County Line Fire & Rescue Department

05/03/2026

A very well deserved honor for one of our very own! A big heartfelt congratulations goes out to Grandpa Al!!! Thank you for all of your years of the selfless dedication and protecting our communities! We are all sure lucky to have you!

Last night, Alvin Lunderville was honored for an incredible 50 years of service with Black River Falls Fire and EMS, a milestone that reflects a lifetime spent showing up for his community when it mattered most. That department has always been more than a team, it’s been a second family.

Congratulations, Alvin. Your dedication, leadership, and commitment to service set the standard for others to follow. Black River Falls is stronger because of you. We’re proud of you and thankful for everything you’ve given over the years.

05/02/2026

We’re cooking with fire now!

We will have brats, hamburgers and brats today from 10 am to 3 pm at three locations: Merrillan Station, Alma Center Station and The Farmer’s Daughter.

Remember, Smokey the Bear will be at the Alma Center Station from 10-11 am.

05/01/2026

The brats are ready!

We will be at the Alma Center Station and The Farmer’s Daughter today (Friday) until 7 pm. So come get your lunch and supper for the whole family.

We have brats, pulled pork, hamburgers, and hot dogs with all the fixings!

04/17/2026

Another round of potential strong storms are going to work through the area this afternoon. Please stay weather aware.

TORNADO WATCH
- Tornado Watch for portions of Central and Eastern Iowa Northern and West-Central Illinois Southeast Minnesota Far Northeast Missouri Central and Southern Wisconsin
- Effective this Friday afternoon and evening from 1240 PM until 800 PM CDT.
- Primary threats include... A few tornadoes likely with a couple intense tornadoes possible Widespread large hail and isolated very large hail events to 3.5 inches in diameter likely Scattered damaging wind gusts to 70 mph likely

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SUMMARY
- A very moist and unstable airmass exists ahead of a cold front progressing eastward/southeastward across the region. Thunderstorm development is anticipated within the warm sector ahead of the front, where discrete supercells capable of all severe hazards, including very large hail and strong to intense tornadoes, are possible. Thunderstorm development is possible along the front as well, with large hail and strong gusts the primary risk with these storms.

- The tornado watch area is approximately along and 110 statute miles north and south of a line from 55 miles north northwest of Des Moines IA to 55 miles east of Madison WI. For a complete depiction of the watch see the associated watch outline update (WOUS64 KWNS WOU9).

AVIATION
Tornadoes and a few severe thunderstorms with hail surface and aloft to 3.5 inches. Extreme turbulence and surface wind gusts to 60 knots. A few cumulonimbi with maximum tops to 500. Mean storm motion vector 26035.

ISSUED AT
The NWS Storm Prediction Center has issued a

ISSUED BY
1243 PM CDT Fri Apr 17 2026

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Watch county notification for watches 128/129 | National Weather Service La Crosse WI

# PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS
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REMEMBER...A Tornado Watch means conditions are favorable for tornadoes and severe thunderstorms in and close to the watch area. Persons in these areas should be on the lookout for threatening weather conditions and listen for later statements and possible warnings.

04/01/2026

We have some exciting news to show off…Engine Tanker 34.

We have been working on this brand new truck for more than three years. With the help of a FEMA grant, we were able to contract with Stainless & Repair out of Marshfield to build this truck.

It holds 2,800 gallons and can pump 1,250 gallons per minute. If you can’t tell, it’s a big truck. Needless to say, it’s staying on the blacktop and pushing a lot of water. This apparatus will be a huge asset to our protection area because of its versatility and on board water capacity.

Yesterday, you may have seen it out on parade as we drove it around with all of our engines. Your next chance to see it might be out at a fire, the brat feed, or at the Strawberry Fest Parade. Either way, we are happy to be able to roll it into our fleet.

02/23/2026

Well deserved!

12/15/2025

Last night we got together for our end-of-year banquet at Turtle Pond Tavern.

We recognized the Turtle Pond Tavern for hosting us last night and the many nights of bingo/meat raffles they have supported us with this year.

Al Lunderville and Jeff Casper were recognized for First Responders of the Year.

Ed Rollins was recognized as the Firefighter of the Year and Top Run Maker for the fire side.

Not pictured, but we’d also like to recognize Hunter Loveland for being the top run maker for the first responders.

12/12/2025

Santa alert‼️ 🚨🎅🚨
Santa will be at the Alma Center Fire Hall tomorrow morning at 10am. Doors open at 9:30. Bring the kiddos over to visit with Santa, enjoy some snacks, and do craft activities!

11/24/2025

The winning number for the 11/22 drawing of our 10-xun raffle was 528.

Congratulations to Wes from Merrillan!

This is the final raffle. Thank you to everyone that bought a ticket!

Previous winners:

9/20: Bob from Hatfield, #355
9/27: Heather from AC, #314
10/4: Carrie from AC, #287
10/11: Dan from AC, #699
10/18: Northern Family Farms from Merrillan, #156
10/25: Carrie from Alma Center, #282
11/1: Wayne from Humbird, #741
11/8: Craig from Merrillan, #049
11/15: Janis from Humbird, #395

11/16/2025

The winning number for the 11/15 drawing of our 10-xun raffle was 395.

Congratulations to Janis from Humbird!

Previous winners:

9/20: Bob from Hatfield, #355
9/27: Heather from AC, #314
10/4: Carrie from AC, #287
10/11: Dan from AC, #699
10/18: Northern Family Farms from Merrillan, #156
10/25: Carrie from Alma Center, #282
11/1: Wayne from Humbird, #741
11/8: Craig from Merrillan, #049

1 more drawing to come.

11/12/2025

The winning number for the 11/8 drawing of our 10-xun raffle was 049.

Congratulations to Craig from Merrillan!

Previous winners:

9/20: Bob from Hatfield, #355
9/27: Heather from AC, #314
10/4: Carrie from AC, #287
10/11: Dan from AC, #699
10/18: Northern Family Farms from Merrillan, #156
10/25: Carrie from Alma Center, #282
11/1: Wayne from Humbird, #741

2 more drawings to come.