On Edgerton district moves toward taking over ambulance service
Posted on February 12 at 12:12 p.m. ( Suggest removal )
This is the best idea that the District Board has had. This will give the people who actually do the work (EMTs) the ability to control their own destiny. They will have the choice on what equipment to buy. Not hoping and praying the Curtis will get them what they need. Also, rather than all revenue from calls plus a subsidy going to someone else. All of the money stays here.
On Fire department getting finishing touches
Posted on December 8 at 3:52 p.m. ( Suggest removal )
You're right, EMTs are not the same as MD's or Paramedics. However, if you ask any MD or Medic they will tell you that a good EMT-Basic is very important to have. Paramedics start out learning the exact same things that a First Responder or EMT-Basic learn. Why? Because the basic, beginner information is the most important. As you move up with a license, you take what you learned originally and add too it. Paramedic skills wouldn't be very helpful without the foundation underneath them.
On Edgerton Fire plans to hire full-time chiefs
Posted on October 14 at 11:14 a.m. ( Suggest removal )
I think that reading these is great entertainment. It's so funny that so many people have so many different opinions when only 1, maybe 2, have correct information. It boggles my mind as to how so many of you get your "facts" to base your opinions on. Please keep it up, I really enjoy the laughs.
On Back to business in Edgerton
Posted on December 11 at 5:05 p.m. ( Suggest removal )
As a resident of Edgerton, and someone who has grown up with parents that are very involved with a Volunteer FD in WI, I would like to say a few things. First, I have seen first hand how an all Volunteer FD works. The reason it's called Volunteer is because the people who are there want to do it because they want to help their community, not make some sort of gain. It is a lot of work and it does require a fairly large amount of time but those in it for the right reason are happy to do it. Where I grew up both EMS & Fire were in the same building under the same authority. They have the same amount of members as Edgerton and seem to be able to handle everything themselves. There isn't any thought of needing Full-time Driver/Dispatchers.
Second, please stop referring to the 3 as Firefighters. They are Driver/Dispatchers. In this state you are required to take a class in order to receive your Firefighter Certification. Without even the "Live Burn Practice" you would not be allowed into a burning building. The 3 do not have this certification. Finally, with The 911 Center, the need for people to answer phones is eliminated.
Finally, I belive that the city is best served with an All-Volunteer FD. They've been doing a fantastic job these last 4 years. The station was always clean, the trucks in great shape, and the city well protected. Keep up the good work.
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On Small crowd supportive of Edgerton referendum
Posted on May 26 at 3:52 p.m. ( Suggest removal )
I'll be voting yes. If you would actually talk to the people on the board you may receive the right information.