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Watersmeet Fire Department Emergency Response Call Statistics – 2026
Watersmeet Fire Department Emergency Response Call Statistics
2026
| Month | EMS | Fire | Auto | Snowmobile | ATV | Total Runs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Year To Date | 20 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 24 |
| January | 20 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 24 |
Watersmeet Fire Department Emergency Response Call Statistics – 2024
Watersmeet Fire Department Emergency Response Call Statistics
2024
| Month | EMS | Fire | Auto | Snowmobile | ATV | Total Runs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Year To Date | 182 | 33 | 7 | 0 | 1 | 207 |
| December | 13 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 13 |
| November | 14 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 15 |
| October | 20 | 5 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 23 |
| September | 18 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 22 |
| August | 26 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 30 |
| July | 18 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 23 |
| June | 16 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 17 |
| May | 13 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 14 |
| April | 11 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 14 |
| March | 12 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 13 |
| February | 11 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 11 |
| January | 10 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 12 |
Watersmeet Fire Department Emergency Response Call Statistics – 2025
Watersmeet Fire Department Emergency Response Call Statistics
2025
| Month | EMS | Fire | Auto | Snowmobile | ATV | Total Runs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Year To Date | 185 | 39 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 211 |
| December | 16 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 18 |
| November | 10 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 13 |
| October | 18 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 20 |
| September | 12 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 14 |
| August | 18 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 19 |
| July | 21 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 22 |
| June | 21 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 24 |
| May | 15 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 20 |
| April | 10 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 11 |
| March | 11 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 15 |
| February | 16 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 18 |
| January | 17 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 17 |
Fire Department Receives Gift from LVD Tribe
The members of the Watersmeet Volunteer Fire Department would like to take this opportunity to thank the Lac Vieux Desert Band of Lake Superior Chippewa Indians for their generous donation that enabled them to purchase a Lucas Device for automated CPR for use by the Watersmeet EMS volunteers.
Precious time, and possibly lives, will be saved because of this generous donation to our community.
Thank you LVD!
Fire Department Receives Gift from LVD Tribe
The members of the Watersmeet Volunteer Fire Department would like to take this opportunity to thank the Lac Vieux Desert Band of Lake Superior Chippewa Indians for their generous donation that enabled us to purchase a Lifepak 15 cardiac monitor with a built in AED for the Watersmeet EMS volunteers.
This will enable them to perform a 12-lead EKG and notify the ambulance of the Lifepak reading in case the person may need a Flight For Life called ahead of the ambulance arriving on scene.
Precious time, and possibly lives, will be saved because of this generous donation to our community.
Thank you LVD!
Watersmeet Participates in Ice Rescue Training
Watersmeet, Phelps, Conover and Land O’ Lakes firefighters and first responders participated in an ice rescue training class, on March 26th, hosted by Midwest Fire Tactics and Training. The message on Midwest Fire’s Facebook page states: “What an AWESOME group of students today in Land ‘O Lakes Wisconsin! We had multiple departments represented from Wisconsin and Michigan, and they rocked it. Thank you to everyone who came out on a Sunday to put in work! Everyone crushed it and kept getting back in the water for reps today with a large class. Thank you for your hard work and dedication! Great job today!”
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Project Lifesaver for Individuals with Cognitive Conditions Now Available
Project Lifesaver relies on proven radio technology and specially trained search and rescue personnel. Citizens enrolled in Project Lifesaver wear a small transmitter on the wrist or ankle that emits an individualized frequency signal. If an enrolled client goes missing, the caregiver notifies their local Project Lifesaver agency, and a trained emergency team responds to the wanderer’s area. The first responders will then use the client’s individualized frequency to locate the position of the individual. First responders are also put through community policing courses to learn how to best approach the client once found and allow them to be brought back to safety.
More Information from Gogebic County
Watersmeet Fire Department Receives Enbridge, Inc. Grant
The Watersmeet Fire Department recently received a $5,500 grant from Enbridge, Inc. to purchase gas detectors. These detectors will allow firefighters to safely enter areas where there may be possible natural gas leaks. These devices will be valuable assets to keep the firefighters and community safe.
Will This Fire Engine Fit Down Your Driveway When You Need It Most?
Precious time is lost when emergency vehicles cannot reach your home. Will emergency personnel need to haul life-saving medical equipment from the road to your house? Will firefighters have to run hoses up the drive to put out a fire?
Check your property for emergency vehicle access:
- Suitable height/width clearance
- Proper Snow Removal
- Packed surface to support the weight
- Free of obstructions
- Sufficient turn-around room
Watersmeet Volunteer Fire Department Accepting Applications
The Watersmeet Volunteer Fire Department actively recruiting for EMS and Fire volunteers.
Volunteer firefighters are paid per call. Experience is preferred but not required.
A dedication to help people in the community and dedication to long term volunteer service is a must.
If you are interested in becoming part of the Watersmeet Volunteer Fire Department, please complete an application and submit it to the township office.
For questions, please call 906.358.4501 and leave a message for Jim Pittsley, Fire Chief.