River Falls Fire Department

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05/19/2026

The walls and roof are now complete on the new apparatus bay! It took less than two weeks from the first wall going up to today. The work now moves to the inside as crews install plumbing, electrical, and other interior elements.

05/12/2026

Monday was a busy day at the fire station construction site as the roof beams started going up. The new building is starting to take shape!

05/05/2026

Big things are happening at the River Falls Fire Department! We’re excited to share that the first walls have officially gone up in our station rebuild and remodel project. It’s great to see the progress becoming real. Thank you to our community for your incredible support and for your patience as we work through construction. We couldn’t do this without you.

At approximately 9:39 a.m. on Sunday, May 3, 2026, the River Falls Fire Department was dispatched by Pierce County Dispa...
05/04/2026

At approximately 9:39 a.m. on Sunday, May 3, 2026, the River Falls Fire Department was dispatched by Pierce County Dispatch to a reported structure fire on North Second Street in River Falls.
Upon arrival, crews confirmed a working fire in a residential building, with smoke and flames visible from a second-story window. Firefighters quickly initiated suppression efforts, bringing the fire under control and conducting a thorough search and overhaul of the affected areas to check for any extension.
Crews remained on scene until approximately 11:30 a.m. to complete overhaul operations.
There were no injuries reported during this incident.

The River Falls Fire Department was assisted on scene by:
• City of Hudson WI Fire Department
• Ellsworth Fire Dept.
• Roberts Warren Fire & Rescue
• Allina Health Emergency Medical Services
• River Falls Police Department

We appreciate the continued support of our mutual aid partners and our community.

Honoring Our Fallen. Supporting Our Brave. This weekend, the River Falls Fire Department pauses to reflect, remember, an...
05/02/2026

Honoring Our Fallen.
Supporting Our Brave.

This weekend, the River Falls Fire Department pauses to reflect, remember, and give thanks.

Flags will be flown at half-staff on Sunday, May 3, 2026, in honor of the National Fallen Firefighters Memorial Service, as May 2-3 is recognized as National Fallen Firefighters Memorial Weekend.

We are proud to serve a community that supports its firefighters. Today, we remember those who made the ultimate sacrifice and honor their legacy.

To all past and present members of the River Falls Fire Department, THANK YOU for your service, your sacrifice, and your unwavering commitment to protecting our community.

We remember.
We honor.
We will never forget.

A big thank you to the UWRF Baseball team for hosting a First Responder Appreciation Game this past weekend!We are incre...
04/20/2026

A big thank you to the UWRF Baseball team for hosting a First Responder Appreciation Game this past weekend!

We are incredibly grateful for the recognition and support shown to our firefighters, EMS providers, law enforcement, and all first responders who serve our community every day. Events like this mean a lot, not just to those who wear the uniform, but to their families as well.

It was a great opportunity to connect with the community outside of emergency calls, enjoy some baseball, and celebrate the strong partnership we have here in River Falls. Your appreciation does not go unnoticed.

At approximately 1:30 a.m. on Tuesday, April 7, 2026, the River Falls Fire Department was dispatched by St. Croix County...
04/07/2026

At approximately 1:30 a.m. on Tuesday, April 7, 2026, the River Falls Fire Department was dispatched by St. Croix County Dispatch to a reported barn fire near County Road M in the Town of Kinnickinnic.

Fire crews arrived to a barn fully engulfed in heavy fire and smoke. Firefighters immediately began suppression efforts and worked diligently to bring the fire under control. Due to the extent of the fire, additional mutual aid resources were requested to assist with firefighting operations.

Crews remained on scene until approximately 6:12 a.m. to complete extinguishment and overhaul operations.
At approximately 6:38 a.m., River Falls Firefighters were dispatched back to the scene for a small rekindle. Firefighters responded promptly and quickly extinguished the additional fire. All units were cleared and returned to service at approximately 7:14 a.m.

There were no injuries to fire personnel or civilians reported during this incident.

The River Falls Fire Department was assisted on scene by:
City of Hudson WI Fire Department
Roberts Warren Fire & Rescue
United Fire & Rescue
Ellsworth Fire Dept.
Prescott Fire Department
St. Joseph Fire and Rescue
Spring Valley Fire Department
Lower Saint Croix Valley Fire Department
MABAS Divison 143
Allina Health Emergency Medical Services
River Falls Police Department
Saint Croix County Sheriff's Department
Saint Croix County Dispatchers

We appreciate the continued support of our mutual aid partners, our firefighters, and our community.

At approximately 7:44 a.m. on Monday, April 6, 2026, the River Falls Fire Department was dispatched by Pierce County Dis...
04/06/2026

At approximately 7:44 a.m. on Monday, April 6, 2026, the River Falls Fire Department was dispatched by Pierce County Dispatch to a reported structure fire at a residential home on South 6th Street in the City of River Falls.
Upon arrival, fire crews encountered heavy fire and smoke conditions throughout the structure. Firefighters quickly initiated a fire attack and were able to bring the fire under control. Crews then conducted a thorough search and checked for any extension of fire within the home.
There were no injuries reported as a result of this incident.
The River Falls Fire Department was assisted on scene by:
City of Hudson WI Fire Department
Roberts Warren Fire & Rescue
United Fire & Rescue
Ellsworth Fire Dept.
Spring Valley Fire Department
Prescott Fire Department
River Falls Police Department
Allina Health Emergency Medical Services

We appreciate the assistance of our mutual aid partners, our Pierce County Sheriff's Office Dispatchers and the continued support of our community.

A IMPORTANT FIRE SAFETY MESSAGE!!Hey everyone, these dry and windy weather conditions are perfect for dangerous grass fi...
03/30/2026

A IMPORTANT FIRE SAFETY MESSAGE!!
Hey everyone, these dry and windy weather conditions are perfect for dangerous grass fires! Please be extremely safe and take Smokey's advice and wait.
Here's a message from a friend:

03/25/2026

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115 2nd Street
River Falls, WI
54022

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