10/06/2026
The Town of Wausau Volunteer Fire Department would like to thank the WPS Foundation for its donation of $2000 as it’s part of $75,000 the foundation is awarding to help local first responders improve public safety. This money will be used to be put towards a Bullseye Fire Extinguisher Training System.
The Town of Wausau Fire Department considers the Bullseye Fire Extinguisher Training System a vital tool because it eliminates the cost, risk, and limitations of traditional live fire training while greatly expanding who we can safely educate. Live fire methods require burn pans, flammable liquids, and multiple charged extinguishers that must be professionally recharged afterward, creating expense and leaving fewer units available for real emergencies. The Bullseye system removes these barriers by providing clean, safe, repeatable training without flames or chemical discharge, allowing unlimited practice anywhere—indoors or outdoors. This makes it possible to bring hands on extinguisher training to schools, businesses, Scouts, 4 H groups, churches, and many other community organizations, including young children who cannot participate in live fire exercises. Increasing public confidence with fire extinguishers can help slow or stop small fires before they grow, reducing property damage and injuries while giving firefighters a safer, more manageable scene on arrival. This system strengthens both firefighter readiness and community preparedness.
The Town of Wausau Volunteer Fire Department still needs about $8000 to cover the cost of this system. If you would like to donate please contact a Department member. Thank you.
Learn more about this year’s Rewarding Responders Grants:
Wisconsin Public Service (WPS) focuses on safely powering communities across northeast and north central Wisconsin every day. To help the brave men and women who work to keep these communities safe, the WPS Foundation is awarding $50,000 to 27 emergency response agencies through its Rewarding Respon...
