On Saturday, October 13th, 2018 the Wisconsin State Firefighters Memorial, Inc. Board of Directors will be honoring fallen firefighters from the State of Wisconsin by sponsoring the annual Final Alarm and Roll Call Ceremony and the Final Alarm Procession in Wisconsin Rapids. We respectfully request your presence at our ceremonies as we pay tribute to those who have made the ultimate sacrifice while serving their communities as members of the Fire Service. The Final Alarm and Roll Call Ceremony will be conducted at the Wisconsin State Firefighters Memorial Park. It is located on 2nd Street South in Wisconsin Rapids beginning at 3:33 PM. At that time a memorial service will be held to honor the memories of the firefighters who have died in the line of duty in the State of Wisconsin. The names of all Fallen Firefighters listed on the Memorial Wall will be read from the previous 10 years along with the tolling of the Memorial Bell for each.
This is a very moving ceremony and a wonderful way to honor those members and their families. Prior to, or at the conclusion of the Final Alarm Ceremony, you are invited to check out the exhibits located within the WSFM visitor center.
At 6:30 P.M. Fire Department drivers planning to participate in the Final Alarm Procession are asked to assemble at the park in preparation for the 7:00 P.M. start of the procession. This procession makes a winding tour through the streets of Wisconsin Rapids and terminates with a drive-by of the Wisconsin State Firefighters Memorial Park.
For those of you planning an overnight stay in Wisconsin Rapids, we have included a listing of the many local hotels.
Cobblestone Inn
3018 8th St. South
Wisconsin Rapids WI 54494
715-424-3444
Hotel Mead
451 East Grand Av.
Wis. Rapids WI 54494
715-423-1500 or 800-843-6323
Quality Inn
3120 8th St. South
Wis. Rapids WI 54494
715-423-5506
America's Best Value Inn
3480 8th St. South
Wis. Rapids WI 54494
715-423-8080
Motel 6
911 Huntington Av.
Wis. Rapids WI 54494
715-423-3211
Rodeway Inn
3300 8th St. South
Wis. Rapids WI 54494
715-423-7000
Sleep Inn & Suites
4221 8th St. South
Wis. Rapids WI 54494
715-424-6800
