Online resources are available to you at the U.S. Fire Administration Web Site. Here you will find training and educational opportunities for the Fire Service and allied organizations. Also available are fire statistics, public fire education campaign materials, home fire safety, and information on funding opportunities.

If you are looking to see if a product has been recalled, please visit the Consumer Product Safety Commission website.

The Wausau Fire Department dedicates the month of October for Fire Prevention by spending the day going into each school to present Fire Prevention Programs to every classroom. 

We can provide an Evacuation/Fire Safety program speaker available for the elderly, the disabled, independent living, teens, young parents, group homes, recent immigrants, service clubs/organizations and business.

The Inspection Bureau conducts fire inspections twice a year on all public buildings and places of employment to ascertain and cause to be corrected any condition liable to cause fire, or any violation of laws or ordinances relating to fire hazards or the prevention of fires. Inspections are also conducted at special events such as the Wisconsin Valley Fair, Art in the Park, and other large gatherings.

(a) Access boxes of the Fire Department-approved type (Knox® brand) shall be installed in an approved accessible location for all structures or areas that have fire alarm systems, automatic fire suppression systems, or where access is difficult because of security.

(b) Elevator key boxes shall be of the Fire Department-approved type (Knox® brand) and shall be installed in a Fire Department-approved location as required by Wisconsin Administrative Code, SPS 318.

(Ord. 61-5320 §1, 2007, File No. 92-1019.)       

 

To order a Knox box, please visit the Knox website.  Be sure to select Wausau Fire Dept in the Local fire department/agency drop down menu.

• Installation of free carbon monoxide detectors and smoke detectors are available for disabled, elderly or low-income homeowners in the City of Wausau.
• Must qualify as one of the above, occupy and own the property.

Please call 715-261-7900 with any questions or to schedule a time with one of our inspectors to install your smoke and carbon monoxide detectors.

Chimney cleaning brushes and rods for cleaning chimneys. Different shapes and sizes available.  These supplies are provided to City of Wausau residents only.