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Merrill Fire Department to Receive Annual Forest Fire Protection Grant

October 3, 2024October 4, 2024 Steve DillonMerrill Fire Department

MERRILL – The Merrill Fire Department has announced they will be receiving their annual Wisconsin DNR Forest Fire Protection Grant. This year’s grant totals $2,348, and is designated for Personal Protection Equipment, training, and for the purchase of other tools and equipment. More information regarding the Forest Fire Protection Grant can be found on the Department of Natural Resources website at dnr.wisconsin.gov under aid/Forest Fire Protection.

Merrill Fire Department Report, Week Ending May 26

May 31, 2024June 7, 2024 Steve DillonMerrill Fire Department

The Merrill Fire Department responded to 44 calls during the week ending May 26. One call was for a motor vehicle accident resulting in an injury. There were 33 EMS calls, excluding the accident that resulted in injury. Two calls were for standby, one of those was canceled en route, and two others regarding a confined space standby. There were also 6 calls for downed power lines. The 44 calls for the week brings the total for 2024 to 856 calls.