The Rhinelander Fire Department

10/09/2025

We are so grateful for the support from our wonderful community!

10/05/2025

We want to wish all Hodags a happy and safe Homecoming week! With that being said, the bonfire originally scheduled for tonight (Sunday) will be postponed to tomorrow, Monday evening from 8:15 to 10:00 pm at Hodag Park.

Good luck Hodags!!

Thanks!

09/09/2025

Please help support this wonderful cause!

08/15/2025

Please join us this afternoon Peoples State Bank!

If you're in the Northwoods area today, stop by our Rhinelander Branch between 11AM - 2PM for their annual Police, Fire, and Sheriff Appreciation Cookout! Enjoy tasty food, connecting with the community and giving back to a good cause. 💖

07/02/2025

We would like to thank the Rhinelander City Council for approving the purchase, the citizens of Rhinelander for supporting, and the State of WI for partially funding our newest ambulance. Our new 9-1 went into service this morning after passing the DOT inspection. We look forward to continuing to provide the absolute best service possible to our taxpayers and surrounding communities when called upon. Thank you!!

05/10/2025

**********05/16/2025***********

The Burn Ban in the City of Rhinelander has been rescinded.

All properties in the city are required to apply for an annual burn permit prior to burning.

Permits are free and can be found here:

https://rhinelanderwi.rja.revize.com/forms/6692

Please burn responsibly.

Thank you for doing your part!

5/10/2025
Due to a “very high” Fire danger, and near critical fire weather conditions all burning in the City of Rhinelander is to be suspended until further notice. Please call the Fire Dept for questions or concerns.

Most of northern Wisconsin will be seeing Very High fire danger through the weekend.

If you are in an area of Very High fire danger, stay vigilant and avoid outdoor burning. Embers from any fire, especially burn piles and campfires, can easily get out of control and cause a wildfire if not properly extinguished. Outdoor enthusiasts should also be extra careful with off-road vehicles or equipment that can create a spark and start a fire. With dry weather conditions across much of the state, fires can spark at any time.

Remember to check fire conditions before conducting outdoor burning activities: https://apps.dnr.wi.gov/wisburn/ #/

03/30/2025

Also, a lot of your Fire and EMS departments are out running call to call. Please give them space to work and move over for emergency response vehicles. Please be safe and check on your neighbors due to the power outages.

Just a couple reminders on this icy day: 1. You are required by law to stop at a non-working traffic light whether or not the stop signs are extended. A faulty traffic light is to be treated as a stop sign. 2. If you must go out in this weather, call ahead to see if the store is open. Currently both Walmart and Aldi are closed.

03/13/2025

************CAUTION*************
The Rhinelander Fire Department has cut a hole in the ice in front of the Hodag Park Beach-house on Boom Lake. This area will be used for ice water rescue training. We will be out there beginning tomorrow and will have several training sessions through the end of March. Please stay away from the marked area as shown in the picture. If there are any questions please contact the Fire Department at 365-5400. Thanks!!

01/23/2025

It is my honor and privilege to announce the promotion of Lt. Adam (AJ) Johnson to the position of Assistant Fire Chief.

AJ is a born and raised Hodag and has been with the department for a little over 15 years. He has been active in the community with softball and the Masonic Lodge. He likes spending time with his friends and family and enjoying the great outdoors of the Northwoods.

Although, this position is open due to the untimely passing of our friend and colleague Dan Bauer, AJ has earned this position and will be a great leader within the Rhinelander Fire Department. It is our aim for AJ to make this position his own while keeping Dan’s legacy intact.
AJ has been a consummate professional throughout this whole process and has shown the ability to adapt and overcome many challenges. I have the utmost respect for AJ and look forward to working with him to continue to move the Rhinelander Fire Department forward.

AJ will begin his term in the Assistant Fire Chief position on Monday, 27 January 2025.

01/16/2025

01/13/2025

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