The Wausau Fire Department has earned accreditation from the Commission on Accreditation of Ambulance Services for its compliance with national standards of excellence. The Wausau Fire Department received a perfect score from the Commission. The department will now begin preparations to be re-accredited in 2026. The Wausau Fire Department EMS Division is one of over 180 ambulance services in the country to complete the voluntary review process, including a comprehensive application and on-site review by national experts in EMS. With this achievement, The Wausau Fire Department became only the fourth accredited ambulance in Wisconsin. Fire Chief Robert Barteck said, “Achieving CAAS accreditation represents our firm commitment to providing excellent service to our patients and community.