Tonight some of our members and even their spouses got together to wrap all of our gifts for our 3rd annual "Operation Ho Ho Ho". This is the 3rd year that we have selected 2 families that reside in the town of Pine Lake that could use a little extra help around this time of … [Read more...]
MVA at River Rd and Clover Dr.
Firefighters responded to a 2-vehicle accident at the intersection of River Rd. and Clover Dr shortly after 5 p.m this evening. The driver of the van had parked the vehicle in the oncoming lane to retrieve mail from their mailbox. A truck approaching them in the oncoming lane was … [Read more...]
Food Pantry/Animal Shelter Donations
With our open house a huge success this year, we are very proud to deliver 750 pounds of food to the Rhinelander area food pantry and supplies to the Oneida County Animal shelter this past week. We would like to thank the community for your support. … [Read more...]
We are very happy to say that we had an awesome Haunted Town hall/Open House this year. We set a new record in attendance this year!!!! We would like to thank all the members and volunteers that helped us make this all possible. And we can not thank the community and the local … [Read more...]
Our dept. was assisted by Pelican and Newbold fire Dept. in the response to a reported chimney fire on Spider Lake Rd around 5:45 this evening. Assistant Chief Braun arrived on scene first reporting back that we had a working chimney fire with no extension outside of the chimney … [Read more...]
Our dept. responded as mutual aid to the city of Rhinelander for a structure fire at Woodland Heights Estates around 1am this morning. Flames were showing upon the arrival of the first fire units with the resident still trapped inside. Firefighters were able to get the resident … [Read more...]
Motorcycle vs. Car accident on Hwy 17 North
Rescue 1 and Engine 2 responded to a vehicle accident involving a motorcycle and car at 2:00 this afternoon. The car was in the southbound lane waiting to make a left hand turn onto East Balsam when the motorcycle struck the passenger side rear of the car. The driver of the … [Read more...]
Skills Night
Monday night firefighters had a skills night on ladders, air packs, and roof ventilation. Firefighters covered advancing a hose line up a ladder, sending tools up to the roof with the use of a rope and roof ventilation … [Read more...]
Our members were busy this week selling ice and fire dept. T-shirts during the 38th annual Hodag Country fest. Here are a few pictures of our members selling. This is one of our 3 big fundraisers that our dept holds to raise money to purchase new equipment and gear for our trucks … [Read more...]
Firefighters responded to the town of Stella to assist them with a brush fire that was called in by a boater on 3rd lake. Firefighters had a difficult time locating the fire as it was called in by a boater. Rescue 2 made it down a small road that led to a cabin where people were … [Read more...]
Camper Fire
Firefighters responded to Hodag Country Fest this afternoon for a reported camper fire on the main grounds. A member from Crescent fire dept. was on the grounds and responded to the camper to give us a size up. He was able to knock the fire down until our first unit arrived. The … [Read more...]
MVA on Hwy 17 North
Saturday morning firefighters responded with Rescue 1 and Engine 2 to a vehicle accident on Hwy 17 north near the intersection of Shepard Lake Rd. A pick up truck left the roadway hitting a power pole before stopping in the ditch. The driver was treated for minor injuries on … [Read more...]
Monday night firefighters covered "vehicle extrication" for this months training. Oak Leaf auto salvage provided two cars for us to train with at their shop. Firefighters covered stabilization, dash rolls, door pops, roof folds, and cutting the roof off on these cars. … [Read more...]
75ft. Smeal Aerial Demo
Tonight some members of our truck committee got the opportunity to look at a Smeal 75ft Aerial demo. This truck was brought up to us by John Woltman, president with UST Fire Apparatus. Our dept. is currently in the process of writing specs for a new pumper. Although this demo was … [Read more...]
MVA on Trails End Rd.
Firefighters responded to a vehicle accident on Trails End Rd. The call was paged for a vehicle vs. power pole with unknown injuries. Firefighters arrived on scene to a small motor home with power lines laying across the roof after due the pole being snapped in half. Both driver … [Read more...]
