Wilson Fire Department and First Responders

07/22/2026

** Donation Announcement **

Last week we were fortunate to receive a generous donation from MiEnergy Coop and Dairyland Power Cooperative. The donation will go towards purchasing a fire blanket. Fire blankets are used to contain electric vehicle (EV) fires.

EV fires require a large amount of water over an extended period of time, which is difficult to accomplish without a municipal water supply. As EV use continues to expand, a fire blanket will help us protect property and ensure firefighter and public safety.

Thank you to MiEnergy and Dairyland Power for supporting local public safety!

07/22/2026

👨‍🚒 ** Training Tuesday ** 👨‍🚒

Yesterday our firefighters ran a full scale 🔥 house fire 🔥 scenario with a victim trapped inside. We continued to run different evolutions after the full scale scenario, ending the night working off a ladder to access and rescue a victim from a second floor. 💪

06/01/2026

🔥🔥 ** Fire Call ** 🔥🔥

Over the weekend, Wilson firefighters responded to a mutual aid request from the Ridgeway Fire Department for a machine shed that was on fire. At the time of the call the building was reportedly fully engulfed.

When we arrived, Wilson firefighters assisted with fire suppression and providing water. While the building and contents were already destroyed, firefighters were able to prevent the fire from spreading to several nearby exposures.

We responded with 14 personnel and returned to service after about four hours. Ridgeway FD remained on scene for a few more hours monitoring the debris due to many smoldering round bales that were in the building.

05/20/2026

🔥 ** Training Tuesday ** 🔥

Wilson firefighters trained on pump ops last night - relay pumping and on the operation of a new pump on our UTV - while we helped the Township get rid of a brush pile 🪓. The next generation of firefighters even got in on the fun and got to spray a little water💦

04/28/2026

⚡️ ** Training Tuesday ** ⚡️

Last week Wilson firefighters 👨‍🚒were joined by firefighters from four other area fire departments and deputies from the Winona County Sheriff's Office when we hosted Vehicle Response Training at our fire station. VRT is a mobile electric vehicle 🔌 training company that provides very in depth training to emergency responders on how to respond to emergencies involving EVs. As the electric vehicle market grows and more of them show up on our roadways, training like this is vital to the safety of our personnel and our community.

We'd like to thank Vehicle Response Training and our training officers for setting up and providing this training.

04/03/2026

04/03/2026

The Fools Five Road Race is back, and the Wilson Fire Department is proud to help spread the word! 🚒🔥

Join the community for a great weekend:
📅 Friday, April 10 – Live Auction at 5:00 PM
🏃‍♂️ Saturday, April 11 – Race Day at 1:00 PM (1 Mile & USATF-Certified 8K)

Whether you run, walk, or wheel, everyone is welcome to take part in this incredible event supporting cancer research.

Sign up and find more information at www.foolsfive.org

Let’s show up strong and support a great cause—hope to see you there!

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03/31/2026

** 🔥🔥 Fire Call 🔥🔥 **

Last week, Wilson firefighters were dispatched to a grass fire along I90. Due to the very dry conditions and stiff winds the fire quickly spread off of the interstate right of way and on to private property - threatening a stand of pine trees and residences/outbuildings.

Firefighters worked the leading edge of the fire with our UTV, swatters, water packs, and hose lines until the fire was under control.

The cause of the fire was undetermined and fire crews were back in service after about 3 hrs.