Mauston fire chief flags low responder numbers, requests equipment returns
Fire Chief Brent Lenorud reported 15 total calls in July 2026 and warned that a small core of firefighters is regularly responding to calls; he said letters were mailed asking nonresponding volunteers to return department equipment and asked the Commission to consider staffing solutions.
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Fire Chief Brent Lenorud told the Police and Fire Commission that the Mauston Fire Department handled 15 calls in July 2026 — 10 within the city and five in the rural area — and that staffing remains a concern. He said letters were mailed to firefighters who had not responded to calls for an extended period requesting the return of department equipment.
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