Cedarburg Fire Department held an Ice Rescue class recently which was open to all
first responders in Ozaukee County. Other departments participating were Grafton Fire
Department, Mequon Fire Department, Waubeka Fire-Rescue, and Port Washington
Fire Department. Many reported this was a great training event.
The Hartford American Legion Post #19 announced their 2020 Hartford Fire Fighter and EMT of the Year awardees on March 4th. This year’s winners are Fire Fighter Brian Wolters and EMT Katie Feiter. Both members of the Hartford Fire and Rescue Department were recognized for their exemplary performance and leadership in their rolls of serving the public. Brian has been with the department since 2014 and currently serves as Fire Lieutenant and as the Department’s fire training officer. Katie also started with the department in 2014 and serves as both a fire fighter and an EMT and is currently finishing her studies to become a paramedic.
It is with a heavy heart that we announce the passing of retired Port Washington Firefighter, Jeff Plier. Jeff served on the department from May 1980 until June 2000. He is the son of retired Assistant Chief Franklin (Joe) Plier and the brother of former member Ron Plier. He is survived by his wife, Pam and son Chris, as well as his parents Joe and Kathy, sisters Lisa and Jill, brother Ron, and many nieces and nephews.
A Memorial Mass of Christian Burial will take place at 6:30PM on Wednesday, March 10, 2021 at St. John XXIII Parish, St. Mary’s Church site (451 N. Johnson St. Port Washington, WI 53074). Fr. Patrick Wendt will preside over the Mass. Visitation will take place at Eernisse Funeral Home Port Washington on Wednesday from 3:00-6:00PM. There will be a Fire Department walk through at the funeral home at 5:30PM. Per Chief Mark Mitchell.
Ronald Naab
Secretary
Badger Firefighters Association
At this time the Spring Banquet/Awards Program is questionable. We are still determining if and how we can proceed to keep the event meaningful and safe. The tentative date is April 25th.
Reminder, that we would like to honor those of your department with awards for the following accomplishments:
FROM SAUKVILLE FIRE DEPT.:
It is with a heavy heart we announce the passing of retired Saukville Fire Department Lieutenant Richard Schoenfeldt. Dick dedicated 50 years of his life to the Saukville Fire Department and helping those of this community. Anyone that knew Dick, knew he took immense pride in his time and commitment to the fire service.
One of his greatest accomplishments in his tenure with SFD was the time he spent coordinating the 9/11 parades for Ozaukee County that were hosted by Saukville Fire Department. Dick spent many, many hours every year putting together a new program. If you were ever part of one, you know the time commitment required to put those parades, and the ceremony following, together.
Dick will forever be missed by the Saukville fire community. We wish the deepest of sympathies to his family during this difficult time.
I personally had the opportunity to interact with Dick in the past. He was the epitome of serving your community and country. R.I.P. Lieutenant.
Ronald Naab
Secretary
Badger Firefighters Association
