The Crivitz Fire Department consists of approximately 18 volunteer
firefighters and provides fire protection to an approximate 55 square mile
area. Monthly meetings are held at the fire station on the first
Wednesday at 7:00pm. The department is always eager to accept new
members!
Fire Chief Stewart Swanson has been a member of the Crivitz Fire Department
since 1966. He and his wife Sharon have four children and nine
grandchildren, all living in the Crivitz area. His family attends
Faith Presbyterian Church, where he is a past Trustee and Elder.
Chief Swanson is a member of the Wisconsin State Fire Chief's Association,
International Association of Fire Chiefs, Wisconsin Firefighters
Association, and he is Vice President of the Marinette County Fire
Association. He is also an active member of the Crivitz-Stephenson
Historical Society and Sister City Organization.
The new Crivitz Fire Station was built in 2004 with local funding and grant
from the Wisconsin Department of Commerce Community Development Block grant
program. The building was designed by Martenson & Eisele Architects
and constructed by IEI General Contractors. The building houses a
large apparatus area, meeting room, locker/shower rooms and offices.