Wisconsin Rapids Firefighters Charitable Foundation - Local 425

05/20/2026

At the end of March, we held our 6th annual beer release at B's Taphouse. We had an amazing turnout and were able to raise over $5,200, making this year our highest yet! We couldn’t have done it without 2 Doors Down Brewing Company, Geoff Landon, all the community members and businesses that donated raffle items, and, most importantly, all those who came to support the event that night. The funds raised will go towards supporting members in the Wisconsin Rapids area who face hardships from emergencies. Thank you again for all your support!

04/18/2026

The deadline for the mental health awareness shirts has been extended until the 22nd by midnight. Make sure you get your orders in and support a great cause by clicking on the link below!

https://wrfdnotalone.itemorder.com/shop/home/

04/02/2026

This year we are doing something different in support of mental health awareness in May. From now until midnight of April 16th, we are selling clothes designed by MLS Designs Co. and our members to help bring awareness to mental health. Pickup will be available at WRFD station #1 during the first week of May and you will be notified by email. A portion of the proceeds will go towards supporting behavioral health in Wood County. Click on the link below and help us support a great cause!

https://wrfdnotalone.itemorder.com/shop/home/

03/21/2026

01/21/2026

The brewing has started for the Rapids Redline! We wanna thank 2 Doors Down Brewing Company for having us over as this batch will be the last beer brewed by the company.

01/08/2026

The WRFFCF has partnered with the Biron Firefighters Association Inc. and the Kerkman family to raise funds in support of Dave Kerkman, who was diagnosed with Cholangiocarcinoma last year. Dave joined the Wisconsin Rapids Fire Department on September 2nd, 1989 and served a total of 28 years. During that time, he was the Fire Chief from 2011 until his retirement on September 5th 2017. After retirement, Dave became the Fire Chief of Biron Fire Department until the end of 2024.

The link provided below will take you to the store page where you can purchase a t-shirt that shows your support for the battle Dave fights. All proceeds from the t-shirt fundraiser will go toward supporting his medical and personal needs.

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Online ordering for Wisconsin Rapids Fire Department Give Cancer the Boot ends on Fri, Jan 16, 2026 (11:59 PM CST)

12/20/2025

🎄 Amazing Day of Giving! 🎄

What an incredible effort by our community! A huge thank you to everyone who helped make our Christmas Basket Program possible and a huge success!

Agencies involved:
Wisconsin Rapids Fire Department
Saratoga Ems
Port Edwards FireDepartment
Port Edwards Firefighters Athletic Association
Biron Volunteer Fire Department
Biron Firefighter's Association Inc.
Grand Rapids, WI Volunteer Fire Department
Rudolph Volunteer Fire Department, Inc.

Here’s the breakdown:
• 101 families
• 120 total baskets distributed

Special thanks to our generous donors:
🥔 Potatoes donated by Wysocki Family Farms
🥣 Stuffing donated by Palm Septic Service LLC
🧈 Butter donated by Billerud North America
🥛 Milk donated by Quality Foods - Wisconsin Rapids

Also a special thanks to Quality Foods on W Grand Avenue for supplying us and letting us use their store as a space to assemble and distribute the baskets!

We also had amazing volunteers including some students from Lincoln High School who stepped up to help.

We are truly overwhelmed by the support from everyone involved. This is what community looks like.

Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year! 🎅✨

12/04/2025

Yesterday we presented a check to the Aspirus Riverview Foundation for $5,255.00 from the funds we raised from the Duck Derby and Breast Cancer Awareness shirts this year. We were able to raise $4,160.00 from the Duck Derby and $1,095.00 from the shirts. These funds will be be used to support behavioral/mental health and breast cancer treatments in the community! Thank you to everyone for your support!