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Avon Fire Department
Avon Fire Department Avon Fire Department
The Avon Fire Department members are Jim Stang, 15 years (front, kneeling, from left); Adam Pogatschnik, 20 years; Chad Ramler, 7 years; Russ Panek, 23 years; Craig Doll, 5 years; Chris Pfl ueger, 33 years; Eric Larson, 20; Paul Ruegemer, 7; Carl Verdon, 5 years; Josh Ricard, 13 years; George Bauer, 15 years; (front of the truck, from left) Training Captain Gary Laing, 18 years; Treasurer Captain Gary Schmitz, 18 years; Secretary Captain Casey Jansky, 15 years; Truck Captain Kyle Smith, 13 years; Safety/ EMS Captain Ben Grutsch, 18 years; (in the truck) Fire Chief Joel Richter, 19 years; (standing next to the truck, from left) Assistant Chief Chuck Swenson, 13 years; Eric Notch, 5 years; Steve Weber, 19 years; Corey Naig, 22 years; Brad Lemm, 13 years; Kevin Korneck, 18 years; Colin Lobitz, 19 years; Jamey Widman, 15 years; Corey Nellis, 20 years. Not pictured: New members Brandon Merkling and Ryan Morse.
A word from the Fire Chief...
Welcome to the City of Avon from all of us at the Avon Fire Department! The Avon Fire Department was established in 1904 and our members continue to serve our community proudly. We also serve Avon Township & a portion of Collegeville & St. Wendel Township’s. We respond to all types of emergencies, from structure or car fi res to auto accidents or water rescue. Our members are all trained as Emergency Medical Responders and respond to all medical emergencies as well. Twenty-eight fully trained and dedicated members staff our department. We average approximately 260 calls per year, which includes those related to the busy I-94 corridor. Please visit the city website to view our staff and equipment under the Departments tab, then Fire Department. You will also fi nd some helpful information on burning, safety and other fi re-related links. I’m proud to be a member of the Avon Fire Department for the past 19 years, this being my 10th year serving as Fire Chief. I have also served as Assistant Chief and as our Safety/EMS Captain. I grew up in the area and have lived in Avon since 2001. I hope you and your family fi nd new friends and the many great things our community has to off er. If I can be of any help, you may contact me at 320-356-7400. Sincerely, Joel Richter Avon Fire Chief
320-746-0746 500 Main Street Holdingford, MN 56340
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