Scandinavia Volunteer Fire Department

04/17/2026

URGENT. Please read the following emergency information. There will be freezing temperatures, so those without natural gas connection should seek heated shelter starting at 3:00pm.

Full Message:
Waupaca County has issued an emergency alert for severe weather including 1-2" of rain, severe winds, threats of tornadoes, and freezing temperatures following the storm. The severe weather is estimated to begin around 4:00pm and has the potential to last 8 hours.
Residents without natural gas service are URGED TO FIND HEATED SHELTER starting at 3:00pm.
The Emergency Public Shelter run by the American Red Cross is located at the Hortonville High School Fieldhouse located at 155 Warner St., Hortonville, WI 54944.
When evacuating, please bring your basic necessities with you including, but not limited to: phone chargers, medications, ID, phones, money, medications, toiletries and pets. Pets will not be admitted to the shelter but the Red Cross can suggest resources for you.
Anyone who needs a safe place to stay or a warm meal can find shelter information on redcross.org, the free Red Cross Emergency app, or by calling 1-800-RED CROSS (800-733-2767).
If you are in need of emergency assistance please call 911.

Every 8 minutes the American Red Cross responds to an emergency. Support the Red Cross. Join us today by making a donation.

04/15/2026

If you have not done so yet, please sign up for RAVE ALERTS to stay updated and prepared for servere weather and emergency information

Stay informed. Stay safe. Stay connected. 🚨🌧️📱

During the recent severe weather and flooding across our county, Rave Mobile Safety alerts are an essential tool in keeping our community updated in real time.

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Sheriff Timothy R. Wilz

04/09/2026

THANK YOU COMMUNITY!

During the ice storm last week, the Scandinavia Fire Department responded to nearly 20 calls for service. We want to thank the Waupaca County Sheriff's Office , County Highway Department as well as the community members who volunteer their time and equipment to help clear the roads. Thank you!

04/02/2026

The Scandinavia Municipal Building has power, and the library is OPEN!
If you can make it in safely, you can charge your devices, use the restrooms, and maybe even play one of our many board games or puzzles and check out a book or two. (Forewarning: the library’s internet service has been spotty, but cellular service for mobile devices seems to be OK.)
Stay safe, everyone!

03/14/2026

***MEDIA RELEASE ***

Report of: Tow Ban
Location: Waupaca County
Date: March 14, 2026
Time: 6:00 PM

Information:

Due to the blizzard like expected weather conditions, a tow ban will go into effect, Saturday, March 14th at 6:00 PM. The tow ban will be lifted when conditions have improved enough to safely remove vehicles. The tow ban is estimated to remain in effect for several days.

A tow ban is put in place when weather conditions make it unsafe to remove crashed or disabled vehicles until weather and road conditions improve. Drivers and occupants will be assisted with transportation to safe locations until other arrangements can be made for removal of their vehicle, after the tow ban is lifted.

Leaving vehicles on scene when they aren’t creating a hazard helps prevent secondary crashes. It also reduces the risk to other travelers, tow operators, plow operators, and emergency responders in low visibility and poor weather conditions.

Slow down, allow extra distance, and travel only if necessary. If your travel is necessary and you come across a disabled vehicle or emergency services, remember to “SLOW DOWN OR MOVE OVER”, the legal requirement.

For additional travel information, visit 511wi.gov, dial 511 or download the free 511 Wisconsin mobile app.

---END OF MEDIA RELEASE---

Authorized By: Captain Kyle Wiskirchen
Date/Time of Release to Press: 03/13/2026 @ 3:00 PM

02/12/2026

Waupaca County Department of Public Health is offering FREE carbon monoxide detectors and radon test kits! If you are in need of either of these valuable tools, please take advantage of this program to make your home a safer place !

🚨 Free Carbon Monoxide Detectors Available
Protect your home and loved ones. A limited number of carbon monoxide detectors are available at no cost!
👉 Get yours while supplies last.
📍 Available in our lobby on the 2nd floor of the Courthouse
OR Compassionate Connections Center in Clintonville.

11/21/2025

The Scandinavia Volunteer Fire Department would like to introduce our new fire truck! This KME pumper came to us all the way from Hillcrest Fire Company No. 1 in New York State! After over a year of searching, we are proud to have found this truck and hope it will serve our community, for many more years to come.

A BIG thank you to the Town and Village of Scandinavia, the members of the Fire Department, and especially to everyone who has donated to our fire department over the past few years to make this purchase possible. Thank you!

10/26/2025

Make sure to stop down at your Scandinavia Fire station today from 2-4pm during trick or treating to say hi ! Have fun and stay safe

10/23/2025

A big thank-you to the Scandinavia Booster Club, Inc. for their generous donation, and continued support to the Scandinavia Fire Department!

Our Club was able to donate $5,500 to the Scandinavia Volunteer Fire Department this year. We are deeply appreciative of the time you spend away from family and the personal risks as volunteer firefighters to protect the community! And helping make the Scandinavia Corn Roast a great event each and every year.

08/02/2025

Congratulations to this year's Fire Queen Baylee Donovan! Baylee competed at the 2025 Pan American Powerlifting Championships this past week and brought home Gold! Congratulations Baylee !