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Thursday, October 11, 2018

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New Holstein Fire & Rescue

Denis Mayer

Jeffrey Beck

Tom Konopka

Craig Carey

Rank: Fire Chief Years in department: 32 Age: 55 Training: Certified Firefighter I & II, fire officer I, driver/operator, aerial, fire instructor I, fire inspector, CPR, jaws & others City of residence: New Holstein Family status: married to Donna, 2 children Place of employment: Kohler Co. Occupation: maintenance team leader

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Rank: 1st Assistant Chief Years in department: 29 Age: 47 Training: State Certified Officer II, Instructor I, Inspector I, driver/ operator, aerial, airport rescue, others City of residence: New Holstein Family status: married to Lori, 3 children Place of employment: Miller Mfg.,Inc. Occupation: journeyman machinist

Rank: 2nd Assistant Chief Years in department: 33 Age: 60 Training: Firefighter II , Driver/Operator/Aerial, Airport rescue, others City of residence: New Holstein Family status: single Place of employment: New Holstein Public Schools Occupation: custodian

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Rank: Captain/First Responder Years in department: 24 Age: 51 Training: First Responder, firefighter I & II, driver/op, aerial cert., fire instructor, Inspector I City of residence: Town of New Holstein Family status: married to Carol, 4 children, 5 grandchildren Place of employment: MSC Global Occupation: maintenance

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New Holstein Fire & Rescue

Corey Bratz

Keith Price

Eric Mayer

Nick Turba

Rank: Lieutenant Years in department: 18 Age: 37 Training: Firefighter I & II, CPR & many others City of residence: New Holstein Family status: married to Melissa Place of employment: C.D. Smith Construction Occupation: crane operator

Rank: Lieutenant Years in department: 20 Age: 50 Training: CPR, firefighter I & II, airpt rescue, driver op/aerial, others City of residence: New Holstein Family status: married to Kim, 2 children Place of employment: Manitowoc Cranes Occupation: Sr. quality engineer

Rank: Lieutenant Years in department: 12 Age: 30 Training: firefighter I & II, driver op, fire inspector, jaws/extrication/ aerial, paramedic, officer I City of residence: New Holstein Family status: married to Jessica, 2 children Place of employment: City of Oshkosh Fire Department Occupation: firefighter/paramedic

Rank: Lieutenant Years in department: 11 Age: 29 Training: firefighter I & II, fire officer I & II, EMT-basic, driver-op/aerial, fire instructor, fire inspector I City of residence: New Holstein Family status: married to Heather, 1 child Place of employment: Appleton Medical Center Occupation: Registered Nurse

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New Holstein Fire & Rescue

Michael Danes

Matt Ketter

Heath Bohn

Bradley Woelfel

Rank: Firefighter Years in department: 17 Age: 43 Training: firefighter I City of residence: Town of Charlestown Family status: married to Christina, 2 children Place of employment: Danes Farms, Inc. Occupation: part owner/manager

Rank: Firefighter I Years in department: 4 Age: 32 Training: firefighter I City of residence: New Holstein Family status: married to Crystal, 3 children Place of employment: KS Energy Occupation: foreman

Rank: Firefighter Years in department: 10 Age: 42 Training: firefighter I City of residence: New Holstein Family status: married to Nicolette, 2 children Place of employment: Sargento Occupation: process technician

Rank: Firefighter Years in department: 8 Age: 37 Training: firefighter I & II City of residence: New Holstein Family status: married to Leah, 1 child Place of employment: Kohler Company Occupation: IT

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New Holstein Fire & Rescue

Scott Bonlander

Brian Burg

Brad Anhalt

Josh Scott

Rank: Firefighter Years in department: 24 Age: 49 Training: Certified Driver/Operator, pumper, aerial certified firefighter I & II, others City of residence: New Holstein Family status: married to Kristine, 2 children Occupation: Milk Specialties

Rank: Firefighter Years in department: 19 Age: 38 Training: state certified firefighter I & II, driver/operator pumper, aerial City of residence: New Holstein Family status: married to Jess, 2 children Place of employment: Calumet Co. Highway Dept. Occupation: highway maintenance

Rank: Firefighter Years in department: 13 Age: 39 Training: firefighter I City of residence: Town of Charlestown Family status: married to Vickey, 2 children Place of employment: Kohler

Rank: Firefighter Years in department: 8 Age: 24 Training: firefighter I & II, CPR, hazmat City of residence: New Holstein Family status: single Place of employment: Scott’s Lawn Service, LLC Occupation: owner

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New Holstein Fire & Rescue

Curtis Schmitt

Scott Schmitt

Tim Franzen

Andrew Feider

Rank: Firefighter Years in department: 10 Age: 29 Training: firefighter I, CPR, hazmat City of residence: New Holstein Family status: married to Kristin Place of employment: United Erecting Occupation: United Erecting

Rank: Firefighter Years in department: 20 Age: 53 Training: CPR, certified driver/ operator, aerial, certified firefighter I & II, airpt rescue, others City of residence: Town of New Holstein Family status: married to Diane, 3 children Place of employment: Miller Mfg. Occupation: journeyman machinist

Rank: Firefighter Years in department: 16 Age: 34 Training: firefighter I, driver op/aerial City of residence: New Holstein Family status: married to Katie, 1 child Place of employment: Pfister Bulk Transport Occupation: driver/mechanic

Rank: Firefighter Years in department: 24 Age: 53 Training: firefighter I & II, airpt rescue, others, driver operator City of residence: New Holstein Family status: married to Margaret, 2 children Place of employment: MB Company Occupation: stockroom

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Tyler Schmitt

Travis Price

Nathan Schroeder

Nick Kaat

Rank: Firefighter Years in department: 2 Age: 19 Training: firefighter I City of residence: New Holstein Family status: single Place of employment: Travis’ Turf & Landscaping, LLC Occupation: owner

Rank: Firefighter Years in department: 8 Age: 25 Training: firefighter I & II, CPR certified, hazmat City of residence: Town of New Holstein Family status: married to Sarah Place of employment: DE Thome Electric Occupation: master electrician

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Kurt Mayer

Rank: Firefighter Years in department: 5 Age: 28 Training: firefighter II City of residence: New Holstein Family status: single Place of employment: Calumet County Occupation: correctional officer

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Christopher Winkler

Rank: Firefighter Years in department: 7 Age: 24 Training: firefighter I City of residence: New Holstein Family status: single Place of employment: United Erecting

Rank: Firefighter Years in department: 3 Age: 20 Training: entry firefighter I & II, hazmat City of residence: New Holstein Family status: single Occupation: student

Rank: Firefighter Years in department: 3 Age: 32 Training: firefighter I & II, hazmat, EMT-B City of residence: New Holstein Family status: married to Melissa Occupation: student

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Jarrod Meinnert

Rank: Firefighter Years in department: 1 Age: 28 Training: entry level City of residence: Photo not New Holstein Family status: available single Place of employment: WindWalker Label Occupation: press operator

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Chase Fritsch

Rank: Firefighter/First Responder President Years in department: 5 Age: 26 Training: firefighter I, paramedic City of residence: New Holstein Family status: single Place of employment: Sheboygan Fire Department Occupation: firefighter

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New Holstein Fire & Rescue

New Holstein First Responders

Chad Halbach

Derek Hanamann

Jeff Roehrig

Kristine Bonlander

Rank: Firefighter/First Responder Years in department: 10 Age: 32 Training: instructor, EMT-B, driver/op, aerial, firefighter I & II, hazmat operations City of residence: New Holstein Family status: married to Rachael, 2 children Place of employment: Dubois Chemicals Occupation: Design Engineer

Rank: Firefighter/1st Responder Years in department: 16 Age: 37 Training: firefighter I, fire invest., 1st responder, inspector I City of residence: New Holstein Family status: married to Ann Place of employment: Kaytee Products Occupation: maintenance

Rank: First Responder/Firefighter Years in department: 8 Age: 28 Training: firefighter I, paramedic City of residence: New Holstein Family status: single Place of employment: Gold Cross/Theda Star Occupation: critical care paramedic/ flight paramedic

Rank: First Responder/Vice President First Responder Years in department: 18 Age: 48 Training: First Responder, CPR instructor City of residence: New Holstein Family status: married to Scott, 2 children Place of employment: Henning’s Cheese, FVTC

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Vickey Anhalt

Tim Lund

Rachel Schroeder

Lindsey Roehrig

Rank: First Responder, secretary Years in department: 7 Age: 38 Training: first responder, CPR City of residence: New Holstein Family status: married to Brad, 2 children Place of employment: Mae Rylies Screen Printing & Embroidery

Rank: First Responder Years in department: 12 Age: 47 Training: first responder, EMT, LPN, MTIV Tech, RN City of residence: New Holstein Family status: married to Laura, 1 child Place of employment: Gold Cross, Brillion Occupation: IV tech

New Holstein First Responders

Nate Van Da Huvel

Carol Carey

Rank: First Responder Years in department: 1 Age: 37 Training: advanced EMT City of residence: New Holstein Family status: single Place of employment: Lifestar EMS Occupation: advanced EMT

Rank: First responder Years in department: 18 Age: 45 Training: first responder, defib City of residence: New Holstein Family status: married to Jeff, 3 children Place of employment: AMG/CMC Clinic & Calumet Co. Home Care/Hospice Occupation: RN

Rank: First Responder Years in department: 6 Age: 25 Training: first responder City of residence: New Holstein Family status: married to Mike Place of employment: Elenco Occupation: centerless

Rank: First Responder Years in department: 1 Training: paramedic City of residence: New Holstein Family status: married to Craig, 4 children Place of employment: Humana Occupation: disability claims processer

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Russell Wilz

Rank: First Responder Years in department: 1 Age: 45 Training: EMR City of residence: New Holstein Family status: married to Danette, 3 children Place of employment: Sargento Occupation: team leader

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Kiel Fire Department

Bob H. Hennings

Rank: Chief Years in department: 43 Age: 61 Training: firefighter I, fire officer 1, driver/operator City of residence: Kiel Family status: married to Karen, 3 children Place of employment: Kiel Foundry Occupation: owner

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Keith Raquet

Brad Becker

Rank: Asst. Chief Years in department: 36 Age: 56 Training: firefighter I, fire officer 1, driver/operator City of residence: Kiel Family status: married to Lynn, 3 children Place of employment: H.G. Weber Occupation: assembler

Larry Arenz

Rank: Asst. Chief Years in department: 41 Age: 61 Training: firefighter I, fire officer 1, driver/operator City of residence: Kiel Family status: married to Rogene, 3 children Place of employment: H. G. Weber & Co., Inc. Occupation: customer service sales

Rank: Captain Years in department: 43 Age: 63 Training: firefighter I, fire officer 1, driver/operator City of residence: Kiel Family status: married to Chris, 2 children Occupation: retired

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John P. Riehn

Jim Fromm

Rank: Captain Years in department: 42 Age: 60 Training: firefighter I, engineer, fire officer 1, driver/operator City of residence: Kiel Family status: married to Beth, 2 children Place of employment: Kiel Foundry Occupation: moulder

Rank: Captain Years in department: 37 Age: 59 Training: firefighter I, fire officer 1, driver/operator City of residence: Kiel Family status: married to Marge, 2 children Place of employment: Vollrath Co. Occupation: master scheduler

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Kevin Voland

Rank: Lieutenant Years in department: 31 Age: 59 Training: firefighter I, driver/ operator City of residence: Kiel Family status: single, 2 children Place of employment: CNH Industrial Occupation: quality assurance

Rank: Lieutenant Years in department: 32 Age: 50 Training: engineer, firefighter I , fire officer 1, driver/operator City of residence: Kiel Family status: married to Kathy, 2 children Place of employment: Vollrath Co. Occupation: senior material planner

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Rank: Lieutenant/EMT Years in department: 36 Age: 66 Training: firefighter I, EMT-D, fire officer 1, driver/operator City of residence: Kiel Family status: married to Paula, 2 children Place of employment: Kiel Post Office Occupation: mail carrier

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Todd W. Olig

Rank: Engineer, AEMT Years in department: 22 Age: 51 Training: firefighter I, EMT-IV Tech, CPR Instructor, driver/operator City of residence: Kiel Family status: Married to Christine, 3 children Place of employment: New York Life Occupation: financial services

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Kiel Fire Department

Jared L. Roeck

Jason Arenz

Rank: Engineer Years in department: 27 Age: 49 Training: firefighter 2, driver/ operator City of residence: Kiel Family status: married to Sandy, 2 children Place of employment: Roeck’s Bakery Occupation: baker

Rank: Engineer Years in department: 17 Age: 37 Training: engineer, driver/ operator City of residence: Kiel Family status: single, 1 child Place of employment: PW Stoelting

Kiel Fire Department

Michael Fromm

Patrick A. Tienor

Rank: Engineer Years in department: 17 Age: 36 Training: firefighter, driver/operator City of residence: New Holstein Family status: married to Steph, 3 children Place of employment: PW Stoelting Occupation: welder

Rank: Engineer, EMT Years in department: 25 Age: 44 Training: firefighter II, driver/operator City of residence: Kiel Family status: 2 children Place of employment: Dept. of Corrections Occupation: registered nurse City of

Kiel

Death rate from home fires higher than in ‘80 According to the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), if you have a reported home fire today, you are more likely to die than you were in 1980. This startling fact is attributed to several factors, including the way homes are built and the contents in them. “Open floor plans and a prevalence of modern synthetic furnishings make homes burn faster and the fires produce deadly smoke and gases within moments,” said Lorraine Carli, NFPA vice president of outreach and advocacy. According to Carli, you can have as little as two to three minutes to escape a home fire today as compared to eight to ten minutes years ago. These concerns prompted NFPA to create “Look. Listen. Learn. Be aware. Fire can happen anywhere” as the theme for Fire Prevention Week, Oct. 7-13. It emphasizes three basic but critical messages: n Look for places fire can start; n Listen for the sound of the smoke alarm; n Learn two ways out of each room. This year’s Fire Prevention Week messages point to the essentials of home fire safety,” Carli said. “Looking for potential fire hazards in the home, making sure your smoke alarms are working properly, and having a home escape plan that everyone has practiced—these actions can dramatically reduce the loss from home fires.” Motivating the public to take these steps can prove challenging, Carli said, because people do not think they could

have a fire, despite the fact that home is the place they are at greatest risk. Four out of five U.S. fire deaths occur in homes. “Because we have reduced the overall number of fires, there is a general complacency and a lack of action around home fire preparedness and planning,” Carli said. “Our goal for Fire Prevention Week is to make sure people recognize that fire remains a very real risk, and that everyone needs to take action to protect themselves and their families.” For more information about Fire Prevention Week and this year’s theme visit www.firepreventionweek.org. Founded in 1896, NFPA is a global, nonprofit organization devoted to eliminating death, injury, property and economic loss caused by fire, electrical and related hazards. The association delivers information and knowledge through more than 300 consensus codes and standards, research, training, education, outreach and advocacy; and by partnering with others who share an interest in furthering the NFPA mission. For more information visit www.nfpa.org. All NFPA codes and standards can be viewed online for free at www.nfpa.org/ freeaccess. NFPA has been the official sponsor of Fire Prevention Week since 1922. According to the National Archives and Records Administration’s Library Information Center, Fire Prevention Week is the longest running public health and safety observance on record. Visit www. firepreventionweek.org for information.

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Kiel Fire Department

Eric Stelter

Jesse Wilkens

Nick Mertens

Mike Brockway

Rank: Firefighter Years in department: 10 Age: 42 Training: firefighter I, driver/ operator, engineer, ice rescue Residence: Kiel Family status: married to Tammy, 4 children Place of employment: Kohler Co. Occupation: machinist

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Rank: Firefighter/Engineer Years in department: 15 Age: 38 Training: firefighter 1, driver/operator, engineer City of residence: Kiel Family status: married to Nicole, 2 children Place of employment: Stoelting, LLC Occupation: service tech/supervisor

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Rank: Engineer Years in department: 20 Age: 39 Training: engineer, driver/ operator City of residence: Kiel Family status: married to Angie, 2 children Place of employment: P.W. Walsch Occupation: rigging foreman

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Tyler Guell

Jason Brockway

Joe Neils

Rank: Engineer Years in department: 8 Age: 37 Training: firefighter I & II, driver/operator City of residence: Kiel Family status: married to Carrie, 3 children Place of employment: Superior Chemical Occupation: regional sales manager

Rank: Engineer Years in department: 18 Age: 37 Training: engineer, EMT, driver/ operator City of residence: Kiel Family status: married to Jenny, 3 children Place of employment: Sheboygan Co. Sheriff’s Dept. Occupation: deputy

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Rank: Firefighter Years in department: 8 Age: 40 Training: Firefighter I, advanced open water/rescue diver, driver/operator City of residence: Kiel Family status: married to Nicole, 3 children Place of employment: Mercury Marine Occupation: lean six sigma black belt

Kiel Foundry Co., Inc.

Rank: Engineer Years in department: 24 Age: 59 Training: firefighter I, ice rescue, driver/operator City of residence: Kiel Family status: married to Judy, 2 children Place of employment: Kohler Co. Occupation: machine operator

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Travis Sander

Rank: Firefighter Years in department: 14 Age: 39 Training: firefighter I, driver/ operator City of residence: Kiel Family status: married to Dawn, 2 children Place of employment: Sargento Foods, Plymouth Occupation: shipping laborer

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Kiel Fire Department

Mike Mattie

Eric Woelfel

Sean Lorbecki

Rank: Firefighter Years in department: 12 Age: 51 Training: associates in fire protection, driver/ operator City of residence: Kiel Family status: married to Mistine, 2 children Place of employment: PW Stoelting Occupation: engineer

Rank: Firefighter Years in department: 6 Age: 35 Training: firefighter I & II, driver/operator City of residence: Kiel Family status: married to Sara, 1 child Place of employment: Windwalker Ind. Occupation: press operator

Kiel Fire Department

Rank: Firefighter Years in department: 5 Age: 30 Training: firefighter I & II, driver/operator, ice rescue City of residence: Kiel Family status: married to Martha Place of employment: Ditter Plumbing Occupation: journeyman plumber

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Rank: Firefighter Years in department: 7 Age: 34 Training: firefighter I & II, Fire Instructor I, entry level officer 1, entry level driver/op, NIMS 700, 800, 900, 100, 200, 300. NFA tactical course 1-3 City of residence: Kiel Family status: married to Georgina, 2 children Place of employment: Masters Gallery Foods Occupation: entry level mechanic

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Rank: Cadet Years in department: 4 Age: 17 City of residence: Kiel Family status: single Occupation: student

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Hannah Voland

Al Kienbaum

Kyle Preissner

Rank: Cadet Years in department: 4 Age: 17 City of residence: Kiel Family status: single Occupation: student

Rank: Firefighter/EMT Years in department: 8 Age: 44 Training: EMTbasic, EVOC, Firefighter I City of residence: Kiel Family status: married to Heidi Place of employment: HUI Occupation: cell tech

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Rank: Firefighter/EMT Years in department: 4 Age: 25 Training: EMT, firefighter I & II, medical first responder, ice rescue, RIT City of residence: Kiel Family status: single Place of employment: Sargento City of

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Ryan Pafford

Rank: Firefighter/EMT Years in department: 7 Age: 31 Training: fire officer 2, fire inspector 2, fire instructor 2, driver/operator, firefighter II, hazmat, hazmat tech, airport firefighter, EMT-B City of residence: Kiel Family status: married to Jenny, 3 children Place of employment: Dane County Regional Airport Occupation: firefighter

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Ben Jeanty

Richard Isely, Jr.

Dale C. Popp

Patti Lorbecki

Rank: EMT/Firefighter Years in department: 7 Age: 26 Training: EMTBasic, CPR City of residence: Kiel Family status: single Place of employment: City of Plymouth Occupation: police officer

Rank: EMS Chief Years in department: 36 Age: 60 Training: paramedic, ACLS, BTLS, PALS City of residence: Kiel Family status: married to Barb, 2 children Place of employment: Gold Cross Ambulance Occupation: Paramedic

Rank: AEMT Years in department: 26 Age: 51 Training: EMT-I City of residence: Kiel Family status: married to Shelly, 3 children Place of employment: PW Stoelting Occupation: machine builder

Rank: AEMT Years in department: 19 Age: 52 Training: EMT basic & IV Tech, Defib, CPR City of residence: Kiel Family status: single, 3 children Occupation: child care provider

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Jennifer Holz

Tyler Olig

Jeff Kautzer

Paul Thibeault

Rank: EMT Years in department: 16 Age: 41 City of residence: Kiel Family status: married to Jeff, 2 children Place of employment: K&M Piggly Wiggly Occupation: scan coordinator

Rank: EMT Years in department: 6 Age: 25 Training: EMT City of residence: Kiel Family status: single Place of employment: Mt. Calvary Ambulance Occupation: EMT/driver

Rank: EMT Years in department: 18 Age: 41 Training: EMT City of residence: Kiel Family status: married to Heidi, 3 children Place of employment: Sargento Foods

Rank: EMT-Intermediate Years in department: 6 Age: 40 Training: EMTparamedic, critical care transport certification, pediatric advanced life support City of residence: Kiel Family status: married to Kate, 2 children Place of employment: County Rescue Services/Eagle III Occupation: paramedic/flight medic

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Stoves account for 61% of home fires Guardian Safety Solutions International, Inc. (GSSI), the nation’s largest provider of range top fire suppression systems, observed National Burn Awareness Week earlier this year. Based on 2009-’13 annual averages, cooking equipment was the leading cause of home fires and fire injuries, causing 46 percent of home fires that resulted in 19 percent of the home fire deaths and 44 percent of the injuries. Two-thirds of home cooking fires started with the ignition of food or other cooking materials. Frying poses the greatest risk of fire (statistics from the National Fire Protection Association). Ranges or cooktops accounted for the majority (61 percent) of home cooking Kiel Ambulance

Amanda Rabe

Rank: EMT-Basic Years in department: 2 Age: 36 Training: EMTbasic City of residence: Kiel Place of employment: Kiel Area School District Occupation: teacher

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Amy Jo Daily

Rank: EMT-Basic Years in department: 2 Age: 43 Training: EMTbasic, CPR City of residence: Kiel Family status: single, 3 children Place of employment: Stoelting Occupation: spot welder

fire incidents. “Prevention is the core of our ‘Guardian Solution’ range top suppression system. That’s why we observe fire prevention all year, not just this week,” said Paul Rouse, GSSI’s administrative officer. “The time to protect yourself against a range top fire is before it strikes. By installing the Guardian, you can rest at ease.” He added that kitchens can be retrofitted as well. With the system, a fire can be extinguished in as little as seven seconds. Ten tips for kitchen fire safety are: n Never leave a room while cooking. n If you must leave the room while

cooking, turn off the stove. n Keep pot handles turned to the back of the stove so children cannot grab them. n Wear short sleeves or tight sleeves while cooking so nothing dangles near a flame. n Keep paper, towels, pot holders, wooden utensils, and curtains away from the cooking area. n Have one or more fire extinguishers handy and know how to use them. n Keep stove tops clean; remove builtup grease and spilled food. n Never throw water on a grease fire—

smother it with a pan lid instead. n Keep children and pets out of the “kid-free” zone three feet from the stove. n Have a fire escape plan, and review and rehearse it often. The Guardian is designed to detect and extinguish cooking fires and at the same time prevents re-ignition. Once it detects heat at a pre-determined temperature, a signal is sent to release the extinguishing agent to suppress the fire and to shut off the gas or electric supply to the stove in order to prevent reigniting. For more information contact GSSI at 800-786-2178 or visit www.guardianssi.com.

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Rank: EMT-Basic Years in department: 1 Age: 39 Training: EMTPhoto basic, LTC City of residence: Not Kiel Available Family status: married to Keith, 3 children Place of employment: PW Stoelting Occupation: material planner

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Chilton Fire Department

Ben Schoenborn

Nathan Schneider

Kevin Beil

Randy Bratz

Rank: Chief Years in department: 32 Age: 51 Training: Jaws, firefighter III, instructor I, driver/ operator City of residence: Chilton Family status: married to Doreen, 2 children Place of employment: City of Oshkosh Fire Dept. Occupation: firefighter/paramedic

Rank: 1st Assistant Chief Years in department: 17 Age: 35 Training: Firefighter I & II, driver/operator, aerial City of residence: Chilton Family status: married to Tabitha, 2 children Place of employment: Hickory Meadows Landfill Occupation: operations manager

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Rank: Captain Years in department: 28 Age: 50 Training: firefighter II, jaws, arson invest., driver op., aerial City of residence: Chilton Family status: married to Amy, 3 children Place of employment: Briess Industries Occupation: Laborer

Rank: Captain Years in department: 29 Age: 54 firefighter I & II, driv/oper., others City of residence: Chilton Family status: married to Christine, 3 children Place of employment: Kaytee Products, Inc. Occupation: quality control manager

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Keith D. Vanne

Robert L. Olson

Patrick McGinnis

Chad Meyer

Rank: Captain Years in department: 27 Age: 50 Training: Jaws, firefighter II, driv/ oper., others City of residence: Chilton Family status: married to Sue, 2 children Place of employment: Hosokawa Alpine American Occupation: field service

Rank: Lieutenant Years in department: 29 Age: 58 Training: firefighter II, driver/ operator, aerial oper. City of residence: Chilton Family status: married to Lori, 2 children Place of employment: Vande Hey Brantmeier Body Shop Occupation: auto body repairman

Rank: Lieutenant Years in department: 14 Age: 50 Training: Firefighter I & II, driver/operator, aerial, arson investigator City of residence: Chilton Family status: married to Kelly, 2 children Place of employment: Calumet Medical Center Occupation: physical therapist

Rank: Lieutenant Years in department: 23 Age: 42 Training: Jaws, firefighter I & II, driv/oper. others City of residence: Chilton Family status: married to Jessica Place of employment: Alta Resources Occupation: sales

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Chris Hilton

Shane Peik

Brian Moehn

Brandon Gillig

Rank: Safety Officer Years in department: 36 Age: 56 Training: firefighter II, driver/ oper., FFI, aerial, fire investigator City of residence: Chilton Family status: married to Sallie, 4 children Place of employment: Stone Mill Construction Occupation: Sales rep

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Rank: Firefighter Years in department: 16 Age: 35 Training: firefighter I City of residence: Chilton Family status: single Place of employment: Pierce Mfg. Occupation: assembly

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Rank: Firefighter Years in department: 24 Age: 51 Training: Jaws, firefighter II,driv/ oper., aerial oper., others City of residence:Chilton Family status: married to Connie, 3 children Place of employment: Milk Products, Inc. Occupation: Jeep driver

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Rank: Lieutenant Years in department: 10 Age: 41 Training: firefighter I & II City of residence: Chilton Family status: married to Caroline Place of employment: Spancrete Occupation: field foreman

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Chilton Fire Department

Joseph Bonlander

Doug Baer

Jake Phillips

Nick Hanna

Rank: Firefighter Years in department: 11 Age: 39 Training: firefighter I, driver/ oper. City of residence: Chilton Family status: married to Sasha, 1 child Place of employment: Sargento Occupation: sanitation

Rank: Firefighter Years in department: 10 Age: 31 Training: firefighter, driver/op City of residence: Chilton Family status: single, 1 child Place of employment: Briess Industries Occupation: laborer

Rank: Firefighter Years in department: 13 Age: 48 Training: firefighter II, hazmat awareness & operations, jaws tech and others City of residence: Chilton Family status: married to Sherry, 2 children Place of employment: Kaytee Products Occupation: maintenance

Rank: Firefighter Years in department: 22 Age: 50 Training: firefighter II, driver/ oper, other City of residence: Chilton Family status: single Place of employment: Calumet Medical Center Occupation: environmental services

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Gregory A. Kubichka

Pete VanRooy

Rank: Firefighter Years in department: 16 Age: 35 Training: firefighter I & II City of residence: Chilton Family status: married to Amy, 2 children Place of employment: Rental Finders Occupation: Property Manager

HALBACH

Rank: Firefighter Years in department: 10 Age: 38 Training: firefighter I & II, driver/op, arson investigators, aerial City of residence: Chilton Family status: married to Nicole, 3 children Place of employment: PVR Plastering Services Occupation: construction

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Marc Gries

Brandon Alten

Rank: Firefighter Years in department: 11 Age: 33 Training: firefighter I City of residence: Chilton Family status: single, 1 child Place of employment: Krone Wisconsin Occupation: parts department

Rank: Firefighter Years in department: 7 Age: 26 Training: firefighter I, arson investigator City of residence: Chilton Family status: single Place of employment: Alten Consolidated Occupation: owner

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Chilton Fire Department

Alexis Kruger

Joe Hieber

Rank: Firefighter Years in department: 5 Age: 27 City of residence: Chilton Family status: single Place of employment: Worthington Industries Occupation: health & safety coordinator

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Rank: Firefighter Years in department: 2 Age: 27 City of residence: Chilton Family status: single Place of employment: Worthington Cylinder Occupation: press operator

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Chilton Fire Department

Bruce Henninger

Keith C. Woelfel

Rank: Firefighter Years in department: 7 Age: 29 Training: firefighter I & II City of residence: Chilton Family status: single Place of employment: VHB Central Garage Occupation: lube technician

Rank: Firefighter Years in department: 32 Age: 56 Training: firefighter I & II, JAWS, driver/oper., aerial, others City of residence: Chilton Family status: married to Tammy, 3 children Place of employment: Kaytee Products, Inc. Occupation: receiving

Chilton Fire Department

Dylan Jones

Chad Halbach

Rank: Firefighter Years in department: 7 Age: 26 Training: firefighter I, driver/op, aerial City of residence: Chilton Family status: married to Amanda, 2 children Place of employment: Northeast Asphalt Occupation: laborer

Rank: Firefighter Years in department: 7 Age: 32 Training: firefighter I City of residence: Chilton Family status: engaged Place of employment: Halbach Plumbing Occupation: plumber

Chilton Fire Department

Brandon Bratz

Curtis Christopherson

Rank: Firefighter Years in department: 13 Age: 32 Training: firefighter I & II, driver/oper., aerial City of residence: Chilton Family status: married, 2 children Place of employment: MB Companies Occupation: machine operator, metal fab.

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Rank: Firefighter Years in department: 9 Age: 37 Training: firefighter I & II, driver/op City of residence: Chilton Family status: single Place of employment: CNH Industrial Occupation: welder

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Ryan Baltz

Brett Bratz

Rank: Firefighter Years in department: 7 Age: 40 Training: firefighter I, II, driver/ op, jaws City of residence: Chilton Family status: married to Cary, 1 child Place of employment: Kaytee Products Occupation: machine operator

Rank: Firefighter Years in department: 5 Age: 23 Training: firefighter I City of residence: Chilton Family status: single Place of employment: Vande Hey Brantmeier Occupation: mechanic

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Rank: Firefighter Years in department: 5 Age: 27 Training: firefighter I & driver operator City of residence: Chilton Family status: single Place of employment: Jorgen’s Auto Repair Occupation: tech

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Chilton Fire Department

Josh Heller

Nick Grenzer

Rank: Firefighter Years in department: 2 Age: 26 City of residence: Chilton Family status: single Place of employment: Amerequip Occupation: welder

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Halloween decorations can pose fire safety risks

Children love the costumes, treats, and friendly frights of Halloween parties and going door to door. These can be safe and fun activities for all of us, even younger children. But area firefighters want parents to know that flames can quickly ruin Halloween festivities. You can keep your child safe from fire and burn injuries by following these six tips: n Children are naturally drawn to glowing jack-o’-lanterns and other flickering lights. Instead of flames, use battery-powered candles or flashlights to decorate. Lit candle flames can burn children. If children come too close to the flame, their clothing can catch on fire. Battery-powered candles are the safer choice. n Make sure that all decorations are kept away from flames and other types of heat. n Keep all matches and lighters locked up. They should be in a high

place out of the child’s reach. Teach young children that they must not touch or play with these tools, ever. If they find matches or lighters, they should tell an adult where they are. n Choose a costume with fire safety in mind. Fabric can catch fire if children walk close to flames. Avoid loose fabric and features that dangle or drag behind the child. Keep costume sleeves tight. Look for a fabric label that reads “flame-resistant” or “flame-retardant.” Keep a close eye on your child. Even flame-resistant fabric can burn. n Never let children play with or carry lit candles. Give each child a flashlight to carry while trick-or-treating. Check porches for lit candles, torches, and other flames before letting children approach the door. n The last tip is the most important: Young children need adult supervision at all times. Stay alert. Watch children closely at parties and as they go door to door.

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Smoke alarms save lives Smoke alarms that are properly installed and maintained play a vital role in reducing fire deaths and injuries. If there is a fire in your home, smoke spreads fast and you need smoke alarms to give you time to get out. Here’s what you need to know: A closed door may slow the spread of smoke, heat and fire. Install smoke alarms in every sleeping room and outside each separate sleeping area. Install alarms on every level of the home. Smoke alarms should be interconnected. When one sounds, they all sound. Large homes may need extra smoke alarms. Test your smoke alarms at least once a month. Press the test button to be sure the alarm is working. Today’s smoke alarms will be more technologically advanced to respond to a multitude of fire conditions, yet mitigate false alarms. When a smoke alarm sounds, get outside and stay outside.

Replace all smoke alarms in your home every 10 years. From 2009 to 2013, smoke alarms sounded in more than half (53 percent) of the home fires reported to U.S. fire departments. Three of every five home fire deaths resulted from fires in homes with no smoke alarms (38 percent) or no working smoke alarms (21 percent). No smoke alarms were present in almost two out of every five (38 percent) home fire deaths. The death rate per 100 reported home fires was more than twice as high in homes that did not have any working smoke alarms compared to the rate in homes with working smoke alarms (1.18 deaths versus 0.53 deaths per 100 fires). In fires in which the smoke alarms were present but did not operate, almost half (46 percent) of the smoke alarms had missing or disconnected batteries. Dead batteries caused one-quarter (24 percent) of the smoke alarm failures.

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ACH Ambulance Personnel

Kent Katalinick

Richard Isely, Jr.

Rank: Lead Paramedic Years in department: 20 Age: 58 Training: paramedic, army medic City of residence: Chilton Family status: married to Patricia, 2 children Place of employment: Ascension Calumet Hospital/Gold Cross Ambulance Occupation: paramedic

ACH Ambulance Personnel

Brad Ruesch

Rank: Paramedic Years in department: 4 Training: CCEMT-P, ITLS, ACLS, PALS, NRP Place of employment: Ascension Calumet Hospital/ Gold Cross Ambulance Occupation: critical care paramedic

Rank: Paramedic Years in department: 29 Age: 60 Training: paramedic, ACLS, BTLS, PALS City of residence: Kiel Family status: married to Barb, 2 children Place of employment: Gold Cross Ambulance Occupation: Paramedic

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ACH Ambulance Personnel

Adam Marx

Rank: Paramedic Years in department: 7 Age: 31 Training: paramedic ACLS, ITLS, PALS Place of employment: Ascension Calumet Hospital/ Gold Cross Ambulance Occupation: paramedic

ACH Ambulance Personnel

Shane Hughes

Rank: Paramedic Years in department: 21 Training: CCEMT-P, ACLS, ITLS, BLS Place of employment: Ascension Calumet Hospital/ Gold Cross Ambulance Occupation: paramedic

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If you think you might have the time and ability to help your local volunteer fire department, first responders or assist one of the local ambulance services, please contact one of the leaders of those organizations featured here to see if they could use another member now or in the future.

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Stockbridge Fire Department

Michael Funk

Dean Joas

Connie Loewe

Dave Woelfel

Rank: Fire Chief Years in department: 26 Age: 48 Training: State Certified firefighter 1 & 2, State Cert. driver operator, fire inspector City of residence: Stockbridge Family status: Married to Lisa, 2 children Place of employment: MCC Inc. Occupation: compliance & safety manager

Rank: Assistant Chief Years in department: 36 FD; First Responders 24 Age: 54 Training: cert. FF 1-2, cert. driver operator, training officer, fire inspector, fire investigator City of residence: Stockbridge Family status: single, 2 children Place of employment: Didion Milling Occupation: construction manager

Rank: Captain Years in department: 24 Age: 62 Training: EMT-B City of residence: Town of Stockbridge Family status: married to Loren, 3 children Place of employment: FVTC, Town Supervisor Occupation: retired from Coveris

Rank: Captain Years in department: 43 Age: 64 Training: HAZMAT, firefighter, officer for over 25 years City of residence: Stockbridge Family status: married Place of employment: Central Temp RefrigerationHeating-Cooling Occupation: service tech

Stockbridge Fire Department

Bill Van Hoorn

Brandon Hoerth

Brandon Poehlein

Joshua Carney

Rank: Captain, First Responder Years in department: 39 FD, 19 FR Age: 64 Training: fire captain, EMR City of residence: Stockbridge Family status: married to Sue, 2 children Place of employment: Stockbridge Fire Dept. & First Responders Occupation: retired City of Appleton Fire Dept.

Rank: Lieutenant Years in department: 21 Age: 41 Training: firefighter 1 City of residence: Chilton Family status: married to Jessi, 2 children Place of employment: Calumet County Highway Dept. Occupation: highway maintenance

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Rank: Lieutenant Fire Dept. Years in department: 14 Age: 31 Training: firefighter 1 state cert., first responder City of residence: Stockbridge Family status: married to Krysta Place of employment: J. F. Ahern Co. Occupation: service manager

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Rank: Lieutenant Years in department: 16 Age: 33 Training: State Certified firefighter I, incident safety officer, NIMS 100, 200, 700, art of smoke reading, driver op. City of residence: Stockbridge Family status: married to Heather, 2 children Place of employment: Countryside Auto Transport Occupation: mechanic

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Stockbridge Fire Department

Sarah A. Thiel

Rank: 2nd Lieutenant Years in department: 11 Age: 34 Training: A-EMT, CNA City of residence: Stockbridge Family status: single, 1 child Place of employment: Xtreme Care EMS & Senior Helpers Occupation: A-EMT, personal care worker

Stockbridge Fire Department

Joseph Schneider

Rank: Firefighter, Treasurer Years in department: 6 Age: 29 Training: State Cert. firefighter 1 City of residence: Stockbridge Family status: married to Jackie Place of employment: Joe’s Power Center Occupation: outdoor power technician

Stockbridge Fire Department

Tanner Zwetow

Rank: Firefighter/Secretary Years in department: 5 Age: 30 Training: State Certified firefighter Photo I not City of residence: available Stockbridge Family status: married to Heather, 2 children Place of employment: Sartori Cheese Occupation: maintenance technician

Stockbridge Fire Department

Leo Van Hoorn

Rank: Firefighter, Engineer Years in department: 39 Age: 66 Training: basic firefighter City of residence: Town of Stockbridge Family status: married to Janene, 3 children Place of employment: Stockbridge Mfg. Occupation: production mgr.

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John Bodinger

Rank: Firefighter Years in department: 10 Age: 41 Training: firefighter state cert. City of residence: Village of Stockbridge Family status: married to Kelly, 2 children Place of employment: Chilton Water Dept. Occupation: water operator

Stockbridge Fire Department

Ross Wettstein

Nick Zahringer

Rank: Firefighter Years in department: 14 Age: 33 Training: firefighter City of residence: Stockbridge Family status: married to Jamie, 2 children Place of employment: ORNUA Ingredients of North America Occupation: machine operator

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Rank: Firefighter Years in department: 11 Age: 40 Training: firefighter City of residence: Stockbridge Family status: married to Ashley, 3 children Place of employment: Stockbridge Manufacturing Inc. Occupation: machinist

Stockbridge Fire Department

Nathan Ortlieb

Rank: Firefighter Years in department: 16 Age: 35 Training: firefighter City of residence: Town of Stockbridge Family status: married to Andrea, 4 children Place of employment: Boldt Company Occupation: carpenter superintendent

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Stockbridge Fire Department

Joe Kuhn

Rank: FR/FDLT Years in department: 14 FR, 16 FD Age: 33 City of residence: Stockbridge Family status: married to Christie, 2 children Place of employment: CP Feeds Occupation: mill manager

Stockbridge Fire Department

Carter Schallmo

Rank: Firefighter Years in department: 2 FD, 1 FR Age: 19 Training: first responder, firefighter City of residence: Stockbridge Family status: single Place of employment: Kwik Trip Occupation: guest service

Stockbridge Fire Department

Donn Blodgett

Rank: Firefighter Years in department: 18 Age: 54 Training: firefighter 1 cert., public safety diver City of residence: Town of Stockbridge Family status: married to Sandee, 4 children Place of employment: Hospital Sisters Health System Occupation: senior process improvement specialist

Stockbridge Fire Department

Keith Romenesko

Rank: Firefighter Age: 35 Training: State Certified firefighter I City of residence: Stockbridge Family status: married to Amie, 2 children Place of employment: Korr Powder Coating Occupation: business owner

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Mark Ziegelbauer

Adam Ecker

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Terence J. Moehn

Rank: Firefighter Years in department: 16 Age: 35 Training: firefighter I City of residence: Stockbridge Family status: married to Nicole, 2 children Place of employment: Ornua Ingredients Occupation: maintenance

Rank: Firefighter Years in department: 8 Age: 26 Training: firefighter I City of residence: Stockbridge Family status: single Place of employment: Kurscheidt Occupation: truck driver

Rank: Firefighter Years in department: 17 Age: 40 Training: firefighter I City of residence: Town of Brothertown Family status: married to Laurie, 2 children Place of employment: Parsons Bros. Construction Occupation: construction foreman

Rank: Firefighter Years in department: 34 Age: 58 City of residence: Town of Stockbridge Family status: married to Katherine, 2 children Place of employment: Phil’s Pumping & Fab. Occupation: semi driver & cash cropper

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Stockbridge Fire Department

Chuck Ecker

Rank: Firefighter Years in department: 36 Age: 54 Training: firefighter I City of residence: Stockbridge Family status: married to Jolene, 4 children Place of employment: Essity Occupation: papermill worker

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Timothy Ecker

Rank: Firefighter Years in department: 10 Age: 33 Training: firefighter I City of residence: Town of Stockbridge Family status: married to Laura, 1 child Place of employment: Mike’s Electric Inc. Occupation: worker

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Haily Joas

Rank: Firefighter/EMR Years in department: 3 Age: 20 Training: firefighter 1 & 2 (state cert.), incident safety officer, public safety diver, EMT City of residence: Town of Stockbridge Family status: single Place of employment: Lakeland Care; student at Marian University Occupation: HR intern

Stockbridge Fire Department

Nick Kuhn

Rank: Firefighter/First Responder Years in department: 10 Age: 30 Training: state cert. fire 1, EMR license City of residence: Stockbridge Family status: married to Melissa, 2 children Place of employment: KSD Occupation: laborer

Tips for creating, using home fire escape plan The National Fire Protection Association offers the following tips for escaping a home fire: n A closed door may slow the spread of smoke, heat, and fire. Install smoke alarms inside every sleeping room and outside each separate sleeping area. n Install alarms on every level of the home. Smoke alarms should be intercon-

nected. When one smoke alarm sounds, they all sound. n According to an NFPA survey, only one of every three American households have actually developed and practiced a home fire escape plan. n While 71 percent of Americans have an escape plan in case of a fire, only 47 percent of those have practiced it.

n One-third of American households who made an estimate thought they would have at least six minutes before a fire in their home would become lifethreatening. The time available is often less, and only 8 percent said their first thought on hearing a smoke alarm would be to get out.

Stockbridge Fire Department

Luke Propson

Maurice Ecker

Jerremy Robbins

Rank: Firefighter Years in department: 13 Age: 31 Training: firefighter I City of residence: Stockbridge Family status: married to Cassie Place of employment: Sargento Occupation: machine operator

Roepke’s Village Inn

Rank: Firefighter Years in department: 17 Age: 34 Training: firefighter I City of residence: Stockbridge Family status: 2 children Place of employment: Big Dane IBA Dairy Supplies Occupation: sales

Rank: Firefighter Years in department: 2 Age: 31 Training: firefighter I City of residence: Brothertown Family status: married to Rachelle, 1 child Place of employment: MCC Inc. Occupation: quality control

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Stockbridge Fire Department

Stephen Hammen

Rank: Firefighter Years in department: 17 Age: 41 Training: firefighter I City of residence: Stockbridge Family status: married to Jodi, 2 children Place of employment: Absolute Supply Occupation: production

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Stockbridge Fire Department

Matt Propson

Rank: Firefighter Age: 36 Training: firefighter I Photo City of residence: Stockbridge not Family status: available married to Holly Place of employment: Worthington Occupation: maintenance tech

Stockbridge Fire Department

Steven Ecker

Rank: Firefighter Years in department: 6 Age: 24 Training: firefighter I Photo City of residence: Town of Stocknot bridge available Family status: single Place of employment: AG Electric Occupation: electrician

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Home fire sprinkler systems reduce heat, flames

Home fire sprinklers can dramatically reduce the heat, flames, and smoke produced in a fire. Properly installed and maintained fire sprinklers help save lives. Fire sprinklers have been around for more than a century, protecting commercial and industrial properties and public buildings. What many people do not realize is that the same life-saving technology is also available for homes, where roughly 80 percent of all civilian fire deaths occur. The National Fire Protection Association’s (NFPA) Fire Sprinkler Initiative outlines proven, effective ways that home

fire sprinkler advocates can communicate the impact of sprinklers to their decision makers. Visit the initiative’s site for free resources for the fire service and other sprinkler advocates, including fact sheets, videos, a free monthly newsletter, research, and the “Faces of Fire” campaign, which features real people demonstrating the need for home fire sprinklers. The Home Fire Sprinkler Coalition (HFSC) is a leading resource for accurate, noncommercial information and materials about home fire sprinklers for consumers, the fire service, builders, and other professionals.

Automatic sprinklers are highly effective and reliable elements of total system designs for fire protection in buildings. According to NFPA’s “U.S. Experience with Sprinklers” report: n the civilian death rate was 81 percent lower in homes with fire sprinklers than in homes without them; n the average firefighter injury rate was nearly 80 percent lower when fire sprinklers were present during fires; n when sprinklers were present, fires were kept to the room of origin 97 percent of the time; n the home fire death rate was 90 percent lower when fire sprinklers and

hardwired smoke alarms were present. By comparison, this death rate is only 18 percent lower when battery-powered smoke alarms are present but automatic extinguishing systems were not. n fire departments typically use roughly 10 times as much water as a fire sprinkler would use to contain a fire; n fire sprinklers are environmentally friendly. They can reduce the amount of water run-off and pollution, fire damage by up to 71 percent, and water usage to fight a home fire by as much as 91 percent; n cigar smoke or burnt toast will not activate a fire sprinkler.

Stockbridge Fire Department

Kathy Jo Stadtmueller

Rank: EMR-Secretary/Treasurer Years in department: 5 Age: 41 Training: EMR, BLS, ACLS, RN City of residence: Town of Stockbridge Family status: married to Nic, 2 dogs: Copper & Charlie Place of employment: Ascension Calumet Hospital Occupation: RN supervisor of surgery & outpatient surgery

Holly Talamanco

Rank: First Responder Years in department: 1 Age: 41 City of residence: Stockbridge Family status: married to Mike Place of employment: Calumet County Occupation: secretary

Stockbridge Fire Department

Heather Turba

Christie Kuhn

Rank: First Responder Years in department: 1 Age: 32 City of residence: Stockbridge Family status: single, 2 children Place of employment: Energy Services, Inc. Occupation: outreach coordinator

Susan Schiesl

Rank: EMR Years in department: 3 Age: 37 Training: PALS, ACLS, BLS, NREMT-P City of residence: Village of Stockbridge Family status: married to Mark Place of employment: Kiel Fire & Rescue Occupation: paramedic

Megan Ecker

Rank: First Responder Years in department: 3 Age: 21 Training: EMR City of residence: Stockbridge Family status: single Place of employment: Ascension Calumet Hospital, Inspire Dreams Childcare Center Occupation: student - RN BSN, tech, childcare teacher

Rank: First Responder Years in department: 10 Age: 33 City of residence: Stockbridge Family status: married to Joe, 2 children Place of employment: Sargento Foods Inc. Occupation: inventory control specialist

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Cleveland Fire Department

Tony Meyer

Keith Grupe

Rank: Chief Years in department: 18 Age: 36 Training: Firefighter Level I & II, EMT-B Residence: Centerville Family status: Married to Lydia Place of employment: Meyer Mechanical Occupation: Steamfitter

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Rank: 1st Asst. Chief Years in department: 36 Age: 58 Training: Firefighter II, First Responder Residence: Centerville Family status: Married to Karen, 4 children Place of employment: Thrivent Financial Occupation: Financial Consultant

From 2011 to 2015, heating equipment was involved in an estimated 54,030 reported U.S. home structure fires, with associated losses of 480 civilian deaths, 1,470 civilian injuries, and $1.1 billion in direct property damage. These fires accounted for 15 percent of all reported home fires. Based on 2011-’15 annual averages: n Space heaters, whether portable or

stationary, accounted for just over two of every five (43 percent) of home heating fires and four out of five (85 percent) of home heating fire deaths. n The leading factor contributing to home heating fires (28 percent) was failure to clean, principally creosote from solid-fueled heating equipment. n About 48 percent of heating fires occur in December, January, and February.

Cleveland Fire Department

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Jonathan Roeck

Dan Bruckschen

Rank: Captain Years in department: 24 Age: 55 Training: Firefighter I Residence: Cleveland Family status: Married to Cynthia, 1 child Place of employment: Stoelting Occupation: service technician

Rank: Firefighter, First Responder, Captain Years in department: 13 Age: 31 Training: firefighter I, first responder City of residence: Cleveland Family status: married to Caryn, 2 children Place of employment: Sixel & Schwinn, Inc. Occupation: electrician

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Cleveland Fire Department

Stephanie Jaeger

Dean Vogel

Rank: First Responder, Lieutenant, Secretary Years in department: 8 Training: first responder City of residence: Cleveland Family status: married to Adam, 1 child Place of employment: Aurora Howards Grove Clinic Occupation: certified medical assistant

Rank: Lieutenant Years in department: 20 Age: 41 Training: Entry Level Firefighter I & II Residence: Cleveland Family status: Married to Jessica, 2 children Place of employment: JF Ahern Fire & Mechanical Protection Occupation: HVACR service tech

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Ron Zastrow

Gary G. VanDeLoo

Rank: Firefighter Years in department: 28 Age: 50 Training: Firefighter instructor Residence: Cleveland Family status: Married to Dawn, 2 children Place of employment: Aristo & LTC Occupation: general manager, adjunct fire instructor II

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Rank: Firefighter Years in department: 48 Age: 69 Training: Certified fire officer I Residence: Cleveland Family status: Married to Ellen, 1 child Occupation: retired

Rank: 2nd Asst. Chief, Firefighter, First Responder Years in department: 13 Age: 51 Training: firefighter I, EMT City of residence: Cleveland Family status: single Place of employment: Whistling Straits Golf Course, Kohler Co. Occupation: head equipment mechanic

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Kevin Jacky

Rank: Captain Years in department: 21 Age: 40 Training: Firefighter II Residence: Cleveland Family status: married to Katie, 4 children Place of employment: Whistling Straits/Kohler Co. Occupation: operator/mechanic

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Andy Herr

Adam Jaeger

Rank: Firefighter, Lieutenant Years in department: 18 Age: 35 Training: Entry Level I & II, State I Residence: Meeme Family status: married to Beth, 1 child Place of employment: Herr Lane Dairy Farm, Circle B Bison Occupation: Farmer

Rank: Lieutenant, First Responder Years in department: 13 Age: 31 Training: firefighter I, state certified I, first responder City of residence: Cleveland Family status: married to Stephanie, 1 child Place of employment: Jaeger Farms Occupation: farmer

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Five area fire departments—Cleveland, Ada, Haven, Howards Grove, and Johnsonville—work together to offer Star Fire Explorer Post #9005. Members must have completed eighth grade and are between the ages of 14 and 20.

5 area departments work together on Explorer post Fire Service Exploring is a worksitebased program for young men and women who have completed the eighth grade and are 14 years of age, or 15 years of age but have not yet reached their 21st birthday. Fire Service Explorer posts help youths gain insight into a variety of programs that offer hands-on career activities. For young men and women who are interested in careers or volunteering in the field of fire service, Exploring offers experiential learning with a lot of funfilled, hands-on activities that promote the growth and development of adolescent youths. Star Fire Explorer Post #9005 is a group which consists of five area fire departments—Ada, Haven, Howards Grove, Johnsonville, and Cleveland. Officials of the five departments said they feel there is a need to offer the youths a view of what it means to serve their com-

munity and learn the basics of firefighting in a safe and controlled manner and to learn the life skills needed in this area of service to grow the individual while providing a needed service. The five departments split the time between training the explorer to get a better rounded idea of what firefighting skills are needed to serve the community and get proficient in this area if the explorer would choose this area of profession. The explorers are shown the basics in firefighting and skills needed and also develop their own leadership skills. The post has ample opportunities for service and actually start their own business meeting and run their own club with guidance from the advisors if needed. There are training and business meetings held each month divided by the five departments and they offer many activities within the guidelines set forth by the exploring group.

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Cleveland Fire Department

Marvin Mueller

Jeff Diefenthaler

Russell Hickmann

Gerald Herr

Rank: Firefighter Years in department: 41 Age: 62 Training: Officer I Residence: Cleveland Family status: Married to Ann, 8 children Occupation: Self employed farmer

Rank: Firefighter Years in department: 20 Age: 48 Training: Firefighter I Residence: Newton Family status: married to Lori Place of employment: Bemis Manufacturing Occupation: Electrician

Rank: Firefighter Years in department: 19 Age: 36 Training: Firefighter I & II Residence: Centerville Family status: single Place of employment: Valders Heating and Cooling, LLC Occupation: owner

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Rank: Firefighter Years in department: 35 Age: 64 Training: Firefighter I & II Residence: Meeme Family status: Married to Lois, 2 children Place of employment: Herr Lane Dairy Farm Occupation: Farmer

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Cleveland Fire Department

Dave A. Strysick

Brian Kelm

Nick Pahl

Brian Schuessler

Rank: Firefighter Years in department: 20 Age: 52 Training: Firefighter I Residence: Cleveland Family status: Married to Jan, 3 children Place of employment: Bemis Manufacturing Occupation: Set-up technician

Rank: Firefighter Years in department: 24 Age: 58 Training: Entry Level Firefighter, First Responder Residence: Cleveland Family status: Married to Dawn, 4 children Place of employment: Polyfab Corporation Occupation: molding technician

Rank: Firefighter Years in department: 15 Age: 38 Training: firefighter I City of residence: Cleveland Family status: married to Crystal

Rank: Firefighter Years in department: 5 Age: 25 Training: firefighter City of residence: Cleveland Family status: married to Angie Place of employment: Braun Electric Inc. Occupation: mechanic

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Cleveland Fire Department

Clayton Slotke

Rank: Firefighter Years in department: 3 Age: 32 Training: state 1 City of residence: Cleveland Family status: married to Lydia, 1 child Place of employment: Point Beach Nuclear Plant Occupation: security

Cleveland Fire Department

Logan Strysick

Rank: Firefighter Years in department: 4 Age: 21 Training: firefighter parts A &B City of residence: Cleveland Family status: single Place of employment: Plymouth Plumbing and Heating

Cleveland Fire Department

Michael Mueller

Rank: Firefighter Years in department: 27 Age: 47 Training: Firefighter I & II Residence: Newton Family status: Married to Kelly, 2 children Place of employment: R. P. Jost Occupation: Electrician

Cleveland Fire Department

Conner Hoffman

Rank: Explorer Years in department: 1 Age: 14 City of residence: Cleveland Family status: single Occupation: student at Sheboygan North High School

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AJ Vogel

Rank: Explorer Years in department: 1 Age: 17 City of residence: Cleveland Family status: single Occupation: student at Sheboygan North High School

Cleveland Fire Department

Dakota Sundee

Rank: Explorer Years in department: 1 Age: 17 City of residence: Cleveland Family status: single Occupation: student at Sheboygan North High School

Cleveland Fire Department

Eric Grupe

Rank: Explorer Years in department: 1 City of residence: Centerville Family status: single Occupation: student at Sheboygan North High School

Cleveland Fire Department

Taylor Sundee

Rank: Explorer Years in department: 1 Age: 15 City of residence: Cleveland Family status: single Occupation: student at Sheboygan North High School

Cleveland Fire Department

Hayden Hasenstein

Robert Shemenkowski

Montgomery Schmitt

Dawn Zastrow

Rank: Explorer Years in department: 1 Age: 14 City of residence: Cleveland Family status: Photo single not Occupation: available student at Sheboygan North High School

Rank: Firefighter, First Responder Years in department: 9 Age: 60 Training: entry level firefighter, first responder City of residence: Cleveland Family status: married to Tracy, 6 children Place of employment: Johnsonville Sausage, LLC Occupation: support specialist

Rank: Firefighter, First Responder Years in department: 3 Age: 26 Training: State I City of residence: Cleveland Family status: single Place of employment: Acuity Insurance Occupation: computer programmer

Rank: First Responder Years in department: 25 Age: 49 Training: First responder Defibrillator Residence: Cleveland Family status: Married to Ron, 2 children Place of employment: Bemis Manufacturing and LTC Occupation: documentation/compliance administrator and adjunct EMS instructor

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NFPA says don’t train kids on extinguishers

Cleveland Fire Department

Angie Schuessler

Rank: First Responder Years in department: 6 Age: 42 Training: EMTBasic City of residence: Cleveland Family status: married to Brian, 5 children Place of employment: Bonde’s and Napa

The National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) offers the following tips on the use of fire extinguishers. Use a portable fire extinguisher when the fire is confined to a small area, such as a wastebasket, and is not growing; everyone has exited the building; the fire department has been called or is being called; and the room is not filled with smoke. To operate a fire extinguisher, remember the word PASS: Pull the pin. Hold the extinguisher with the nozzle pointing away from you, and release the locking mechanism. Aim low. Point the extinguisher at the base of the fire. Squeeze the lever slowly and evenly.

Sweep the nozzle from side-to-side. For the home, select a multi-purpose extinguisher (can be used on all types of home fires) that is large enough to put out a small fire, but not so heavy as to be difficult to handle. Choose a fire extinguisher that carries the label of an independent testing laboratory. Read the instructions that come with the fire extinguisher and become familiar with its parts and operation before a fire breaks out. Local fire departments or fire equipment distributors often offer hands-on fire extinguisher trainings. Install fire extinguishers close to an exit and keep your back to a clear exit when you use the device so you can

make an easy escape if the fire cannot be controlled. If the room fills with smoke, leave immediately. Know when to go. Fire extinguishers are one element of a fire response plan, but the primary element is safe escape. Every household should have a home fire escape plan and working smoke alarms. NFPA believes that children should not be trained how to operate portable fire extinguishers. Teaching children to use portable fire extinguishers runs counter to NFPA messaging to get out and stay out if there is a fire. Furthermore, children may not have the maturity to operate a portable fire extinguisher properly or decide whether or not a fire can be put out by the extinguisher.

Cleveland Fire Department

Cheryl Jackett

Dawn M. Kelm

Ann Albright

Autumn Quinn

Rank: First Responder Years in department: 20 Age: 56 Training: EMTBasic Family status: Married to Jeff, 1 child Place of employment: Sheboygan County Occupation: Child support specialist

Rank: First Responder Years in department: 20 Age: 57 Training: First Responder Residence: Cleveland Family status: Married to Brian, 4 children Occupation: retired

Rank: First Responder Years in department: 21 Age: 47 Training: first responder City of residence: New Holstein Family status: single Place of employment: Kwik Trip Occupation: guest services

Rank: First Responder Years in department: 4 Age: 33 Training: EMT City of residence: Cleveland Family status: married to Ian, 2 children Place of employment: Point Creek Home Occupation: independent living assistant

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Ada Fire Department

Fred Meyer

David Scheibl

Kevin Kirsch

David Voss

Rank: Chief Years in department: 25 Age: 55 Residence: Ada Family status: Married to Cindy, 5 children Place of employment: Ss. Peter & Paul Occupation: maintenance

Ada Fire Department

Dan Gries

Rank: Captain Years in department: 7 Age: 54 Training: firefighter 2 City of residence: Ada Family status: married to Theresa, 3 children Place of employment: Quality State Occupation: bulk petroleum delivery

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Bonnie Polster

Rank: Firefighter/Safety Officer Years in department: 13 Age: 50 Training: entry firefighter I & II, CPR City of residence: St. Anna Family status: single

Rank: Asst. Chief Years in department: 8 Age: 55 Training: firefighter II, EMT-B City of residence: Kiel Family status: married Place of employment: Curt G. Joa

Ada Fire Department

Robert W. Eckardt

Rank: Lieutenant Years in department: 34 Age: 55 Training: Firefighter, adult CPR Residence: Ada Family status: Married to Lisa, 2 children Place of employment: CNH Industrial Occupation: assembly tech

Rank: Asst. Chief Years in department: 32 Age: 53 Training: Firefighter I Residence: Town of Herman Family status: Married to Deb, 3 children Place of employment: selfemployed Occupation: Farmer

Ada Fire Department

Matt Horst

Rank: Lieutenant Years in department: 13 Age: 32 Training: entry firefighter I & II City of residence: Kiel Family status: married to Shana Place of employment: Vetting Transport Occupation: supervisor

Rank: Captain Years in department: 19 Age: 39 Training: Entry Level, Firefighter I & II, State Certified I Residence: Elkhart Lake Family status: married to Rachel, 2 children Place of employment: CNH Industrial Occupation: Machinist

Ada Fire Department

Terry Spindler

Rank: Lieutenant Years in department: 14 Age: 49 Training: Entry Level I & II Residence: Ada Family status: Married to Faye, 2 children Place of employment: Spindler Farms Occupation: Farmer

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Ada Fire Department

Jeremy Bitter

Shawn Stange

Rank: Safety Officer Years in department: 13 Age: 30 Training: Entry Level I & II, State #1 Residence: Elkhart Lake Family status: married to Jenny Place of employment: Mathes Construction Occupation: Carpenter

Rank: Safety Officer Years in department: 29 Age: 47 Training: State Certified firefighter I City of residence: Howards Grove Family status: married to Jen, 1 child Place of employment: Stange Construction Occupation: carpenter

Ada Fire Department

Gary Mueller

Rank: Firefighter Years in department: 29 Age: 66 Training: Firefighter I Residence: Town of Meeme Family status: Married to Sharon, 4 children Occupation: retired

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Carl Maeuser

Rank: Firefighter Years in department: 49 Age: 79 Training: Firefighter I, CPR certified Residence: Town of Herman Family status: Widowed, 3 children Occupation: Farmer

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Ada Fire Department

Dennis Grunewald

Rank: Firefighter Years in department: 42 Age: 67 Training: Firefighter I City of residence: Ada Family status: widowed, 2 children Occupation: self-employed, Grunewald floor installation

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Carl W. Johnson

Rank: Firefighter Years in department: 48 Age: 79 Training: Firefighter I Residence: Ada Family status: Married to Marjorie, 2 children Place of employment: retired

Ada Fire Department

Eric Mueller

Rank: Firefighter Years in department: 19 Age: 40 Training: Firefighter I Residence: Newton Family status: single Place of employment: Riesterer & Schnell Occupation: Mechanic

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Fire safety important part of life on farm

Ada Fire Department

Fred Meyer

Rank: Firefighter Years in department: 4 Age: 21 Training: State Certified City of residence: Ada Family status: single Occupation: student

Mrs. O’Leary’s cow may have gotten a bad rap but the folktale reminds people that fire safety is an important part of farm life. People, animals, and property are in danger when fire breaks out on the farm. Inspect your barn and outbuildings for fire hazards to reduce the risk of tragic loss. The National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) suggests the following actions for farmers: n Heat lamps and space heaters are kept a safe distance from anything that can burn. n Heaters are on a sturdy surface and cannot fall over. n Electrical equipment is labeled for agricultural or commercial use.

n All wiring is free from damage. n Extension cords are not used in the barn. n Lightbulbs have covers to protect them from dust, moisture, and breakage. n Damage is identified quickly and repairs are completed with safety in mind. n Dust and cobwebs around electrical outlets and lights are removed. n Oily rags are stored in a closed, metal container away from heat. n Feed, hay, straw, and flammable liquids are stored away from the main barn. n The barn is a smoke-free zone. n Exits are clearly marked and pathways are clear. n Fire drills are held frequently with everyone who uses the barn. n Workers are trained to use fire ex-

tinguishers. n Everyone in the barn knows personal safety is the first priority if a fire breaks out. n Hazard checks take place on a set schedule. The following safety equipment may be required by local building codes and will help protect barns. Install and maintain: n ABC-type fire extinguishers near every exit and within 50 feet from any point in the barn. n Fire alarm system n Sprinkler system n Carbon monoxide detection system Talk with local fire departments to address safety concerns unique to each farm.

Ada Fire Department

Kelly Johnson

Bill Luebke

Stanley Bassuener

Todd Marten

Rank: Firefighter Years in department: 30 Age: 48 Training: Firefighter I, Adult CPR Residence: Ada Family status: single Place of employment: Vogel Chevrolet Occupation: Sales

Rank: Firefighter Years in department: 3 Age: 42 City of residence: Howards Grove Family status: single, 2 children Place of employment: Gibbsville Implement Occupation: service technician

Rank: Firefighter Years in department: 6 Age: 38 City of residence: Ada Family status: single, 2 children Place of employment: Sargento

Rank: Firefighter Years in department: 37 Age: 55 Training: State Certified firefighter I City of residence: Town of Herman Family status: married to Lynn, 3 children Place of employment: self employed

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Ada Fire Department

Arthur Meyer

Rank: Firefighter Years in department: 3 Age: 20 Training: entry level A & B City of residence: Ada Family status: single Place of employment: Guske Electric Occupation: electrician

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Gavin Roelse

Rank: Firefighter Years in department: 3 Age: 20 City of residence: Sheboygan Family status: single Place of employment: Neumann Plumbing & Heating, Inc. Occupation: HVAC

Ada Fire Department

Scott Kafka

Rank: Firefighter Years in department: 3 Age: 23 Training: entry level A&B City of residence: Cleveland Family status: married to Amy Place of employment: Johnsonville Occupation: grinder/blender operator

Ada Fire Department

Stephanie Johnson

Rank: Firefighter Years in department: 10 Age: 28 Training: firefighter part A&B City of residence: Town of Herman Family status: married to Jim Place of employment: St. Anna Veterinary Clinic/ Cen-Mar Dairy Occupation: CVT

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Jim Johnson

Holly Knoener

Roger Hanke

Edgar Karsteadt

Rank: Firefighter Years in department: 10 Age: 29 Training: State Certified firefighter I City of residence: Herman Family status: married to Steph Place of employment: Super Wrench Occupation: auto tech

Rank: Firefighter Years in department: 5 Age: 27 Training: firefighter part A&B, EMT-B City of residence: Herman Family status: single Place of employment: Orange Cross Ambulance Occupation: dispatcher/EMT

Rank: Firefighter Years in department: 4 Age: 22 Training: firefighter part A&B City of residence: Franklin Family status: single

Rank: Firefighter Years in department: 43 Age: 66 Training: firefighter I, State Cert. driver/operator and Fire Inspector I City of residence: Plymouth-Town of Herman Family status: married to Karen Occupation: retired

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St. Nazianz Fire Department

Mike Kaufmann

Brian Schad

Fred Reindl

Rank: Chief Years in department: 17 Age: 35 Training: firefighter I & II Residence: Newton Family status: married to Bridget, 2 children Place of employment: Mike Kaufmann Custom Services, LLC

Rank: Assistant Chief, Engineer Years in department: 21 Age: 46 Training: firefighter I & II Residence: St. Nazianz Family status: married to Sherri Place of employment: Valders Public Schools Occupation: maintenance engineer

Rank: Assistant Chief Years in department: 40 Age: 60 Residence: St. Nazianz Family status: married to Janice, 2 children Place of employment: Reindl Plumbing Occupation: plumbing contractor

St. Nazianz Fire Department

Herman Waniger

Rank: Captain, Engineer Years in department: 40 Age: 60 Residence: St. Nazianz Family status: married to Patty, 4 children Place of employment: CNH Industrial

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Philip Plagemann

Rank: Captain, Firefighter, training officer Years in department: 14 Age: 32 Training: firefighter entry level I & II, RIT (rapid intervention team) & trench rescue, grain bin rescue City of residence: Kiel Family status: Married to Jackie, 1 child Place of employment: Kohler

St. Nazianz Fire Department

Kraig Binversie

Rank: Firefighter, Engineer, Fire Inspector Years in department: 19 Age: 37 Training: firefighter I & II, firefighter I state certified, fire inspector Residence: Town of Schleswig Family status: married to Mary, 3 children Place of employment: Dairyland Seed Occupation: Dairyland Seed dealer

St. Nazianz Fire Department

Dennis Waniger

Paul Litz

Rank: Firefighter, Captain, driver Years in department: 20 Age: 51 Residence: Valders Family status: married to Jane, 2 children Place of employment: CNH Industrial Occupation: laborer

Rank: Firefighter, Engineer, Lieutenant Years in department: 18 Age: 52 Training: paramedic, firefighter I City of residence: Town of Eaton Family status: married to Karen, 3 children Place of employment: Braun Electric Occupation: parts dept.

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Ray Mrotek

Rank: Firefighter/ Lieutenant Years in department: 33 Age: 64 Training: firefighter I Residence: St. Nazianz Family status: married to Danielle, 2 children

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Eric Keller

Rank: Firefighter, Engineer Years in department: 18 Age: 40 Training: Fireman 1 & 2 Residence: Valders Family status: Single, 1 child Place of employment: CNH Industrial

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St. Nazianz Fire Department

Paul Plagemann

Rank: Engineer, Firefighter Years in department: 29 Age: 56 raining: firefighter I Residence: Kiel Family status: married to Karen, 3 children Place of employment: CNH Industrial

St. Nazianz Fire Department

Jon Schad

Rank: Firefighter, driver Years in department: 20 Age: 46 Residence: Valders Family status: married to Cathy Place of employment: CNH Industrial Occupation: Nitro assemble department

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St. Nazianz Fire Department

Richard Galien

Mary Zipperer

Jeff Maurer

Greg Gries

Rank: Firefighter, Engineer Years in department: 21 Age: 55 Training: firefighter I & II Residence: St. Nazianz Family status: married to Julie, 2 children Place of employment: Country Visions Co-op

Rank: Secretary, training officer Years in department: 18 Age: 40 Training: medical first responder, AEMT Residence: Town of Liberty Family status: single Place of employment: D’Loryan Llamas, LLC Occupation: owner

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Rank: Firefighter, Engineer Years in department: 27 Age: 50 Training: firefighter I Residence: St. Nazianz Family status: single Place of employment: St. Nazianz Milling Occupation: driver

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St. Nazianz Fire Department

Jon Lenz

Kayla Schneider

Justin Kurtz

Rank: Firefighter, Engineer, Years in department: 14 Family status: married to Naomi, 3 children

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Rank: Firefighter Years in department: 4 Age: 22 Training: firefighter A&B City of residence: Kiel Family status: single Place of employment: Kiel Vet Clinic Occupation: large/small animal vet assistant

Rank: Firefighter Years in department: 9 Training: firefighter I & II Family status: married to Laura Place of employment: Drexel Building Supply

Chris's Detailing

Rank: Training Officer Years in department: 18 Age: 51 Training: medical first responder, AEMT Residence: Town of Liberty Family status: single, 3 children Place of employment: Libertyland Farms

AUTOMOTIVE GROUP

GROUP St. NAUTOMOTIVE azianz Fire Department

Jason Schneider

Rank: Firefighter Years in department: 9 Age: 37 Training: firefighter I & II certified City of residence: St. Nazianz Family status: married to Cheri, 2 children Place of employment: Mekco, a division of Concept Works Occupation: engineer

Bonde’s Quik Mart

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St. Nazianz Fire Department

Richard Bingham

Kristen Buchanan

Tom Blaul

Chad Plagemann

Rank: Firefighter Years in department: 13 Age: 62 Training: 9 yrs. firefighter & first responder experience elsewhere City of residence: St. Nazianz Family status: married to Kristen, 3 children Place of employment: CNH Industrial Occupation: shipping/receiving

Rank: Firefighter Years in department: 4 Age: 23 City of residence: St. Nazianz Family status: single Place of employment: Paragon Community Services, Buchanan Woodcrafting

Rank: Firefighter Years in department: 3 Age: 28 Training: firefighter 1 & 2 City of residence: Meeme Family status: married to Jenny, 1 child Place of employment: Baileigh Industrial Occupation: service & parts coordinator

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Rank: Firefighter Years in department: 4 Age: 29 Training: entry part A&B, Hazmat City of residence: Manitowoc Family status: married to Amy Place of employment: Kohler Occupation: engineering technician

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St. Nazianz Fire Department

Brak Okos

Shawn Mangan

Rank: Firefighter Years in department: 2 Age: 26 City of residence: St. Nazianz Family status: single, 2 children Place of employment: Spancrete Occupation: concrete laborer

St. Nazianz Milling LLC

Rank: Firefighter Years in department: 3 Age: 31 Training: firefighter I & II City of residence: School Hill Family status: married to Stephany, 1 child Place of employment: Eissens & Haasl Financial Group, LLC Occupation: financial advisor

St. Nazianz Fire Department

Jason Murley

Peggy Tyson

Rank: Firefighter Years in department: 1 Age: 25 Training: entry level part A & B City of residence: St. Nazianz Family status: single Place of employment: CNH Industrial Occupation: painter

Rank: Firefighter Years in department: 2 Age: 39 Training: firefighter A & B certified City of residence: St. Nazianz Family status: married to Paul, 2 children Place of employment: CNH Industrial Occupation: team leader

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St. Nazianz Fire Department

Adam Rusch

Jacob Friend

Lori Krueger

Scott Woepse

Rank: Firefighter Years in department: 1 Age: 38 Training: 10 years in fire service City of residence: Town of Schleswig Family status: girlfriend Julia, 4 children Place of employment: HUI

Rank: Firefighter Age: 19 City of residence: Town of Meeme Family status: single Place of employment: UW-Madison Occupation: student

St. Nazianz Milling LLC

Rank: Chief, EMS, Medical First Responder Years in department: 20 Age: 58 Training: first responder, paramedic, PALS, ACLS, PHTLS Residence: Town of Liberty Family status: single Place of employment: Manitowoc County Joint Dispatch Center Occupation: 911 Dispatcher

St. Nazianz Fire Department

Peggy Raether

Rose Lindemann

Fred A. Koeppen

Rank: Medical First Responder Years in department: 9 Training: medical first responder City of residence: Town of Liberty Family status: 2 children Place of employment: Kohler

Rank: Medical First Responder Years in department: 3 Age: 25 Training: EMT-Basic, First Responder City of residence: Sheboygan Family status: single Place of employment: Nemak Occupation: special needs caregiver,

Rank: 1st Responder Driver Years in department: 50 Age: 67 Residence: St. Nazianz Family status: married to Mary Jo, 2 children Place of employment: Koeppen Hardware Occupation: owner

St. Nazianz Milling LLC

Rank: Medical First Responder, Asst. EMS Chief Years in department: 26 Age: 54 Training: medical first responder Residence: Town of Meeme Family status: married to Beth Ann, 5 children Place of employment: Northstar Select Sires Occupation: A.I. technician

St. Nazianz Milling LLC Volunteer!

St. Anna Fire Department

Josh Mertens

Travis Halfmann

Matt Winkel

Fritz Heathman

Rank: Chief Years in department: 16 City of residence: Town of New Holstein Family status: married to Jessica, 3 children Place of employment: Park Farms

Pla-Mor Lanes

Rank: 1st Asst. Chief Years in department: 16 Age: 41 Training: entry level firefighter, jaws City of residence: Kiel Family status: married to Heidi, 4 children Place of employment: Town of New Holstein Occupation: road supervisor

Rank: 2nd Asst. Chief Years in department: 16 Age: 37 Training: firefighter I & II, jaws, CPR City of residence: Town of New Holstein Family status: married to Natasha, 2 children Place of employment: Winkel’s Highland Dairy Farms, LLC

Rank: Captain Years in department: 8 Age: 38 Training: Firefighter I, Quality Engineer, propane emergency, first responder (NHFD) City of residence: St. Anna Family status: married to Corey, 2 children Place of employment: Amerequip Occupation: quality engineer

Walsdorf Roofing

Sohrweide Insurance Agency, Inc.

St. Anna Fire Department

Todd Witt

Jeff Muehlbauer

Bill Brede

Mike Sabish

Rank: 1st Lieutenant/Secretary Years in department: 5 Age: 27 Training: entry level I City of residence: New Holstein Place of employment: Amerequip

Rank: 2nd Lieutenant Years in department: 8 City of residence: Town of Russel Family status: married Place of employment: TSS Equipment

Rank: Firefighter/President Years in department: 11 Age: 68 City of residence: Town of Russel Family status: married to Donna, 5 children Occupation: retired

Rank: Firefighter/Treasurer Years in department: 14 Age: 48 Training: firefighter I, CPR, Jaws, Hazmat, Incident Command City of residence: Town of Russel Family status: married to Sonya, 2 children

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St. Anna Fire Department

Steve Gross

Robert H. Thome

Gerard Clarke

Adam Schuh

Rank: Firefighter/Pump Operator Years in department: 23 Training: Firefighter I, Jaws, CPR City of residence: St. Anna Family status: single Place of employment: Winkel’s Highland Dairy Farms, LLC

Vogel Chevrolet

Rank: Pump Operator Years in department: 39 Age: 58 Training: incid. com. systems, firefighter I, investigator, hazmat Village of residence: St. Anna Family status: married to Cheryl, 3 children Place of employment: St. Anna Garage & Auto Body

Rank: Firefighter Years in department: 24 Age: 67 Training: Cert. firefighter I, Jaws City of residence: St. Anna Family status: Married to Nina, four children Occupation: carpenter

Rank: Firefighter Years in department: 19 Age: 38 Training: entry level 1 & 2, Hazmat, CPR, tactics, cert. firefighter I, Jaws City of residence: Town of New Holstein Family status: married to Kari, 3 children Place of employment: Rockline Industries, Inc. Occupation: project engineer

Pat's Tire Sales & Service, Inc.

MANUFACTURING COMPANY, INC

St. Anna Fire Department

Nick Brownson

Gene Gross

Steven Prange

Kyle Meyer

Rank: Firefighter Years in department: 7 Age: 30 Training: firefighter I & II, Hazmat City of residence: Town of Russel Family status: married to Nadine

Rank: Firefighter Years in department: 37 Age: 68 Training: driver/ operator, Firefighter I & II, hazardous materials, Jaws training. City of residence: St. Anna Family status: Married to Pat, four children Place of employment: retired

Rank: Firefighter Years in department: 8 Age: 29 Training: first aid, CPR City of residence: Town of New Holstein Family status: single Place of employment: Amerequip Occupation: welder

Rank: Firefighter Years in department: 2 Age: 21 Training: firefighter I City of residence: Chilton Family status: single Place of employment: Stoelting

Jans Self Service 206 Fremont St., Kiel

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St. Anna Fire Department

Jacob Muehlbauer

Montana Mattie

Craig E. Watson

Mark Winkel

Rank: Firefighter Years in department: 5 Age: 22 City of residence: St. Anna Family status: single

AUTOMOTIVE GROUP

Rank: Firefighter Years in department: 2 Age: 20 Training: firefighter I City of residence: Kiel Family status: single Place of employment: Mattie Auto Repair Occupation: mechanic

MANUFACTURING COMPANY, INC

Rank: Firefighter Years in department: 2 Age: 45 Training: firefighter I & II certification City of residence: Kiel Family status: single, 3 children Place of employment: Home Depot Occupation: freight handler

MANUFACTURING COMPANY, INC

St. Anna Fire Department

Cory Henschel

Josh Farrar

Tanner Galeqzzi

Rank: Firefighter Years in department: 6 Training: firefighter I, Insident Command Photo City of residence: not St. Anna available Family status: married to Rebecca, 2 children Place of employment: CD Smith Occupation: project manager

Rank: Firefighter Years in department: 2 Age: 21 City of residence: Town of Rhine Family status: single Photo Not

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Vern's CHEESE

MANUFACTURING COMPANY, INC

Rank: Firefighter Years in department: 2 City of residence: New Holstein Family status: single Photo Not Place of employAvailable ment: Amerequip Occupation: manufacturing engineer

Rank: Firefighter Years in department: 8 City of residence: St. Anna Family status: Photo Not married, 2 children Available Place of employment: Winkel’s Highland Dairy Farms, LLC Occupation: owner

Riverview R estaurant Volunteer!

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Tn of Calumet Fire Department

Brian Schussman

Rank: Chief Years in department: 27 Age: 45 Training: firefighter I & II, driver/ operator, incident command systems & others Residence: Malone Family status: married to Laura, 5 children Occupation: dairy farmer

Tn of Calumet Fire Department

Bob Schmitz

Jamie Brill

Rank: Asst. Chief Years in department: 31 Age: 49 Training: firefighter I Residence: Malone Family status: married, 2 children Place of employment: Michels Corp. Occupation: Foreman

Marytown

Rank: Asst Chief Years in department: 5 Age: 36 Training: CPR, Firefighter I certified, Jaws, first aid City of residence: Marytown Family status: married to Heidi, 2 children Place of employment: Amerequip Occupation: quality tech

Garage & Sales

Chilton Housing Authority

Tn of Calumet Fire Department

Robert Simon

Eric Radandt

Rank: Captain Years in department: 22 Age: 52 Training: firefighter I & II, Residence: Johnsburg Family status: married to Jan, 4 children Place of employment: Prairie Rock Farms Inc. Occupation: farmer

Chris's Detailing Interior & Exterior Automotive Detailing

Rank: Lieutenant Years in department: 18 Age: 39 Training: firefighter 1, defib, others Residence: Town of Calumet Family status: married to Stephaine, 1 child Place of employment: G&H Trucking Occupation: truck driver

Scott’s

Lawn Service, LLC Professional service that’s a cut above New Holstein, WI • 920.286.3673 • jscottslawnservice@gmail.com

Tn of Calumet Fire Department

Paul Schmitz

Tim Horsch

Rank: Lieutenant Years in department: 21 Age: 47 Training: firefighter I Residence: Johnsburg Family status: married to Rebecca, 2 children Place of employment: Vogel Chev-Olds Occupation: autobody technician

Rank: Lieutenant Years in department: 8 Age: 28 Training: entry level firefighter I & II, firefighter I state certified City of residence: New Holstein Family status: single Place of employment: Horsch Farms, LLC and Gellings Implement Occupation: semi driver and herdsman

Brian Scheer

Rank: Lieutenant/1st Responder Years in department: 23 Age: 45 Training: firefighter II, EMTparamedic Residence: Pipe Family status: married to Wendy, 3 children Place of employment: Gold Cross Ambulance Occupation: EMT-Paramedic

Tn of Calumet Fire Department

John E. Jenkins

Rank: Captain Years in department: 40 Age: 59 Training: firefighter I & II. officer Residence: Pipe Family status: single, 2 children Occupation: retired

Tn of Calumet Fire Department

Jason Freund

Rank: Lieutenant Years in department: 18 Age: 37 Residence: Town of Marshfield Family status: married to Tracy, 1 child Place of employment: BCI Burke Occupation: saw operator

Riverview R estaurant Tn of Calumet Fire Department

Michael Guelig

Rank: Engineer Years in department: 32 Age: 60 Training: firefighter I & II Residence: Johnsburg Family status: married to Brenda, 3 children Place of employment: Canadian National Railroad Occupation: mechanic

Tn of Calumet Fire Department

Ben Burlingham

Rank: Engineer Years in department: 18 Age: 38 Training: entry level Residence: Malone Family status: married, 1 child Place of employment: Bremer Manufacturing Occupation: furnace tender

AUTOMOTIVE GROUP

Tn of Calumet Fire Department

Ken Haensgen

Rank: Firefighter/Inspector - State Certified Years in department: 35 Age: 54 Training: firefighter I, first responder, D-Fib. Residence: Pipe Family status: married to Vicki, 3 childen

BP of New Holstein

2305 Calumet Dr., New Holstein

Tn of Calumet Fire Department

Arlyn Merten

Dan Casper

Rank: Firefighter Years in department: 27 Age: 46 Residence: Johnsburg Family status: single

Rank: Firefighter Years in department: 40 Age: 58 Training: firefighter I Residence: Pipe Family status: married Place of employment: CD Smith Construction Occupation: superintendent

GROUP Tn ofAUTOMOTIVE Calumet Fire Department

Jason Ziegelbauer

Rank: Firefighter Years in department: 14 Age: 34 Residence: Malone Family status: single Place of employment: Ahern Occupation: Fad Shop

Roepke’s Village Inn Charlesburg • 849-4000

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Tn of Calumet Fire Department

Tom Horsch

Rank: Firefighter Years in department: 41 Age: 63 Training: firefighter I & II, Residence: Marytown Family status: married, 3 children Occupation: farmer

Vern's

Tn of Calumet Fire Department

Brian Schmitz

Robert Steffes

Joshua Sabel

Rank: Firefighter Years in department: 32 Age: 55 Training: firefighter I & II, arson officer Residence: Malone Family status: single Place of employment: Schmitz Well & Pump Occupation: well serviceman

Rank: Firefighter Years in department: 12 Age: 34 Training: entry level firefighter I & II City of residence: St. Peter Family status: married Place of employment: Grande Cheese Occupation: truck driver

CHEESE

Tn of Calumet Fire Department

Nick Brownson

Rank: Firefighter Years in department: 9 Age: 31 Training: firefighter I & II, Hazmat tech, 1st responder, CPR City of residence: St. Anna Family status: married to Nadine, 4 children Place of employment: Town of New Holstein Occupation: road supervisor

Rank: Firefighter Years in department: 10 Age: 29 Training: firefighter I & II City of residence: Marytown Family status: married Place of employment: S&S Dairy Farm Occupation: farm manager

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Tn of Calumet Fire Department

Matthew Guelig

David Nett

Jason Mueller

Rank: Firefighter Years in department: 11 Age: 30 City of residence: Malone Family status: single Place of employment: Muza Sheet Metal Occupation: sheet metal apprentice

Rank: Firefighter Years in department: 10 Age: 40 Training: entry level firefighter City of residence: Malone Family status: married to Carie, 2 children Place of employment: Altmeyer Electric Occupation: electrician

Rank: Firefighter Years in department: 10 Age: 36 Training: entry level City of residence: Pipe Family status: married to Andrea, 1 child Place of employment: Kaytee

FELDNER Chevrolet & Marine

Tn of Calumet Fire Department

Leslie Mier, Jr.

Rank: Firefighter Years in department: 7 Age: 38 City of residence: Chilton Family status: married to Amanda, 2 children Place of employment: Windwalker Occupation: shipping & receiving

Tn of Calumet Fire Department

Phillip Freund

Alex Secord

Zach VandeKolk

Rank: Firefighter Years in department: 7 Age: 28 Training: Firefighter I (A,B) City of residence: Malone Family status: single Place of employment: Baker Cheese

Rank: Firefighter Years in department: 3 Age: 22 Training: cert 1 City of residence: Johnsburg Family status: single Place of employment: Town of Calumet Recycling Center Occupation: student

MANUFACTURING COMPANY, INC

Rank: Firefighter Years in department: 3 Age: 29 Training: firefighter A&B, FDL Cty RIT City of residence: Pipe Family status: married to Lindsey Place of employment: Web Leads Inc. Occupation: Business Development Manager/Sales

Pat's Tire Sales & Service, Inc.

Tn of Calumet Fire Department

Shaun Buechel

Kyle Meyer

Al Schmitz

Austin Schussman

Rank: Firefighter Years in department: 6 Age: 26 Training: entry level firefighter A&B, FDL Cty RIT City of residence: Chilton Family status: single Place of employment: Buechel Stone Occupation: heavy equipment operator

Rank: Firefighter Years in department: 2 Age: 21 Training: firefighter I City of residence: Chilton Family status: single Place of employment: Stoelting

HALBACH

Plumbing & Piping Service

Rank: Firefighter Years in department: 33 Training: firefighter I City of residence: Pipe Family status: married Place of employment: Kohler Co.

Rank: Firefighter Years in department: 3 Age: 19 Training: cert 1 City of residence: Malone Family status: single Place of employment: Milk Specialties Occupation: bagger

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Tn of Calumet Fire Department

Brian Baker

Steve Ingraham

Tyler Lefeber

Gregory Guelig

Rank: Firefighter Years in department: 1 City of residence: Pipe Family status: Photo not married

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Rank: Firefighter Years in department: 1 City of residence: Chilton Family status: Photo not married

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Mike Wirtz

Rank: First Responder/EMT Years in department: 14 Age: 59 Training: First responder Residence: Malone Family status: married to Ellen, 2 children Place of employment: Wirtz Bros. Construction Occupation: owner

Holly Freund

Rank: EMT/First Responder Years in department: 20 Age: 46 Training: EMTbasic Residence: Malone Family status: married to Dennis, 3 children Place of employment: AALR Occupation: nursing clerk

Rank: Firefighter Years in department: 7 Age: 28 Training: firefighter City of residence: Photo not Malone available Family status: single Place of employment: Dairyland Farms Custom Services Occupation: mechanic/operator

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Walsdorf Roofing

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Tn of Calumet Fire Department

Pla-Mor Lanes

Rank: Firefighter Years in department: 1 City of residence: Marytown Family status: Photo not married available Place of employment: Rhode Bros.

John Roehrig

Rank: First Responder Years in department: 17 Age: 63 Training: EMT-D Residence: Marytown Family status: married to Linda, 3 children Place of employment: Mt. Calvary Ambulance Occupation: EMT

Ann Schmitz

Rank: First Responder Years in department: 27 Age: 61 Training: EMTbasic Residence: Johnsburg Family status: single Place of employment: Blanck’s Supper Club Occupation: manager

Tn of Calumet Fire Department

Ellen Wirtz

Karen Lisowe

Ben Ciske

Tyler Olig

Rank: First Responder Years in department: 14 Age: 59 Training: First responder Residence: Malone Family status: married to Michael, 2 children Place of employment: Consultants Laboratory of Wisconsin Occupation: medical technologist

Rank: First Responder Years in department: 11 Age: 54 Training: first responder City of residence: Brothertown Family status: married to Art, 2 children Place of employment: Premier Financial Credit Union Occupation: member relations specialist

Rank: First Responder Years in department: 5 Age: 34 Training: paramedic, ACLS, PHTLS, PALS, PCPP, CPR City of residence: Fond du Lac Family status: married to Rosa, 2 children Place of employment: Lifestar EMS Occupation: paramedic

Rank: First Responder Years in department: 6 Age: 25 City of residence: Malone Family status: single Place of employment: Mt. Calvary Ambulance

Tn of Calumet Fire Department

Art Lisowe

Mark Wirtz

Debbi Calaway

Mike Sabel

Rank: First Responder Years in department: 11 Age: 59 Training: first responder City of residence: Brothertown Family status: married to Karen, 2 children Place of employment: Metko Inc. Occupation: sheet metal fabricator

Rank: First Responder Years in department: 7 Age: 54 Training: EMTBasic City of residence: Fond du Lac Family status: married to Carol, 1 child Place of employment: Miron Construction Occupation: carpenter foreman

Rank: First Responder Years in department: 7 Age: 47 Training: national certified trauma first responder City of residence: Chilton Family status: married to Joe, 2 children Occupation: student

Rank: First Responder Years in department: 11 Age: 54 Training: 1st Responder City of residence: St. Peter Family status: married, 2 children Place of employment: Town of Taycheedah Occupation: road maintenance supervisor

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Tn of Calumet Fire Department

Heidi Brill

Chris Thome

Mike Sabel

Rank: First Responder Years in department: 3 Age: 38 Training: National Registry First Responder City of residence: Marytown Family status: married to Jamie, 2 children Place of employment: Inspire Dreams Learning Center Occupation: owner

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Rank: First Responder Years in department: 11 Training: RN, EMT-P City of residence: Taycheedah Family status: single, 3 children Place of employment: Flight for LIfe Occupation: flight nurse

Rank: First Responder Years in department: 11 City of residence: St. Peter Family status: married Place of employment: Calumet County Highway Department

Twohig Rietbrock Schneider & Halbach S.C.

Kiel Foundry Co., Inc.

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Firefighters rush to the rescue when there is a fire. Did you know that they also work hard to spread the word about fire prevention and safety? Here are 6 ways that we learn about fire safety:

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1. Programs are being developed on ________ that will show fake flames and fire situations to help Don’t touch matches, lighters or kids learn how to react if they candles. They are for adult use only. 6 are ever stuck in a fire. Do you have smoke detectors on every level of your home? 2. Cartoon __________ like Test them monthly and change the batteries at least once a year. Smokey Bear or Marty, the fire explorer, and Jett, his pet turtle Do you know two or more ways out of the house? (part of the USFA for kids) teach safety. 3. They are mascots at fire houses; Never use elevators if there is a fire (stairs are much safer). some dogs or other ________ are trained to alert people when there is Smoke rises. If there is a fire, stay low: crawl under the smoke. smoke, or to help find people in fires. 4. Firefighters can send ________ Have you picked a place to meet the rest of your by remote control into dangerous family once you are all out of the house? fires to fight them. 5. Firehouses have ________ in which Once you are out of the house, stay out of the house. firefighters will visit classrooms to speak

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Mt. Calvary Fire Department

Gregory P. Mueller

Jeff Birschbach

Doug Thome

Jef Burg

Rank: Chief Years in department: 28 Age: 51 Training: firefighter I/inspector/ officer Residence: Mt. Calvary Family status: married to Mary Beth, 2 children Place of employment: Badger Well Drilling Occupation: well drilling

Rank: 1st Asst. Chief Years in department: 38 Age: 61 Training: firefighter I & II, officers training City of residence: Mt. Calvary Family status: married to Denise, 2 children Place of employment: St. Lawrence Seminary Occupation: carpenter

Rank: 2nd Asst. Chief Years in department: 38 Age: 56 Training: arson investigator, officers training Residence: Mt. Calvary Family status: married to Karen, 2 children Place of employment: C.D. Smith Occupation: field superintendent

Rank: Captain Years in department: 28 Age: 48 Training: firefighter I City of residence: Malone Family status: married to Jodie, 1 child Place of employment: State of Wisconsin Occupation: officer

Sohrweide Insurance Agency, Inc.

Twohig Rietbrock Schneider & Halbach S.C.

Mt. Calvary Fire Department

Mt. Calvary Fire/Ambulance

Mt. Calvary Fire Department

Scott Sabel

Jeff J. Abler

Scott Schaefer

Brian King

Roepke’s Village Inn Charlesburg • 849-4000

Rank: Captain Years in department: 11 Age: 35 City of residence: Mt. Calvary Family status: married Place of employment: Ken Sabel Carpentry Occupation: carpenter

Rank: Captain Years in department: 20 Age: 38 Training: firefighter I & II, driver/operator, IC training Residence: Mt. Calvary Family status: married to Melissa, 4 children Place of employment: Groeshal Occupation: Sheet Metal Journyman

Rank: Lieutenant Years in department: 17 Age: 47 Training: firefighter I & II, RIT Residence: Mt. Calvary Family status: married, 3 children Place of employment: Metalcraft of Mayville Occupation: accountant

Rank: LT Years in department: 6 Age: 43 Training: RIT certified, certified FF1 City of residence: Fond du Lac Family status: married to Amy, 2 children Place of employment: Meyer Mechanical Occupation: steam fitter

Mt. Calvary Fire Department

Bob Sabel

Kevin Schaefer

Don Schmitz

Jeff Kaiser

Rank: Lieutenant Years in department: 11 Age: 32 City of residence: Mt. Calvary Family status: single Place of employment: Ken Sabel Carpentry Occupation: carpenter

Rank: President Years in department: 20 Age: 46 Training: firefighter I & II, RIT City of residence: Mt. Calvary Family status: married to Lisa, 2 children Place of employment: Michels Corporation Occupation: director of supply chain

Scott’s Lawn Service

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Mt. Calvary Fire Department

Cody Thome

Jeremy Kraus

Rank: Training Officer Years in department: 7 Age: 25 Training: entry level firefighter City of residence: Mt. Calvary Family status: single Occupation: student

Rank: Secretary Years in department: 12 Age: 32 Training: Firefighter 1&2, RIT Certified City of residence: Mt. Calvary Family status: married to Jennifer, 2 children Place of employment: Mercury Marine Occupation: engineering test technician

Chilton Housing Authority

Rank: Firefighter/Vice President/ Safety Officer Years in department: 25 Age: 60 Training: firefighter I Residence: Town of Marshfield Family status: married to Lynn, 2 children Place of employment: Side X Side Occupation: construction

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Rank: Director Years in department: 26 Age: 51 Training: firefighter I Residence: Malone Family status: married to Sara, 2 children Place of employment: Kohler Co. Occupation: ATL operator

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Mt. Calvary Fire Department

Ryan Steffes

Brian D. Stark

Rank: Treasurer Years in department: 4 Age: 29 Training: entry level A & B, driver/operator City of residence: Mt. Calvary Family status: single Place of employment: Badger Well Drilling Occupation: well driller and pump

Rank: Firefighter Years in department: 23 Age: 64 Training: firefighter II Residence: Mt. Calvary Family status: married to Janet, 2 children Place of employment: Kohler Co. Occupation: caster

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Mt. Calvary Fire Department

Kevin Sesing

Nathan Kaiser

Brian Haensgen

Josh Burg

Rank: Firefighter Years in department: 22 Age: 43 Training: firefighter I Residence: Mt. Calvary Family status: married Place of employment: Andrew Excavation Occupation: operator

Rank: Firefighter Years in department: 4 Age: 22 Training: entry level firefighter City of residence: Mt. Calvary Family status: single Occupation: student

Rank: Firefighter Years in department: 17 Age: 40 Training: firefighter I & II Residence: Mt. Calvary Family status: married to Michelle, 2 children Place of employment: C.D. Smith Construction Occupation: carpenter

Rank: Firefighter Years in department: 3 Age: 20 Training: entry level firefighter A &B City of residence: Malone Family status: single Occupation: student

Mt. Calvary Fire Department

Justin Diederichs

Derrick Stark

Phillip Schmitz

Paul Petrie

Rank: Firefighter Years in department: 3 Age: 23 Training: entry level A & B, driver/operator City of residence: Malone Family status: single Place of employment: Tasch’s Customs Occupation: truck driver

Mt. Calvary Fire Department

Paul Strebe

Rank: Firefighter Years in department: 1 Age: 38 Training: firefighter 1, driver/ operator City of residence: Mt. Calvary Family status: married to Myra Place of employment: JF Ahren Occupation: truck driver

Rank: Firefighter Years in department: 8 City of residence: Mt. Calvary Family status: single

Rank: Firefighter Years in department: 7 Age: 29 City of residence: Mt. Calvary Family status: single Place of employment: Mortenson Construction Occupation: laborer

Pla-Mor Lanes Mt. Calvary Fire Department

Alex Thelen

Rank: Firefighter Years in department: 4 Age: 22 Training: State Certified 1 City of residence: Mt. Calvary Family status: single Place of employment: Service Motor Company Occupation: ag technician

Mt. Calvary Fire Department

Cory Thome

Rank: Firefighter Years in department: 1 Age: 23 City of residence: Mt. Calvary Family status: single Place of employment: New Holstein Police Department Occupation: police officer

Rank: Firefighter Years in department: 43 Age: 64 Training: firefighter I & II City of residence: St. Cloud Family status: married to Sue, 2 children Place of employment: Badger Well Drilling Occupation: office manager

Mt. Calvary Fire Department

Joseph Brenner

Rank: Firefighter Years in department: 6 Age: 37 City of residence: Mt. Calvary Family status: married to Leah, 3 children Place of employment: JF Ahern Occupation: plumber

Karls Mechanical Contractors, Inc.

Mt. Calvary Fire Department

Richard Thomas

Tyler Schmitt

Mike Passineau

Jerry Campbell

Rank: Firefighter Age: 28 City of residence: Mt. Calvary Family status: married to Kirsten, 1 child Place of employment: Wil-Kil Pest Control Occupation: technician

Rank: Firefighter Years in department: 1st Age: 25 Training: firefighter 1&2, CPR, Hazmat City of residence: Village of Mt. Calvary Family status: married to Sarah Place of employment: D.E. Thome Electric Occupation: master electrician

FELDNER Chevrolet & Marine

Rank: Firefighter Years in department: 4 Family status: single

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Pla-Mor Lanes

Rank: Inactive Member Years in department: 37 Age: 72 Training: first responder City of residence: Mt. Calvary Family status: single Place of employment: St. Lawrence Seminary Occupation: maintenance

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Mt. Calvary Fire/Ambulance

Dan Kuhl

Joseph E. Abler

Kyle Kraus

Quinn Kaiser

Rank: Firefighter/First Responder Years in department: 8 City of residence: Malone Family status: single

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Rank: Firefighter, EMT-B Years in department: 4 Age: 22 Training: entry level A & B, driver/operator, firefighter I & II, EMT-B, CPR, fire inspector, Hazmat ops & tech City of residence: Mt. Calvary Family status: single Occupation: student

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Rank: Firefighter/Ambulance Driver Years in department: 48 Age: 66 Training: driver/ operator Residence: Mt. Calvary Family status: married to Judy, 2 children Occupation: selfemployed painter

Liv

Rank: Firefighter/Aemt Years in department: 9 Age: 35 Training: firefighter I & II, Hazmat ops, driver/operator, officer I & II, AEMT City of residence: Mt. Calvary Family status: married to Kim, 1 child Place of employment: Konz Electric Occupation: electrician

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Mt. Calvary Ambulance

Jeff Roehrig

Rachel Roehrig

Mary Krause

Sharon Adamski

Rank: Paramedic Years in department: 11 Age: 28 Training: paramedic City of residence: New Holstein Family status: single Place of employment: Theda Star Occupation: paramedic

Rank: Paramedic Years in department: 12 Training: paramedic, RN City of residence: Fond du Lac Place of employment: Gold Cross Ambulance & Mt. Calvary Ambulance Occupation: RN/ paramedic

GOODFELLAS

Rank: NR-EMT Years in department: 26 Age: 68 Training: EMTbasic City of residence: Chilton Family status: widowed, 2 children Place of employment: Fox Valley Technical College, Calumet Home Health County Occupation: EMS Instructor

Rank: EMT Years in department: 20 Age: 54 Training: EMT w/ ALS, defib City of residence: Chilton Family status: married to Joe, 1 child Place of employment: Fox Valley Technical College/ Mt. Calvary Ambulance Occupation: home health/hospice aide, EMT, EMS Aide, CPR instructor, pharmacy tech

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Mt. Calvary Ambulance

Kelsey Yahr

Theresa Hostettler

Stacy L. Casper

Mike Roehrig

Rank: EMT Years in department: 4 Training: EMTBasic City of residence: Fond du Lac Family status: single, 4 children Place of employment: Mt. Calvary Ambulance Occupation: EMT

Rank: EMT Years in department: 14 Age: 66 Training: EMT/ LPN City of residence: Chilton Family status: 4 children, 4 grandchildren Place of employment: Ascension Calumet Hospital Occupation: LPN

Rank: Driver, EMT Years in department: 10 Age: 34 City of residence: New Holstein Family status: married

Rank: EMT Years in department: 18 Age: 41 Training: EMTBD, CNA, CPR City of residence: Mt. Calvary Family status: married to Robert, 3 children Place of employment: Schwarz’s Supper Club Occupation: waitress

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Mt. Calvary Ambulance

Mark Wirtz

Tyler Berenz

Willie Mencel

Rank: Driver/EMT Years in department: 8 Age: 54 Training: EMT City of residence: St. Peter Family status: married, 1 child Place of employment: Miron Construction Occupation: carpenter

Rank: EMT/driver Years in department: 7 Age: 25 Training: EMT-B City of residence: St. Cloud Family status: married Place of employment: Meyer Plumbing

Mt. Calvary Ambulance

Rank: EMT Years in department: 1st Age: 47 Training: EMT, CPR, Firefighter I&II, driver/operaPhoto tor, Hazmat Not City of residence: Chilton Available Family status: married to Wanda, 2 children Place of employment: Gold Cross, Chilton Fire, Fox Crossing Fire Occupation: EMT/firefighter

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Jamie Mauer

Rank: EMT Years in department: 1st Training: EMT

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Mt. Calvary Ambulance

Wanda Bauer

John Gerarden

Ann Schmitz

Katie Van Ruiswijk

Rank: EMT Years in department: 1 Age: 46 Training: EMT, CPR City of residence: Chilton Family status: married, 2 children Place of employment: Shear America Salon, Gold Cross, GLEMS Occupation: EMT-B, cosmetologist

Rank: EMT Years in department: 3 Age: 24 Training: paramedic, firefighter I&II, driver/ Photo operator, Hazmat Not technician City of residence: Available Grand Chute Family status: married to Alex Place of employment: Mt. Calvary Ambulance Occupation: EMT

Rank: EMT-Basic Years in department: 26 Age: 61 Training: EMTBasic, CPR, EMR and EMT instructor City of residence: Johnsburg Family status: single Place of employment: Blanck’s Supper Club and FVTC Occupation: manager and instructor

Rank: Driver/EMT-Basic Years in department: 5 City of residence: Fond du Lac Family status: married, 1 child Place of employment: Agnesian Healthcare Occupation: nurse

Mt. Calvary Ambulance

Kim Kuhl

Stephanie Immel

Martin Geniesse

Ma Vang

Rank: EMT-Basic Years in department: 13 Age: 33 Training: EMT-B City of residence: Mt. Calvary Family status: married to Dan, 1 child Place of employment: Bob Schuchardt Insurance Occupation: receptionist

Rank: EMT-Basic Years in department: 12 Age: 33 Training: EMT-B City of residence: St. Cloud Family status: married, 3 children Place of employment: Mt. Calvary Ambulance & National Exchange Bank Occupation: EMT/office & teller

Rank: EMT-B Years in department: 1st Age: 19 Training: EMT, CPR, lifeguard City of residence: Photo Oshkosh Not Family status: single Available Place of employment: YMCA Occupation: student, lifeguard/swimming instructor

Rank: EMT-B Years in department: 1st Age: 19 Training: EMT, CPR City of residence: Photo Appleton Not Family status: single Available Place of employment: Home Care Assistance Occupation: CNA

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Mt. Calvary Ambulance

Tom Pickart

Ellen Wirtz

Rank: EMT-Basic Years in department: 5 Age: 30 Training: EMT-B City of residence: Fond du Lac Photo Family status: Not married to Rebecca Available Place of employment: Ryan Brothers Ambulance Service Occupation: EMT-Basic

Rank: First Responder Years in department: 10 Age: 59 Training: First Responder City of residence: Malone Family status: married to Mike, 2 children Place of employment: Consultants Laboratory of Wisconsin Occupation: medical technologist

Mt. Calvary Ambulance

Kyle Kraus

John Roehrig

Rank: Driver/EMR Years in department: 3 Training: driver/ EMR City of residence: Photo Malone Not Family status: single Available Occupation: farmer

Rank: Driver Years in department: 28 Age: 63 Training: CPR, EMT Residence: New Holstein Family status: married to Linda, 3 children Occupation: student

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Mt. Calvary Ambulance

Kevin Braun

Rank: Driver Years in department: 15 Age: 35 Training: driver City of residence: Mt. Calvary Photo Family status: Not single

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St. Cloud Fire Department

St. Cloud Fire Dept/1st Responder

St. Cloud Fire Department

Scott J. Bink

Chad Weber

Jeff Horn

Nathan Mueller

Rank: Chief Years in department: 22 Age: 40 Training: firefighter I Residence: Town of Forest Family status: married, 2 children Place of employment: Meyer Mechanical Occupation: steamfitter

Rank: 1st Asst. Chief Years in department: 24 Age: 44 Training: firefighter I & II Residence: St. Cloud Family status: married to Sharon Place of employment: Mercury Marine Occupation: production supervisor

Rank: Firefighter/First Responder/2nd Asst. Chief Years in department: 20 Age: 38 Training: firefighter I, first responder Residence: St. Cloud Family status: married to Jill, 3 children Place of employment: Badger Well Drilling Occupation: drillers asst.

Rank: Captain, Safety Officer Years in department: 15 Age: 38 Training: entry level Residence: St. Cloud Family status: married to Jennifer, 4 children Place of employment: Masters Gallery Occupation: utility

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St. Cloud Fire Department

Jason Sippel

Mark Fritz

Robert J. Sippel

Rank: Firefighter/Director/Captain Years in department: 17 Age: 37 Training: firefighter I Residence: St. Cloud Family status: single Place of employment: Mid States Aluminum

Rank: President Years in department: 39 Age: 62 Training: firefighter I Residence: St. Cloud Family status: married to Mary, 2 children Occupation: retired

Roepke’s Village Inn

Rank: Secretary Years in department: 39 Age: 61 Training: firefighter I Residence: St. Cloud Family status: married to Deborah, 2 children Place of employment: D & D Carpentry Inc. Occupation: carpenter

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St. Cloud Fire Department

St. Cloud Fire Dept/1st Responder

Joe Berenz

Neal Birschbach

1313 Main St., St. Cloud

Rank: Firefighter, Director Years in department: 37 Age: 58 Training: firefighter I Residence: St. Cloud Family status: married to Barb, 2 children Place of employment: Sargento Cheese Occupation: process technician

Rank: Firefighter/Director Years in department: 17 Age: 40 Training: firefighter I, first responder Residence: St. Cloud Family status: married to Amanda, 3 children Place of employment: Oakfield Stone

St. Cloud Fire Department

Tim (Bernie) Berenz

Rank: Treasurer Years in department: 42 Age: 61 Training: firefighter I Residence: St. Cloud Family status: married to Jill, 2 children Place of employment: Stenz Autobody Occupation: manager

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Andy Horn

Rank: Safety Officer Years in department: 39 Age: 61 Training: firefighter I, first responder, others Residence: St. Cloud Family status: 2 children Place of employment: BCI Burke Occupation: playground setup

St. Cloud Fire Department

Benji Bink

Rank: Firefighter Years in department: 15 Age: 36 Training: entry level Residence: St. Cloud Family status: married to Melissa, 2 children Place of employment: Kohler Co. Occupation: CAD design analyst

FELDNER Chevrolet & Marine

St. Cloud Fire Department

Dick Boehnlein

John Diedrich

Peter Goeser

Dale Bink

Rank: Firefighter Years in department: 22 Age: 53 Training: firefighter I Residence: St. Cloud Family status: married to Ann, 3 children Place of employment: JF Ahern Occupation: sheet metal

Rank: Firefighter Years in department: 37 Age: 57 Training: firefighter I, incident command Residence: St. Cloud Family status: married to Eileen, 4 children Place of employment: Mannenbach Mechanical Occupation: pipe fitter

Dave Wusterbarth Roof Services LLC

Rank: Firefighter Years in department: 30 Age: 65 Training: firefighter I Residence: St. Cloud Family status: married to Chris, 2 children Place of employment: Feldner Chev Occupation: auto mechanic

FELDNER Chevrolet & Marine

Rank: Firefighter (honorary active) Years in department: 33 Age: 67 City of residence: St. Cloud Family status: married to Mary Place of employment: Village of St. Cloud Occupation: utility employee

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St. Cloud Fire Department

Jim Feldner

Steve Preder

Rank: Firefighter Years in department: 56 Age: 77 Training: firefighter I Residence: St. Cloud Family status: sinlge Place of employment: Feldner Construction Inc. Occupation: president

Rank: Firefighter Years in department: 20 Age: 56 City of residence: St. Cloud Family status: married to Carol, 2 children Place of employment: H&H Excavating Occupation: foreman, operator

St. Cloud Fire Department

Mark Baumgartner

Matt Fritz

Rank: Firefighter Years in department: 21 Age: 39 Training: firefighter I Residence: St. Cloud Family status: married to Carrie, 3 children Place of employment: City of FDL Occupation: truck driver

Rank: Firefighter Years in department: 15 Age: 34 Training: entry level Residence: St. Cloud Family status: married to Shannon Place of employment: Baker Cheese Occupation: packager

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Ryan Steffen

Rank: Firefighter Years in department: 10 Age: 28 Training: firefighter I City of residence: St. Cloud Family status: single Place of employment: JF Ahren

Nick Weber

Rank: Firefighter Years in department: 8 Age: 38 Training: entry level 1/driver/op City of residence: St. Cloud Family status: married Place of employment: Land Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Lakes Occupation: maintenance tech

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Jared Berenz

Jake Voelker

Rank: Firefighter Years in department: 8 Age: 23 Training: firefighter City of residence: St. Cloud Family status: single Occupation: Burg Homes & Design

Twohig Rietbrock Schneider & Halbach S.C.

Rank: Firefighter Years in department: 7 Age: 32 City of residence: St. Cloud Family status: single Place of employment: Drexel Building Supply Occupation: customer service

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Guardians scholarship offered Thanks to the generosity of businesses which support this annual Guardians section with their advertising, Delta Publications, Inc. annually presents a scholarship to a current or future “Guardian” who is continuing his or her education. Application forms for the scholarship were sent to each department featured in this section, but additional forms can be obtained by contacting Editor Mark Sherry at the Tri-County News, 8942828 or marks@deltapublications.com. The deadline for returning the simple, one-page form is Nov. 15 of each year,

after which the staff of Delta Publications, Inc. selects a winner. In some years when multiple applications are received, more than one winner has been selected. There also have been years in which no applications were received, so any current or future emergency services worker who is taking classes toward furthering their education in the field is encouraged to apply. Guardians from multiple area departments have received scholarships from this program over the years in which the Guardians section has been produced.

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St. Cloud Fire Department

Luke Laudolff

Alex Sippel

Rank: Firefighter Years in department: 4 Age: 21 City of residence: St. Cloud Family status: single Place of employment: Rhode Brothers Occupation: plumber

HALBACH

Plumbing & Piping Service

Rank: Firefighter Years in department: 2 Age: 19 City of residence: St. Cloud Family status: single Place of employment: Pethan Air Services

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St. Cloud Fire Department

St. Cloud Fire Dept/1st Responder

Jenny Winkler

Dylan Entringer

Jason Hoerth

Tyler Berenz

Rank: Firefighter Years in department: 2 Age: 26 Training: entry level City of residence: St. Cloud Family status: single Place of employment: Buechel Stone Occupation: inventory clerk

Rank: Firefighter Years in department: 2 Age: 26 Training: entry level City of residence: Glenbeulah Family status: single Place of employment: Baker Cheese Inc. Occupation: intake operator

Rank: Firefighter/First Responder Years in department: 6 Age: 32 City of residence: St. Cloud Family status: married to Becky, 1 child Place of employment: New Holstein Middle School Occupation: physical education teacher, athletic director

Rank: Firefighter/First Responder Years in department: 9 Age: 25 Training: firefighter I, Hazmat Ops, EMT Basic City of residence: St. Cloud Family status: single Place of employment: Meyer Plumbing Occupation: plumber

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St. Cloud Fire Dept/1st Responder

Kevin Schneider

Brian Preder

Nathan Sippel

Rank: Firefighter Years in department: 2 Age: 26 Training: entr level City of residence: St. Cloud Family status: single Place of employment: Feldner Chevrolet & Marine Occupation: mechanic

Rank: Firefighter Age: 47 City of residence: St. Cloud Family status: married to Nancy, 1 child Place of employment: Amerequip Occupation: quality tech.

Rank: Firefighter/First Responder Years in department: 10 Age: 33 Training: firefighter I, first responder Residence: St. Cloud Family status: married Place of employment: State D.O.T. Occupation: bridge maintenance & inspector

St. Cloud First Responders

Becky Hoerth

Rank: First Responder Years in department: 2 City of residence: St. Cloud Family status: married to Jason, 1 child Place of employment: UW-Oshkosh Occupation: nurse practitioner

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Chuck Quackenboss

Pam Pierquet

Nancy Preder

Jenny Wagner

Rank: First Responder Age: 50 Training: first responder City of residence: St. Cloud Family status: married to Christine, 3 children Place of employment: JF Ahern/ Mt. Calvary Ambulance

Mechanical Contractors, Inc.

Rank: EMR Years in department: 1 Age: 40 Training: EMR City of residence: St. Cloud Family status: married to Chuck, 2 children Place of employment: The Nielsen Company Occupation: database specialist

Rank: EMR Years in department: 13 Age: 46 Training: EMR City of residence: St. Cloud Family status: married to Brian, 3 children Place of employment: Agnesian/ SSM Healthcare Occupation: nurse

Rank: EMR Years in department: 1 Age: 41 Training: EMR City of residence: St. Cloud Family status: married to Joel, 2 children Place of employment: Dept. of Public Instruction Occupation: education

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From Bucket Brigades to Bucket Trucks…

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Heroes! How volunteer firefighters perform their job has changed a lot over the years.

Why they do their job has not! Thank you for protecting our communities.

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