Prescott Fire & EMS Commission

Prescott Area Fire and EMS Commission Meeting Wednesday, September 30, 2026 7:00 P.M. Prescott Fire Station #1 260 Flora St, Prescott AGENDA CALL TO ORDER ROLL CALL CHANGES AND/OR CORRECTIONS TO THE AGENDA APPROVE MINUTES FROM THE AUGUST 5TH, 2026 MEETING PUBLIC COMMENTS 1. Open for Public Comments FINANCE 1. Review the August 2026 Finance Reports REPORTS 1. Ambulance Operations – Activity Report 2. Fire Chief – Activity Report 3. Fire Department Admin – Activity Report OLD BUSINESS 1. Review 501(c)(3) Nonprofit Status 2. Policy on Fatal Accident Billing & Review Resolution 01-17 NEW BUSINESS 1. 2027 Fire & EMS Budget 2. Capital Improvement Plan Proposed Schedule Change 3. 1607 Pine St- Violations Appeal OTHER BUSINESS 1. Master Calendar, Motion/Resolution Log, Response Times 2. 2026 Billing Logs (Fire Calls) SET NEXT MEETING DATE ADJOURN ACTION ITEMS ADDED NOTICE ACCESS TO THE FIRE HALL FOR THE DISABLED IS AVAILABLE. ANYONE WITH SPECIAL NEEDS SHOULD CALL THE PRESCOTT FIRE STATION AT 715-262-5733 FOR ASSISTANCE. Prescott Area Fire and EMS Association PRESCOTT FIRE AND EMS COMMISSION WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 5TH, 2026 7:00 P.M. PRESCOTT FIRE STATION #1 260 FLORA ST, PRESCOTT MINUTES Pursuant to due call and proper public notice the Prescott Area Fire and EMS Association Board met on Wednesday, August 5th, 2026, at the Prescott Fire Department, 260 Flora St, Prescott, WI. CALL TO ORDER/ROLL CALL: Chair Lindsey Sorenson- Prescott called the meeting to order at 7:00 pm. Members Present: Vice-Chair Sherry Keller- Clifton, Rich Ruemmele- Oak Grove, Steve Most-Prescott, Stewart Pulk- Prescott, Mike Harriage- Clifton, and Dan Johnson-Oak Grove. A quorum was met. Also Present: Chad Johnson-Fire Chief, Matt Bouthilet- Allina EMS Director, Mike Gerke- Prescott Mayor, and Ruth Whall- Prescott City Administrative Assistant. Changes and/or Corrections to Agenda Approve Minutes Member Most motioned to approve June 24th, 2026, Meeting Minutes, seconded by Member Pulk. Motion passed unanimously 7-0. Public Comments None. Finance Reviewed the June 2026 Finance Reports. No comments. Ambulance Operations – Director Bouthilet mentioned that three FTE’s have been onboarded in the last month, with Allina hoping to hire a fourth in the coming weeks. He discussed the second quarter response times and call volume as well, stating that our stats have remained stable throughout the last few months. Fire Chief Activity Report – Fire Chief Johnson presented his first draft of a fire watch liability waiver, which the Fire Department intends to present to property owners should their sprinkler systems fail. He also mentioned the Fire Department’s involvement during National Night Out, when fire trucks were sent to the event, as well as the reception of a $100.00 donation from Pizza Arcade. Fire Department Admin. Report – Administrative Assistant Whall has continued to report all billable calls to RecoveryHub as they’ve come in over the summer. She also confirmed that Oak Grove and Clifton townships have paid for both their portion of the Fire Truck purchase and their second half of 2% fire dues. Old Business 1. Review the process for obtaining 501(c)(3) nonprofit status The 501(c)(3) Board members have now turned all documentation over to the lawyer for review and further discussion. 2. Policy on Fatal Accident Billing & Review Resolution 01-17 Fire Chief Johnson presented his first draft of the updated billing resolution. The Fire Department officers were not sure if missing persons cases should be billed. Member Johnson and Member Most mentioned the possibility of considering those calls as Mutual Aid; Chair Sorenson asked that some research be done by asking other Fire Departments how they handle these calls. Fire Chief Johnson also mentioned the possible adoption of a policy to not bill fire calls to firefighter’s homes as a recruitment and retention incentive. The draft resolution will be updated and reviewed further at the next Commission meeting. New Business Other Business 1. Master Calendar, Motion/Resolution Log, Response Times 2026 response times currently average 9:33 minutes. 2. 2026 Billing Log (Fire Calls) A total of $54,603.75 has been billed for Incident Runs in 2026. We have received payments of $14,160.69 to date, with $40,380.82 still owed to the PFD. Set Next Meeting Date The next meeting will be Wednesday, September 23rd, 2026, at 7:00 pm. Adjourn Chair Sorenson declared the meeting adjourned at 7:34 pm with no objections. Respectfully, Ruth Whall Administrative Assistant, City of Prescott To: Fire and EMS Commission From: Beth Lansing, Treasurer Date: September 24, 2026 Subject: 2027 Fire Budget Background Each year the City of Prescott helps the Fire Chief prepare the annual budget for the Fire and EMS Commission. This year Prescott City Administrator, Fire Chief Chad Johnson and I met to review the annual budget. The attached documents show the changes in the Fire budget that are being proposed. Discussion Overall, the proposed Fire Department budget increases from $333,286.89 in 2026 to $347,894.56 in 2027, an increase of $14,607.67, or approximately 4.4%. The increase is spread across several areas of the budget, with the largest changes related to wages, the fire equipment escrow, utilities, and insurance. Fire Revenues Fire Department revenues are also projected to increase in 2027. Total budgeted revenue increases from $333,286.89 in 2026 to $347,894.60 in 2027, an increase of $14,607.71. Some of the larger revenue changes include: • Prescott Fire Services: $3,186.35 • Oak Grove Fire Services: $1,958.75 • Clifton Fire Services: $462.61 • Fire Dues: $9,000.00 The increase in Fire Dues is the largest individual revenue increase and helps offset the increase in the overall Fire Department budget. Fire Expenses Major Expense Changes Expense 2026 Budget 2027 Proposed Change Fire Administrative Assistant $18,776.16 $21,852.48 $3,076.32 Volunteer Fire Wages $47,740.50 $49,172.72 $1,432.22 Volunteer Fire FICA $3,652.15 $3,565.02 $87.13 Escrow for Fire Equipment $51,595.83 $53,918.00 $2,322.17 Fire Station Electricity $8,244.00 $8,500.00 $256.00 Fire Station Water/Sewer $2,000.00 $2,600.00 $600.00 Fire Station Natural Gas $7,000.00 $10,500.00 $3,500.00 Vehicle Insurance $13,358.00 $14,658.65 $1,300.65 Workers Compensation Insurance $6,000.00 $8,131.33 $2,131.33 Property Insurance $2,600.00 $3,223.00 $623.00 The proposed budget maintains the same funding levels for many of the Department's operating needs, including training/travel, operating supplies, turnout gear, radios and pagers, SCBA, vehicle maintenance, fuel, and fire billing commissions. The proposed budget also increases the annual Fire Equipment Escrow contribution from $51,595.83 to $53,918.00, an increase of $2,322.17. This continues to build funds for future fire equipment needs without relying on a large one- time budget increase when equipment needs arise. Overall 2027 Budget The proposed 2027 budget is intended to maintain the current level of service and continue funding the Department's ongoing operating and equipment needs while accounting for increased costs. 2026 Adopted Budget: $333,286.89 2027 Proposed Budget: $347,894.56 Overall Increase: $14,607.67 Percentage Increase: approximately 4.4% To: Fire and EMS Commission From: Beth Lansing, Treasurer Date: September 24, 2026 Subject: 2027 EMS Budget Background Each year the City of Prescott helps the Fire Chief prepare the annual budget for the Fire and EMS Commission. This year Prescott City Administrator, Fire Chief Chad Johnson and I met to review the annual budget. The attached documents show the changes in the EMS budget that are being proposed. Discussion 2027 EMS Budget The proposed 2027 EMS budget totals $239,218, which is a decrease of $4,842 from the 2026 budget of $244,060. The decrease is primarily related to the timing of the EMS agreement. When the 2026 budget was prepared, the final agreement with River Falls EMS had not yet been completed. Because the actual contract amount was not known at that time, the 2026 budget was based on an estimated cost. For 2027, we now have the agreement in place and are able to budget using the actual anticipated levy amount. The River Falls EMS levy is budgeted at $236,118 for 2027, compared to $240,960 budgeted in 2026, resulting in the $4,842 decrease. The remaining EMS expenses are unchanged from 2026 and include: • Electricity – $2,000 • Water/Sewer – $600 • Natural Gas – $500 The total cost is allocated among the participating municipalities as follows: • City of Prescott: $135,791.14, a decrease of $2,745.34 • Town of Oak Grove: $76,386.13, a decrease of $1,375.40 • Town of Clifton: $27,040.72, a decrease of $721.27 Overall, the 2027 EMS budget reflects the actual costs under the completed agreement rather than the estimate that was necessary when preparing the 2026 budget. EMS Fund Balance The EMS fund currently has $35,595.54 in remaining funds. With the transition in EMS services and the new agreement now in place, the Commission should discuss how it would like to handle these funds going forward. Two options for consideration are: 1. Return the funds to the participating municipalities. The $35,595.54 could be distributed back to Prescott, Oak Grove, and Clifton based on their respective contribution percentages. 2. Provide the funds to the Fire Commission. The Commission could consider transferring the remaining funds to the Fire Association to assist with future equipment, capital, or other fire-related needs, subject to confirming that the transfer is permitted. Recommendation Staff is looking for direction from the Commission on how it would like to proceed with the remaining $35,595.54 EMS fund balance. Background: The intent of this memo is to review the Fire and EMS Commission’s Capital Improvement Plan (CIP), including a proposed equipment replacement schedule. It also recommends Commission approval for updates based on anticipated equipment need. At the request of the Fire Department, the chart below displays an updated equipment priority list and the preferred years for purchase: Item Estimated Year Cost SCBA Air Compressor 2027 $122,000 Updated SCBA Equipment 2028 $255,000 Utility Truck Replacement 2030 $100,000 Replace 2003 Tanker 2033 $635,000 The attached projection illustrates the new potential funding scenario using the current Fire Fund escrow balance and an assumed 4.5% annual increase in funding. The purpose of this projection is to evaluate whether the anticipated equipment purchases can be accommodated through a combination of annual contributions and existing escrow savings. The updated CIP schedule would have the SCBA Air Compressor be financed through cash reserves in the Fire Fund for 2027. If the Commission approves this updated CIP schedule. The Fire Department will work on obtaining quotes for the compressor to be approved by the Fire and EMS Commission next year. Recommendation: Staff recommends that the Commission approve the new equipment replacement schedule as listed and incorporate the schedule into the Capital Improvement Program for future planning and budgeting purposes. Attachment: Proposed Fire Fund Escrow Savings Plan To: Prescott Area Fire & EMS Commission From: Matthew Wolf, City Administrator Ruth Whall, Administrative Assistant Date: 09/24/26 Subject: Capital Improvement Plan Memo Proposed Fire Fund Escrow Savings Plan Annual 4.5% Increase Purchase Notes Current Balance: $465,032 Cumulative 2027 $51,596 $394,628 *Borrow for Engine 2 2028 $53,918 $193,546 2029 $56,344 $249,890 *Air Compressor Purchase 2030 $58,880 $208,770 *Purchase of Utility Truck 2031 $61,529 $270,299 *SCBA Equipment Purchase 2032 $64,298 $334,597 2033 $67,191 ($233,212) *Purchase of 2003 Replacement Tanker 2034 $70,215 ($162,997) 2035 $73,375 ($89,622) 2036 $76,677 ($12,946) 2037 $80,127 $67,181 2038 $83,733 $150,914 *Borrow for Fire Pumper 2039 $87,501 ($91,585) *Brush Truck Purchase 2040 $91,438 ($147) 2041 $95,553 $95,406 2042 $99,853 $195,259 2043 $104,346 $299,605 2044 $109,042 $408,647 2045 $113,949 $522,596 2046 $119,076 $641,672 2047 $124,435 $766,107 2048 $130,034 $456,141 *Borrow for Heavy Rescue & Purchase Brush Truck 2049 $135,886 $592,027 2050 $142,001 $734,028 2051 $148,391 $882,419 2052 $155,068 $187,487 *Purchase of Tanker/Pumper 2053 $162,046 $349,533 $3,081,533 Background: A representative of EdgeBuilder, Inc. has contacted Mike Bahr, our Fire Inspector, regarding violations identified during a fire inspection. He had requested these violations be dropped on the premise of them being inapplicable. Mr. Bahr responded and provided the reasons and conditions supporting the violations that were issued. Following that response, EdgeBuilder, Inc. has begun an appeal process with Rich Sommerfeld, our regional Fire Prevention Coordinator, with intent to pursue the issue with the Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services if necessary. No action is requested of the Commission at this time. This information is being provided for the Commission’s awareness as the appeal process moves forward. Attachments: 1. Violation Notices 2. EdgeBuilder, Inc. – Request for Violation Forgiveness 3. Correspondence between Fire Prevention Services and EdgeBuilder, Inc. To: Prescott Area Fire & EMS Commission From: Ruth Whall, Administrative Assistant Date: 09/25/26 Subject: 1607 Pine St Memo Inspection Number: 2025V74 Inspection Date: 09/17/2025 Date Completed: 09/17/2025 Inspector: Bahr, Mike Start Time: 09/17/202500:00:00   End Time: 09/17/202500:00:00 Occupant: EdgeBuilders Business Owner: Edgebuilders inc Phone: (715) 262-5981 Email: markmoldenhauer@glenbrooklumber.com Number: 1607 Street: Pine Type: Street   City: Prescott ZipCode: 54021 Mailing Address Number: 1607 Street Name: Pine Street Type: Street City: Prescott State: WI ZipCode: 54021 Building OwnerName: DexterProperties Email Address: markmoldenhauer@glenbrooklumber.com Phone Number: (715) 262-5981 Mailing Address Number: 1607 Street: Pine Street Type: Street City: Prescott State: WI ZipCode: 54021 Inspection Type: Re-Inspection Reason: Scheduled Violations correctedwhile Inspector onsite.: No The following fire code violations were found: Violation Count: 2 WI Inspection Report - Correction Order Inspection Report/ Correction Order Occupant/Business Owner Info Building Owner Info Inspection Information On the inspection date shown shown above, I conducted a fire safety inspection of the facility listed. Correction Order: Pursusant to Chapter 101.14 Wis Stats., you are hereby ordered to correct the violations listed, by the compliance date. Right to Appeal: An appeal of any orders must be submitted in writing to the AHJ according to Administrative Rules and Wisconson Statutes. Violations Violation Code Description NFPA 1 (2012) 13.3.3.1 Auto Sprinkler Inspection Testing Maintenance A sprinkler system installed in accordance with this Code shall beproperly maintained to provide at least the same level of performanceand protection as designed. The owner shall be responsible formaintaining the system and keeping it in good working condition. 11.2 Heating, Ventilation, and Air-Conditioning. Inspection Notes 1. Sprinkler head coverage needed for offices. 2. Improper heating unit for dust production area. Violation Documents Page 1 of 2 This is an official notice of code violations requiring correction within the specified time. this inspection or future inspections by this or any other agency. If you have questions concerning this inspection, call the named inspector or his/her supervisor. Violation Documents Inspection Documents Inspection Documents Owner Responsibility This inspection is intended for your safety and the safety of the public. Your cooperation is greatly appreciated. Failure to comply with these requirements may lead to a citation being issued that may require an appearance by you in court. This inspection does not release owner/occupant of the responsibility of correcting any code violations not found at this time, originating after Signatures Page 2 of 2 Inspection Number: 2026V6 Inspection Date: 03/23/2026 Date Completed: 03/23/2026 Inspector: Bahr, Mike Start Time: 03/23/202600:00:00   End Time: 03/23/202600:00:00 Occupant: EdgeBuilders Business Owner: Edgebuilders inc Phone: (715) 262-5981 Email: markmoldenhauer@glenbrooklumber.com Number: 1607 Street: Pine Type: Street   City: Prescott ZipCode: 54021 Mailing Address Number: 1607 Street Name: Pine Street Type: Street City: Prescott State: WI ZipCode: 54021 Building OwnerName: DexterProperties Email Address: markmoldenhauer@glenbrooklumber.com Phone Number: (715) 262-5981 Mailing Address Number: 1607 Street: Pine Street Type: Street City: Prescott State: WI ZipCode: 54021 Inspection Type: Routine Reason: Scheduled Compliance Date:: 04/16/2026 Violations correctedwhile Inspector onsite.: No The following fire code violations were found: Violation Count: 2 WI Inspection Report - Correction Order Inspection Report/ Correction Order Occupant/Business Owner Info Building Owner Info Inspection Information On the inspection date shown shown above, I conducted a fire safety inspection of the facility listed. Correction Order: Pursusant to Chapter 101.14 Wis Stats., you are hereby ordered to correct the violations listed, by the compliance date. Right to Appeal: An appeal of any orders must be submitted in writing to the AHJ according to Administrative Rules and Wisconson Statutes. Violations Violation Code Description NFPA 1 (2012) 11.1.2 Electrical Fire Safety, Equipment Use All electrical appliances, fixtures, equipment, or wiringshall be installed and maintained in accordance withNFPA 70, National Electrical Code. 2203.2 Accumulation of combustible dust shall be kept to a minimum in theinterior of buildings. Accumulated combustible dust shall be collectedby vacuum cleaning or other means that will not place combustible dustinto suspension in air. Forced air or similar methods shall not be used toremove dust from surfaces.SECTION 2204EXPLOSION PROTECTION Inspection Notes Page 1 of 2 This is an official notice of code violations requiring correction within the specified time. this inspection or future inspections by this or any other agency. If you have questions concerning this inspection, call the named inspector or his/her supervisor. 1. Improper heating unit for dust production area. 2. Electrical shall be to code for dust production areas- electrical evaluation needed by industrialelectrician. Violation Documents Violation Documents Inspection Documents Inspection Documents Owner Responsibility This inspection is intended for your safety and the safety of the public. Your cooperation is greatly appreciated. Failure to comply with these requirements may lead to a citation being issued that may require an appearance by you in court. This inspection does not release owner/occupant of the responsibility of correcting any code violations not found at this time, originating after Signatures Page 2 of 2 215 Monroe St. N, #402 North Hudson, WI 651-770-9071 September 23, 2026 Fire Prevention Services 420 Oakbrook Drive Lake Mills, WI 53551 Regarding: Multiple citations to EdgeBuilder, 1607 Pine Stret, Prescott, WI, 54016 Dear Inspector Bahr: I’m writing in response to multiple citations received by EdgeBuilder, for “improper heating unit for dust production area.” To date, we have received no response from you, after email dated 5/29/2026 was sent to you by our Special Project Manager, Mark Moldenhauer, for further clarification of your position. Since your citation specifically references a “dust production area,” I thought I would start there. EdgeBuilder is not a dust production area, but a component manufacturer. EdgeBuilder was tested on February 24, 2026 (attached) and falls well below the OSHA limit on particulate. This is not surprising, considering the equipment used in our facility has adequate dust collection. I make this point because it seems as though you are lumping our facility into the same bucket as sawmills and grain elevators, which are a highly different environment than a component manufacturing facility. As you’re aware, there are many facilities in the component manufacturing industry that use the same type of heater. I know you are aware, because Fire Prevention Services has also cited one of our industry partners in northern Wisconsin. Their heater was installed 35 years ago. Our heater was installed 21 years ago. Given the time between then and now, how many fire inspectors, insurance underwriters, and safety associates do you think walked through any of the facilities you’ve cited? The answer is many and until you, no one had any issue with the tube heaters. You will find that EdgeBuilder is a fine manufacturing facility that pays a lot of money, to many different organizations, to keep our operation safe. This includes annual inspections of fire suppression equipment, a safety consultant, and an insurance company that specializes in our industry. This is aside from municipal taxes that pay for your services, and the services of the city’s excellent fire department. 215 Monroe St. N, #402 North Hudson, WI 651-770-9071 I kindly ask you to rescind all citations that you’ve issued to EdgeBuilder, for anything related to dust. This also includes your demand that EdgeBuilder hire a commercial electrician, to inspect the electrical panels (in service also since 2005). My request is based on common sense, the attached test result, and what I feel is a misclassification of our business. Should you want to speak to me directly, I can be reached at 651-233-5446. Thank you for your attention to this matter. Sincerely, Scott Jarchow President Enc. CC City of Prescott, WI This message was sent from outside of the City of Prescott. Please do not click links or open attachments unless you recognize the source of this email and know the content is safe. From: Scott Jarchow To: richard.sommerfeld@wisconsin.gov Cc: Fire Chief; Ruth Whall; Fire Prevention Services Subject: Appeal of citations issued to EdgeBuilder by Fire Prevention Services, Inc. Date: Friday, September 25, 2026 7:29:05 AM Attachments: EdgeBuilder Letter to Fire Prevention Services 09-23-2026.pdf 20260916093106984.pdf Dear Mr. Sommerfeld, I would like to start the appeal process on the attached perceived violations issued by FPS. I believe my position is clearly spelled out in my correspondence, both attached and below, with Mr. Bahr. Please call or alternatively, I can meet you at our facility in Prescott, WI. Thank you. Sincerely, Scott 651-233-5446 Please note new mailing address! We’ve moved our corporate office to WI. Scott Jarchow President Glenbrook Building Supply, Inc. EdgeBuilder, Inc. 215 Monroe St. N, Suite 402 North Hudson, WI 54016 651-770-9071 - Office 651-233-5446 - Direct scottjarchow@glenbrooklumber.com www.glenbrooklumber.com www.edgebuilderwallpanels.com Confidentiality Notice: THIS EMAIL TRANSMISSION AND ANY ATTACHMENTS ARE THE PROPERTY OF GLENBROOK BUILDING SUPPLY, INC. AND EDGEBUILDER, INC. - INTENDED ONLY FOR THE USE OF THE PERSON TO WHOM IT IS ADDRESSED. IT MAY CONTAIN INFORMATION THAT IS CONFIDENTIAL, PRIVILEGED OR OTHERWISE EXEMPT FROM DISCLOSURE. IF YOU ARE NOT THE INTENDED RECIPIENT OR THE PERSON AUTHORIZED TO DELIVER THIS EMAIL TO THE INTENDED RECIPIENT, YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED THAT ANY DISSEMINATION OF THIS EMAIL IS PROHIBITED. IF YOU HAVE RECEIVED THIS EMAIL IN ERROR, PLEASE NOTIFY GLENBROOK BUILDING SUPPLY OR EDGEBUILDER IMMEDIATELY BY REPLYING TO THIS MESSAGE AND DELETING ITS CONTENTS FROM YOUR INBOX. From: Fire Prevention Services <wisfps@gmail.com> Sent: Thursday, September 24, 2026 5:45 PM To: Scott Jarchow <ScottJarchow@glenbrooklumber.com> Subject: Re: Response to citations issued to EdgeBuilder (and others) EXTERNAL EMAIL: This email originated from outside of the organization. Do not click links or open attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. No Mr Jarchow I’m sorry that after reviewing the codes I sent you, you still feel the fire code violation you received is incorrect. You are certainly entitled to appeal the violation. To begin the appeal process, you will want to contact the Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services. The Fire Prevention Coordinator for your area is Rick Sommerfeld, his contact number is 715-944-4114. He will be able to help you get going with the process. Sincerely, Mike Bahr Fire Prevention Services 920-988-4015 Wisfps.com On Thu, Sep 24, 2026 at 12:42 PM Scott Jarchow <ScottJarchow@glenbrooklumber.com > wrote: Mr. Bahr, Thank you for your quick response to my letter dated 09-23-2026. I read the code you referenced, before writing my letter to you. That is why I used the term misclassification. You assume two things in your position on citing EdgeBuilder (and others in the industry): (1) That EdgeBuilder is not controlling combustible dust in our facility, and (2) Based on your incorrect assumption of such, that the radiant heat is non-conforming. As mentioned, EdgeBuilder has various protocols in place to handle any dust produced. While you find our February testing useless for my position, I would be willing to bet it’s more than what you have in the formulation of your enforcement measures. Which brings my point of misclassification to the forefront. Anybody in a position of authority needs to be very careful on making assumptions when taking enforcement action(s). You’ve assumed by the kind of work we do, that EdgeBuilder has a high enough concentration of combustible dust to make our heaters and electrical panels non- conforming . Questions for you on concluding this: Did you measure the dust in the air? How much dust was in the air? Was there combustible dust imbedded with the regular dust? If so, was the concentration of combustible dust high enough to be fuel for an ignition source? If you cannot answer any of these questions, how do you arrive at non-conforming heaters and electrical panels? Keep in mind that many in the industry, like EdgeBuilder, are also physically surrounded by dust producing gravel lots. The code is written in such a way that there could be combustible dust, in high enough concentrations, to be fuel at the ignition source. It is not written to say that because you are a component manufacturer, you automatically have a high concentration of combustible dust, and therefore you cannot use tube heaters. You just have to have good housekeeping measures in place. While I can appreciate your comment on not burdening our business, I know you understand what a burden it would be for all of us in this industry to go buy new HVAC systems. Kindly asking again…….. please rescind the citations or provide additional evidence that precludes us from using our heaters. Being in the business we are in, should not be your evidence. Thank you. Sincerely, Scott 651-233-5446 From: Fire Prevention Services <wisfps@gmail.com > Sent: Thursday, September 24, 2026 8:00 AM To: Scott Jarchow <ScottJarchow@glenbrooklumber.com>; Fire Chief <firechief@prescottcity.org> Subject: Re: Response to citations issued to EdgeBuilder (and others) EXTERNAL EMAIL: This email originated from outside of the organization. Do not click links or open attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. Dear Mr. Jarchow: Thank you for your letter regarding the violations identified during the fire inspection at EdgeBuilder, Inc. I appreciate you taking the time to explain your concerns and provide additional information regarding your facility and its operations. I understand your position that EdgeBuilder is a component manufacturing facility and that you do not consider the operation to be a “dust production area.” I also understand that you have dust-collection equipment in place and that the testing you referenced indicated particulate levels below the OSHA limits applicable to that testing. The violations identified during the fire inspection are specifically related to the compatibility of the existing heating equipment with the conditions present in the area where combustible dust is produced. The issue is not a comparison of EdgeBuilder to other types of businesses or facilities, but rather whether the heating equipment installed in that particular area is appropriate for the hazards and conditions present. The presence of dust-collection equipment or the results of an OSHA particulate test do not, by themselves, establish that the heating equipment is compatible with the conditions in that area under applicable fire and life-safety requirements. Likewise, the fact that the heating equipment has been in service for a number of years, or that similar equipment may be in use at other facilities, does not by itself establish compliance with the requirements currently applicable to the facility. Previous inspections or the absence of previous violations also do not prevent a condition from being identified when it is observed during a subsequent inspection. I also understand your reference to the OSHA testing. While that information may be useful in evaluating occupational exposure and workplace conditions, OSHA exposure limits are not, by themselves, a determination that a condition complies with applicable state & local fire-code requirements. The fire inspection is conducted under the requirements applicable to fire and life safety. The code reference for this is found in Chapter 40 of NFPA 1 of the 2012 Edition. I would specially bring your attention to 40.4.6 and 40.4.7. With regard to your request that the violations relating to dust be rescinded, I am unable to rescind the violations simply on the basis of the information provided in your letter. The violations were issued based upon conditions observed during the inspection and the code requirements applicable to those conditions. That said, our goal is not to create an unnecessary burden for EdgeBuilder. If you believe that any specific violation was issued in error, I am certainly willing to review the specific condition and any additional documentation you would like to provide. If the information demonstrates that a particular violation does not apply, we can address that specific issue accordingly. Otherwise, the violations will remain outstanding until the identified conditions are corrected or otherwise brought into compliance. Regarding the electrical and the request for evaluation by a qualified electrician, that requirement was likewise made in response to conditions observed during the inspection. The age of the installation and the fact that the equipment has been in service since 2005 do not, by themselves, establish that the present condition complies with applicable requirements. I appreciate your cooperation and your stated commitment to maintaining a safe facility. I am available to discuss the individual violations with you and explain the basis for each item so that there is a clear understanding of what is required for compliance. Also, another resource for you, if you would like to discuss the matter and any concerns in further detail with one of the state Fire Prevention Coordinators, Rick Sommerfeld is the coordinator for your area. He is a very knowledgeable resource and can also help answer any of the questions you many have. He can be reached at 715-944-4114 Sincerely, Mike Bahr Fire Prevention Services 920-988-4015 On Wed, Sep 23, 2026 at 3:08 PM Scott Jarchow <ScottJarchow@glenbrooklumber.com > wrote: Mr. Bahr, Please see the attached letter from me. Sincerely, Scott Please note new mailing address! We’ve moved our corporate office to WI. Scott Jarchow President Glenbrook Building Supply, Inc. EdgeBuilder, Inc. 215 Monroe St. N, Suite 402 North Hudson, WI 54016 651-770-9071 - Office 651-233-5446 - Direct scottjarchow@glenbrooklumber.com www.glenbrooklumber.com www.edgebuilderwallpanels.com Confidentiality Notice: THIS EMAIL TRANSMISSION AND ANY ATTACHMENTS ARE THE PROPERTY OF GLENBROOK BUILDING SUPPLY, INC. AND EDGEBUILDER, INC. - INTENDED ONLY FOR THE USE OF THE PERSON TO WHOM IT IS ADDRESSED. IT MAY CONTAIN INFORMATION THAT IS CONFIDENTIAL, PRIVILEGED OR OTHERWISE EXEMPT FROM DISCLOSURE. IF YOU ARE NOT THE INTENDED RECIPIENT OR THE PERSON AUTHORIZED TO DELIVER THIS EMAIL TO THE INTENDED RECIPIENT, YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED THAT ANY DISSEMINATION OF THIS EMAIL IS PROHIBITED. IF YOU HAVE RECEIVED THIS EMAIL IN ERROR, PLEASE NOTIFY GLENBROOK BUILDING SUPPLY OR EDGEBUILDER IMMEDIATELY BY REPLYING TO THIS MESSAGE AND DELETING ITS CONTENTS FROM YOUR INBOX. 2026001 8.82 Motor Vehicle Accident 2026071 6.67 Fire Alarm 2026002 12.38 Assist Fire 2026072 N/A Canceled 2026003 N/A Mutual Aid 2026073 12.87 Motor Vehicle Accident 2026004 6.32 Smell of Natural Gas 2026074 N/A Mutual Aid/Standby 2026005 6.3 Motor Vehicle Accident 2026075 8.68 Motor Vehicle Accident 2026006 8.37 Assist Fire 2026076 8.53 CO Alarm 2026007 8.63 Motor Vehicle Accident 2026077 7.43 Dumpster Fire 2026008 14.52 Fire/Smoke Alarm 2026078 N/A Change of Quarters 2026009 7.78 Fire/Smoke Alarm 2026079 9.75 Motor Vehicle Accident 2026010 8.53 Fire Alarm 2026080 N/A Canceled 2026011 N/A Canceled 2026081 N/A Canceled 2026012 10.95 Motor Vehicle Accident 2026082 N/A Mutual Aid 2026013 9.72 Gas Leak 2026083 N/A Canceled 2026014 N/A Mutual Aid 2026084 8.25 Motor Vehicle Accident 2026015 7.68 Fire Alarm 2026085 8.38 Motor Vehicle Accident 2026016 9.23 Fire Alarm 2026086 N/A Testing 2026017 N/A Canceled 2026087 N/A Canceled 2026018 8.65 Motor Vehicle Accident 2026088 N/A Canceled 2026019 9.22 Gas Leak 2026089 N/A Canceled 2026020 6.82 Fire Alarm 2026090 N/A Canceled 2026021 N/A Canceled 2026091 9.83 Lightning Strike 2026022 N/A Testing 2026092 N/A Testing 2026023 N/A Canceled 2026094 N/A Mutual Aid 2026024 N/A Mutual Aid 2026095 7.92 Motor Vehicle Accident 2026025 N/A Testing 2026096 7.33 Fire Alarm 2026026 N/A Mutual Aid 2026097 N/A Mutual Aid 2026027 11.67 Smoke Alarm 2026098 N/A Mutual Aid 2026028 12.97 Motor Vehicle Accident 2026099 8.58 Lift Assist 2026029 N/A Canceled 2026100 12.07 Gas Leak Call 2026030 N/A Mutual Aid 2026101 N/A Canceled 2026031 10.5 Motor Vehicle Accident 2026102 12.65 Boat Fire 2026032 N/A Testing 2026103 10.77 Gas Leak Call 2026033 8.55 Gas Leak 2026104 N/A Canceled 2026034 10.67 Assist Fire 2026105 8.03 CO Alarm 2026035 N/A Canceled 2026106 16.93 Structure Fire 2026036 N/A Change Quarters 2026107 11.85 CO Alarm 2026037 14.53 Assist Fire 2026108 9.02 Power Outage 2026038 N/A Change Quarters 2026109 10.4 Gas Leak Call 2026039 6.93 Smoke Visibility 2026110 N/A Boat Search & Rescue 2026040 15.08 Fire Assist 2026111 N/A Canceled 2026041 10.8 Grass Fire 2026112 N/A Boat Search & Rescue 2026042 8.07 Fire Assist 2026113 N/A Canceled 2026043 N/A Canceled 2026114 6.68 Gas Leak Call 2026 Response Times 2026044 8.92 Grass Fire 2026115 N/A Canceled 2026045 9.5 Motor Vehicle Accident 2026116 N/A Canceled 2026046 N/A Testing 2026117 4.52 Gas Leak Call 2026047 8.37 Smoke Smell 2026119 16.68 Fire Alarm 2026048 9.37 Assist Fire 2026120 8.95 Motor Vehicle Accident 2026049 N/A Canceled 2026121 7.77 CO Alarm 2026050 11.32 Motor Vehicle Accident 2026123 N/A Canceled 2026051 N/A Mutual Aid 2026124 N/A Testing 2026052 12.45 Motor Vehicle Accident 2026126 N/A Canceled 2026053 9.22 Smell of Gas 2026127 N/A Testing 2026054 2.43 Motor Vehicle Accident 2026128 N/A Testing 2026055 4.52 Fire Call 2026129 N/A Testing 2026056 10.4 Fire Call 2026130 N/A Testing 2026057 7.87 Boat Flooding 2026131 N/A Canceled 2026058 10.72 Corn Field Fire 2026132 N/A Testing 2026059 N/A Canceled 2026133 11.1 Assist Fire 2026060 11.78 Fire Assist 2026134 6.25 Motor Vehicle Accident 2026061 5.2 Motor Vehicle Accident 2026136 7.53 Motor Vehicle Accident 2026062 3.72 Assist FIre 2026137 N/A Testing 2026063 5.53 Motor Vehicle Accident 2026138 N/A Testing 2026064 N/A Canceled 2026139 N/A Testing 2026065 9.87 Vehicle Fire 2026140 5.52 Smoke Smell 2026066 N/A Canceled 2026141 N/A Testing 2026067 6.68 Gas Leak Call 2026142 N/A Testing 2026068 N/A False Alarm 2026143 10.85 CO Alarm 2026069 N/A Canceled 2026144 N/A Mutual Aid 2026070 13.57 Boat Fire 2026145 N/A Testing Current average: 9.41 or 9 minutes, 24 seconds Date Call # Address Amount Billed Amount Paid Paid Date 1/1/2026 2026001 114 Broad St N 1,064.00$ 1,064.00$ 3/9/2026 1/5/2026 2026004 121 Flora St 100.00$ 96.00$ 4/8/2026 1/6/2026 2026005 1200 Henry St 680.00$ 680.00$ 3/9/2026 1/9/2026 2026007 475 Walter St 1,070.00$ -$ 1/19/2026 2026010 150 Front St 786.25$ 786.25$ 8/6/2026 1/21/2026 2026012 Hwy 10 & 620th 962.00$ 705.68$ 5,7, 8 & 9 2026 1/25/2026 2026015 150 Front St 608.00$ 608.00$ 7/20/2026 1/30/2026 2026016 935 Pearl St 680.00$ 680.00$ 5/8/2026 2/1/2026 2026018 Hwy 35 & QQ 3,795.75$ -$ 2/4/2026 2026019 502 Lake St 175.00$ 168.00$ 5/8/2026 2/28/2026 2026027 638 Pine St 100.00$ 96.00$ 5/5/2026 3/1/2026 2026028 N5925 1110th St 2,097.50$ -$ 3/6/2026 2026031 W10299 Hwy 10 1,172.00$ -$ 3/11/2026 2026033 1780 Jewell St 100.00$ 96.00$ 6/12/2026 4/11/2026 2026039 145 Broad St 100.00$ 100.00$ 6/12/2026 4/16/2026 2026041 N4402 1050th St 1,894.00$ 1,894.00$ 6/12/2026 4/18/2026 2026042 570th Ave & Jefferson St 2,773.75$ 1,260.09$ 7/20/2026 4/21/2026 2026044 W9945 570th Ave 1,181.00$ 1,133.76$ 7/20/2026 4/22/2026 2026045 Hwy 35 & 1050th St 2,517.00$ 2,517.00$ 6/12/2026 4/23/2026 2026047 563 Hillside Dr 605.00$ 605.00$ 7/20/2026 4/28/2026 2026050 W10516 Hwy 10 965.00$ 965.00$ 6/12/2026 5/6/2026 2026052 Hwy 10 & 1110th St 1,561.00$ -$ 5/6/2026 2026054 Hwy 10 & Hwy 29 1,240.00$ 1,240.00$ 7/20/2026 5/8/2026 2026055 W11081 457th Ave 1,268.00$ -$ 5/8/2026 2026056 W12033 757th Ave 1,019.00$ 1,019.00$ 8/6/2026 5/11/2026 2026057 451 Second St 255.00$ -$ 5/13/2026 2026061 Hwy 10 & Hwy 29 1,213.00$ -$ 5/15/2026 2026063 Canton St & Hwy 10 3,146.00$ 500.00$ 8/6/2026 5/17/2026 2026065 W10966 Hwy 10 1,591.00$ 480.00$ 7/20/2026 5/19/2026 2026067 554 Walnut St 100.00$ 96.00$ 9/11/2026 5/25/2026 2026071 150 Front St 1,222.00$ -$ 5/28/2026 2026073 W10299 Hwy 10 1,472.50$ -$ 5/31/2026 2026075 Hwy 29 & 1250th St 4,882.50$ -$ 6/1/2026 2026076 651 Dexter St S 100.00$ -$ 6/3/2026 2026079 Hwy 10 & Hwy 29 1,132.00$ -$ 6/13/2026 2026084 Hwy 29 & 1170th St 1,564.00$ -$ 6/23/2026 2026091 N5751 Cty Rd E 620.00$ 595.20$ 9/11/2026 6/27/2026 2026095 722 Shane Park Circle 1,360.00$ -$ 6/27/2026 2026096 1000 Eagle Ridge Dr 100.00$ -$ 7/5/2026 2026102 451 2nd St 4,844.00$ -$ 7/6/2026 2026103 624 Lake St 100.00$ 100.00$ 9/11/2026 7/9/2026 2026105 710 Linn St 100.00$ -$ Prescott Fire Department 2026 Billing Log 7/10/2026 2026106 106 Broad St 2,287.50$ -$ 7/26/2026 2026108 478 Sea Wing Blvd 100.00$ -$ 7/28/2026 2026109 760 Helen St #3 100.00$ -$ 8/8/2026 2026114 878 Washington St 100.00$ -$ 8/10/2026 2026117 385 Locust St S 100.00$ -$ 8/19/2026 2026119 N4660 1165th St 100.00$ -$ 8/19/2026 2026120 Hwy 10 & Cty Rd QQ 1,067.00$ -$ 8/21/2026 2026121 1000 Eagle Ridge Dr 100.00$ -$ 9/10/2026 2026133 W10695 566th Ave 200.00$ -$ 9/10/2026 2026134 Broad St/Orange St 656.00$ -$ 9/15/2026 2026140 640 Borner St 1,085.00$ -$ Total Billed: $58,211.75 Total Paid: $17,484.98 Total Due $40,664.53