MADISON, Wis. (WRN) — Wisconsin firefighters are headed to the western U.S. and Canada to assist with wildfires.
Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources Fire Control staff will help combat wildfires and assist with suppression and protection. Three fire engines are currently in Oregon, another is in northern California and six DNR staff are in Manitoba, Canada.
The Wisconsin firefighters and equipment will be on assignment for two weeks or until fire severity subsides. So far in 2025, Wisconsin has sent personnel to over 65 out-of-state fire assignments.