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The Town of Pine Lake is located in Oneida County in northern Wisconsin. We cover 45 square miles of mostly residential homes with some light industry out of two Fire Stations. The 40 members operate and maintain six pieces of apparatus along with three special rescue units. We provide fire suppression and first responder emergency medical services to the 2800 plus residents, along with mutual aid countywide. We will update our site on a regular basis with our responses, news, and events for the fire department, so check back often.

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Vehicle in water

Monday, August 30, 2010

We responded to the bridge on Cty Hwy C to assist Stella Fire Dept. with a car that had went off the bridge into the water. The driver of the car was transported by Oneida County Ambulance to St. Mary's Hospital for non-life threatening injuries. Units were on scene for more than an hour directing traffic until the wrecker had the car removed.

Airport Disaster Drill

Wednesday, August 11, 2010

Wednesday night's Airport Exercise involved participants form Newbold, Pelican, Crescent, Rhinelander, Pine Lake, and Oneida County Airport. Oneida County Ambulance along with Oneida County Emergency Management and Sheriff's Dept. were also at the exercise. The Drill simulating a plane with passengers and crew members crashed while attempting to land causing numerous fires at the Rhinelander-Oneida County Airport. Key highlights for the training were Communications, and Accountability.

Motorcycle Accident

Tuesday, August 3, 2010

Tuesday evening we responded to a motorcycle accident at the intersection of Pine Lake Rd and Cross Country Rd. The driver of the cycle was transported to St. Mary's Hospital by Oneida County Ambulance for non-life threatening injuries. Units were on scene for approximately 1 hour to assist the Oneida County Sheriff's Dept. with traffic control.

Learn Thru Burn

Saturday, July 31, 2010

Saturday, a few of our members participated in a learn thru burn in the town of Crescent. The burn conducted by Nicolet gives the firefighters a chance to practice in a live fire situation.

Structure Fire

Wednesday, July 28, 2010

We were dispatched early Wednesday mourning for a structure fire on North Bay Rd. Upon the arrival of Engine 1, the homeowner had knocked the fire down with a dry chemical extinguisher. The fire started on the outside of the house near the phone box. Units were on scene for approximately 1 hour. Pelican fire and Oneida County Ambulance were also dispatched as automatic mutual aid.

Trees Down
Tuesday, July 27, 2010 - A line of storms that produced gusty winds up to 60mph led crews out to multiple trees down on Highlander Rd. and also Riverview Dr. Crews were on scene for over two hours until WPS crews could remove the trees and restore power.

Tree Down

Saturday, July 24, 2010

One of our members came across a tree and power lines down at the intersection of Trails End Rd and Harbor Dr. Crews set up traffic control to shut down one lane of traffic while WPS crews removed the tree and restored power. Crews were on scene for 1 hour.

Multiple Trees Down

Wednesday, July 14, 2010

A line of storms that produced gusty winds moved through the area causing several trees down on power lines. Engine 1 was dispatched to Penny ln while Rescue 7 and Tanker 2 were on Pine Lake Rd near Spider Lake Rd. Crews were on scene for more than 2 hours securing the area until WPS crews could arrive.

Truck vs. Tree

Friday, July 9, 2010

We were dispatched for a truck vs. tree on Spider Lk Rd with injuries. We had a quick response with crews already staffing Engine 1 and Rescue 7 at the Hodag Country Festival for fire stand by. Engine 1 arrived to find a truck with airbag deployment and one occupant. The driver was transported by Oneida County Ambulance for injuries sustained in the accident.

4th of July Parade

Sunday, July 4, 2010

Members spent several wok-nights at the station cleaning and waxing Engine1, Rescue 7, and the Mule for the 4th of July Parade. A big thanks to all the members that helped out cleaning.

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