News & Events

DSPS UPDATES / / / Jul 13, 2025

All 2% dues have been dispersed. If your municipality does not use ACH, the check is in the mail.

The revised Wisconsin Fire Service Guidebook has been released.

The Fire Prevention Advisory Code Committee has begun meeting. Attendees may provide public comments. View the schedule here.

The NERIS transition is in December, but if you want to switch early, the option is available. Contact Sarah Brown.

CRAIG 1300 has been updated with recent state data. Check out some of the stats and trends!

Are you a new fire chief? Contact Sarah Brown (715-634-4013) to get your department info updated in eSLA if you haven't yet.

The fall training schedule has been released. Topics include fire inspections on migrant housing, NFPA 1403 live fire training requirements, risk reduction tool (CRAIG 1300), and the NERIS transition. Send questions ahead of time for Stump the State Q&A. Register for a session here.

ICS-300 AND ICS-400 / / / Jul 13, 2025

Have members in need of ICS-300 or ICS-400?

ICS-300 will be September 16-18 at CWA. Details & registration here. Recommended for fire officers.

ICS-400 will be October 21-22 at the Emergency Management campus in Wausau. Details & registration here.

SAFER RECRUITING FF/EMT / / / Jun 26, 2025

South Area Fire & Emergency Response (SAFER) District is recruiting to create an eligibility list for future full-time Firefighter/Paramedic positions. Anticipated start in January 2026. Eligibility requirements are Firefighter 1 and EMT (any level) or Paramedic only and we will sponsor firefighter 1 training. Preference will be given to those with firefighter 1 and Paramedic or who are currently enrolled in Paramedic. Tuition reimbursement program for Paramedic is available! Contact Deputy Chief Eric Lang for more information.

SPILLED BEES PROTOCOL / / / Jun 22, 2025

Wisconsin has released a plan for responding to a "bee spill." Trucks transport honeybees, and when an accident happens, a spill can release millions of agitated bees.

Here are a few tips:

• Use red lights to approach at night (bees are drawn to white).

• A fog hose stream can calm them.

• AFFF foam will kill bees if needed.

Read the full plan for more information and contact info for local bee experts—check it out and share with your crew.

CURRENT LEGISLATION / / / Jun 10, 2025

Several new bills introduced in 2025 could have a major impact on fire and EMS operations—especially for rural departments like ours in Marathon County. Click here for a summary of key federal legislation, how it affects us, and who to contact to show support.