The Brown County Fire Investigation Task Force was established in 1980, and is the oldest Arson Task Force in the state of Wisconsin.
Originally funded with a grant from the Federal Government, it is now funded by the Brown County Sheriff's Office. The small operating budget pays for supplies, training, and reimburses agencies for investigation costs.
The Brown County Fire Investigation Task Force consists of representatives from the fire departments and law enforcement agencies throughout Brown County.
The goal of the Brown County Fire Investigation Task Force is to reduce the number of fire incidents, injuries and deaths through professionally conducted investigations that identify the cause and origin, and whether or not a crime has been committed in Brown County.
The task force proves this service for all fire and law enforcement agencies through Brown County. It also strives to prevent fires by educating the public with fire safety programs.
