ONALASKA FIRE DEPARTMENT
In November we implemented the Code Red Emergency Notification System. The system was implemented to provide a highly accurate and effective method to notify residents in the event of an emergency. This system is capable of contacting all residents in the city with a message within 14 minutes. Utilization of the system will notify residents with a voice message notifying them of the situation and any action that is recommended to insure their safety.
By utilizing the Code Red System we were able to immediately put in place a highly effective method to notify residents without expanding $200,000.00 for storm warning sirens. With this system we can notify our residents of a tornado warning as the sirens would have but, more importantly, we now have the capability to notify the entire community or a geographically specific region with information and instruction for any emergency.
The system does require your assistance in completing the registration of your name and address, as well as the phone number (s) you would like to be contacted at. If you have not registered please click on the Code Red Link above.
Home Safety Ideas
Excellent video of how much time is involved with a home fire
City of Onalaska Recreational Fire Safety Brochure
City Ordinance: Fire Prevention Code/Hazardous Materials
Emergency services for the 21st century must improve organizational efficiency while maintaining operational effectiveness through the proper integration of people,
technology, and education. This can be achieved by employing resource sharing, community partnership, and joint training programs. To promote these initiatives, leadership styles must
inspire the values of trust, teamwork, and continuous improvement.
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The Onalaska Fire Department's mission is to protect and enhance the quality of life for its residents, employees, visitors, and businesses with responsive and
comprehensive programs focused on fire prevention, public education, and emergency response while providing the highest quality of emergency management for medical, fire, hazardous
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OFD's vision is being extraordinary today - being the best it can be in:
| *Facility inspections. * Code enhancement. * Risk management. * Incident response. |
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OFD's mission is focused on saving lives and protecting property by
* Creating a safer community to live and work.
* Providing the best and safest fire and first responder protection possible.
* Educating children, adults, and businesses on the dangers of fire.
* Developing fire and fall prevention programs for senior citizen communities.
* Being leaders and role models within the community.
OFD's 2008 goals are focused on providing measurable levels of service and acceptable risk by
*Replacement of the portable pump for the department water tender
*Purchase of a testing unit for self contained breathing apparatus
*Procuring a command vehicle to mitigate and control emergency situations
*Replacement and addition of improved personal protection equipment
*Implementation of skill assessment evaluations for departmental trainings
*Improving training opportunities by purchasing a complete training curriculum for all fire training
*Participation in outside trainings including the National Fire Academy and specialized EMS conferences
*Specialized open water rescue operations training opportunities
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PERSONNEL Full-Time Fire Chief/EMT Don Dominick Asst. Chief/EMT Troy Gudie FF/EMT (A) Wayne Nagy FF/EMT (C) Jason Zych FF/EMT (B) Corey Yonkovich FF/EMT (C) Bernadette Kazmierczak FF/EMT (B) Jeremy Southworth FF/EMT (A) Brian Everson FF/EMT (C) Chris Ward FF/EMT (A) Tim Smith FF/EMT (B) Cory Taylor |
Paid-On-Call
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| Lt./EMT Karl Goldbeck | Capt./FR Barry Taylor | Lt./EMT Jason Santos |
| FF/EMT Dani Anderst | FF/FR Terry Rick | FF/EMT Brad Heller |
| FF/FR Ward Jones | FF/FR Candis Hayes | FF/FR Pat Goethel |
| FF/EMT Tim Culp | FF/FR Robert Schanke | FF/FR Michelle Strickland |
| FF Kelly Buckholtz | FF/EMT David Kuecker | FF/EMT Tom Wise |
| FF/EMT Bill Kult | FF/EMT Reggie Nichols | |
| FF/EMT Jim Netwal | FF/EMT Rick Conway | |
Training and Safety: Capt./EMT Rick Molzahn
EMS Coordinator: FF/EMT Rick Conway
Seasonal Public Educator: Jeff Hoch
INFORMATION
Phone: (608) 781-9546
Fax: (608) 781-9514
Emergency: DIAL 911
Address: 415 Main Street
Onalaska WI 54650
E-mail: ddominick@cityofonalaska.com