Ephraim Fire Department
The Ephraim Fire Department is located just north of the Village Administrative office at 10011 Norway. The department is manned by a paid volunteer staff of both males and females dedicated to assisting fellow residents in matters of emergency fire fighting and rescue.
As part of a multiple cooperative, the Village of Ephraim participates in the Mid-Door Enhanced Fire Response Agreement, providing fire and rescue services for the towns of Baileys Harbor, the Village of Ephraim and the Town of Gibraltar. This allows immediate service to accident victims and ensures that adequate numbers of firefighters are available to assist in all emergency situations.
In 2000, the Village added a state of the art fire engine to improve our service and increase our accessibility down narrow driveways in our Village and nearby communities.
As Chief of the department; long-time resident, Niles Weborg ensures that his staff is well trained by organizing and attending various training seminars throughout the State; as policy, all firefighters are required to attend training sessions scheduled throughout the year in various county communities. The seminars, led by trained professionals include fighting structure fires, car fires, grass and forest fires, vehicular accidents, rescue calls requiring a Fire Department response, and hazardous materials incidents. The training program has been successful in saving many lives which may have been lost due to fire or auto accidents.
General fire-burning permits are available only when there is snow on the ground, and a permit must be obtained from the Fire Department in advance so emergency service operations are aware of the source for reported smoke in an area.
Recognizing the need for assisting in water bound emergencies, in 1998 the Village added the services of a 22 foot Boston Whaler with two 110 HP Mercury outboard engines. Now known as the Ephraim Rescue Boat, this boat was donated by concerned Ephraim residents to provide a fast-response, professionally trained rescue effort for water related emergencies involving the safety of the residents and guests.
The staff of the Ephraim Fire Department wishes our residents and guests a wonderful time here in Ephraim and reminds you that the traffic increases significantly during the tourist season, the water can be dangerous, and unmonitored fires do cost lives; be careful out there and never mix drinking with driving any motorized vehicle.
WE NEED VOLUNTEER FIRE FIGHTERS!!!
All men and women are invited to participate in the Ephraim Volunteer Fire Department. Whether it be in the fire station office or in the field your help will be greatly appreciated. The only qualifications are:
· Are at least 18 years of age
· Are willing to participate in training programs
· Are willing to be called upon and respond to emergencies
While we are technically a "Volunteer" fire department, please be aware that attendance at training sessions and responding to emergencies will be compensated.