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Eric Drachenberg, Fire Chief
Courtney Norton, EMS Director
111 David Circle
Arena, WI
53503
(608) 753-2335
Email:
Arena EMS
Station Location -
111 David Circle
Hours of
Operation - 24 Hours
Arena Fire/EMS
Mission
Is to provide a
range of programs designed to protect the lives and property of
the inhabitants of the Village and Town of Arena from the
adverse effects of fire, sudden medical emergencies or exposure
to any dangerous condition created by either man or nature.
Courtney Norton -
Service Director
Cherilyn Frank -
Training Officer
Karen Wilkinson -
Infection Control Officer
Mary Sawle and Peter
Zander
- Schedulers
Meeting night -
Third Tuesday of each month at 6:30 p.m. at the Fire and EMS
station.
Current staffing -
We are a volunteer department
15 EMT basic with
advanced skills
3 Nurses
5 Drivers
Coverage -
We cover all of
Arena Township and the Village of Arena. Mutual aid is
provided to neighboring communities when requested.
Call times -
Daytime calls during
the week are handled by a group of EMT's that work in the Arena
area or from their home.
Evenings and
weekends are scheduled from 6:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. and from 6:00
p.m. to 6:00 a.m.
EMT basic
requirements - Classes are run by MATC or Southwest Tech every
semester.
-Healthcare Provider
CPR is required.
-Basic in classroom
work is approximately 144 hours.
-Out of classroom
work and additional training for advanced skills is also
required.
Advanced skills
include defibrillation, combitube, nebulizers, glucagon
administration, epi pens, and bloodborne, airborne pathogens.
Arena Fire/EMS
Vision
The Arena Fire
Department will continually strive to exceed our citizen's
expectations. Working within a healthy, safe and innovative
environment that enhances the professional and efficient
delivery of emergency services. We also strive to be an
organization providing community safety education and
information, keen to anticipate, influence and embrace change.
NOTICE
Volunteer Opportunities
Help Us Help You
The
Arena Fire and EMS is looking for: EMT's . If you are 18+ years old, have a high school
diploma and have a strong commitment to your community, then
please contact the Arena Fire Department at (608) 753-2335 and
become an EMT today. EOC |
