September 19, 2023 – Hartford, Wi – At 1 p.m., this afternoon the State of WI Department of Safety and Professional Services (DSPS) will present the Hartford Fire chief with a ceremonial check representing the 2 percent fire dues revenue received from the state.
The Fire Dues program requires insurers to pay 2 percent of premiums collected for insurance against loss from fires. The Office of the Commissioner of Insurance collects the dues, and DSPS distributes the dues to hundreds of cities, villages, and towns across Wisconsin according to a prescribed formula.
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This year, Wisconsin fire departments will receive $28.3 million through the program.
This is a major source of funding for state fire departments, which use the money to buy and replace equipment, operate fire prevention programming, train crews and more.
Hartford Fire and Rescue recently purchased a new fire engine made possible by funding through this program.
Sec. Hereth will present Chief Paul Stephans with a ceremonial check for nearly $110,000.
WHEN: 1 p.m. Tuesday, September 19
WHERE: 111 W. Wisconsin Street, Hartford
WHO: DSPS Secretary-designee Dan Hereth, Chief Paul Stephens and Mayor Tim Michalak
What: Secretary-designee Hereth will present a ceremonial check and Hartford Fire and Rescue will show off a fire engine recently purchased thanks in part to the Fire Dues program.
