On July 23, 2019, Menomonee Falls Fire Dept. Command Staff sent a letter to the Village President and Board, concerning a number of incorrect statements made by then Director of Protective Services, Anna Ruzinski, at an earlier Committee of the Whole meeting on July 15th. A short while ago, we were provided a copy of […]
Category Archives: News
Racine FD Graduated 4 Recruits
On May 31st, four Racine FD recruits were graduated.
Ashland (OR) Chief Makes Ultimate Stand
Ashland Fire Chief Mike D’Orazi on Tuesday took the ultimate stand against a demanding City Administration. After being pressured to reduce the department operating budget by an additional $300,000, Chief D’Orazi resigned his position to hopefully keep from having any Fire Fighter positions cut in pursuit of such deep cuts. Thank you, Chief D’Orazi, for […]
Germantown Swears in New FF/Paramedics
After some painful staffing issues over the last few years, Germantown FD swore in three new FF/Paramedics last night. This brings their daily staffing ability up to 3 shifts of 5 personnel on duty 24/7, with at least two of those being Paramedics.
Tax Credits Proposed for Volunteer Firefighters
MADISON, WI (Wisconsin Radio Network) – At the Capitol, legislation would provide tax credits for volunteer firefighters and EMTs. The majority of the state’s hundreds of fire departments rely on volunteers, but state Senator Pat Testion of Stevens Point notes it’s getting tougher to attract and retain them — with notable consequences: “In 2006 the […]