MADISON, Wis. (WRN) — The Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services more than $38 million to fire departments across the state as part of the Wisconsin 2% Fire Dues Program.
The figure represents a nearly 6% increase over 2025 distribution.
The 2% Fire Dues program collects fees from fire insurance premiums. It remains a significant source of funding for the state’s professional, volunteer, and hybrid fire departments. They use the funds to buy and replace equipment, develop fire prevention programming, train crews, and more. The city of Rice Lake received nearly $54 thousand from the program.