Community/Emergency
Notifications
https://portagecountycommunityalert.bbcportal.com/
 What is Portage County Community Alert?


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  • Register online at the Community Alert website or by calling 715-326-1400

Call 9-1-1 in an emergency

LAW ENFORCEMENT
Portage County Sheriff's Department
1500 Strongs Ave
Stevens Point, WI 54481
   Mike Lukas
   Sheriff
   (715)346-1400
   email: sheriff@co.portage.wi.us
   website: http://www.co.portage.wi.us/sheriff/

EMERGENCY SERVICES   

AMBULANCE
 United Emergency Medical Response
   Phone: (715) 423-7777
   Fax: (715) 423-7700
   Mail:  3530 Bohn Dr,
            Wisconsin Rapids, WI 54494
   Website:  http://www.unitedemr.com/home.html

FIRST RESPONDERS
The Grant First Responders were formed in January, 1998 with eight members. The current roster has five. If you’d like to join, please contact Jim Yetter at 715-213-2000 or Jerry Reinwand at 715-570-8720. You do not need a medical background, just a dedication for helping your fellow neighbors in times of need.  Your commitment is simply to respond to calls whenever you are available, plus a team meeting the second Monday of each month.

The Portage County EMS Survey results have been released.  Click Here to read the results

FIRE
Grand Rapids Volunteer Fire Department
2410 48th Street South
Wisconsin Rapids, WI 54494
         
          Fire Chief

          email: fire.chief@grandrapidswi.org
           (715) 424-1815
           Website: http://grandrapidsfd.com

Plainfield Fire Department
114 Clark Street
Plainfield, WI 54966
         Dean Wiese
         Fire Chief
         (715) 335-4253