Fire Department – About Us

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About Us

The Town of Fond du Lac Fire/EMS Department is a 100% volunteer Fire/EMS department established in 1955. We have around 20 current active members and operate out of two Fire Stations with two Engine Companies, two Water Tenders, a Squad Company and Brush Truck. We cover approximately 17.5 square miles surrounding the City of Fond du Lac with over 4,000 residents and respond to approximately 200 Fire and EMS calls per year providing Fire Protection, Prevention, Public Education and Emergency Medical Responder services.

Mission Statement

The mission of the Town of Fond du Lac Fire Department and First Responders is to protect and preserve the lives and properties of all Town of Fond du Lac residents, businesses and it’s visitors from fires, natural disasters, hazardous materials incidents, vehicle accidents and special rescues; as well as to save lives by providing Emergency Medical Responder Services.

Department Members

Chief Dean Birschbach
Chief Dean Birschbach
1st Assistant Chief Stacy Behnke
1st Assistant Chief Stacy Behnke
2nd Assistant Chief Tom Beltz
2nd Assistant Chief Tom Beltz
Captain Brian Kennedy
Captain Brian Kennedy
Captain Tony Esposito
Captain Tony Esposito
Captain Brian Balson
Captain Brian Balson
Captain Eric Kaufman
Captain Eric Kaufman
Lieutenant Tyler McCleary
Lieutenant Tyler McCleary

Probationary Members

Cassidy Murphy

Shane Nelson

Town of Fond du Lac Fire/EMS Department Volunteer Firefighters Association Board