Gilman Rural Fire Department

08/18/2026

Case #: C26-01812

On Monday, August 17, 2026, at approximately 3:05 PM, the Taylor County Sheriff’s Office Dispatch Center received a report of a child that had been struck by a vehicle while on the roadway near the area of County Road H and Polley Lane in the Township of Aurora, Taylor County.

Taylor County Deputies, Gilman Police Department, Cornell Police Department, Chippewa County Sheriff’s Office, along with Taylor County Ambulance Service (to include Taylor County 1st Responders and Jump River 1st Responders), Cornell Fire Department, and Gilman Fire Personnel responded to the scene.

Based on preliminary investigation, the involved vehicle was traveling northbound on County Road H when a child stepped into the roadway causing the vehicle to strike the child, which sent the child into the east ditch. The child was later pronounced deceased as a result of injuries sustained from the incident. The driver and occupants of the vehicle were not injured. Further investigation revealed the child who was 8 years old was checking a mailbox located on the east edge of the roadway. The child then attempted to cross back to the west side of the roadway just prior to the collision.

Investigation of this incident is ongoing with the assistance of the Wisconsin State Patrol. No further details will be released at this time.

Our condolences go out to the family of the child and all those affected.

Sheriff Corey J. Dassow

06/21/2026

Congratulations Sarah Romanowski. You’re the winner of the Father’s Day
/ June Dairy Days Blackstone Grill Square drawing.

06/20/2026

Just in time for June Dairy Days and Fathers Day. The Gilman Fire Department has started a square board for a 28” Blackstone Grill with Air Fryer and accessories. It’s an $800 value.
See us at Gilman June Dairy Days events or a sponsoring local business. Once the board is full we will draw the winner. Don’t wait too long we sold half the board tonight in our first day. Good luck and thank you for your support.

06/18/2026

06/10/2026

Please be weather aware this afternoon. Severe thunderstorm watch is in effect until 7pm tonight!

06/10/2026

It continues to look like there will be a couple of rounds of severe weather this afternoon and evening.

06/10/2026

This post is not to cause panic but we wanted to let you know that numerous severe storms are possible today and could become dangerousthis afternoonand evening. The latest update from the NWS Lacrosse says that multiple rounds of severe weather is possible this afternoon and evening.

06/06/2026

Thank you Medford Motors for sponsoring the Drive One for your Community Event and this donation. We appreciate your support of the community and our organization.

05/04/2026

It might be getting greener but the fire danger is very high today because of low humidity and high winds. This means no burning is allowed and it is likely to be this way all week. Please follow these DNR rules or you may be fined.

04/22/2026