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Newburg Firefighters save one of their own | By Fire Chief Mark Chesak
August 9, 2020 – Newburg, WI – On Sunday, July 26, 2020 at about 1:45 p.m. the Newburg Fire Department was dispatched to a residence in the Town of Trenton for a report of a vehicle on fire in the driveway, and the fire was threatening the home. When
Newburg Firefighters save one of their own | By Fire Chief Mark Chesak
August 5, 2020 – Newburg, WI – On Sunday, July 26, 2020 at about 1:45 p.m. the Newburg Fire Department was dispatched to a residence in the Town of Trenton for a report of a vehicle on fire in the driveway, and the fire was threatening the home. When
Guest Editorial | How are volunteer fire departments in Washington County going to survive? | By Ron Naab
February 29, 2020 – Washington Co., WI – The issue of finding people to fill the boots of a firefighter or EMT is challenging. It is a societal issue. We are now in the mindset of what others can do for us and not what we can do for
Obituary | Joseph C. Reinders, 94,of West Bend
November 30, 2019 – West Bend, WI –Joseph C. “Joe” Reinders entered eternal rest November 27, 2019. He was born September 24, 1925 and united in marriage to Marlene Hartleb June 12, 1954 at Sacred Heart Church in Allenton. Joe and Marlene owned and operated Joe’s Red Owl in
U.S. flag ordered to half-staff until November 10 to honor the death of a Wisconsin firefighter
November 4, 2019 – Washington Co., WI – Due to the Line of Duty Death of a member of the Union Grove Fire Department, the U.S. flag has been order to fly at half-staff until Sunday evening November 10.
U.S. flag ordered to half-staff until November 10 to honor the death of a Wisconsin firefighter
November 8, 2019 – Washington Co., WI – Due to the Line of Duty Death of a member of the Union Grove Fire Department, the U.S. flag has been order to fly at half-staff until Sunday evening November 10.
U.S. flag ordered to half-staff until November 10 to honor the death of a Wisconsin firefighter
November 4, 2019 – Washington Co., WI – Due to the Line of Duty Death of a member of the Union Grove Fire Department, the U.S. flag has been order to fly at half-staff until Sunday evening November 10.
U.S. flag ordered to half-staff until November 10 to honor the death of a Wisconsin firefighter
November 4, 2019 – Washington Co., WI – Due to the Line of Duty Death of a member of the Union Grove Fire Department, the U.S. flag has been order to fly at half-staff until Sunday evening November 10.
U.S. flag ordered to half-staff until November 10 to honor the death of a Wisconsin firefighter
November 4, 2019 – Washington Co., WI – Due to the Line of Duty Death of a member of the Union Grove Fire Department, the U.S. flag has been order to fly at half-staff until Sunday evening November 10.
U.S. flag ordered to half-staff until November 10 to honor the death of a Wisconsin firefighter
November 4, 2019 – Washington Co., WI – Due to the Line of Duty Death of a member of the Union Grove Fire Department, the U.S. flag has been order to fly at half-staff until Sunday evening November 10.
Thank you firefighter Ken Klumb for 60 years of service | By Jackson Fire Department
June 24, 2019 – Jackson, WI – The Jackson Fire Department has seen a lot of change over the years; new trucks, helmets, tools, technology and techniques. But for the past 60 years one thing hasn’t, or should I say, one man hasn’t changed. In June of 1959 Ken
VIDEO | Swearing in of new West Bend firefighter/paramedic
June 5, 2019 – West Bend, WI – West Bend City Clerk Stephanie Justman swore in Matthew Casey during this week’s Common Council meeting. Fire Chief Gerald Kudek said Casey worked at County Rescue Services in Green Bay and served the Village of Howard Fire/Rescue as a part-time employee.
Governor orders flags to half-staff as mark of respect for Appleton firefighter Mitchell Lundgaard
May 17, 2019 – Washington Co., WI – Governor Tony Evers has ordered the flags of the United States and the State of Wisconsin to be flown at half-staff immediately as a mark of respect for Firefighter Mitchell F. Lundgaard of the Appleton Fire Department. The order is effective immediately
VIDEO | Swearing in of West Bend Firefighter Aaron Zuehlsdorf
Jan. 10, 2019 – West Bend, WI – West Bend City Clerk Stephanie Justman swore in Aaron Zuehlsdorf as a West Bend firefighter this week during the Monday night Common Council meeting. Zuehlsdorf’s father, Ron, pinned Aaron’s badge. Zuehlsdorf grew up in Oconomowoc. He attended Waukesha Technical
Funeral today for Edward H. Wolf, 76, of Slinger
Oct. 28, 2018 – Slinger, WI – Slinger Honorary Fire Fighter Ed Wolf passed away early Wednesday morning, Oct. 24. Slinger Fire Department will be performing a bell ringing ceremony and walk through at 2 p.m. on Sunday, Oct 28. Members of Badger Firefighters association are welcome to attend.
Obituary: Edward H. Wolf, 76, of Slinger
Oct. 25, 2018 – Slinger, WI – Slinger Honorary Fire Fighter Ed Wolf passed away early Wednesday morning, Oct. 24. Slinger Fire Department will be performing a bell ringing ceremony and walk through at 2 p.m. on Sunday, Oct 28. Members of Badger Firefighters association are welcome to attend.
Flag fly at half staff today, April 30 in honor of Spooner Fire District Firefighter Philip Neubich
April 30, 2018 – Washington Co., WI – The Governor of Wisconsin has ordered the flag of the United States and the flag of the State of Wisconsin be flown at half-staff in honor of Spooner Fire District Firefighter Philip Neubich. In accordance with the Order, please ensure that
Flags to fly at half staff on Thursday in honor of EMT Matthew Deicher | By Ron Naab
Sept. 27, 2017 – Washington Co., WI – The Governor of Wisconsin has ordered flags to fly at half-staff on Sept. 28, 2017, to honor Matthew Deicher, an Emergency Medical Technician and Firefighter who died in the line of duty. In accordance with this order, please ensure that the flag