Our dept. was dispatched to a reported chimney fire on Cross Country Rd. Pelican Fire responded also as automatic mutual aid. Chief Gehrig arrived on scene finding a two story structure with light smoke near the chimney. Engine 1 arrivied laying a 1.5 preconect. Homeowner stated that the fire appeared to be out upon our arrival. Pelican Ladder 10 arrived on scene and laddered the roof. Firefighters checked for any extension with the use of a thermal image camera. The homeowner was advised not to use the chimney until it has been inspected by a license contractor.

Firefighters were on scene for 2 hours.

Firefighters responded to a Chimney Fire on Forest Ln around 3:30 this mourning. Chief Gehrig arrived first on scene finding a single story structure with light smoke coming from the chimney. Engine 1 arrived deploying an 1.5 attack line and sending firefighters down to the attached wood shed. Firefighters also laddered the roof and sent the chimney chain down the chimney to unplug it. Firefighters were able to contain the fire to the chimney. Units were on scene for approx. 2 hrs.

Pelican Fire, Oneida County Medic 1, and Oneida County Sheriff's Dept. also assisted on scene

Crews responded to a reported 1 vehicle rollover with injuries on North Limber lost Rd. Stella fire dept. was also dispatched to assist. Engine 2 arrived on scene finding a pick-up truck resting on its top after it lost control crossing the road clipping several pine trees. The driver and passenger were both transported by Oneida County Ambulance to St. Mary's Hospital for injuries sustained from the accident

Our dept. was dispatched for a structure fire on Manor Loop. Pelican Fire, Rhinelander Fire RIT and Medic 1 were also dispatched as automatic mutual aid. Lieutenant Braun arrived first on scene finding smoke showing from the residence. Talking with the homeowner, he stated that their dryer was on fire. The homeowner was able to knock the fire down using a dry chemical extinguisher prior to our arrival. Engine 1 arrived on scene finding a small fire at the bottom of the dryer and used a water extinguisher to extinguish. Firefighters then carried the dryer outside. A PPV fan was set up to ventilate the smoke from inside the house. Units were on scene for approx. 1.5 hours.

Rescue 1 and Engine 1 responded to a reported MVA on Pine Lake Rd. First report was, a car struck a power pole near the intersection of Pine Lake Rd. and Cty Hwy W with injuries and live power lines on the vehicle. The accident occured on Pine Lake Rd between Forest Ln. and South Pine Rd. Rescue 1 arrived along with Chief Gehrig on scene to find the driver of the car still in the vehicle with power lines across the vehicle and roadway. Power lines also came down on two other vehicles. The drivers of those vehicles were not injured and remained in their vehicles until WPS removed the lines off them.  Engine 1 blocked off access at the intersection of Forest Ln. and Pine Lake Rd rerouting traffic down Forest Ln. Medics had to wait for WPS to arrive on scene to neutralize the lines before removing the pt. from the car. The Driver was transported to St. Mary's Hospital for treatment of injuries. Crews remained on scene until the wrecker removed the vehicle and the lines were removed off the road by WPS.

Our dept. recently aquired a structure for training. The next several months members will be able to use this house for training such as ladders, ventilation, search and rescue drills, RIT ect. The structure will later be used as a learn thru burn giving firefighters live fire training. Our monthly training for December firefighters were givin the scenerio for a reported  structure fire with someone trapped on the second floor. The whole house was filled with smoke utilizing a smoke simulator giving crews zero visibility.

Units responded to a call reporting that a vehicle struck a power pole on Hwy 17 North with lines down across the highway. Prior to our arrival the vehicle that struck the pole managed to get out of the ditch and leave the scene. Firefighters shut down both northbound and southbound lanes until WPS arrived to remove the lines off the highway.

The accident is under investigation by the Oneida County Sheriff's Dept.

Our dept. responded as automatic mutual aid to assist Pelican Fire Dept. for a structure fire on Cty Hwy G. The homeowner stated there was a fire in the fire place and possibility that the damper was closed. Firefighters were able to contain damage from the fire to the area surrounding the fire place and the adjacent bathroom. Firefighters were on scene for an approx. three hours.

Monico Fire Dept, Rhinelander Fire Dept and Oneida County Medic 1 also assisted at the scene.

Country Festival Ticket- Wayne Hamlin, Richard Hunter,

Kalarahi Resort Ticket-Patti Pazera

Wal-Mart Card-Larry Mahner, Kenneth Market

Savings Bonds-Roberta Gourdoux, Earl Morey, Stephan Bartlette, Tony & Ann Cirilli, Donna Larch, Lexi Nelson, Jerry Smith

Menards Card-Jenny Bolts

Cafe & Pub Certificate-Jim Montgomery

Congraduation to all of our winners and THANK YOU to everyone for your support  

Members spent several long nights cleaning the fire station and converting the town hall into a haunted house theme. This year the fire dept. ask people to bring a non-perishable food item to be donated to the Rhinelander Food Pantry. The fire dept. passed out halloween candy along with hotdogs, chips, cake, and apple cider. With over 400 attendees the fire dept filled several large toats to be donated to the food pantry.

The fire dept. would like to thank all the members and families who help make this event a great success.