Superior Fire Department

06/02/2026

The Superior Fire Department is currently on scene of a large industrial fire at the Lidgerwood Mundy Corporation on Grand Ave and East 2nd St. This is an active scene and we are asking the public to avoid the area.

SFD currently has 5 units on scene and are being assisted by the Duluth Fire Department as well. The Superior Police Department currently has several roads in the area blocked off. Mayo Ambulance and Superior, Water Light and Power are also assisting at this time.

05/14/2026

Due to critical fire danger, and the red flag alert issued by the Wisconsin DNR, all burning will be prohibited in the City and Village of Superior beginning Friday May 15th at noon until Saturday May 16th at 9:00 pm. This includes backyard fire pits, campfires and beach fires. We appreciate your cooperation in keeping our community safe!

We're asking the public to avoid outdoor burning activities, as fire danger has reached Critical levels across Northern and Western Wisconsin Thursday, May 14 through the evening of Saturday, May 16.

In conjunction with the National Weather Service, a Red Flag Warning is forecast for Friday, May 15 from noon to 9 p.m. in the following counties: Douglas, Bayfield, Washburn, Burnett, Sawyer, Ashland, Iron, Rusk, Barron, Polk and Vilas.

As of Thursday, May 14, DNR burning permits are suspended in 31 counties. Additional suspensions are possible with worsening conditions forecast heading into the weekend. Find updated information on DNR burning permit suspensions on the DNR's WisBurn tool: https://apps.dnr.wi.gov/wisburn/ #/BurnRestrictions

Fire risk is increased by ongoing dry vegetation, low humidity, warming temperatures and gusty winds forecast heading into the weekend, with Very High fire danger anticipated in areas where vegetation has not fully greened up.

Wisconsin's fire season is currently at its annual peak, as pine trees in areas with sandy soils are extremely vulnerable to "crown fires," wherein flames move from the ground to the tree tops and spread with intensity. Recent rains have not minimized wildfire concerns, as grasses, pine needles and leaf litter can dry out in just a few days between precipitation events, creating hazardous conditions.

As elevated fire risks persist, the DNR will continue to suspend all DNR-issued burn permits for debris piles and broadcast burning until widespread rain occurs. The DNR has responded to nearly 500 wildfires thus far in 2026, with 45% of those caused by debris burning.

Embers from any recent fires, especially burn piles and campfires, can easily get out of control and cause a wildfire if not properly extinguished. Please avoid all burning in areas of concern, including warming or cooking fires, until conditions improve.

Outdoor enthusiasts should also be extra careful with off-road vehicles or equipment that can create a spark and start a fire. With dry weather conditions across much of the state, fires can spark at any time.
Follow these simple tips to prevent wildfires from getting out of control:

– Avoid outdoor burning, including campfires, until conditions improve.
– Operate equipment (chainsaws, off-road vehicles, lawnmowers, etc.) early in the morning or late in the day to avoid sparks at peak burn hours.
– Secure dragging trailer chains.
– Report fires early and call 911.

Check current fire danger, wildfire reports and burning restrictions on our website at https://apps.dnr.wi.gov/wisburn/ #/

05/07/2026

You may have noticed a different looking fire engine sitting outside of our Headquarters Fire Station. This is our new Rosebauer RTX fire engine. The RTX has a electric drive with a diesel generator range extender. So for the first couple of hours it will run off of battery power then the generator will kick on to keep it going as long as we need to opperate. More than 90% of our emergency call last less than an hour, so most of the time it will run off of battery alone saving on diesel costs and allowing our solar array to offset the costs of charging the battery.

Less noise and emissions on-scene and in our stations preserve our firefighters hearing and reduce their exposure to carcinogens.

Some other features of the RTX are all-wheel drive and all-wheel steering which will make navigating through our urban landscape.

Our firefighters will be training on the new engine over the next few week with an inservice date in late May or early June.

05/06/2026

It has been a great spring getting to know Elsa and helping her down her path to the fire service.

05/04/2026

Happy International Firefighters Day!!

04/30/2026

Good news—thanks to the recent rains, backyard campfires are allowed again. 🔥

For your information, the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources WisBurn site is a helpful resource to check current fire danger conditions. It updates daily at 9 a.m.

04/21/2026

🔥 Fire Danger Update 🔥

Due to high fire danger, recreational and backyard fires are prohibited at this time, and no burning permits will be issued.

You may continue to use your barbecue grill, but please keep an extinguisher nearby and use extra caution.

We will provide an update when conditions improve. With rain in the forecast later this week, we’re hopeful restrictions may be lifted soon. Thank you for helping keep our community safe!

04/17/2026

UPDATE: THE BACKPACK HAS BEEN CLAIMED

A backpack was found outside Fire Department Headquarters (3326 Tower Ave).

If you believe it may be yours and can describe it, please give us a call at 715-395-1680 to claim it. We’d be happy to get it back to its owner!

04/14/2026

April 12–18 is National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week, and we want to recognize the dispatchers who serve our community every day.

Our dispatchers are truly the first first responders. They are the calm voice on the other end of the line during someone’s worst moment, gathering critical information, providing lifesaving instructions, and making sure help gets where it’s needed.

We are grateful for your professionalism, dedication, and steady presence behind the scenes. Thank you for everything you do to support our crews and keep our community safe.

Please join us in thanking our dispatchers this week! Douglas County 911

02/05/2026

This advanced EMT training will give our firefighters additional skills to serve our community.