Fire Services
Suppression: The Ashland Fire Department fights fires, extricates at motor vehicle accidents and responds to many different kinds of emergencies in the city and in our 183 square mile coverage area. We provide mutual aid in the form of specialized equipment and staffing to other departments in the area, as needed. We also perform carbon monoxide checks for business and homeowners and specialized rescues, as needed.
Fire Prevention: The Ashland Fire Department performs semi-annual fire inspections in the City and in our contracted coverage area. Every commercial structure is inspected and we also handle citizen complaints on a case by case basis within the scope of our authority.
Public Education: The Ashland Fire Department provides fire education programs to the area schools during Fire Prevention Week and to interested citizen groups anytime of the year. We also provide educational in-services to various Health Services, Nursing facilities, government and commercial occupancies when requested. Station tours, programs, and in-services can be arranged by calling 715-682-7052 and speaking to the Officer in Charge.
For DNR burning information please click here: DNR Burning Permits
Fire Prevention: The Ashland Fire Department performs semi-annual fire inspections in the City and in our contracted coverage area. Every commercial structure is inspected and we also handle citizen complaints on a case by case basis within the scope of our authority.
Public Education: The Ashland Fire Department provides fire education programs to the area schools during Fire Prevention Week and to interested citizen groups anytime of the year. We also provide educational in-services to various Health Services, Nursing facilities, government and commercial occupancies when requested. Station tours, programs, and in-services can be arranged by calling 715-682-7052 and speaking to the Officer in Charge.
For DNR burning information please click here: DNR Burning Permits
Emergency Medical Services
The Ashland Fire Department operates an EMS system that is comprised of 22 Wisconsin licensed EMT Paramedics. Our coverage area is 445 square miles and includes the City of Ashland and 4 rural Townships. ALS intercepts are provided to eleven EMT Basic services throughout northern Ashland and Bayfield counties. The Ashland Fire Department EMS system provides inter-facility transports from the City of Ashland to medical facilities throughout Wisconsin, Michigan and Minnesota.
Car Seat Technician Services
We have several Car Seat Technician's available to help you install your child's car seat correctly. Please call the station at 715-682-7052 to schedule an appointment.
We have several Car Seat Technician's available to help you install your child's car seat correctly. Please call the station at 715-682-7052 to schedule an appointment.
Hazmat Services
Ashland Fire Department is a recognized Type “3” team for the State of Wisconsin. The Ashland Fire Department provides Type “3” coverage for Iron, Price, and Ashland counties. As part of this team, the Ashland Fire Department responds when called upon to assess known chemicals, mitigate the spill, set up DECON, and offer assistance to local Fire Departments under their Operations section of the Incident Command System. In the event the Ashland Fire Department needs assistance, the state duty office is notified and the local type 2 team is notified. The Ashland Fire Department along with Superior Fire Department then becomes a joint Type 2 team, which can be utilized as a state asset for the 8 counties we cover as a Type 2 team. A type 2 team is able to answer a known and unknown chemical call. Ashland, Iron, and Price counties are part of this type 2 area of coverage
Ice Rescue Services
Through a partnership with the Ashland County Sheriff’s Department, the Ashland Fire Department owns and operates the “Dan B.” The Dan B. is a 2003 Windmark Ice Angel rescue craft. The Ice Angel is utilized to transport staff out on to the ice during the winter months. All members of the Ashland Fire Department are certified as Ice rescue specialists. The members re-certify annually through a combination of class room and hands on training.
Ice Safety Information
Ice Safety Information
