FIRE PREVENTION WEEK OCTOBER 6-12, 2019

EVERYDAY
HEROES

We Proudly Salute Our Area

Firefighters & Emergency
Medical Professionals
A Special Supplement to
The Standard Newspaper and the A
Northeast Iowa Extra to The Standard Newspaper and the Northeast Iowa Extra
Special Supplement
Page 2 October 9, 2019

WAUKON, IOWA

WAUKON FIRE DEPARTMENT WAUKON FIRE

Left to right - Front row: John Kerndt, Neil Becker, Gary “Gus” Berger, Bill Campbell, Bob Zahn, Glenn Krueger, Don Haler, Tom Kerndt,
DEPARTMENT
Glen Mathis, Randy Murphy, Robert Campbell, Jim Ryan, Al Rissman, Paul Mathis (1st Assistant Chief). Middle row: Tony Beneke, 2018 Fiscal Year Total
Mitch Regan, Brian Bodensteiner, Justin Sweeney, Mike Horns (2nd Lieutenant), Josh Hager, Dave Martin (Chief), Mike Hennessy, Fire Calls: 82.
Kris Krueger, Troy Gress (Safety Officer), Kyle Halverson (Secretary/Treasurer), Dave Blocker, Dan Anderson, Ron Herman.
Back row: Mike Wadsworth, Neal Corwin, Judd Larson, Tyler O’Neill (Fire Marshal), Mike Allison, Pat Egan, Justin Piggott, Department Highlights
Zack Christensen, Zack Woodbeck, Dominick Mellick (Training Officer), Nathan Hennessy, Shawn Gordon, Dakota Hawes, from 2018 to Present:
Garth Cooper, Carter Clark. Not pictured: Gary Bulman, Darrell Rogness, Wayne Howe, Joe Kroack, Chris Dahlstrom (Education Officer), Purchased new set of
Bill Hennessy (2nd Assistant Chief), Pete Grangaard (1st Lieutenant), Troy Lubahn, Brad Krambeer, Rick Larson, Todd Leikvold. battery operated Jaws
Photo by Katie Hennessy of Cotécolor Photography. of Life and some new
turn out and personal
protection gear.
Kurth
Fiesta Thank You 17 Waukon fire
fighters were honored
Plumbing & AREA for having over 35
Vallarta FIREFIGHTERS
Heating years of service. Two
representatives from
9 E. Main St. AND EMS
101 1st Ave. NW Waukon, IA the Iowa State Fire
Waukon, IA PERSONNEL Association were in
(563) 568-0020 for Outstanding Waukon to present
(563) 568-3680 Service to Your them with a certificate
and a figurine.
Communities! They included:
to John Kerndt, Joe Kroack,
Gordy’s Quillin’s Special thanks
Amy Neil Becker, Gary Bulman,
Auto Body Quality Foods McCormickof Darrell Rogness,
for 15 years vice Gus Berger, Bill Campbell,
Gordy & Mike Kaeser • Caledonia, MN • Viroqua, WI dedicated ser Wayne Howe, Bob Zahn,
• La Crescent, MN • Waukon, IA to the Glenn Krueger, Don Haler,
710 W. Main St. • La Crosse, WI • West Union, IA Harpers Ferryd. Tom Kerndt, Glen Mathis,
Waukon, IA • Monona, IA • Lansing IGA, Rescue Squa Randy Murphy,
• Reedsburg, WI Lansing, IA Robert Campbell,
(563) 568-2748 www.quillinsfoods.com Member FDIC Jim Ryan, Al Rissman.

Krambeer’s Waukon Teslow’s Village Farm

Leiran Auto
Barber Shop Tire Center Formalwear & Home
Repair LLC
Ken Krambeer GOODYEAR & Guesthouse
603 East Main St.
Supply Store
30 W. Main St. Hwy. 76 N. 16 W. Main St. 1718 Rossville Rd.
Waukon, IA Waukon, IA Waukon, IA
Waukon, IA Waukon, IA
(563) 568-4318 (563) 568-4581 (563) 568-2660 (563) 568-4067
(563) 568-4577
October 9, 2019 Page 3

WAUKON, IOWA

VMH AMBULANCE SERVICE VETERANS MEMORIAL HOSPITAL (VMH)

2018 Calendar Year Total Ambulance Calls: 743:
458 9-1-1 calls, 285 transfers. EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICE
Left to right: Jim Ryan (EMT), Dave Lyons (RN/EMT), Chuck Votsmier (EMT), Lawrence Benda (EMT),
Department Highlights from 2018 to Present: Seth Bulman (Paramedic), Claire Butchkoski (Paramedic), Diane Butikofer (RN/EMT, Emergency
One ambulance was replaced with a donated, Supervisor), Marsha Benda (EMT), Sara Berges (EMT), Shawn Gordon (EMT), Dave Martin (EMT),
newer ambulance. Cheryl Livingston (Paramedic). Not pictured: Bryce Bahr (EMT), Betsy Benjegerdes (RN/EMT),
VMH Staff Fundraiser purchased a very nice, used Theresa Callahan (Paramedic), Chris Dahlstrom (Paramedic), Jacob Dougherty (Paramedic),
Amy Johnson (EMT), Brad Krambeer (EMT), Gene Leiran (EMT), Dominick Mellick (EMT),
power cot for one of the three ambulances. Bob Mettille (EMT), Tyler O’Neill (Advanced EMT), Cynthia Torkelson (EMT),
Other: Matt Wagner (RN/Paramedic), Casey Welsh (EMT), Nick Torkelson (EMT),
More EMTs are greatly Kevin Bublitz (Transfer Driver), Dennis Blocker (Transfer Driver). Submitted photo.
needed! Class in
Waukon starts
in January. Call Thank You Mike And All Of Our Local
the hospital for more
information. Everyday Heroes For Your Service.
Veterans
Memorial “Exceptional Care by Exceptional People...

Hospital
Right Here at Home”
WAUKON, IOWA
www.jimsapplianceia.com 563-568-3411

West Side Gregg Jones Fareway Meat Elliott

Waukon
Garage Muscular & Grocery Jewelers
Therapy Center Greenhouse
429 9th St. SW 777 11th Ave. SW 27 Spring Ave. 31 W. Main St.
Waukon, IA 108 Rossville Rd. Waukon, IA Waukon, IA
Waukon, IA
Waukon, IA Grocery (563) 568-5017 (563) 568-3661
(563) 568-4476 (563) 568-3711
(563) 568-4179 Meat (563) 568-5018 www.elliottjewelers.com

The Inside Waukon Cunningham Benjegerdes

S&D Cafe Story Salon City Club Hardware Machine Inc.
13 W. Main St. Kelly Wille Bar & Grill & Rental 901 3rd Ave. SW
Waukon, IA 206 1st St. NE 39 W. Main St. 43 W. Main St. Waukon, IA
(563) 568-9944 Waukon, IA Waukon, IA Waukon, IA (563) 568-4305
(563) 380-0864 (563) 568-2656 (563) 568-4553 www.benjegerdesmachine.com
Page 4 October 9, 2019

WATERVILLE, IOWA

WATERVILLE FIRE DEPARTMENT & EMS WATERVILLE

Left to right - Front row: Jason Sweeney, Bob Schlitter, Jeff Mitchell (Assistant Fire Chief, Ambulance Service Director),
FIRE DEPARTMENT
Darcy Mathis (Ambulance Vice President), Loren Mitchell (Fire Chief), Ashley Mitchell. Middle row: Alex Coté, Tiffany Coté, Doug Kubitz, 2018 Fiscal Year Total
Roxanne Hawkins (Fire Safety Officer), Corey Troendle, Caitlin Troendle, Nolan Hagen. Back row: Bob Kubitz, Ryan Mathis, Fire Calls: 15:
Grady Dunham, Dennis Nebendahl (Fire Safety Officer, Ambulance Secretary), Gene Leiran, Dave Monserud, Greg Hoins (2nd Assistant 6 structure fires,
Fire Chief), Chad Rathbun, Mike Van Iten, Sam Hoins. Not pictured: Jeff Goettel, Bob Mettille, Carol Gaunitz, Chip Lamb (Fire Captain),
Matt Hawkins (Fire Captain), Scott Boylen, Ian McCormick, Tim Connelly, Shawn Murphy. Submitted photo. 5 motor vehicles,
2 gas leaks,
2 grass fires.
Department Highlights
Thank You Firefighters Thank You Firefighters from 2018 to Present:
& EMS Personnel For and EMS Personnel! 6 new members,
purchased rescue
Your Service! struts for stabilizing

COOK vehicles, machinery

and any other kind of
structure that could
INSURANCE AGENCY harm rescuers or
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patients.
563-568-3100

WATERVILLE
Lydon AMBULANCE

Thank You
to all area volunteer
Electric
Motors
Scott Houg
State Farm
Insurance
SERVICE
2018 Fiscal Year Total
Ambulance Calls: 30.
Department Highlights
firefighters & EMS personnel 850 Allamakee St. NW from 2018 to Present:
Waukon, IA
for your time, commitment Waukon, IA 3 new members joined.
(563) 568-3046
& service. (563) 568-3504
We Appreciate You!
Jet’s Meats Carquest
Brad & Becky Decker Large Selection
& Cafe Tri-State Auto
of Rental Items!
Waukon, IA
(563) 568-2620
Hay Auctions Parts
Call Becky today
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October 9, 2019 Page 5

NEW ALBIN, IOWA

NEW ALBIN FIRE & RESCUE
Left to right: Cody Mathis, Steve Meiners (Assistant Chief), Nick Ferring, Dan Reburn,
Tom Martin, Andy Mohn, Paul Whalen, Jon Sommermeyer (Lieutenant), Amy Henkel,
Tyler Verdon (Assistant Chief), Ellie Harmon (Secretary), Josh Dreps, Wayne Meyer,
Tom Reburn, Jake Reburn (Lieutenant), Jamie Krenzke, Jon Johnson (Chief).
Not pictured: Dale “Frog” Mauss, Pat Mauss, Troy Riehm,
Eric Siebring, Barry Stahl (EMS Coordinator), Kent Tanner, Alberto Whitlatch.
Submitted photo.
NEW ALBIN FIRE & RESCUE
2018 Fiscal Year Total Fire & EMS Calls: 62:
41 EMS, 9 motor vehicle, 3 structure fires, 9 miscellaneous.
Department Highlights from 2018 to Present:
Updated one of the engines, added some composite cribbing
for extrication, added a power cot to ambulance, purchased a
Rescue Randy manikin to aid in training and five members went
through Fire Fighter 1 training.

Thanks Local Firefighters & EMS! Thanks For Your Service

Fire Fighters & EMS!

AmeriGas 163 Railroad Ave.

(507) 725-9000 or (800) 325-4728
420 West Lincoln St., Caledonia, MN 55921 New Albin, IA
www.caledoniahaulers.com 563-544-4200

Byrnes Thank You Harmon’s

Landscaping Valley Ag Firefighters & EMS Personnel High
Services 191 Main St. SW Chaparall
726 Sunflower Dr. New Albin, IA 247 Ross Ave. SW
Dorchester, IA (563) 544-4242 New Albin, IA
118 Main St. NE, New Albin, IA • 563-544-4214 • 1-888-689-1898
(563) 568-2144 www.newalbinsavingsbank.com (563) 544-4272

Buzzard’s Hammell
Darling’s Wings Mauss
Bar & Grill Equipment -
Repair 606 Waterloo Electric
176 Oak St. Creek Dr. Eitzen, Inc.
172 Railroad Ave. SW New Albin, IA
New Albin, IA New Albin, IA Dorchester, IA Eitzen, MN
(563) 497-3353 (563) 544-4252 (507) 495-3326
(563) 544-4231 (563) 544-4422
Chatfield, Rushford, Harmony
Page 6 October 9, 2019

HARPERS FERRY, IOWA

HARPERS FERRY FIRE DEPARTMENT HARPERS FERRY

Left to right - Front row: Pat Cota, Glen Delaney, Mike Collins (Assistant Chief), Eric Weymiller, Sean Collins, Jack Heffern, FIRE DEPARTMENT
Bruce Benzing, Bob Cota, Brandon O’Neill, Mike Moody, Bill Moody. Back row: Steve Hanson (Secretary/Treasurer), Ross Ellefson, 2018 Fiscal Year Total
Mark Jones, Ryan Collins, Pete Kiel, Joe Mohn, Dave Cota (Chief), Jason McGeough, Keith McCormick, Jamie Melcher, Shawn Mathis. Fire & EMS Calls: 18:
Not pictured: Brad Benzing, Ron Cota, Bernie Gruman, Robert Vavra, Gerry Weis. Submitted photo. 6 rescues, 10 structure
fires, 2 accidents.

WE SALUTE
Thank You Firefighters HF

and Emergency
Responders for the
brave work you do! Area Firefighters & RW Pladsen
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 October 9, 2019 Page 7

HARPERS FERRY, IOWA

CARBON
MONOXIDE
SAFETY
Often called the silent killer,
carbon monoxide is an
invisible, odorless,colorless
gas created when fuels (such
as gasoline, wood, coal,
natural gas, propane, oil, and
methane) burn incompletely.
In the home, heating and
cooking equipment that burn
fuel can be sources of
carbon monoxide.
• CO alarms should be installed
in a central location outside each
sleeping area and on every level
of the home and in other locations
where required by applicable laws,
codes or standards.
• Follow the manufacturer’s
instructions for placement and
mounting height.
• Test CO alarms at least once a
month; replace them according to
HARPERS FERRY RESCUE SQUAD
Left to right - Front row: Brigid Cota, Amy McCormick, Mike Collins.
the manufacturer’s instructions. Back row: Bruce Benzing, Jason McGeough, Joe Mohn, Dave Cota.
Reproduced from NFPA’s Fire Prevention Week Not pictured: Leah Benzing, Becky Benzing, Paul Deason, Lindsey Deason. Submitted photo.
website, www.nfpa.org
Spillway
Supper
THANK Thank You for All That You Do Club
YOU Firefighters & EMTs! Harpers Ferry, IA
for your (563) 586-2181
2523 State Hwy. 76 SE,
service Waukon
to our (563) 568-6464
Lori & Blair
Cahoon 563-794-0503 community!
Beau Bennett, Owner Green Valley
Getaway
78 16th Ave. NW
We Appreciate &

Thank You
Waukon, IA
Support Our Local
Firefighters & (563) 568-4866
Firefighters & EMS Personnel Emergency Medical
Professionals!

Donahue’s
for Your Dedication
ee to the
Thanks
for all
Northeast
ats Community you do!
Auto Body
book
unty
Kelly Concrete
Waukon, Iowa 563-535-7649
ONE STOP
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all your needs!
125 West Jefferson Ave., Harpers Ferry, IA
409 9th St. SW
Waukon, IA
(563) 568-2848
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Page 8 October 9, 2019

LANSING, IOWA

LANSING FIRE DEPARTMENT LANSING FIRE

Left to right - Front row: Gene Bay, Tony Becker (Chief), Jeff Darling, Tony Diersen, Troy Hill (Assistant Chief), Chandler Quirk, DEPARTMENT
Ben Ghelf, Jamie Rasque (Treasurer), Chubby Mohn (President), Andy Stein. Back row: Steve Darling, Conrad Rosendahl (Vice President), 2018 Fiscal Year Total
Joe Manning, Keith Schwartzhoff (2nd Assistant Chief), Ross Steiber, Nick Hammell (Training Officer), Peter Berns, Fire Calls: 32.
Ben Verdon (Secretary), Matt Troendle, Clint Mohn, Neil Galema. Not pictured: Bill Bartels, Nick Gavin,
Logen Winters, Mark Pace, Colin Steiber, Kenny Johnson (Safety Officer), Ross Kolsrud. Department Highlights
Reserve members: Corey Richards, Dave Moritz, Jr, Kenny Becker, John Rea, Alex Galema, John Schwartzhoff. from 2018 to Present:
Submitted photo. New Equipment:
Polaris Ranger, grain
bin rescue equipment
and wildland
Thank You Firefighters Waukon THANK YOU
firefighting gear.
Harley-Davidson
TO ALL
and EMS Personnel! LOCAL FIRE
208 Hwy. 9 SW, Waukon, IA • 563-568-3471 DEPARTMENTS
www.waukonharley.com & EMERGENCY
MEDICAL
SERVICE
PERSONNEL.
367 MAIN ST., LANSING WE APPRECIATE
563-538-9214
www.waukonpowersports.com EACH & EVERY
Reg. Hrs.: Mon, Wed, Thur & Fri 6am-2pm, Sat & Sun 7am-1pm, Closed Tues.
Hours may vary due to special events. Watch for notices on our Facebook page. 208 Hwy. 9 SW, Waukon, IA • (563) 568-4025 ONE OF YOU.

Main Channel Thornton Lansing

Severson’s Grill & Manor Housing Schweitzer
Video Lodging Nursing Center Products Chiropractic
90 S. 3rd St. 459 Main St.
Lansing, IA 10 S. 2nd St. 1329 Main St. Lansing, IA
Lansing, IA Lansing, IA
Lansing, IA (563) 538-4224
(563) 538-4992 (563) 538-4204
(563) 538-4955 (563) 538-4236 www.lansinghp.net

Great River Lansing Red Shep’s South Side

Painting & Village Farm Geranium Riverside Marine
Staining & Home Floral & Gifts Bar & Grill 841 S. Front St.
Don Larson 330 Main St. 201 Main St. 10 S. Front St. Lansing, IA
Lansing, IA Lansing, IA Lansing, IA Lansing, IA (563) 538-4135
(563) 538-3073 (563) 538-4884 (563) 538-3943 (563) 538-2009 www.southside-marine.com
 October 9, 2019 Page 9

LANSING, IOWA

LANSING EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICE

Left to right: Paul Manning, Mike Brennan, Kenny Johnson, Gene Bay, Troy Hill, Steph Hill, Janet Hess, Ann Wagner, Brittany Darling, Tony Becker, Matt Wagner. 
Not pictured: Judi Darling, Savanna Doerring, Ben Ghelf, Chandler Quirk, Conrad Rosendahl, Casey Welsh, Alex Galema, Tom Lindsay, Keith Schwartzhoff, Gary Bottorff,
Josh Mohn, Joe Manning, Ben Verdon, Bill Bartels. Submitted photo.

Thank You Firefighters We Appreciate our Becker

& EMS for your service! Local Fire and EMS! Brothers
Construction
Driftless Area
and Event Center
Inn River View Inn
60 South Front St., LANSING, IA
Lansing, IA
1910 Columbus Rd., Lansing, IA www.riverviewinnlansingiowa.com (563) 538-4813
www.driftlessareainn.com • 563-537-0072 563-537-0072 or 563-419-4403 (563) 580-9339

Thanks to All Area Lansing Strong Milty’s

Restaurant
Homes Rock &
Firefighters 1211 Main St. Gravel Bar & Lodging
200 Main St.
& EMTs! Lansing, IA
(563) 538-4194
Lansing, IA
(563) 880-8150
Lansing, IA
WE APPRECIATE (563) 538-4585
EVERYTHING YOU DO!

de Thornton Expresso
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St. Assisted Living Catered, LLC Store & Deli
A 1329 Main St. Waukon, IA 748 W. Main St.
135 Lansing, IA (563) 568-4729 Lansing, IA
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Page 10 October 9, 2019

DE SOTO, WISCONSIN
DE SOTO
FIRE DEPARTMENT & EMS
Left to right: Aaron Koch (Lieutenant), Jenny Johnson,
Tom Erb, Craig Gilman, Ed Wolf,
Kim Martinson (EMS Coordinator), Chris Mussatti (Chief).
Not pictured: Steve Honken, Deb Mussatti,
Pat Delaney (Captain), Lane Delaney, Zachariah Scott,
Shane Anderson, Dan Fladhammer.
Submitted photo.

DE SOTO FIRE DEPARTMENT & EMS

2018 Fiscal Year Total Fire Calls: 8.
2018 Fiscal Year Total EMS Calls: 96.

Chicken Q
Sponsored by the DeSoto
Fire Department & EMS
Saturday, Oct. 12
Serving starts at Noon until gone • $9.00
DeSoto Community Center, DeSoto, WI
1/2 Chicken, Cole Slaw, Beans, Bread & Dessert
Fire Prevention Week October 6-12, 2019

UR
WE SALUTE O TERS
H
LOCAL FIREFIGONNEL Thank you area firefighters &
& EMS PERS
You want it?
I’ll find it!
EMS Professionals for your hard work!
504 Rossville Rd.
WAUKON
Trent McCormick
563-380-0050
HRS: M-F 8-5
SAT. 8-NOON mccormickmotorz.com

Dee Rush
Implement Creek
Waukon, IA Realty
(563) 568-4511
De Soto, WI
New Albin, IA
(563) 544-4282 (888) 942-6644

J&R
Military Bright
Surplus Spot DAROLD BERGER 10 1ST AVE. NW
WAUKON, IA
10106 State Hwy. 35
De Soto, WI
De Soto, WI
(608) 648-3514 MASONRY, INC. 568-3864
(563)
DAROLD BERGER,
(608) 648-2112 Commercial & Residential Masonry Work PRESIDENT
October 9, 2019 Page 11

TOWN OF WHEATLAND, WISCONSIN TOWN OF

WHEATLAND
FIRE DEPARTMENT
2018 Fiscal Year Total
Fire Calls: 25:
2 vehicle fires,
3 structure fires,
3 brush fires,
14 vehicle accidents,
3 motorcycle
accidents.
2018 Fiscal Year Total
EMS Calls: 39.
Department Highlights
from 2018 to Present:
Sent two members
to Entry Level
Firefighting, two
members to Cert 1
classes, one member
to Hazmat Training and
five members to EMS
Recertification.
Hosted a Wildland
Fire Supression
Class and a Narcan
TOWN OF WHEATLAND FIRE DEPARTMENT Administration
Left to right - Front row: Kim Martinson (EMS Coordinator), David Hobbs (Chief 1), Scott Yaun (Chief 2), Edmund Wolf. Training.
Back row: Brigitte Hickok, John Hickok (Treasurer), Dean Wetter, Curtis Hanson (Captain 2), Cody Hobbs (Lieutenant/Secretary),
Don Stokke Sr., Al Novak (Chief 3). Not pictured: Sarah Anderson (Lieutenant), Danny Boardman, Mitch Boardman,
Chad Erickson (Captain 1), Doug Erickson, Alex Hobbs, Betty Nigh, Robert Nigh (Safety Officer), Michalina Smythe, Nick Springborn,
Janet Stokke, Donnie Stokke Jr., Nick Wang, Adam Williams, Scott Yanke. Submitted photo.
Double “D”
Liquor
618 Rossville Rd.
Waukon, IA
AGE HARNESS
(563) 568-2153
ALARM HAZARD
ALARMS HEAT
BABYSIT HOUSE
BATHTUB LATCH McMillan
CAREFUL LOCKS Muffler
CARSEAT MOBILE
10 1st St. NW
CHILD MONITOR
Waukon, IA
CHOKING OUTLET
CORDS POISON
(563) 568-6355
CURIOUS PROTECT
DANGER SAFETY
FALLS SCALDING Brodahl
FENCING SLIP Veterinary
FIRE SNAGS Service
FURNITURE STAIRCASE
460 11th Ave. SW
GATES TIPPING
Waukon, IA
GUIDELINES WATCHFUL
(563) 568-2175
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FERRYVILLE, WISCONSIN

Left to ri
S

FERRYVILLE FIRE DEPARTMENT FERRYVILLE FIRE

Left to right: Andy Novak, Dan Brandes, Justin Coleman, Scott Yanke, Dan Hoover (Assistant Chief), 2018 Fiscal Year Total Fire Calls: 28.
Al Novak (Fire Chief), Brenda Torger Vassar. Not pictured: Tom Chernouski, Department Highlights from 2018 to Present:
Cody Hobbs (Captain), Jeff Vallely, Ian Cipra. Submitted photo.
Got new battery operated Hurst JAWS.

Jerry’s

Thank You
Sportsman
Bar & Grill
130 Main St.

Local Firefighters & Ferryville, WI

(608) 734-1234
1st Responders!
Mark your Calendars! Parr’s Septic Whispering

AG DAYS Service LLC Pines Organic

Ferryville, WI Dairy Farm
Jan. 25 & 26, 2020 (608) 648-2041 Ferryville, WI
Proceeds go to Ferryville 1st Responders! The Johnson Family

The Wooden
Nickel Saloon 88 Crawford Street
De Soto, WI
608-648-2130

161 Main Street

136 MAIN ST., FERRYVILLE, WI www.riverbank.biz Ferryville, WI
608-734-3999 608-734-3440

Local banking made simple.

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FERRYVILLE, WISCONSIN Ness

Pumping
Service
Waukon, IA
(563) 568-4212
(563) 568-1379

Dave’s
Gus & Tony’s
Pizza &
Steakhouse
508 West Main St.
Waukon, IA
(563) 568-6015
FERRYVILLE EMS FERRYVILLE EMS
Left to right: Lane Delaney, Brenda Torger Vassar (Service Director), Al Novak (Assistant Service Director), 2018 Fiscal Year Total
Scott Yanke, Tom Chernouski, David Sandy, Jr. Not pictured: Andy Novak, Sandra Kirchner.
Submitted photo.
EMS Calls: 43. Hacker,
Department Highlights
from 2018 to Present:
Nelson & Co.,
Got new defibrillator P.C., CPAs
HEATING SAFETY TIPS and new safety vests.
19 1st Ave. NW
Be Warm and Safe this Winter!
• Keep anything that can burn at least three-feet away from heating equipment, Waukon, IA
like the furnace, fireplace, wood stove, or portable space heater.
• Have a three-foot (one meter) “kid-free zone” around open fires and space heaters. (563) 568-4567
• Never use your oven to heat your home.
• Have a qualified professional install stationary space heating equipment,
Thank you Firefighters & EMS!
water heaters or central heating equipment according to the local codes and
manufacturer’s instructions.
• Have heating equipment and chimneys cleaned and inspected every year by a
• Repairs Sycamore
• Replacements
qualified professional.
• Remember to turn portable heaters off when leaving the room or going to bed. • Remodels Floral
• Always use the right kind of fuel, specified by the manufacturer, for fuel burning • Reliable 116 Rossville Rd.
space heaters.
• Make sure the fireplace has a sturdy screen to stop sparks from flying into the Installatiocnhs Waukon, IA
room. Ashes should be cool before putting them in a metal container. Keep the
Emergency & So Mu
More!
container a safe distance away from your home.
Reproduced from NFPA’s Fire Prevention
Services
Available Phone 563-539-5204 (563) 568-3676
• Test smoke alarms at least once a month. Week website, www.nfpa.org www.sycamorefloral.com

Providing THANK YOU Systems

insurance FIREFIGHTERS AND Equipment
coverage to EMS PERSONNEL
local fire for your hard work! Corporation
departments
for 35 years.
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903 3rd Ave. SW
Waukon, IA
Thank you for
www.welchlp.com (563) 568-6387
your dedication
and commitment.
Physical Ferryville
AUTO, HOME, HEALTH, LIFE, GROUP HEALTH, Therapy Cheese & More Swing
Ferryville, WI Inn
Clinic
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(608) 734-3121
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INSURANCE Waukon, IA Pronto Ferryville, WI
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POSTVILLE, IOWA

POSTVILLE FIRE DEPARTMENT POSTVILLE FIRE

Left to right - Front row: Jim Trappe, Tyler Anderson, Robert Jacob, Milo Sebastian, Darwin Johnson, Terry McNally, Ben Heitland (Chief),
DEPARTMENT
Kirk Johnson (2nd Captain), Kevin Palas, Brian Bohr (1st Captain). Back row: Randy Plaht, Mike Rogalla, Dominick Schnuelle (Assistant 2018 Calendar Year
Chief), Rick Heins (3rd Captain), Reggie Lubka, Jayce Bohr, Larry Frey (4th Captain), Tom Benson, Kevin Kohrs, Mark Seegmiller. Total Fire Calls: 58.
Not pictured: Jerry Bissell, Chad Bohr, Zach Burns, Aandi Deering, Zach Eberling, Matt Ellis, Anthony Flores, Mike Halse, Josh Harms,
Robbie Kruse, Elfego Marroquin, Leonardo Roman, Hector Salinas, Logan Timp, Eric Winter.
Photo By Nicole Vega, Mid-America Publishing.

We support our area Thanks for

EMS and Fire Departments! Bodley All You Do!
Equipment
Waukon Dental & Repair
18 1st Ave. NW, Waukon, IA
563-568-4528 • www.waukondental.com Postville, IA
Where Health Changing Smiles Are Created! PRINTING
Dr. Mark Fohey • Dr. Linda Carstens • Dr. Jessica Wilke
(563) 864-3421 17 First St. NW, Waukon, IA • 563-568-6378 • jadeccs@sbtek.net

Thank you to all of our local

Szabo FIRE & EMS PERSONNEL!
Construction B & K Heating &
152 S. West St. Plumbing Inc.
Postville, IA 285 E. Greene St., Postville, IA
(563) 864-7515 (563) 864-3332
Owners: Brian Bohr & Ken Klepper

Monroe Allamakee-
Electric Auction Clayton
Motor Shop Service Electric
12637 Hwy. 18
276 Hwy. 51
Cooperative
Postville & Waukon
Postville, IA Postville, IA
Postville, IA
(563) 864-7351 (888) 788-1551
(563) 864-7346 www.acrec.com
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POSTVILLE, IOWA

SMOKE
ALARMS
SMOKE ALARMS ARE A KEY PART
of a home fire escape plan.
When there is a fire, smoke
spreads fast. Working smoke
alarms give you early warning so
you can get outside quickly.

SAFETY TIPS
• Install smoke alarms in every
bedroom. They should also be
outside each sleeping area and
on every level of the home. Install
POSTVILLE EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICE alarms in the basement.
• Large homes may need extra
Left to right: Mindy Koenig, Amanda Mack, Aandi Deering, Katelyn Peterson, Sara White. smoke alarms.
Back row: Milo Sebastian, Larry Frey, Randy Plaht, Bob Reierson, Jeff Bohr, Dave Palas. • It is best to use interconnected
Not pictured: Ben Heitland, Greg Larkin, Teresa Berg, Mindy Caguach, Chris Hoffert, Sarah Flores, Reggie Lubka, Kristi Flack, smoke alarms.When one smoke
Dominick Schnuelle, Amanda McGeough, Kallie Heitland. alarm sounds, they all sound.
Photo By Nadine Brock, Mid-America Publishing. • Test all smoke alarms at least
once a month. Press the test button
to be sure the alarm is working.
• Current alarms on the market
Larre’s employ different types of
technology including multi-sensing,
We are Proud of Our Service & which could include smoke and
carbon monoxide combined.
Firefighters & EMTs! Repair • Today’s smoke alarms will be
more technologically advanced
808 1st Ave. SW to respond to a multitude of fire
conditions, yet mitigate false
Waukon, IA alarms.
• A smoke alarm should be on
(563) 568-6821 the ceiling or high on a wall. Keep
smoke alarms away from the
kitchen to reduce false alarms.
They should be at
least 10 feet (3 meters) from the
Hardee’s stove.
• People who are hard-of-hearing
503 Rossville Rd. or deaf can use special alarms.
These alarms have strobe lights
Waukon, IA and bed shakers.
Replace all smoke alarms when
(563) 568-4438 they are 10 years old.
www.hardees.com Reproduced from NFPA’s Fire Prevention Week
website, www.nfpa.org

We appreciate
BACON CONCRETE all of our local Fire &
EMS Personnel!
& Cory
EXCAVATING
Bacon - Owner Waukon Car Wash LLC

370 N. Bancroft, Postville, IA • 563-864-7602 711 WEST MAIN, WAUKON • 563-568-9996

Craig & Deb Phipps
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CASTALIA, IOWA

CASTALIA FIRE DEPARTMENT CASTALIA FIRE

Left to right - Front row: Kolin Schnuelle, Mitchell Zweibohmer, Lane Schnuelle, Mason Smith, Brock Willey (1st Assistant Chief),
DEPARTMENT
Clarence Winkler, Noah Bentley (Chief), Blake Buddenberg, Bryce Timp (Secretary), Mike Lyons, Ethan Imoehl. 2018 Fiscal Year Total
Back row: Clay Breitsprecher (President), Mick Zweibohmer, Dale Bodensteiner (Treasurer), Mark Imoehl, Wayne Corlett, Brett Willey, Fire Calls: 11:
Ron Valley, Travis Koenig (Fundraising Coordinator), Lowell Corlett, Cory Fels (2nd Assistant Chief), Erik Bodensteiner (Safety Training), 1 structure fire,
Cale Woods, Ben Martin. Not pictured: Chris Wiedow, Doug Buddenberg, Elliot Imoehl, Mark Monroe, Jamie Smith.
Photo courtesy of Zakary Kriener.
2 wildland fires,
8 EMS assist.

Torkelson HEATING EQUIPMENT SMARTS FACT

Motors Install wood burning stoves following manufacturer’s instructions or
have a professional do the installation. All fuel-burning equipment should
Half of home heating
fires are reported
Sales & Leasing be vented to the outside to avoid carbon monoxide (CO) poisoning. during the months of
Install and maintain CO alarms to avoid the risk of CO poisoning. If you December, January,
818 9th St. NW smell gas in your gas heater, do not light the appliance. Leave the home and February.
Waukon, IA immediately and call your local fire department or gas company. Reproduced from NFPA’s Fire Prevention Week
website, www.firepreventionweek.org
Reproduced from NFPA’s Fire Prevention Week website, www.firepreventionweek.org
(563) 568-4587
Thank You To All Our Local Firefighters
& Emergency Medical Personnel

V8 Acres R/T Lifetime

James McNally SEAMLESS Pools, Spas
Castalia, IA GUTTERS & Billiards
Darrold Brink, Mgr. & Sales
(563) 380-2173 lifetimepoolsonline.com
902 Rossville Rd., Waukon, IA • 563-568-4200

#S
Bodensteiner WE SALUTE FIREFIGHTERS THANK YOU
Local Firefighters and
Emergency Medical Personnel!
Rem
and m

Body Werks
24 1st Ave. NE
PRIME ELECTRIC
ROCKWEILER
Waukon, IA WAUKON, IA
APPLIANCE & TV
www.rockweilerappltv.com
(563) 568-2046 563-380-7271 Downtown Waukon 563-568-3888 • 1789 Hwy. 9 East, Decorah 563-382-9000 563-
Downtown Prairie du Chien 608-326-8788 • Downtown Viroqua 608-637-7347 ww
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FRANKVILLE, IOWA
ELECTRICAL
SAFETY
IMPORTANT
REMINDER
Call a qualified
electrician or your
landlord if you have:
• Frequent problems with blowing
fuses or tripping circuit breakers
• A tingling feeling when
you touch an electrical appliance
• Discolored or warm
wall outlets
• A burning or rubbery smell
coming from an appliance
• Flickering or dimming lights
FRANKVILLE EMERGENCY VOLUNTEERS
Left to right - Front row: Dan Howe (Assistant Chief), Jacob  Dougherty, Monty Wilder, Marti Leiran (EMS Captain), Kaitlin Leiran,
• Sparks from an outlet John Nielsen (Chief), Erin Hougen (Vice President). Back row: Brooks Kruger, Adam Enyart, Jeremy Hills (Lieutenant),
Reproduced from NFPA’s Fire Prevention Week Korey Snitker (Captain), Teresa Berg, Quentin Quandahl (President), Claire Butchkoski (Secretary/Treasurer), JR Regan,
website, www.nfpa.org Doug Berg, Mark Theismann. Not pictured: Ben Baxter, Barb Cook. Submitted photo.

Kent & PERFORMANCE

WE SALUTE
Brigitte ENGINES,
Sweeney SUSPENSION AREA
& AUDIO FIREFIGHTERS
Specializing in
Bikes Built to Ride! & EMS
563-568-2048 PERSONNEL!
MON.-FRI. 8:30-6, SAT. 7-NOON 104 1st Ave. NW, Waukon New Construction, Remodeling & Concrete THANKS FOR
H MAINTENANCE H REPAIRS H PARTS YOUR
H PERFORMANCE H ACCESSORIES SERVICE!
email: sidestreetcycles@gmail.com

To All Firefighters and

EMS Personnel...
A Special We take this time Rusty Berger
to thank you Masonry,
Thank You for your Inc.
to Our Firefighters 1095 State Hwy. 9 commitment,
Waukon, IA
and EMS Personnel! Waukon, IA
563-568-2055
dedication and
Follow us on Facebook service! (563) 568-2713
#SlowDownMoveOver
Remember that it is the law for drivers to slow down
and move over for emergency vehicles and tow trucks.
We Take this Opportunity to Thank Our Area
EMS & Firefighters for a Job Well Done!
Kruger
Lawn &
24 HOUR
ROADSIDE
ASSISTANCE
Sommer Pumper LLC Landscaping
• DOOR UNLOCKS
• Septic & Holding Septic Service 24 Hour Brooks Kruger
• LONG & SHORT DISTANCE HAULING • Tank Cleaning Joel Sommer, Owner Service
• MAJOR & MINOR REPAIRS AVAILABLE
CELL: 563-568-9004 Waukon, IA
563-568-3132 1650 Prairie Ave. NW, Waukon, IA (563) 419-0236
www.dannymacstowing.com • Owners: Brian & Marie Burington Certified Time of Transfer Inspector!
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LUANA, IOWA

LUANA FIRE DEPARTMENT LUANA FIRE

Left to right - Front row: Derrick Eilers, Matt Baade, Justin Grove, Steve Pape, Doug Schrader, Ryan Glawe,
DEPARTMENT
Scott Torkelson (Training Officer), Nate Grove, Gary Hooper. Back row: Chris Anderson (Secretary), Jim Meyer, Jordan Bacon, 2018 Fiscal Year Total
Kevin Boddicker (Treasurer), Ryan Pomerening, Calvin Chapman, Keith Johnson (Assistant Chief), Lonnie Baade (Chief), Tim Sautter. Fire Calls: 7:
Not pictured: Eugene Hemmersbach, Brant Schrader, Dan VanWey. Submitted photo. 1 structure fire,
2 EMS assist,
1 grass fire,
2 vehicle accidents,

A Big Thank You

A special thanks to 1 tractor fire.
all the hard working
volunteers on our fire
to all Firefighters & & EMS departments!
EMS Personnel for your Local People, Local Decisions, Local Investments

time & dedication.

Locations in Luana, Ossian,
New Hampton, Polk City, Clive & Norwalk!
800-666-2012
www.LuanaSavingsBank.com
BRUENING
ROCK PRODUCTS, INC.
Hwy. 9 South, Waukon, IA
Holthaus TASC
563-568-3515 Blake Tax & 2213 Mt. Olivet
Excavating Accounting Rd. NW
Waukon, IA 2168 Winnmakee Rd. Waukon, IA
We proudly salute all
(563) 568-2729 Waukon, IA (563) 568-4060
firefighters, paramedics,
EMTs, and those (563) 382-0489 www.tascinc.org

dedicated to saving lives.

Zimmerman West Side Reiser
Thank you for all Insurance Waukon Implement
your hard work! Agency Lumber, Inc. Inc.
Dave Zimmerman
219 Hwy. 9 South 20 E. Main St.
1105 West Main St. 740 9th St. NW
Waukon, IA Waukon, IA Waukon, IA Waukon, IA
(563) 568-3459 (563) 568-6396 (563) 568-4526
(563) 568-6326
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MONONA, IOWA

MONONA FIRE DEPARTMENT

Total Left to right - Front row: Pete Fisk, Tony Mueller, Scott Goltz, Dave Smith (Fire Chief), Russ Bries, Joe Sass, Garrett Palas, Justin Hansel, Andy Meyer.
Back row: Adam Ewing, Nick Palmer, John Elledge, Rustin Rump, Lee Ball, Jamie Welsh, Brandon Hertrampf, Nick Torkelson, John Friedle, Preston Landt.
Photo by John Jensen, The Outlook.

nts, Innovative Ag Services Proudly Supports our Local

Joe’s Thank You Fire Departments/EMS!
Firefighters and EMS
Auto Body Personnel for your service to
21118 125th St. our communities!
Monona, IA
(563) 539-2056 Bahr Memorials Waukon Location Monona Location
611 State Hwy. 9, Waukon, IA • 563-568-2213 563-568-3455 563-539-2001

Clayton Subway Monona

Veterinary
Thanks for

County 202 Rossville Rd.

We Salute You All! all you do.

Recycling
Waukon, IA
(563) 568-0012
Hospital
20593 125th St.
GFMutual
Insurance
11645 Echo Ave.
808 S. Main St. Monona, IA
Monona, IA Monona, IA (563) 539-2295
(563) 539-4757
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Yours Ent. (563) 568-3148
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MONONA, IOWA Thank you

to all the
firefighters and
emergency service
Monona, IA
personnel for all
563-539-2061 that you do!
www.birdnow.com

Thank You www.freedombnk.com

EMS & Firefighters
MFL AMBULANCE MFL AMBULANCE for Your Service!
23 members Department Highlights from 2018
(Includes drivers and first responders). to Present:
Photo by John Jensen,
Mid-America Publishing
Purchased new 2019 Chevrolet
ambulance to replace the rig used Thank You
since 1999. Firefighters & EMS!

ACCELERATED SPEED OF TODAY’S HOME FIRES PROMPTS NFPA

Rainbow Quarry LLC
Call for your rock product needs! Delivery Available!
TO FOCUS ON ESCAPE PLANNING AND PRACTICE
800 Volney Rd., Monona, IA (by Rossville)
During Fire Prevention Week, October 6-12, 2019 Owner Dan Cell: 563-380-9195
Research shows occupants may have less than two minutes to escape Dan Bechtel Office 563-535-7606
safely from the time the smoke alarm sounds
Today’s home fires burn faster than ever, making escape planning all the more critical to home fire
safety. Studies show that in the past, people had approximately 17 minutes to escape a typical home
fire from the time the smoke alarm sounds. Now they may have as little as two minutes to get out safely.
With these concerns in mind, the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) has announced Thank you firefighters & EMS personnel
“Not Every Hero Wears a Cape. Plan and Practice Your Escape™!” as the theme for this year’s Fire for your time and dedication.

BIEBER INSURANCE
Prevention Week campaign, October 6-12, 2019. Working to better educate the public about the
importance of home escape planning and practice, the theme recognizes the potentially heroic impact

& REAL ESTATE

of everyday people who put these messages into action.
“Home escape planning and practice may seem so basic that it’s not even necessary, but in reality,
these efforts can have tremendous impact,” said Lorraine Carli, NFPA’s vice president of Outreach
and Advocacy. “We’ve seen time and again that advance planning can make a potentially life-saving FARM, HOME, COMMERCIAL, LIFE & HEALTH
difference in a fire situation.” 104 Rossville Rd., Waukon • (563) 568-3435
NFPA statistics show that the number of reported U.S. home fires in 2018 is half that reported www.bieberinsre.com
in 1980. However, the death rate per 1000 reported fires has remained fairly steady, reflecting the
continued challenges of safely escaping today’s home fires.
While home is the place people are at greatest risk to fire - approximately 80 percent of all U.S. fire
deaths occur in homes - people tend to underestimate their risk. That over-confidence lends itself to a
complacency toward home escape planning and practice. OPEN
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“Most people don’t recognize the true value of home escape planning until they’ve experienced a A WEEK
home fire, and by then it’s too late to start developing a plan,” said Carli. “The people who take the time
to prepare in advance really are heroes – their actions can help make their families much safer from
fire.”
A home escape plan includes working smoke alarms on every level of the home, in every bedroom
and near all sleeping areas. It also includes two ways out of every room, usually a door and a window,
with a clear path to an outside meeting place (like a tree, light pole or mailbox) that’s a safe distance
from the home. Home escape plans should be practiced twice a year by all members of the household. MONONA, IA CRESCO, IA DECORAH, IA
Each year, fire departments throughout the U.S. implement Fire Prevention Week and its messages 603 Hwy. 18 W 625 2nd Ave. SW 915 Short St.
in their communities. For more information about this year’s campaign, “Not Every Hero Wears a Cape. 563-539-2405 563-547-2492 563-382-8822
Plan and Practice Your Escape!,” visit fpw.org.

Not Every Hero Wears a Cape. PLAN and PRACTICE Your ESCAPE!™
firepreventionweek.org