Lac Courte Oreilles Fire Department

08/24/2026

08/05/2026

JUST IN: Gov. Tony Evers has ordered flags in Wisconsin to be flown at half-staff on August 10 to honor Eau Claire firefighter Bryce A. Jungbluth who died after a sudden medical emergency. Jungbluth was from Hayward.

07/19/2026

Thank to our very own Kevin Bushnick for capturing these stunning photos of our 2026 Honor the Earth Homecoming Celebration. Attendance is approaching 10,000 visitors this year. Our LCO EMS/FIRE Volunteers are knocking the first aid station coverage out of the park!!

07/16/2026

LCO Fire and EMS Volunteers will be posted at the Elders/East entrance for Honor the Earth events.

Honor the Earth Homecoming Celebration & Powwow

July 17-19, 2026

Schedule of Events - (Subject to change)

Thursday

4:00 p.m. | Royalty Pageant
5:00 p.m. | Coronation

Friday

6:30 p.m. | WOLI 25th Anniversary Recognition
7:00 p.m. | 1st Grand Entry

Saturday

8:30 a.m. | Spirit Run Registration
9:00 a.m. | Traditional Food Contest Registration
10:00 a.m. | Veterans Recognition
10:00 a.m. | Baaga'adowewin Game
12:00 p.m. | Anishinaabekwe Ceremony
1:00 p.m. | 2nd Grand Entry
Traditional Foods Winners Announced
5:00 p.m. | Dinner Break
7:00 p.m. | 3rd Grand Entry
Late Night Hand Drum Contest

Sunday

8:00 a.m. | Breakfast
12:00 p.m. | 4th Grand Entry
Healing Jingle Dress Special
4:00 p.m. | Powwow Committee Giveaway
5:00 p.m. | Closing/Traveling Song

07/16/2026

07/16/2026

Smoke Timing Update Thurs AM: Shown is one model depiction of the general timing of smoke Thursday into Thursday evening in the Northland. Air Quality Alerts are in effect via the MnPCA and WiDNR. Expect smoke at least into Friday.

07/15/2026

https://www.cdc.gov/wildfires/risk-factors/?fbclid=IwVERDUATEk8NleHRuA2FlbQIxMABzcnRjBmFwcF9pZAwzNTA2ODU1MzE3MjgAAR5fdzx9PQ87JpiWVUuG6Q6uZEsYpf6dKRSIgrUyINQfDfbvkEptKynQqg6ECg_aem_PiSn_5hgE7aexnxoFOYoBw

Wildfire smoke can make anyone sick, but some people have a higher risk of getting sick.

07/15/2026

With the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources Air Quality Advisory and the heat, it's important to keep an eye on your health.

✔️ Avoid strenuous outdoor activities.
✔️ Stay inside an air conditioned building and keep windows closed.
✔️ Know the signs of heat-related illness and what actions to take.

07/14/2026

Dangerous heat continues across the area into this evening and lingers into tonight and Wednesday from the Brainerd Lakes east into northwest Wisconsin. Temperatures moderate slightly after today with slightly lower dewpoints, but some Heat Advisories may be needed for southern portions of the Northland through late this week.