On January 27, 2009, the Monroe Fire Department was alerted for a structure fire at the Red Apple in Monroe.  Crews were advised that the heating unit was on fire and the business was filling up with smoke.  Upon arrival, crews found smoke coming from the heating unit and smoke filling the business.  Everyone inside had excavated prior to arrival.  Crews quickly began pulling ceiling tiles inside the business and found fire in the void spaces.  Crews also extinguished the roof top heating unit.  The fire was under control within 15 minutes.  The cause of the fire is under investigation by the Monroe Fire Department. Crews remained on scene for 2 hours.  No injuries were reported and the business was closed.

On 1/19/2009 Badger state Ethanol experienced an explosion in a protein dryer.  The incident eventually escelated to a MABAS box alarm bring 7 mutual aid departments to the scene.

On January 10, 2008, the Monroe Fire Department and Green County EMS responded to a motor vehicle accident at 09:50pm in the 200 block of Highway 69.  Initial reports indicated it was a single vehicle accident. While responding to the scene, another report indicated that is was a two vehicle accident.  when crews arrived on scene, they found a car and a van that had T-boned each other.  There were seven injured subjects with four of them being serious.  Subjects from both vehicles had to be extricated from the vehicles.
Mutual aid ambulance from Orangeville, Lena, Freeport and Rock City responded to the scene.  Five patients were transported to Monroe Clinic and two were transported to Freeport Hospital.  Highway 69 was shut down to traffic for 2.5 hours.  At this time, the cause of the accident is being investigated by the Green County Sheriffs Department. 

   On early Friday morning September 14, 2007, the Monroe Fire Department along with Green County EMS were alerted for a one vehicle roll over accident in the 6800 of HWY 81. Upon arrival, crews found a small pick up truck that appeared to have rolled over multiple time coming to rest on the drivers door.  The driver of the vehicle was out and walking around while the passenger was was seriously injured after being ejected out of the vehicle.
    The passenger in the vehicle was taken to UW hospital by MEDFLIGHT for further treatment of their injuries.  The driver of the vehicle was transported to Monroe Clinic ER for further evaluation of injuries.  The cause of the accident is under investigation by the Green County Sheriffs Department and the Wisconsin State Patrol.   

On Thursday August 9, 2007 at 5:30 am, the Monroe Fire Department was alerted to the Junction House Tavern for the report of smoke coming from the building.  Upon arrival, Fire Command found flames venting through the the first floor (bar area) and heavy smoke coming from the second and third floor window. An intial interior attack attack made, but crews withdrew when a large part of the ceiling collasped. No firefighters were hurt through the entire incident.
The fire was under control by 9:30 a.m. The building was ultimately ordered demolished because of structural instability. The cause of the fire may never be known due to the damage. However, it is believed to have started in the first-floor bar area. The Monroe Fire Department implemented a MABAS second-level box alarm and was assisted by the following Juda, Browntown, Argyle, Albany, and Brodhead from Wisconsin and Cedarville, Orangeville, and McConnell fire departments from Illinois. Green County EMS, Monroe Police Department, and Green County Sheriff's Office, Alliant Energy, Ferrell Gas and E& N Hughes Construction also assisted at the scene.

The Monroe Fire Department was alerted to the 1100 block of 12th street at 9:30 am for the report of a residential structure fire.  Upon arrival, crews found the porch of the house to be to be burning. Crews use one hose line to extinguish the fire.  During the investigation, it was would that a discarded cigarette had started the base of the stairs on fire.  The damage was contained to the porch area.  this is a good reminder that when discarding any smoking or burning material, to dispose of the material in a fire resistant container and away from combustible materials.

On Monday June 25, 2007. the Monroe Fire Department was alerted at 12:34 pm for the report of a structure fire in the 4600 block of Woodridge Dr.  Upon arrival, crews found fire coming out of four windows in the kitchen area. An initial interior attack was attempted, but crews were pulled out out the house when fire had vented through the roof.  At that point a defensive attack was made with 2- 1 3/4 lines and a 2 1/2 line.  The fire was quickly knocked down within 15 minutes. Multiple surrounding fire departments provided tankers, manpower and back filled stations.
The cause of the fire was investigated by the Monroe Fire Department. The cause of the fire was a toaster that was plugged in and storage in an appliance garage. No one was at home at the time of the fire.  Occupants stated that when they returned home, there was heavy fire and smoke in the kitchen area.  The occupants rescued three dogs that were inside the house.  One of the dogs died at the scene while the other two were being treated at the local vets office.
Crews remained on scene for 4 hours. An engine company stayed on scene until 9:00 pm for fire watch.  The house was considers a total loss.

On Saturday April 21, 2007 at 1223 am, the Monroe Fire Department along with Green County EMS were alerted for a motor vehicle rollover accident in the N4300 of County Road J.  Green County Dispatch advised that there was one subject in the middle of the road.  While en route the the scene, a Deputy advised that there may be five more people involve, but unsure of their location.
Crews found a subject in the middle of the road that had been ejected from the vehicle. Green County EMS treated the subject while waiting for UW Med Flight to arrive.  Crews searched the fields and stream banks on both sides of the road, but could not find anything.
During the investigation, it was determined that the subject was heading south on Cty J and lost control around the Vogel Rd intersection.  The vehicle then entered the ditch on the east side of the road and rolled over five or six times ejecting the subject.  The cause of the accident  is still under investigation by the Green County Sheriffs Department.

On Wednesday February 28, 2007, Monroe Fire Department Along with Green County EMS were alerted for a motor vehicle accident in the 3000 block of Hwy 69. Upon arrival, crews found a vehicle that had left the road way and collided head on with the bridge support column. The subject driving was injured and transported to Monroe Clinic for further evaluation.
The vehicle was severely damaged and minor damage to the support column.  The Green County Highway Department was going to look to see if there was any structural damage to the column.  At this time, the cause of the accident is still under investigation by the Green County Sheriffs Department

   Early Sunday morning February 25, 2007, the Monroe Fire Department was alerted to a vehicle car fire in the 1700 block of 14th Ave. Upon arrival, crews found the engine compartment of a van fully engulfed.  Crews were able to extinguish the fire quickly, but the vehicle appeared to be a total loss.
   It appeared that the vehicle was traveling north on 14th ave when it got stuck in a snow drift.  The driver attempted to get out, but eventually overheated the engine and started on fire.
 

On Friday February 23, 2007, the Monroe fire Department along with Green County EMS was alerted for a rollover accident at the intersection of Cty K and Middle Juda Rd. Upon Arrival EMS crews found a subject injured in the accident in another vehicle.  EMS personnel attended to the injured subject while fire personnel secured the vehicle.
It was determined that the driver was heading west on Middle Juda  Rd and lost control causing the vehicle to rollover and come to rest on the roof.  Snow covered road conditions played a role the accident.   The injured subject was transported to Monroe Clinic for further evaluation.

On Monday January 8, 2007, the Monroe Fire Department was alerted for a vehicle fire in the 600 block of HWY 69.  Upon arrival crews found a pick up truck to be fully involved in the engine compartment. The vehicle was extinguished quickly.  Hwy 69 was closed for roughly 45 minutes while crews extinguished the fire and the vehicle was removed.
 The cause of the fire was  not determined.  The vehicle received severe damage and was towed from the scene.  Crews remained on scene about  an hour. 

On Tuesday December 12, 2006, the Monroe Fire Department along with Green County EMS were alerted for a two vehicle accident  at Haddinger Road and Cty P. Upon arrival, crews found a van, that was transporting multiple people, had struck a Jeep on the drivers side. Everyone was able to get out of the vehicles with out extrication. Four people were transported  to Monroe Clinic by two Green County EMS ambulances and Argyle EMS.
It was determined that the driver of the Jeep was talking on the cell phone and failed to stop for the stop sign.  Both vehicles were towed from the scene.  Crews remained on scene for 1.5 hours.

    On  Monday November 13, 2006 at 4:44 am, the Monroe Fire Department was called to the 1100 block of 14th Ave for an attic fire.  This was the second call to the home in as many days.    Upon arrival, crews found fire through the roof in the middle of the house. An interior attack was initiated, but was not effective.  Crews were pulled out of the house after part of the roof collapsed. Crews then began a defensive attack with four hose lines and an elevated master stream from the aerial.  
     Crews attempted to gain access to the attic area since there were multiple roof lines and attic spaces created from remodeling over the years. After opening things up and a defensive attack, the fire was controlled. Crews then entered the building again to perform overhaul and check for hot spots.
     During the investigation, it was determined that sparks and embers fell through an open space in the wall which was covered with plaster and drywall. The fire then rekindled and traveled through the balloon frame construction to the attic.
     Crews were on scene for approx 6 hours.  No injuries were reported.  The house and contents were a total lost.