Centuria Fire & Rescue

08/25/2026

We know that most of you have this marked on your calendars already, but for those that don't, here is the information. Also, please share this post to get more people to attend. We really like to serve all the food we prepare.

08/24/2026

Who's ready for the chance to win some prizes???

We have received this years raffle tickets. Talk with any member of Unity Fire for your opportunity to purchase tickets or let us know and we will do our best to get you tickets.

07/27/2026

07/13/2026

Tomorrow afternoon, July 14, 2026, the Milltown Volunteer Fire Department and Centuria Fire & Rescue will be testing their outdoor warning sirens.

Maintenance has been performed on them and we are going to test their functionality after the maintenance.

What to know about the Village of Centuria and Village of Milltown outdoor warning sirens is how they are used and the different sounds they make.

Severe Weather Notification: The outdoor warning sirens will emit a steady sounding tone when a TORNADO WARNING has been issued for Polk County. This siren will be a constant sound for 3-5 minutes.

Fire Response Notification: The outdoor warning sirens will emit a two tone sound when a large emergency incident is requested from the fire department. This is to notify people around town that there will be emergency apparatus moving through the town and to be aware of the emergency response. This tone will have an on/off tone for 3-5 minutes. The siren will wind up and down and will not be a steady tone.

If you have any questions, please contact us. Please do not contact the Polk County Sheriff's Department when you hear the outdoor siren activation.

07/13/2026

That's a wrap! Another Memory Days is in the books. We had another successful parade in town and our third parade weekend in a row! Hope everyone had a safe and fun weekend during the festivities! We want to thank all of our firefighters and first responders from all of our stations and of course their spouses and kids for volunteering their time washing, polishing and being around for the big weekends. We know there are many more pictures from Milltown Fisherman's party and Balsam lake freedom fest if you have any share them down in the comments we'd love to see them! Thank you! Milltown Volunteer Fire Department Balsam Lake Fire Dept

07/10/2026

The old '46 came out of hibernation today for a quick wash down for Memory Days weekend. She also turned 80 years old this year!

05/17/2026

Next Saturday!!!! Come on out have a good time and win some meat! The grand raffle prize is half a Hog already processed ready for your freezer! See You there! Milltown Volunteer Fire Department Balsam Lake Fire Dept

05/15/2026

The Wisconsin DNR, in conjunction with the National Weather Service, has issued a Red Flag Warning for today, Friday, May 15, 2026 from noon to 9 p.m. for the following 11 counties:

Ashland, Barron, Bayfield, Burnett, Douglas, Iron, Polk, Rusk, Sawyer, Vilas and Washburn

A Red Flag Warning is issued when a variety of weather factors come together to create especially dangerous wildland fire conditions. Warm temperatures, very low humidity, gusty winds and exceptionally dry fuels from lack of precipitation in the region are forecast and can result in catastrophic fires.

Recent rains have not minimized wildfire concerns, as grasses, pine needles and leaf litter can dry out again very quickly between precipitation events, creating hazardous conditions.

In addition to the Red Flag Warning, all DNR-issued burn permits for debris piles and broadcast burning are suspended in 26 counties, with additional suspensions possible throughout the weekend. Find updated information on DNR burning permit suspensions on the DNR's WisBurn tool: https://apps.dnr.wi.gov/wisburn/ #/BurnRestrictions

The DNR has responded to nearly 500 wildfires thus far in 2026, with 45% of those caused by debris burning.

The DNR is asking the public to be especially careful with any activities that could potentially lead to a wildland fire and check any fires from recent days to make sure they have been properly extinguished.
Campfires, ashes from fireplaces, outdoor grills, smoking, chainsaws, off-road vehicles or other small engines with hot exhaust systems have the potential to throw a spark, ignite a fire and spread quickly. Please use extreme caution until conditions improve.

The DNR is at full staffing and preparedness across the state to respond to any incidents.

05/14/2026

Red Flag warning has been issued 🚩🚩🚩 Milltown Volunteer Fire Department Balsam Lake Fire Dept