Wausau Fire Department Purchases New Extrication Equipment

Thursday, August 13th, 2026 -- 9:01 AM

New extrication equipment helps the Wausau Fire Department respond when every second counts.

The Wausau Fire Department recently purchased new vehicle extrication equipment made possible through a grant from the Community Foundation of North Central Wisconsin. Last year alone, Wausau Fire Department crews responded to 122 traffic accidents.

While not every crash requires extrication, some involve patients who are trapped inside severely damaged vehicles and require firefighters to use specialized equipment to safely remove them.

Modern extrication tools are critical in these situations. They allow our crews to cut, spread, and remove damaged portions of vehicles more quickly and efficiently, helping us reach and remove patients when every second matters.

They are grateful to the Community Foundation of North Central Wisconsin for their support and investment in the Wausau Fire Department. This grant helps provide our firefighters with the equipment they need to better serve our community and, most importantly, help those involved in serious crashes.

A special thank you to Joe Rader Towing for supplying vehicles for our extrication training.

Feel free to contact us with questions and/or comments.