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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.

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