 Flaten Rd, Holmen, WI.

The Holmen Area Fire Department is teaming up with area fire departments to celebrate the 14th year of the “Keep the Wreath Green” campaign to raise awareness of the increased fire dangers that exist during the holiday season.  HAFD has placed a wreath near the front entrance of the fire station decorated with all green light bulbs.  A single white light bulb amongst the green bulbs will be displayed to honor firefighters who have died in the line of duty and a reminder of all the men and women in the armed forces who are serving our country throughout the world.  If any one of the participating communities suffers a structure fire between November 29th and January 1st, each participating department will replace one green bulb with one red bulb.  Please read the attached media release for more information.

Media Release for November 26, 2024 Village of Holmen school bus crash into a house at 301 State Street, Holmen, WI.

The Holmen Area Fire Department (HAFD) Board of Directors, with support from the Town of Holland and Village of Holmen governmental boards have selected Wendel Five Bugles Design to move forward with the HAFD facility needs assessment and station location analysis.  This study is anticipated to take 12 weeks to complete once started with a proposed cost of $25,500.00.  HAFD is excited to be partnering with the experts at Wendel Five Bugles Design to not only help HAFD better meet our facility needs for today, but also position HAFD for success in the future commensurate with the continued growth of our served communities. 

Media Release for October 20, 2024 Town of Holland Trailer Fire at Whispering Pines Campground, N8905 U.S. Highway 53, Holmen, WI.