Wisconsin Fire Departments to receive funding
The funding comes from the two percent Fire Dues Program, which requires insurers to pay two percent of the premiums they collect
Jul 19, 2025, 5:17 AM CST
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MADISON, Wis (CIVIC MEDIA) – The Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services has announced the distribution of over 36 million dollars to fire departments across the state.
The funding comes from the two percent Fire Dues Program, which requires insurers to pay two percent of the premiums they collect to the state for distribution to professional, volunteer, and hybrid fire departments.
This year’s funding through the program increased by nearly 12 percent.
Fire departments use the money they receive for things like equipment, fire prevention programming, and crew training.
Adam Hess has been involved in radio broadcasting since 1990, with many of those years spent on the air at WRCO FM in Richland Center. Currently, Adam hosts the Weekend Wake-up and Prime Mover Saturdays on WRCO FM, jumps in and helps out with news duties, handles Social Media duties for WRCO and WRCE, and is the Director of Technology at a Southwest Wisconsin School District. Reach him at adam.hess@civicmedia.us.
Jo Ann Krulatz is Senior Radio Journalist and News Director at WRCO and WRCE in Richland Center. Email her at joann.krulatz@civicmedia.us.
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