Town of Hewitt Fire Department

06/01/2026

Check out this awesome quirky basket from The Blessed Fig Tree! And if you haven’t visited this fun bookshop in Antigo, you’re in for a treat!! Big thanks for the donation! Come visit us on the 14th to win!

05/26/2026

We often run into pets on EMS and Fire scenes, so yesterday we partnered with NTC’s vet program to learn some pet EMS and handling. Did you know? CPR on a medium/large dog takes MORE effort than it does on a human? Crazy! Thanks to Sarah for a great session!

05/25/2026

Hope you’re enjoying the beautiful day! And if you haven’t already, take a moment of silence for those who gave all in service of our country. 🫡🇺🇸

05/24/2026

Wonder what we were up to last Saturday? (Yes, I forgot to post this then. Oops. 😬)

05/15/2026

The weather is PRIME for wildfires right now. Do your part to prevent it! Surprising things that can start wildfires when conditions are like this: trailer chains throwing sparks, parking in tall grass, lawn mowers hitting rocks, burn barrel embers blowing in the wind, and old campfire ashes that still aren’t fully out. Be safe out there!

The Wisconsin DNR, in conjunction with the National Weather Service, has issued a Red Flag Warning for today, Friday, May 15, 2026 from noon to 9 p.m. for the following 11 counties:

Ashland, Barron, Bayfield, Burnett, Douglas, Iron, Polk, Rusk, Sawyer, Vilas and Washburn

A Red Flag Warning is issued when a variety of weather factors come together to create especially dangerous wildland fire conditions. Warm temperatures, very low humidity, gusty winds and exceptionally dry fuels from lack of precipitation in the region are forecast and can result in catastrophic fires.

Recent rains have not minimized wildfire concerns, as grasses, pine needles and leaf litter can dry out again very quickly between precipitation events, creating hazardous conditions.

In addition to the Red Flag Warning, all DNR-issued burn permits for debris piles and broadcast burning are suspended in 26 counties, with additional suspensions possible throughout the weekend. Find updated information on DNR burning permit suspensions on the DNR's WisBurn tool: https://apps.dnr.wi.gov/wisburn/ #/BurnRestrictions

The DNR has responded to nearly 500 wildfires thus far in 2026, with 45% of those caused by debris burning.

The DNR is asking the public to be especially careful with any activities that could potentially lead to a wildland fire and check any fires from recent days to make sure they have been properly extinguished.
Campfires, ashes from fireplaces, outdoor grills, smoking, chainsaws, off-road vehicles or other small engines with hot exhaust systems have the potential to throw a spark, ignite a fire and spread quickly. Please use extreme caution until conditions improve.

The DNR is at full staffing and preparedness across the state to respond to any incidents.

05/10/2026

Big thanks to Golden Harvest Market for donating this awesome set of vintage-style gardening accessories! Come see us at Community Day for your chance to win!

05/07/2026

We'll see you there, May 17th! Come on out and have some fun with the family, what a great cause!

05/07/2026

It’s mental health awareness month, and this week is Children’s Mental Health Week. What can you do? Connect! Have a conversation with a young person and really listen! Depending on their age, they may be stressed about tests and the end of the school year!

05/04/2026

Low humidity, high winds, and a dry week are a recipe for FIRE DANGER! It's VERY HIGH in much of the state. Be careful out there!