Centuria Fire & Rescue

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

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

04/22/2026

All burning permits issued by Unity Fire and all DNR burning permits have been suspended. We encourage no open fires or debris fires. Milltown Volunteer Fire Department Balsam Lake Fire Dept

03/05/2026

01/28/2026

01/01/2026

After many sleepless nights and many hours of work and dedication, we are happy to announce today was our first official day merged with Milltown and Balsam lake fire depts as Unity Fire! We are still located in the same spot we have been for the past 125 years. We are still serving our neighbors and communities as always, with our dedicated firefighters and first responders. We would like to wish everyone a happy and safe new year. As always if you're interested in becoming a volunteer FF or first responder; contact or stop into any one of the fire stations and pick up an application. 😁