Public Safety Committee Meeting — Other

Mayville Fire Department 522 Horicon Street | Mayville, WI 53050 Phone: (920) 387-7909 Geoffrey Engel, Chief | Mike Thoreson, Assistant Chief Community Public Safety Committee – July Leadership Update Reporting Period: August 25, 2026 through September 27, 2026 Call Activity Summary Since our previous meeting, the Fire Department has responded to a total of 16 calls for service, categorized as follows: • 9 – Fire Alarm • 2 – Mutual Aid o Barn fire in Watertown, WI o Apartment fire in Lomira, WI • 2 – Hazardous Condition o Smoke investigation at Poplar Grove Apartments o Natural gas in home on N. German Street • 2 - Automobile Accident o City of Mayville – Horicon St & Walnut St o Town of Williamstown (Kekoskee) – HWY Z • 1- Fire o Dumpster fire at Old Fashioned Foods (Furnace Street) 2026 Total Calls for Service: 101 • 37 - Fire Alarms (Smoke, Gas, CO) • 15 – Hazardous Conditions • 12 – Fires in City of Mayville (Residential, Wildland, Appliance, Electrical, Automobile, etc.) • 10 – Mutual Aid (Fire) • 8 – Weather/Storm Spotting • 9 – Auto Accidents • 7 – EMS Assists • 1 – Rescue • 2 – Landing Zone Personnel Update • Current roster stands at 21 members, maintaining adequate staffing for emergency response and community engagement. • One applicant who turns 18 years old in October, interview process with PFC will start shortly afterwards. Mayville Fire Department 522 Horicon Street | Mayville, WI 53050 Phone: (920) 387-7909 Geoffrey Engel, Chief | Mike Thoreson, Assistant Chief Community Engagement Upcoming Events: • Support MHS Homecoming Bonfire (Thursday, October 8, 2026) • Fire Prevention Week – School Visits (Sunday, October 4 – 10, 2026) • Mayville Fire Department Open House (Thursday, October 15, 2026 from 5pm – 8pm) Completed Events: • 9/11 25th Anniversary – Silent Parade in Juneau, WI (Friday, September 11, 2026 @ dusk) • Mayville Audubon Days (9/20/26) • October – MFD Open House and/or Fire Prevention Week Poster Contest Training & Development Besides our regular monthly practices, we have made a concerted effort to train more frequently with neighboring departments to strengthen interagency relationships, enhance operational skills, and improve teamwork during scenarios commonly encountered on MABAS responses. • Rock River Water Rescue Training with Kekoskee FD (tentatively scheduled for Monday, October 19) Simulate an emergency rescue event on the Rock River with the Kekoskee Fire Department. Utilizing both of our rescue boats. • Rehab Trailer Training with Horicon FD (date is TBD) Professional Development / Certifications • No additional certification or external classes since our last meeting. • Chief Engel and possibly other officers will be attending a “Modern Day Recruiter” class in Waupun on Tuesday, October 6th @ 6pm. The class is free thanks to FEMA SAFER grant funds received by the WI State Fire Chiefs Association. Class focuses on improving retention and recruitment, using the latest data and tools. Fire Inspections & Prevention • Biannual fire inspections for the first half of 2026 are complete. o Referrals to Chief are being addressed ▪ 5 of 17 corrections remain a work in progress • 2nd round of our biannual inspections has begun. • Two new occupancy inspections remain a work in progress, 3 new to schedule and execute. Mayville Fire Department 522 Horicon Street | Mayville, WI 53050 Phone: (920) 387-7909 Geoffrey Engel, Chief | Mike Thoreson, Assistant Chief Apparatus • Replacement Rescue Squad 2983 options are being investigated (New & Used), monies are being budgeted for in 2027 CIP budget • Repairs from DOT inspections have estimates completed and repair work is being scheduled for Q4 on all 3 engines (25 estimates totaling $32k, budget remains to cover all repair work). • Continue discussions with vendors for replacement Engine and replacement of Rescue Squad 2983 Closing Remarks The Fire Department continues to demonstrate operational readiness, a strong commitment to training, and active engagement within the community. Response activity remains manageable. The Fire Department will learn in early October whether our DNR grant application has been approved. The grant would provide funding for radios, pagers, foam, and other miscellaneous equipment, with a 50% local match requirement, up to $20,000. Thanks again to city leadership for approving our Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the DNR. This approval allowed us to apply for this grant opportunity for the first time.