Fire Prevention & Safety

Simple steps that save lives

Test Smoke Alarms

Test every alarm monthly, replace batteries twice a year, and replace the units themselves every 10 years.

Make an Escape Plan

Know two ways out of every room and pick a meeting place a safe distance from your home. Practice it twice a year.

Cooking Safety

Never leave cooking unattended, keep flammable items away from the stovetop, and keep a lid nearby to smother grease fires.

Heating Safety

Keep space heaters at least three feet from anything that can burn and never leave them running overnight or unattended.

Carbon Monoxide

Install CO alarms near every sleeping area, test them regularly, and never run engines or generators indoors.

Outdoor Burning

Call in a burn permit to the St. Croix County 911 non-emergency line at 715-386-4701 before you burn. Open burning is restricted in dry conditions — always check fire danger first.

For Local Businesses

Fire Inspection Program

Our department inspects local businesses twice each year to help keep employees, customers, and property safe. Inspections check for common fire hazards and confirm that exits, alarms, and extinguishers are ready when they’re needed most.

Two scheduled inspections per year
Exits, alarms, sprinklers & extinguisher checks
Guidance on correcting any hazards found

Questions about an inspection? Email inspections@rwfd.org or call 715-749-3425, Option 2.

Inspection inquiry

Goes to inspections@rwfd.org


    Burning outdoors? Know before you go.

    Before any open burning, call in a burn permit to the St. Croix County 911 non-emergency line at 715-386-4701. Open burning is restricted during dry conditions — always check current fire danger before you light up.

    Call 715-386-4701