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Washburn Fire & Ambulance services

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Washburn Fire and Ambulance
The Washburn Fire & Ambulance services provide fire suppression and  emergency medical needs to the city of Washburn and the surrounding townships of Washburn, Bayview and Barksdale in an efficient and professional manner.
Vision
To be recognized by the immediate community and statewide as a progressive leader in providing professional fire, rescue and emergency medical services to residents and visitors of our community.
Dignity Statement
To treat all staff and members of the community we live in with dignity and respect. This is accomplished by timely response, compassion, cooperation, and respect for everyone.
​Fire Dept FEMA Grant

​FIRE DEPARTMENT OFFICERS

Michael Pedersen  |  Chief    (715) 373-2517
​Richard Olson, Jr.
  |  Assistant Chief
​Mark Guenther
  |  Assistant Chief
​Tim Schwenzfeier
  |  Captain
​Chris 
Bulovsky  |  Captain
​Al Krause
  |  Captain
Nate Krause  |  Fire Inspector    (507)456-3646

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AMBULANCE SERVICE OFFICERS

Jeff Bellile  |  Director    (715) 292-0457
​Ted Gostomski  |  Assistant Director
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Ted Gostomski  |  Secretary
​Jeff Bellile
  |  Training
Carl Broberg  |  Maintenance
Emergency Preparedness
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NOTICE Tax Levy Referendum - Public Safety Services, April 5, 2022
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Frequently Asked Questions
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In 2022, the Washburn Emergency Services saw a record number of ambulance calls, at 511.  This is an increase of more than 100 ambulance calls compared to 2019.  Because of the pandemic, the shortfall of active EMTs has only gotten worse, and made recruiting more difficult; resulting in fewer EMTs available to respond to calls. 

The number of shifts that Washburn EMS are not able to staff or fully staff has increased.  In 2021, the number of shifts with only one EMT scheduled has increased from 21.6% to 55.6%.  And the number of open shifts, which no coverage, has increased from 5.3% to 32.8%.   This leaves those in need relying on neighboring ambulance services to respond and increased response time.

City Council voted approve a Public  Safety Services referendum for the Spring election (April 5, 2022) to increase the tax levy by $200,00 or 18.24%, for the purpose of hiring two full-time EMTs, increase the stipends of paid-on-call EMTs, and to keep police wages competitive.  This levy will increase taxes by $1.83 per $1,000 of assessed property value. ​
Voters Tend to Approve Tax Increases for Public Safety, May 2022
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​​Two public forums were held to discuss and answer questions about the Public Safety Services Referendum:
Saturday, March 5th - 10:00 a.m.          Wednesday, March 9th - 6:30 p.m.
The Club                                                                Washburn Ambulance Hall
3 W. Bayfield St.                                                1017 N. Washington Ave.
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