Mauston and the surrounding communities are changing the structure of fire service in the area, dissolving the association between the towns and instead entering into individual contracts for fire service.
The Mauston Common Council approved the change during a meeting Oct. 27. The council approved a memorandum of understanding with the Townships Rural Fire Association and individual contracts with six municipalities.
The Townships Rural Fire Association members include the municipalities of Lemonweir, Lindina, Marion, Seven Mile Creek and Summit, though Mauston is also offering a contract to Lisbon.
According to the terms of the memorandum of understanding, the Townships Rural Fire Association is dissolved by the request of the member municipalities.