Search underway for western Wisconsin fire chief reported missing

Jeff Halvorsen hasn't been seen in at least a couple of days, authorities say. (Wisconsin State Firefighter Association)

Searches are underway on Saturday after a fire chief in a western Wisconsin city has been reported missing.

According to Trempealeau County Sheriff's Office, Arcadia-Glencoe Fire Chief Jeff Halvorson, age 53, hasn't been seen for at least two-and-a-half days.

Deputies say he was last seen driving a gray 2020 Dodge Ram 2500 pickup truck with Wisconsin plates NG1855. The sheriff's office says foul play is not suspected in the case.

The sheriff's office is being assisted by nearby fire departments, Wisconsin State Patrol, and a helicopter for search efforts. Anyone with information on Halvorson's whereabouts is asked to contact authorities.

Along with serving as fire chief for Arcadia-Glencoe, Halvorson is also on the Board of Directors for the Wisconsin State Firefighter Association.

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