"CL FIRES gives our firefighters — and our community — the support we need to stay ready for anything. Their fundraising and outreach efforts truly strengthen the bond between our department and the people we serve."
— Chief Mike Clark, Crystal Lakes Volunteer Fire Department
Upcoming Events
🇺🇸 Memorial Day Flag Raising — May 25, 2026
Join us as we honor those who served. The CL FIRES Memorial Day Flag Raising is a heartfelt tradition that brings our community together to remember and reflect. Ceremony begins at 9:00 AM at Basecamp.
🔥 Chili Cookoff — May 30, 2026
Bring the heat (and your best recipe!) to our annual Chili Cookoff. Join friends and neighbors for a day of friendly competition, great food, and community spirit — all in support of CL FIRES and our local firefighters.
Join Us
2026 CLFIRES Board Meetings
Sun, January 11 at 9:30 am
CLVFD station, upstairs
Sun, April 12 at 9:30 am
CLVFD station, upstairs
Sun, August 19 at 9:30
This is our annual and quarterly meeting. CLVFD station, upstairs.
Wear Your Crystal Lakes Pride — Support CLVFD!
Shop the CL FIRES Merch Store for exclusive Crystal Lakes designs — moose, fishing, eagle, hiking, and more — on t-shirts, hoodies, and tanks. Every purchase helps fund the Crystal Lakes Volunteer Fire Department.
Just order online and your gear ships straight to you!
Proud to Support Our Local Firefighters
CL FIRES (Crystal Lakes Fire Information Resource Education Safety Corporation) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit dedicated to helping the Crystal Lakes Volunteer Fire Department serve our community. Through fundraising, grants, and education, we strengthen fire prevention, safety awareness, and emergency readiness.
