Rock Creek Township Fire Department

08/05/2026

Mutual Aid starts before the calls! We regularly train with neighboring departments so when we’re on scene together we all have a better understanding of each others capabilities and limitations of equipment. Monday night we were able to get together with Township Fire Department - Eau Claire, WI Station 3 from Union and do some joint pumps training. The Caryville boat landing is a planned tender fill site for a few different departments, so it was a good chance to practice there especially with the low river conditions!

06/06/2026

Our thoughts are with all of our friends from the Durand Fire Department and Chris’s friends and family in this difficult time. Rest easy brother.

With profound and heartfelt sadness, we have to announce the passing of Firefighter Chris J. Bates. Chris joined the Durand Fire Department in 2007, served as a Lieutenant and Training Officer on the department and was a current Senior Member. Chris was an amazing firefighter and US Marine Veteran. More importantly he was a brilliant husband, father and grandfather to his family. Rest easy brother, we’ll take the watch from here. Godspeed Chris Bates.

05/05/2026

Training last night on extrication with our friends from Township Fire Station 5! Always an enjoyable night and we are continuously grateful for the support from Conrad's Auto Salvage, Inc. for donating a car and letting us make a mess in their yard year after year! Thank you!