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The Apple River Fire Department, founded in 1957, is located at 612 US Hwy 8, Amery, WI. 54001, this address is more commonly known as the community of Range. The staff is composed of 20- firefighters, 7 -1st responders, and 6- Explorers. The department has some members with volunteerism in excess of twenty years.
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Chief: James Berry |
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Emergency Phone Number- 911
Non-Emergency Phone Number 715-268-2918
The fleet consists of 2 fire engines; the primary engine is a 2006 Freightliner with 1500 GPM pump rating and a 1,000-gallon water capacity. A brush truck, two tankers, and a mini pumper/rescue vehicle support the two fire engines.
2006 activity consisted of 79 calls distributed as follows; 12 fire calls, 17 auto accidents, 5 false alarms, 37 medical, and 8 other. The fire department also inspects all public buildings twice a year.
The Apple River Fire Department meets the 1st Sunday of each month at the fire station. Other training sessions and equipment maintenance meetings occur as required. The department helps support their personal and equipment needs by hosting a car show in June and a Pancake Breakfast in August as fundraisers.
The department welcomes inquires on how to become an Apple River Volunteer Firefighter or a 1st Responder.