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VILLAGE OF WILLIAMS BAY 250 Williams Street | PO Box 580 | Williams Bay | WI | 53191 | vi.williamsbay.wi.gov Phone: 262-245-2700 NOTICE PROTECTIVE SERVICES COMMITTEE MEETING WEDNESDAY, JUNE 10, 2026 AT 9:00 AM Village Hall Council Room 250 Williams Street Williams Bay, WI 53191 There may be a quorum of Village Trustees present, no board business will be conducted. The meeting will be live-streamed on the Village of Williams Bay's YouTube, which can be found here: https://youtube.com/live/y3jNU3Xl0IA?feature=share AGENDA The following agenda items may be considered for Discussion, Consideration, or Action I. Call to Order II. Roll Call III. Discussion and Possible Action on Police Department Community Service Officer Position Description IV. Closed Session. Closed session pursuant to Wis. Stat. Sec. 19.85 (1) (e) Deliberating or negotiating the purchasing of public properties, the investing of public funds, or conducting other specified public business, whenever competitive or bargaining reasons require a closed session: Village of Fontana Fire Protection Services Options For The Village of Williams Bay V. Return to Open Session VI. Discussion and Possible Action on Proposal Option(s) From the Village of Fontana for Providing Fire Protection Services for the Village of Williams Bay VII. Adjourn George Vlach Protective Services Chair Requests from persons with disabilities, who need assistance to participate in this meeting or hearing, should be made to the Village Clerk’s office in advance so the appropriate accommodations can be made. Posted: 06/05/2026 5:00 PM Amended 6/6/2026 8:30 AM Posted: 06/06/2026 12:00 PM Amended 6/9/2026 8:45 AM Posted 6/9/2026 9:00 AM Page 1 of 78 Community Service Officer Village of Williams Bay Police Department Varied shift hours as assigned by the Department Immediate Supervisor – On-duty Supervisor Purpose of Position This is a non-sworn uniformed civilian position supporting basic law enforcement operations. Community Service Officers handle minor non-emergency calls such as animal complaints, code and zoning,, traffic control (accident scenes, road hazards, etc), found property, and enforce animal/parking/burning-Ordinances. Community Service Officers assist sworn Police Officers at special events. Community Service Officers are also required to perform first responder duties and provide basic emergency medical service. Duties are performed under general supervision of the on-duty supervisor. The Community Service Officer will also work with Code Enforcement for monitoring and reporting construction and other code enforcement issues to the Village Code Enforcement Department Summary of Position The Community Service Officer shall be appointed by the Chief of Police subject to the approval of the Village Board and shall be directly accountable for his or her actions and performance to the on-duty supervisor. Essential duties and responsibilities • Operate, with proficiency, all equipment as related to the Community Service Officer position. • Enforce parking regulations. • Complete all paperwork, and documents necessary to the Community Service Officer position, including, but not limited to, citizen contact forms, victim information sheets, juvenile forms, and parking citations. • Notify parents/guardians of juveniles involved in mischief or those taken into custody. • Conduct building and premise security inspections. • Miscellaneous duties where a sworn police officer is not needed. • Be able to provide essential first aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation. Page 2 of 78 • Maintain regular, punctual and predictable attendance. • Read manuals, policies and any other job-related documents relevant to the requirements of the Community Service Officer position. • Brief supervisors about shift activities. • Operate office equipment (fax, telephone, computer software, records m anagement system and printer) to send/receive information. • Other duties as assigned. Qualifications of Position • U.S. citizen, minimum age 18. • Possess a valid driver’s license. • A high school diploma or general educational d evelopment equivalent. • Ability to perform essential functions of the position and to use standard law enforcement booking room equipment. • Must pass all required testing, interviews, and any other promotional requirements set by Department Policies and Procedures. Date Approved by Village Board: Date Posted: Date Effective: Page 3 of 78 Fire Services Proposals -- April 2026 Village of Fontana 1 2 3a 3b 3c Existing Fire/Rescue/Dive Expenses$154,608 $0 $0 $0 $0 EMS Expense (budgeted) $1,047,644$1,047,644$1,047,644$1,047,844$107,644 Fontata Fire Charge $123,513 $135,775 $141,501 $177,467$239,686 Subtotal $1,325,765$1,183,419$1,189,145$1,225,311$347,330 Delete Rescue/Dive $73,182 $0 $0 $0 $0 2% Dues (revenue retained by WB)$45,000 $45,000 $45,000 $45,000 $45,000 Total $1,207,583$1,138,419$1,144,145$1,180,311$302,330 Add to budget $50,331 -$18,833 -$13,107 $22,859 $85,078 Option 1: Fontana supplements WB as current Option 2: Fontana provides WB Fire services from Fontana Stations Option 3a: Fontana provides WB fire services from WB Station Option 3b: Fontana provides WB fire services from WB station, increased staffing Option 3c: Fontana provides WB fire services fron WB station, increased staffing Assumptions WB fire, rescue and dive expenses are eiminated Options Page 4 of 78 Page | 1 Page 5 of 78 Page | 2 FONTANA FIREDEPARTMENT 190 FONTANA BVD / PO BOX 200 FONTANA, WISCONSIN 53125 The following response provides detailed explanations, supporting documentation, and recommendations for service delivery by, or in combination with, the Fontana Fire Department. TABLE OF CONTENTS 1. Cover Letter ......................................................................................................................... 1 2. Department Background and Statement of Staff Experience .............................................. 2 3. Scope of Required Services - Executive Summary............................................................... 6 A. Governance and Oversight .......................................................................................... 6 B. Organizational Structure ............................................................................................. 7 C. Level of Service ........................................................................................................... 8 D. Professional / Paid-on-Call / Volunteer Staffing Methods ......................................... 10 E. Future Growth and Intergovernmental Partnerships ................................................... 12 F. Equipment / Vehicles .......................................................................................... 13 G. Facilities ..................................................................................................................... 15 H. Department Inventory................................................................................................. 16 I. Operations ................................................................................................................. 16 J. Implementation & Recommendations ......................................................................... 18 Option 1 - Working in Partnership with Williams Bay Fire Department 19 Option 2 Fontana Provides Fire Protection from Fontana Fire Station 19 Option 3 Fontana Provides Fire Protection from Williams Bay and Fontana 20 Conclusion 22 4. References 23 5. Cost Proposals 24 Appendices & References Appendix A Fontana Fire Department Roster ............................................................ 25 Appendix B Local 580 Support Letter ........................................................................ 26 Appendix C Walworth Township Support Letter 27 Appendix D Fontana Equipment ............................................................................... 29 Appendix E Cost Proposal Budget Summaries ......................................................... 31 Cited References ........................................................................................................... 39 Page 6 of 78 Page | 1 FONTANA FIREDEPARTMENT 190 FONTANA BVD / PO BOX 200 FONTANA, WISCONSIN 53125 Phone 262-275-2131 Email: Firehouse@vi.fontana.wi.gov 1. COVER LETTER April 19, 2026 Village of Williams Bay Board c/o Village Administrator David Lothspeich 250 Williams Street / P.O. Box 580 Williams Bay, WI 53191 Dear Members of the Village of Williams Bay Board, On behalf of the Fontana Fire Department, I am pleased to submit our response to the Village of Williams Bay Request for Proposal for Fire Services. We appreciate the opportunity to present our qualifications, organizational structure, and service delivery options for consideration as Williams Bay evaluates the future of its fire protection and prevention. The Fontana Fire Department is a highly trained, combination fire and EMS organization staffed by full-time, part-time, and paid-on-call personnel. Over the past decade, we have successfully expanded our service model through intergovernmental agreements, including our ongoing emergency services with Williams Bay and Walworth Township. These partnerships reflect our commitment to regional cooperation, operational efficiency, and high-quality emergency preparedness and response. The Fontana Fire Department is supported by a strong local governance structure, experienced leadership, and a proven staffing model that is fully capable of meeting the requirements outlined in the RFP. We recognize , and our proposal reflects these considerations to provide a scalable framework designed to adapt to changing service demands while maintaining a high standard of public safety. The Fontana Village Administrator, Theresa Loomer, can be contacted for price and contract inquiries. Chief Manthy can be contacted with technical questions. Theresa Loomer - Fontana Village Administer Richard Manthy Jr.Fontana Fire Chief tloomer@vi.fontana.wi.gov rmanthy@vi.fontana.wi.gov Phone: (262) 275-6136 Fax: (262) 275-8088 Office: 262-375-2131 Cell: 847-302-5944 Thank you for your consideration of our proposal. We look forward to the opportunity to discuss our submission further with the Village Board, committees, and staff. Respectfully submitted, Richard Manthy Jr Fire Chief - Fontana Fire Department Page 7 of 78 Page | 2 2. DEPARTMENT BACKGROUND AND STATEMENT OF EXPERIENCEThe following is an overview of Key Fontana Fire Department personnel including all Fontana Fire Officers. Information is limited to personal achievements, formal certifications and significant accomplishments. CHIEF OFFICERS Name and rank Richard Manthy Jr. Fire Chief Length of Service with Fontana FD 12 Years 2014-2022 Paid-on-call Firefighter Paramedic May-2022 - Deputy Chief October 2023 - Interim Chief & Oct 2024- Fire Chief Previous Fire Department / EMS Experience: Arlington Heights IL Fire Dept -1999 to Present (108 sworn firefighters) Battalion Chief (2022-Present), Division Chief (2017-22), Lieutenant (2011-17), Engineer (2007-11), Firefighter Paramedic (1999-07), Fire Academy Instructor (2001-15) Mercy Hospital - 2015-present - Basic, Pediatric and Advanced Life Support Instructor Salem WI Volunteer Fire Department 1986-1998 Firefighter/PM EMS Assistant Chief Education Associate in Fire Science (Presidential Scholar)-Oakton College, Des Plaines, IL Bachelor of Science in Business Management - University of WI Parkside, Kenosha, WI Graduate Certificate in Public Administration Northern Illinois University, Dekalb, IL Certifications - WI Firefighter II, WI Motor Pump Operator, WI EMS Instructor, WI Fire Inspector, WI Paramedic, CPR Instructor, ACLS, PALS Instructor, Incident Safety Officer IL Certifications - Instructor I & II, Officer I & II, Chief Fire Officer (CFO), and Fire Apparatus Engineer. Biography Started in the fire service in 1986 as an Explorer Scout for Salem Volunteer Fire Department. Experience in working with small volunteer, mid-sized combinations, and large urban fire departments. Worked on fire or EMS services in Walworth County since 1992. Strong commitment to training, education, and firefighter mental health. State of Illinois advisory committee on mental health, Illinois Fire Chiefs Association legislative committee, and currently serves as a Board member for Ascension Behavioral Health in Arlington Heights. Page 8 of 78 Page | 3 Fontana FD Officer Background Name and Rank Jon Kemmett - Deputy Chief Length of Service with Fontana FD 43 years - Started January 3, 1983; Captain 1986-1991, Assistant Chief 1991-1994, Chief 1994-2008, Assistant Chief 2008-2025, Deputy Chief 2025-Present. Started Fontana EMS April 2004, Captain Intermittent Chief 2007-2013 when departments combined. Previous Fire Department Experience - City of Beloit FD Full-time 1996 2015 (retired) Went through the ranks of firefighter, Motor Pump Operator, and Acting Lieutenant. Wisconsin Task Force 1 (WITF 1) Urban Search and Rescue Team 2008 present. Fire Instructor Blackhawk Technical college 2010 - 2020 Education Blackhawk Technical College classes on Fire Department Management, & Personnel Management Certifications Wisconsin Firefighter 3, Wisconsin Fire Officer 1, Wisconsin AEMT, NIMS 300, Numerous classes, trainings, and seminars on all aspects of the fire and EMS service. Biography Started with the Fontana Fire Department in January of 1983 after being asked to join by a current member and wanting to help my community. Joined Fontana EMS in April of 1984. With both departments I immediately attended classes obtaining my WI Firefighter 1 and EMT Basic. I worked my way up through the ranks of both organizations to the position of Chief. I Worked for the City of Beloit WI Fire Department for 21 years, retiring in 2015 as an Acting Lieutenant. During my time with Beloit FD started with newly formed Wisconsin urban search and rescue team WITF 1, which I am still active with today. Prior to joining in 1983 I was very active in Scouting obtaining the Rank of Eagle Scout. Later after being in the fire department, I helped start an Explorer Post for young people interested in firefighting and EMS. _______________________________________________________________________________________ Name and rank Peter Ackman Assistant Chief Length of Service with Fontana FD 18 Years - May 2008 Certifications Fire Fighter 1, Advanced Open Water Diver, CPR-AED, ICS 100, 200, and 700. Biography I have been a dedicated member of the Fire Department since joining in May 2008. Having lived and worked in Fontana, Williams Bay, and Walworth Township my entire life, I have a deep-rooted understanding of the area and its residents. Over my nearly two-role in its successful transition from a Paid-on-Call (POC) organization to a full-time professional department. This first-hand experience during the department's growth has fueled my commitment to its continued success. ensuring the department continues to provide the highest level of service to the communities that raised me. Page 9 of 78 Page | 4 Fontana FD Officer BackgroundCAPTAINS AND LIEUTENANTS Name and Rank Zachary J Budill - Duty Crew Captain Length of Service with Fontana FD 7 years - Starting in August of 2019 Previous Fire Department Experience - City of Lake Geneva Fire 2010-2015, Potosi MO Fire and EMSS 2015-2018, Paramount Private ambulance service, 2015-2018, Education Technical Diploma Paramedic, Gateway Technical College. Certifications Firefighter I, Firefighter II, NREMT Paramedic, Fire Officer I, Fire Officer II, Fire and Emergency Services Instructor I, WI Paramedic, ACLS, PALS, CPR Instructor, WI Driver/Operator-Pumper.Biography Currently, I am an experienced fire service professional with over 16 years of dedicated service in fire prevention, emergency response, and life safety operations. Currently, in my role as Captain with the Fontana Fire Department, I am responsible for delivering high-quality fire protection services, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards, and supporting mission-critical emergency preparedness initiatives. As a resito the residents that I call neighbors, friends, and Family. _______________________________________________________________________________________ Name and rank Stanton Livingston Paid-On-Call Captain Length of Service with Fontana FD 12 Years March 2014 Previous Fire Department Experience 4 years with the naval crash and salvage crew aboard the USS Nimtz CVN68, 15 years with The Bennington Fire department. (Lieutenant for last 6 years) Education Some College Courses Certifications Fire 1, Hazardous Material Awareness, Hazardous Material Decontamination, Incident Safety Officer, Biography I am married with 4 kids, Twin boys and two girls, I was in the military and served aboard the USS Nimitz CVN-68 aircraft carrier. I have owned a Landscaping/Construction company since 1999. I enjoy spending time with my family and anything that has to do with being outdoors. Page 10 of 78 Page | 5 Fontana FD Officer BackgroundName and rank Cody Heindl Duty Crew Lieutenant Length of Service with Fontana FD 11 Years - November 2015 Previous Fire Department Experience Prior to joining the Fontana Fire Dept. I did a stint as an Intern at the Town of Madison Education degree in fire science at Gateway technical College. Completed EMT and Advanced EMT at Gateway technical college. Certifications Firefighter 1, Firefighter 2, Motor Pump Operator, Fire Officer 1, Fire Officer 2, Instructor 1, Emergency Service Instructor 2, Live Fire Instructor, WI Advanced EMT Biography I am a Lieutenant/AEMT with the Fontana Fire Department, where I have served since 2015. As a fourth-generation firefighter, I take great pride in the fire service/ emergency medical field and am committed to continually improving myself both educationally and skill-wise to provide the highest level of service and care to the communities I serve. POC agency supplemented by contracted EMT/Firefighters into the professional organization it is today. I am proud to have been part of that transformation and am excited to see the department continue to grow as we strive to protect and serve our communities to the best of our abilities. _______________________________________________________________________________________ Name and rank Erik Olsen Duty Crew Lieutenant Length of Service with Fontana FD 3.5 Years Previous Fire Department Experience - I have been in Fire and EMS since 2004. 22 years total Education Paramedic through Mercy Health and Critical Care through the University of Baltimore Maryland. Currently enrolled in UW Milwaukee for Community Paramedic Certifications Critical Care Paramedic, WI Fire 1, Fire 2, MPO, Officer 1, Officer 2, Instructor 1 Biography Critical Care Paramedic and Firefighter active in the fire service since 2004 and worked in or around Walworth County since 2007. Passionate about teaching and serves as an instruct for Brew City Fools along with being a training Officer in Fontana. I am also still a volunteer in my hometown fire department. Page 11 of 78 Page | 6 3. SCOPE OF REQUIRED SERVICES EXECUTIVE SUMMARY Williams Bay and Fontana-on-Geneva Lake have already built a strong working relationship through their collaboration on emergency medical services, and we believe this partnership would be further strengthened by including fire service. to Williams Bay, all of which provide flexibility to utilize existing full-time and part-time staff to deliver fire services alongside current EMS functions. Option 1 - Working in partnership with Williams Bay Fire Department, Fontana would co-respond with Williams Bay Fire on all fire incidents in the same manner as the current mutual aid agreement. Option 2 Fontana provides Williams Bay fire service from the Fontana Fire Station. EMS operations would operate from Williams Bay, and fire apparatus would respond from Fontana. Option 3 Fontana provides Williams Bay fire service from both Fontana and Williams Bay fire stations. Williams Bay fire station personnel would respond with the ambulance or fire apparatus based on the call type; the Fontana fire station would supplement additional resources as needed. and businesses by establishing a unified Fire and EMS Department operating from both the Williams Bay and Fontana fire stations. Several cross-staffed fire and EMS models are included under option 3. The first, option 3A, maintains current staffing of two 24-hour personnel in Williams Bay and has the least impact on current fire budget. If selected to provide fire service, Fontana recommends expanding future Williams Bay staffing to include a third position during the daytime hours or on a 24-hour basis (Options 3B & 3C). A. GOVERNANCE AND OVERSIGHT Fontana Fire Department has been serving the Village of Fontana and neighboring communities since 1930, transitioning from separate fire and rescue organizations to a combined municipal fire department. The Fire Department reports to several layers of local governance to provide effective and transparent structure. Village of Fontana-on-Geneva Lake Committees o Protection Committee- Oversees policies and regulatory control. o Finance Committee - Responsible for budgetary oversight. o Human Resources Committee Personnel items not covered by Police & Fire Commission. o Emergency Management Committee . Fontana Village Administrator The Fire Chief reports directly to the Village Administrator who implements policies set by the Village Board, ensures that the department operates within municipal regulations, oversees the fire department budget, and assists with strategic planning. Holds Monthly department head meetings with Police, Fire, Public Works, Planning, and Library representatives. Fontana Village Board - Serves as the governing and policy-setting authority over the Fire Department. Its role is high-level focused on oversight, funding, and accountability. Fontana Police and Fire Commission (PFC) An independent body created to ensure the Fontana police and fire departments are staffed and managed in accordance with Wisconsin statutes. Its authority is separate from the Village Board focusing on oversight related to hiring, promotions, and discipline. Page 12 of 78 Page | 7 Joint Emergency Services Committee Provides review and comments regarding current and future fire and EMS budgets and expenditures. The committee is made up of two representatives from Fontana, two representatives from Williams Bay, the Fontana Fire Chief, and one representative from Walworth Township. Fontana / Williams Bay Joint Board Meetings Fontana and Williams Bay Village Boards meet regularly to review EMS operations and budget status. Fontana FD provides monthly reports with response data, department updates, staffing summary, and EMS response information. Fontana Fire Chiefs routinely attend Village Board and Committee meetings for all jurisdictions served by the Fontana Fire Department. Chief officers also attend Walworth County governance meetings and are active in Mutual Aid Box Alarm System (MABAS) Division 103. Williams Bay Considerations - The following would be would be additional governance and oversight for Williams Bay fire service delivery under options 2 and 3. Fontana Fire Department will provide full responsibility for Williams Bay fire services. The Joint Emergency Services committee language from the EMS IGA would be added. The Fontana Fire Department and Fontana Fire Chief would be recognized as the authority having jurisdiction for Williams Bay Fire service delivery. Fontana to deliver regular reports including: o Response data and performance metrics. o Staffing updates. o Budget and cost tracking. o Fire inspections and short-term rentals. Fontana to participate in Williams Bay joint governance structure, including, but not limited to: o Village Board and committee meetings. o Joint Emergency Services Committee representation. o Participation in Williams Bay planning commission meetings. o Ensure transparency, accountability, and intergovernmental coordination. B. ORGANIZATIONAL STRUCTURE The Fontana Fire Department follows a para-military structure with several layers of fire department officers. Span of control is designed to have each officer responsible for no more than six personnel. Chief Positions (3) Fire Chief - Oversees all department operations- part-time salaried position (30 hours/week) One Deputy Chief Hourly part-time assigned to weekdays that the Chief is not in the office. One paid-on-call (POC) Assistant Chief - Responds direct from home/work to emergency incidents and serves as incident command or support on emergency incidents. Captains and Lieutenants (4) One POC Captain - Responds directly to emergency incidents and is responsible for uniforms. One full-time Duty Crew Captain assigned to a 24-hour shift; oversees shift personnel and Lieutenants. Manages scheduling, station operations, technology, and onboarding. Two full-time Duty Crew Lieutenants manage daily 24-hour shift operations (up to six staff), with one overseeing EMS/reporting and the other handling fire training, apparatus, and equipment. Mutual Aid Officers - Fontana Fire works closely with Williams Bay, Walworth, and Delavan Township to provide additional officers as needed. MABAS also automatically dispatches Chiefs to larger incidents. Page 13 of 78 Page | 8 Fontana FD Organiztioinal Chart Fontana Fireorganizational and job descriptions Policy (P-100.1) clearly defines fire department chain of command and structure. The Fontana Fire Department has separate job descriptions for each full-time, part-time, and paid-on-call position within the organization. Span of control is limited to no more than six personnel working under one supervisor. Williams Bay ConsiderationsOne additional POC Assistant Chief and potential of up to two additional POC officers could be added under options 2 and 3. Lateral officer transfers from Williams Bay would be considered based on recommendations from the Village of Williams Bay. Hiring and promotions would be required to follow the Fontana hiring policies and Police and Fire Commission promotional requirements. Additional Officers would receive an on-call stipend of five hours of pay per week. C. LEVEL OF SERVICEWilliams Bay Fire Department averages 104 fire incidents annually within the village, along with 20 mutual aid responses to other municipalities, based on five-year Walworth County Dispatch data (excluding EMS incidents). Fontana Fire Department has the resources to provide effective fire protection services to Williams Bay, with capacity to expand as needed.Fire incidents in Williams Bay are primarily fire alarms (69%), other fire-related calls such as dumpster fires, odor investigation etc. (19%), and vehicle accidents (5%). These incidents are typically handled by a single unit with two to three personnel over 3045 minutes. Full-time and part-time staff from the Williams Bay or Fontana stations can consistently manage these calls without relying on paid-on-call personnel or mutual aid, while maintaining the ability to handle additional incidents within the Fontana FD response area. Page 14 of 78 Page | 9 Use of Mutual Aid - Large incidents requiring additional apparatus and personnel would be supplemented by paid-on-call staff or by recalling full-time and part-time personnel. In rare cases, automatic aid, mutual aid, or the Mutual Aid Box Alarm System (MABAS) would be utilized. A recent example is a Fontana structure fire on April 8, 2026. The initial dispatch included all Fontana fire resources, along with engines from Williams Bay, Walworth, Hebron and Lake Geneva, three additional Chiefs, and an ambulance from Elkhorn to provide EMS on scene. Fontana responded with 18 firefighters, EMTs, and officers, staffing one ambulance, three fire apparatus, and the fire boat. Insurance Service Organization (ISO) CLASS 3 Fontana Fire earned a Class 3 ISO rating in 2023 on a scale of 1 to 10, with 1 being the best and 10 the worst. Class 3 departments are generally considered high-performing, well-equipped, and capable of effectively handling serious fires (Elmore, 2025). ISO ratings are commonly used to help establish commercial fire insurance rates, with some insurers also applying them to residential properties (WI DSPS, 2025). Fontana Fire would work to improve Williams Bays ISO rating. Williams Bay Considerations Williams Bay faces several current and emerging challenges in fire service delivery. Fontana Fire would address these through robust fire inspection, public education, and community risk reduction programs, and has experience in providing planning input with the Fontana Plan Commission team. The following examples are areas with a potential impact on fire protection for Williams Bay. Preserve Development The planned transition of 137 acres of the former George Williams College into a combined nature preserve and resort. Downtown Master Plan Ongoing comprehensive planning for downtown Williams Bay, with several completed projects, will continue to shape emergency service demands. Kishwauketoe Nature Preserve Requires support for natural area protection, large events, wildland response, and medical calls in remote locations. Residential Developments Recent large-scale housing growth requires awareness of evolving construction types, water supply considerations, and resource deployment. Williams Bay Public Schools - Fontana Fire already provides services to area schools and offers a strong public education program, including fire extinguisher training, fire safety classes, CPR/first aid, and safety outreach for both students and staff. Geneva Lakefront Fontana maintains extensive water-response capabilities and regularly trains for water-related and on-shore emergencies. Page 15 of 78 Page | 10 The 2024 Public Administration Associates study relied on Wisconsin Department of Administration population projections to estimate minimal growth for Williams Bay and Fontana (PAA, 2024). Based on the factors outlined above, actual growth may exceed these projections, and Fontana has the resources to remain flexible in meeting increased service demands. D. PROFESSIONAL / PAID-ON-CALL / VOLUNTEER STAFFING METHODS -time, and paid-on-call personnel, providing daily staffing of five 24-hour positions and a sixth daytime position, supplemented by paid-on-call staff. A roster of Fontana personnel, including year of hire and certifications, is included as Appendix A. The following is a breakdown of Fontana FD and new-hire personnel: Chief Positions The Chief and Deputy Chief split weekday office hours from 9 am to 5 pm. The Assistant Chief is a paid-on call position responding from home or work. 13 Full-time Positions Daily staffing of four 24-hour positions (365 days/yr). o Ten firefighter paramedics and three firefighters EMTs / Advanced EMTs. o Twelve assigned to one of three 24/48 hours off shifts. o One assigned as Kelly Shift Two 24-hour shifts per week. Two Permanent Part-time Positions - Assigned to a full-time shift, with an emphasis on weekend coverage; working three 24-hour shifts per two-week period (36 hours/week). Six Part-time Personnel Required to be Fire and EMT certified. o Minimum requirements of 30 hours per month. o Shift options include day (7 am to 5 pm) and night positions (5 pm to 7 am). 16 Paid-on-call Personnel - POC members respond to the station as needed and may work part-time hours if qualified. Several EMT POC members are full-time college students who work part-time during the summer months. o One POC Captain. o Nine Firefighters . o Five EMS only certified personnel (EMT / Advanced EMTs). Daily In-Station Staffing - Current minimum daily staffing is three firefighter/EMS personnel per day with at least two certified paramedics. Minimum staffing will be increased to four per day once current new hires have completed the onboarding process. The following is a breakdown of how in-station staffing is assigned. Page 16 of 78 Page | 11 Five-Year Historical Staffing Model - Fontana has been providing full-time 24-hour staffing since 2018 with gradual increases to meet service delivery to Williams Bay and Walworth Township. The following is a summary of scheduled hours from 2022 throught April, 2026. Ability to Attract and Retain Firefighters Recruiting volunteer (POC) firefighters and EMS personnel has been increasingly difficult over the past 10 years for both Fontana and Williams Bay due to a combination of demographic, economic, and operational factors. Fontana FD has addressed these challenges by implementing full-time and part-time staffing models, while maintaining a POC base, and developing strong partnerships with Williams Bay and Walworth Township. Fontana has been fortunate in maintaining and recruiting a core group of paid-on-call personnel while adding full-time and part-time coverage. This level of integration is uncommon in the fire service, as paid-on-call engagement often declines or altogether eliminated following the transition to full-time staffing models. Fontana maintains an open hiring policy for paid-on-call personnel residing within 15 miles of the Fontana Fire Department and currently fully staffed for full-time and part-time positions. Fontana completed a hiring process in January 2026, resulting in 12 qualified applicants. The hiring list is effective through March 2027, with two accepted offers for employment. Utilization to Meet Coverage Requirements Fontana Fire Department serves Fontana, Williams Bay, and Walworth Township as one unified system, rather than independent entities sharing resources. The goal for emergency service delivery is to deploy all personnel and apparatus based on need and proximity, not jurisdictional boundaries. This has been successful in responding to second and third simultaneous incidents. Paid-on-call, part-time, and off-duty full-time staff supplement on-current staffing model effectively meets the needs of all municipalities served. The Village of Fontana has no current plans to seek additional referendum funding to maintain dependable emergency services. Fontana operates as a cross-staffed agency, with most personnel serving in both fire suppression and EMS roles. This structure provides a flexible, capable, and cost-effective emergency response system that can adapt to changing service demands while significantly reducing reliance on mutual aid assistance. Page 17 of 78 Page | 12 Union Working Relationship --time firefighter and EMS employees voted to organize in 2023, and the Village entered into a Collective Bargaining Agreement effective from 2024 to 2026 as associate members of the Janesville International Association of Firefighters Local 580. The Village and Department administration maintain a strong working relationship with the Local and view the union as enhancing employee relations while contributing to a higher level of professionalism. Local 580 has endorsed Fontana Fire Department's proposed fire service coverage for Williams Bay, highlighting several benefits of utilizing union firefighters (Appendix B). Williams Bay Considerations Williams Bay paid-on-call personnel encouraged to apply with Fontana (15-mile residency restrictions would apply). Applicants would follow the Fontana hiring process (criminal/medical background checks and Police and Fire Commission approval). Additional staffing E. FUTURE GROWTH The Fontana Fire Department has successfully navigated significant changes over the past ten years by adapting fire and EMS operations and implementing collaborative intergovernmental agreements with Williams Bay for EMS services and with Walworth Township for fire and EMS services. Fontana has remained resilient by adjusting staffing models and equipment to meet these challenges, including transitioning from contracted EMS services to employing full-time and part-time municipal staff. Impact on Williams Bay Fire Protection Needs One way that Fontana and Williams Bay effectively met service delivery needs was through public support of joint referendum funding and the implementation of cooperative agreements with neighboring communities. The Fontana Fire Department is confident that the current working relationship for emergency medical services with the Village of Williams Bay can be readily expanded to include fire services. The existing cross-staffed personnel funded by Williams Bay will further enhance the effectiveness of a cohesive and integrated emergency service delivery model. Rapid growth of any organization can be both beneficial and potentially challenging if not managed properly. Over the past year and a half, Fontana Fire has carefully prepared for, and implemented, expanded service to Walworth Township while maintaining the highest level of service across all communities served. Fontana . Fontana FD rarely requires mutual aid for routine responses but does utilize neighboring departments for Chief officer responses and larger incidents such as structure fires. Village of Walworth In addition to Williams Bay, Fontana Fire also maintains a strong working relationship with the Walworth Fire Department. In 2025, the Fontana Village President, Village Administrator, and Fire Chief met with their counterparts in the Village of Walworth to discuss current and future collaboration. The meeting confirmed that the Walworth Fire Department has no current plans to pursue partnerships with neighboring communities and will continue operating as a stand-alone fire department for the foreseeable future. A successful fire referendum in 2025 has already contributed to increased stability in service delivery. Page 18 of 78 Page | 13 Fontana has a long-standing agreement with the Village of Walworth for Paramedic intercept services which was utilized 16 times in 2025. Paramedic intercepts require a single paramedic to respond and provides expanded advanced life support experience for Fontana FD personnel while addressing the ongoing competition for limited Paramedic employees in Walworth County. Delavan Township Soon after approving the Walworth Township IGA, Fontana Fire Department reached out to Delavan Township Fire Department to improve response coverage for the northwest portion of the Township. Those discussions resulted in an intergovernmental agreement assigning primary coverage to a small area of Walworth Township and establishing a dual response area including Inspiration Ministries and Faith Christian School. effective, and there is potential to amend the current agreement if Fontana FD is selected to provide fire service to Williams Bay. Fontana Fire can manage routine fire incidents in Williams Bay and could utilize resources from Delavan Township for larger incidents such as structure fires or mass casualty events. Walworth Township Fontana entered into an intergovernmental agreement with Walworth Township in 2024 for Fire and EMS protection effective January of 2025. The Walworth Town Board is supporting Fontana Fire Department expanding services to Williams Bay. Walworth Township further understands that there may be increases in contributions to expanding services to all municipalities served by Fontana FD. A letter supporting fire services to Williams Bay was provided by Walworth Township and their Board approved support at their 4/21/26 meeting (Appendix C). F. EQUIPMENT / VEHICLES Fontana Fire Department provides a highly reliable and well-equipped fleet of fire apparatus, complemented by strong water response resources, delivering a level of service that can fully support and enhance fire protection for the Village of Williams Bay. The following is a summary of Fontanas apparatus. Page 19 of 78 Page | 14 Engines fire engines (quad and engine) are in good working order and pass annual testing. Squad 371 is equipped with a system for filling self-contained breathing apparatus bottles on the scene of emergency incidents and serves a mobile command post. Engine 371 is equipped with an on-board foam system and 1000 gallons of water. Fontana has a replacement Engine ordered with Custom Fire out of Osceola WI for a Sutphen fire engine with 1,500 gallons of water, a 2,000-gpm pump and on-board foam system (2028 Delivery). Quint In the fire service a quint is a versatile ladder truck with a pump, water tank, fire hose, an aerial device (ladder), and ground ladders. Fontana specifically chose a quint over a traditional ladder truck for its versatility and ability to function in limited access subdivisions commonly found in Fontana and Williams Bay. Tender Walworth Township is required to supply one Tender for Fontana operations. Brush Fire Apparatus Fontana has a pickup truck and recently took delivery of a 2026 6X6 utility vehicle (also supplied by Walworth Township) for grass fires and access to remote locations. Both have water and pumping capabilities. Water and Specialty Rescue Fontana is well equipped for Williams Bay water incidents including a fire boat which is staged at the Abbey Harbor, an air boat for winter operations, and a multitude of advance water rescue equipment (ROV and towable sonar). The fireboat is equipped with a 1500-gpm pump for on-water and lakefront fire operations in addition to water rescue events. Fontana also has an enclosed trailer for water rescue and technical rescue equipment. EMS Apparatus - Fontana has four ambulances; three paramedic level ambulances (one provided by Williams Bay) and one EMT level ambulance shared with the Village of Walworth. A 2023 Tahoe functions as a paramedic intercept / command vehicle and tows the special operations or UTV trailers. Fontana has a replacement ambulance on order through Lifeline with anticipated delivery of 2027. Apparatus Maintenance - Maintenance for Fontana apparatus is primarily performed by Fontana DPW staff. Use of an on-site mechanic provides rapid availability to address issues and reduces the overall cost of maintenance. Repairs and testing outside of ability is handled by Siren Services or other qualified third-party repair / testing service. Williams Bay Apparatus consideration for option 3. Williams Bay shall provide all initial apparatus and equipment required for responses from the Williams Bay fire station. Recommendation of implementing the same style lease agreement used for the Williams Bay Ambulance. The following are recommended for Williams Bay apparatus. o Williams Bay shall provide a minimum of one fire engine, one support vehicle, and work to choose one shared reserve fire engine. o Williams Bay will retain ownership of all initially supplied apparatus and equipment. o All Fire apparatus will be maintained and insured by the Village of Fontana. o Fontana Public Works will provide preventive maintenance, and Fontana will contract out with third party repair centers for work outside the scope of Fontana Public Works. o All Fontana and Williams Bay fire apparatus, boats, and fire equipment repairs will be split according to cost sharing calculations; except for those included in the Williams Bay EMS and Walworth Township IGAs (WB Ambulance, Township Tender, & Township UTV). Fontana and Walworth Township would remain responsible for the two Fontana Ambulances. o Williams Bay will not be required to contribute to the current fire engine and ambulance on order with Fontana Fire Department. o Future replacement apparatus cost sharing will be agreed upon between Fontana and Williams Bay Village Boards Page 20 of 78 Page | 15 G. FACILITIESFontana currently operates out of an outdated Public Safety Building on Fontana Boulevard with plans to construct a new Public Safety Building at the corner of Highway 67 and Wild Duck Road. Current Facilities The Fontana Public Safety Building is shared with the Fontana Police Department and has been adapted over the years to accommodate overnight fire department staffing of up to five personnel. The apparatus bay currently houses two fire engines, one ladder truck, two ambulances, one airboat/UTV, one tender, one SUV, one brush truck, and a special operations trailer. The facility also includes a small training room, sleeping quarters for five personnel, a workout area, kitchen and dining area, living area, utility room, and two separate office areas. The Village constructed a Fire Department auxiliary storage building at the Public Works location in 2025, capable of housing two additional apparatus and spare equipment. The building is used to store the fireboat and UTV during the winter months and the airboat during the summer. Future Fontana Public Safety Building The Village of Fontana has actively been moving to construct a new public safety building. The following summary of steps taken is available on the Village of Fontana website. Site Study (Village of Fontana Site, 2025) Study by Ruekert Milke to investigate all viable building sites for a combined public safety building or separate police and fire facilities. Public Information Sessions (Village of Fontana info, 2026) Two public informational sessions were held to review the site study and provide feedback through a standardized questionnaire. Responses supported a joint public safety building on Wild Duck Road and approved by the Village Board. New Site Study (Village of Fontana New Site, 2026) The Wild Duck Road option was expanded to include relocating Wild Duck Road and abandoning a secondary access road (Dade Rd). The proposed site - improves response times and addresses traffic concerns. The Village Board interviewed three architectural firms and plans to move forward with a selection soon. The next step will be choosing a construction management firm and potentially beginning construction as early as spring 2027. These plans include fire department facilities sufficient to meet the response needs of Fontana and Walworth Township, as well as support functions such as administration, training, and reserve apparatus/equipment storage for Fontana and any additional communities served. Impact on Williams Bay Fire Protection Needs The Public Administration Associates (PAA) study completed in 2024 addresses the possibility of a single station servicing Fontana and Williams Bay; however, states under section IV(A) that Even if a single entity were providing Fire/Emergency Medical Service to both communities, we would recommend a two-station model. The study further provides several response heat maps showing response times best provided from the current Williams Bay fire station. When specifically referring to fire responses the study refers to NFPA 1710 for response times and that regardless of population density: a travel time of less than 4 minutes and a time of less than 90 seconds for turn out from the station once the alarm is received, together with a 30-second dispatch time(PAA, 2024). Fontana currently meets or exceeds NFPA 1710 standards based on fire and EMS apparatus arriving on scene rather than a firefighter arriving in their personal vehicle with limited capabilities. Page 21 of 78 Page | 16 Although it is possible to provide fire service from a station outside of Williams Bay, the preferred option would be to establish a satellite station staffed by a cross-trained crew responding to fire or EMS emergencies. Administration, training, and reserve apparatus could be located at a separate remote facility to reduce costs and redundancy. This is also addressed in the PAA study at the start of Section 2 stating At a minimum, a new (Williams Bay) station should provide 24-hour accommodation for the two firefighter/paramedic staff members. To properly plan for the future, however, a new station should be designed to accommodate a fully-staffed ambulance and engine company, or six personnel(PAA, 2024). The following are considerations under option 3 for fire service delivery. Williams Bay to provide a fire station for fire and EMS responses. o Suitable for 24-hour accommodation including adequate dining, living, sleeping, workspace, company level training, and workout area. o Climate controlled parking for one ambulance, one fire engine and one support vehicle. Additional Williams Bay apparatus may be stationed in Williams Bay. Fontana Fire Station o The current Fontana / Williams Bay IGA includes language regarding shared administrative and training areas. Shared reserve fire apparatus and equipment storage in Fontana may need to be considered. o Administrative functions, primary training facilities, reserve apparatus, and equipment would be primarily stored in Fontana. H. DEPARTMENT INVENTORY Fontana maintains a detailed inventory of all small tools and equipment using our fire records software, Imagetrend. Items are categorized and entered in Imagetrend when placed into service. A detailed list of equipment is provided under Appendix D. Several full-time personnel have been assigned responsibility for specific areas of tools and equipment such as extrication equipment, self-contained breathing apparatus, saws, air monitoring devices, radios, water rescue equipment, hoses and nozzles, ladders, and medical equipment. This allows for accountability for all areas of equipment without overloading one or two individuals. The following are equipment considerations for option 3. Williams Bay will provide all equipment required to meet National Fire Protection Administration (NFPA) standards on Williams Bay fire apparatus. This shall include, but not be limited to, self-contained breathing apparatus, saws, hand tools, ladders, extrication equipment, radios, data terminals, lights, safety equipment, water rescue equipment, and monitoring devices (4-gas, natural gas, CO) All Fontana and Williams Bay fire equipment repairs and replacement will be split according to cost sharing calculations. I. OPERATIONS Fontana Fire Department operations are strategically divided among full-time, part-time, and paid-on-call personnel to maximize efficiency and ensure effective use of on-duty and paid-on-call resources. Page 22 of 78 Page | 17 InspectionsFontana employs five full-time and several part-time state-certified fire inspectors. Occupancies in Fontana and Walworth Township are inspected on a biannual basis using shift personnel. Fontana can provide routine Williams Bay fire inspections and/or short-term rental inspections using certified on-duty personnel. -routine inspections and plan review role could be expanded to Fontana and Walworth Township. Fire Prevention A designated fire prevention team coordinates public education efforts, including school programs, station tours, community events, and safety outreach for assisted living facilities. Provide public education programs for Williams Bay local schools including fire safety materials. Assist with community events such as Corn and Brat Fest, Kishwauketo 5K, Williams Bay High School sporting events, Truck-a-Polooza, and Boo in the Bay. Fire Records Management Fontana uses the Imagetrend platform for all fire and EMS records. The department recently transitioned to the new national records platform of National Emergency Response Information System (NERIS) and was one of the first agencies in Walworth County to obtain compliance. Fontana is a data driven department with the capability of pulling detailed call data back to 2010. Formal Policies & Guidelines Fontana uses Microsoft Teams to easily share operating documents among personnel. Policies established administrative and daily fire station activities. Guidelines provide a framework for common emergency scene operations. CPR Education Fontana offers CPR training through Healthline First Aid, providing public and private classes for residents, businesses, schools, and nonprofit organizations. The program includes a pool of instructors, five CPR mannequins, and AED trainers, along with Stop the Bleed and first aid courses. Risk Management Community risk reduction remains a priority, with two full-time staff members certified as Wisconsin community paramedics allowing for advanced in-home supportive care. Planned initiatives include home safety visits, smoke detector installation and replacement, and post-hospital follow-up care. Training Fontana Fire Department maintains a strong commitment to training. Daily training objectives are scheduled for full-time staff, monthly drills are conducted for POC personnel, live fire training occurs at least twice per year, and personnel regularly attend conferences, seminars, and hands-on training sessions. The following are additional training considerations for Williams Bay fire service deliver Maintain daily training for full-time personnel and monthly drills for paid-on-call staff in Williams Bay and Fontana locations working with neighboring fire departments. Integrate training with Williams Bay Police and Public Works departments. Water Rescue Fontana is one of the most well-equipped and highly trained water rescue agencies in southeast Wisconsin. Recent responses include aid to Racine, Kenosha, Pleasant Prairie, Rock County, and Madison. These resources would be directly beneficial in serving Williams Bay. Technical Rescue Fontana has three full-time personnel trained in technical rescue and is one of three departments in Walworth County leading the development of a regional specialty rescue team. Page 23 of 78 Page | 18 Emergency Management and Disaster PreparednessFontana has adopted an Emergency Action Plan that is regularly updated and overseen by a Village committee. Training includes preparedness for large-scale incidents such as tornadoes, flooding, mass casualty events, hostile incidents, and hazardous material responses. Support for Williams Bay emergency management and disaster responses would include: Severe weather incidents preparation and response. Mass casualty and active shooter incident training school districts and local/County law enforcement. Work with Williams Bay Police and Public Works regarding disaster responses. A recent study, One Step Ahead, completed by Policy Forum for the Walworth County Fire/EMS study Committee categorized Fontana Fire Department as The Study further stated that The Williams Bay Fire Department already contracts with the Fontana Fire Department for EMS. Given that it likely will struggle to maintain its fire services in the future under its existing POC model, a full consolidation with Fontana may be the next logical step (Policy Forum, 2025) J. IMPLEMENTATION & RECOMMENDATIONS The Fontana Village Board approved several options for Fire Service Delivery to the Village of Williams Bay. All options can be implemented immediately upon approval, or gradually over the next 12 months based on the direction of the Williams Bay Board and staff. All proposals are based on a percentage of the fire budget, in the same manner EMS costs are allocated between Fontana, Williams Bay, and Walworth Township. The following options are being proposed for Fontana Fire Department to provide fire services to the Village of Williams Bay. Cost Calculations - Fire expenses would be distributed based on a two-year rolling average of fire responses (based on dispatch data) to addresses within Williams Bay and Fontana. Mutual aid and Walworth Township responses would be accounted for as part of the calculations. Use of population was considered; however, population can vary greatly due to non-resident property owners and high tourism fluctuations in both Williams Bay and Fontana. We also looked at assessed tax value as a consideration, but this can create perceived unfairness based on high value lakefront homes and several non-profit occupancies. After reviewing all options, call volume remains the most direct measurement of usage. When comparing 2024 and 2025 data, the number of fire incidents dispatched were extremely close with 219 total responses in Fontana and 207 in Williams Bay resulting in 51.4% to 48.6% respectively. Future demand for fire service can fluctuate greatly and a two-year rolling average will provide accountability for increases or decreases in fire service demand for each community. The following is an example of how the costs would be distributed using 2024 and 2025 response data for the 2026 Fontana Fire Department Budget. 2026 Fire Budget Distribution Example Walworth Township contributes 15.13% to Fontana Fire operational line items. The remaining 84.87% is split between Fontana and Williams Bay based on responses. Page 24 of 78 Page | 19 2026 Fontana Fire Department Expense Current Fontana Fire Department expenses are categorized as either Rescue (EMS) or Fire operations with the majority going to EMS and full-time staffing. Fire expenses are split between Fontana and Walworth Township based on a similar two-year rolling average. The following are 2026 Fontana FD operating expenses distributions (excluding capital). Costs distributions examples are based on fire budget expenses and reflect proposed distribution between Fontana, Williams Bay, and Walworth Township based on 2024 and 2025 fire incident totals. OPTION 1 WORKING IN PARTNERSHIP WITH WILLIAMS BAY FIRE DEPARTMENT The Williams Bay Fire Department is highly respected with a long-standing commitment to serving Williams Bay residents. Under option one, Fontana would respond to all Williams Bay fire incidents with Williams Bay Fire Department. Williams Bay Fire Department would continue to operate independently and maintain its own separate personnel, equipment and fire station. Two Fontana Fire / EMS personnel stationed in Williams Bay would respond to all fire incidents. Fontana would respond with Williams Bay, providing personnel and apparatus from Fontana. Current Fontana Fire Budget operating costs would be split based on call percentage calculations. Fontana Fire / EMS personnel stationed in Williams Bay would continue to serve Williams Bay, Fontana, and Walworth Township with a staffed ambulance. Standardized policies and procedures between Williams Bay and Fontana. Option 1 would result in duplication of fire expenses to Williams Bay and provide limited operational cohesiveness; however, Fontana is willing to continue serving as a secondary fire service if desired. OPTION 2 FONTANA PROVIDES FIRE SERVICE FROM FONTANA FIRE STATION Option 2 assumes transitioning Williams Bay and Fontana into a single Fire Department. Fontana Fire Department would assume responsibility for Williams Bay fire protection with all fire apparatus responding from the Fontana Fire Station. Williams Bay would have one ambulance staffed in their station. Two Fontana Fire / EMS personnel stationed in Williams Bay would respond to fire incidents with an ambulance if available. Fontana would respond to Williams Bay fire incidents with personnel and apparatus from Fontana. Forty percent increase in insurance and fuel and twenty percent increase in other operating expenses. Fontana Fire / EMS personnel stationed in Williams Bay would continue to serve Williams Bay, Fontana, and Walworth Township. Page 25 of 78 Page | 20 OPTION 3FONTANA PROVIDES FIRE SERVICE FROM FONTANA AND WILLIAMS BAYFontana Fire Department would assume responsibility for all Williams Bay Fire protection with fire apparatus responding from Williams Bay and/or Fontana fire stations. Fontana would staff the Williams Bay Fire station with personnel and respond with fire apparatus to fire incidents and with an ambulance to Williams Bay EMS incidents. Williams Bay station staffing options are offered as 3A, 3B, or 3C. Fontana Fire / EMS personnel stationed in Williams Bay would respond to fire incidents with an ambulance or fire apparatus based on call type. Fontana would respond to Williams Bay fire incidents from the Fontana station as needed. Fire Inspections Same as option 2. Additional 300 hours of Paid-on-call hours for large incident responses, training, public education, and meetings. Options under 3B and 3C provide additional part-time or full-time Williams Bay station staffing. Williams Bay to provide a fire station with adequate facilities for 24-hour staffing, and front-line fire and EMS apparatus. Fontana shall maintain a location for reserve apparatus. Fire Apparatus Apparatus to be provided by Williams Bay to Fontana via Lease. o One front line fire engine. o One Support Vehicle for POC response & utility. o One brush truck (optional). o One UTV (optional). o One reserve engine shared between Fontana and Williams Bay (TBD) Twenty percent increase in operating expenses based on call volume increases. Williams Bay would not be required to contribute to the purchase of current on-order apparatus. Maintenance for all fire apparatus shall be shared between Williams Bay, Walworth Township and Fontana with 40% increase in maintenance, fuel, insurance, fire supplies, and equipment expenses. Fontana Fire / EMS personnel stationed in Williams Bay would continue to serve Williams Bay, Fontana, and Walworth Township. Recommend modification of IGA with Delavan Township. 3A Staffing Current In-Station Staffing of Two 24-hour Personnel Staffing Williams Bay Williams Bay fire station staffing - Two 24-hour dual certified (fire/EMS) personnel. Fontana fire station staffing Three 24-hour personnel plus Chief (day) position. 3B Staffing Two 24-hour personnel PLUS- 3rd part-time position staffed daytime hours (10 hrs. 365 days) Option 3B provides a transition to 24-hour fire protection with three during daytime hours. Fire apparatus could respond with two personnel at night. Page 26 of 78 Page | 21 3C Three 24-hour personnel adding a third 24-hour part-time position -Fontana FD Recommendation Addition of three permanent part-time positions with WRS contributions. Health Benefits not included with calculations. Williams Bay fire station staffing Three 24-hour personnel. Fontana fire station staffing - Three 24-hour plus Chief (day) position. Full-Time Comparison - The option of additional full-time personnel was not approved by Fontana or Walworth Township Boards. Full-time budget considerations are included for comparison purposes only. Addition of health benefits, paid time off, overtime, and increase in WRS. Fontana does not anticipate the need for additional full-time firefighters in the foreseeable future. Full-time staffing calculations were included to illustrate the cost savings associated with the current staffing model, which relies on part-time and permanent part-time personnel. Full-time staffing projections may be beneficial to support long-term cost projections and long-term referendum considerations. Implementation Immediate or phased implementation options o Fontana has already committed to providing automatic aid to all Williams Bay fire responses throughout the end of 2026 at no cost to Williams Bay. This agreement was approved by Fontana and Walworth Township Boards and could transfer to full fire service immediately. o A pro-rated agreement could be entered into at any time in 2026. o A graduated transition from Option 1 to Options 2 or 3 could also be implemented. o Fontana would recommend transitioning to Option 3 at the start of 2027. Coordinate transition of services, including: o Personnel integration including an open hiring process for all Williams Bay paid-on-call personnel wishing to work for Fontana Fire Department. o Operational alignment to ensure all fire department operations are transferred seamlessly. o Policy and procedure standardization taking into consideration current Williams Bay mutual aid agreements and intergovernmental arrangements. It will be the highest priority to ensure no interruption to emergency service delivery during transition Page 27 of 78 Page | 22 CONCLUSIONIn closing, the Fontana Fire Department is confident in its ability to provide reliable, efficient, and forward-thinking fire protection services to the Village of Williams Bay. We believe that building upon the already successful EMS partnership offers a practical and seamless path toward a more integrated and effective emergency response system. Our approach emphasizes maintaining strong service to all communities served while enhancing operational coordination, response capabilities, and long-term sustainability. If selected to provide Fire service, Fontana recommends future considerations to merge the two separate Williams Bay / Fontana IGAs into one agreement moving toward more of a true We feel it is important to wait until fire services are well established prior to taking this next step. The Fontana Fire Department appreciates the thoughtful consideration of this proposal and welcomes the opportunity to further discuss service options, implementation strategies, and answer any questions the Village Board or committees may have at our April 29th meeting. We look forward to continued collaboration in support of public safety for the residents and visitors of Williams Bay. Page 28 of 78 Page | 23 REFERENCES 1. Alex Rasch - Walworth Township Representative c/o Walworth Township Town Hall W7641 Brick Church Rd Walworth, WI 53184+ araschsupervisor@gmail.com Phone - 262-903-0852 2. Micheal Kahl - Walworth Fire Chief c/o Walworth Fire Department 247 N. Main Street / P.O. Box 400 Walworth, WI 53184 mikekahl944@gmail.com Station 262-275-3838 Cell 262-325-9343 3. Tom Linnemann - Hebron IL Fire Chief c/o Hebron Alden Greenwood Fire Protection District 12302 IL Route 173 Hebron, IL 60034 linneman13@gmail.com Station - 815-648-2218 Cell 815-790-6441 4. Steven Torres - Fontana School Principal Fontana JT8 School District 450 S. Main Street Fontana, WI 53125 storrez@fontana.k12.wi.us 262.275.6881 - Ext 205 Cell - 815-347-5452 5. Tom Davis Abbey Springs Resort Director of safety and security Abbey Spring on Lake Geneva One Country Club Dr. Fontana, WI 53125 tomdavis@abbeysprings.org Phone - 262-275-6113 Ext 235 Cell - 847-975-6923 6. Mike Anderson Kikkoman Foods Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) Manager c/o Kikkoman Foods N1365 Six Corners Rd Walworth, WI 53184 manderson@kikkoman.com Phone - 262-275-1617 Page 29 of 78 Page | 24 COST PROPOSAL All cost proposals are based on criteria using the number of fire incident dispatched to the Village Williams Bay compared to those dispatched to the Village of Fontana. The cost of fire services would be proportional to actual expenditures rather than an arbitrary budget amount. EMS Invoicing History - Williams Bay and Fontana have been sharing expenses based on a percentage since 2022 for emergency medical services with Fontana consistently coming in under budget. The following is a history of EMS budget and actual billing to Williams Bay compared to referendum funding. Williams Bay EMS Service Budget & Invoicing Fire Service Cost Proposal - Fontana is recommending following a similar model for Williams Bay fire service with a percentage contribution to actual fire budget expenses. Examples of detailed 2026 fire expenses and how they would be distributed are listed under Appendix E. The following was taken into consideration. Increases in operational costs for Options two and three were compared to current Williams Bay fire, EMS, and dive line items. Several areas of savings were identified by combining resources. Operating Costs do not include capital purchase items. Comments Fontana seeks grant funding whenever possible and other opportunities to fund emergency services. Term Ending at the same time as the current EMS IGA. December 21, 2034. Williams Bay would retain Wisconsin 2% funding and could be used to offset fire service funding. Item # 7 of Williams Bay / Fontana IGA for EMS Service states The Parties agree to work together in good faith in order to reach agreement in the event that Williams Bay chooses to add fire protectionservices from Fontana. Cost proposals are intended to provide several service delivery options with scalable implementation for staffing the Williams Bay fire station. Page 30 of 78 Page | 25 APPENDIX A FONTANA FD ROSTER Page 31 of 78 Page | 26 APPENDIX B LOCAL 580 SUPPORT LETTER Page 32 of 78 Page | 27 APPENDIX C WALWORTH TOWNSHIP SUPPORT LETTER Page 33 of 78 Page | 28 Page 34 of 78 Page | 29 APPENDIX D FONTANA EQUIPMENT INVENTORY Page 35 of 78 Page | 30 Page 36 of 78 Page | 31 APPENDIX E COST PROPOSAL BUDGET SUMMARIES Page 37 of 78 Page | 32 Page 38 of 78 Page | 33 Page 39 of 78 Page | 34 Page 40 of 78 Page | 35 Page 41 of 78 Page | 36 Page 42 of 78 Page | 37 Page 43 of 78 Page | 38 Page 44 of 78 Page | 39 CITED REFERENCES Elmore, R (October 13, 2025) What ISO Fire Department Ratings Really Mean Blazestack Publishing https://www.blazestack.com/blog/iso-fire-department-rating WI Department of Safety and Professional Services (May 2025) Wisconsin Fire Service Handbook https://dsps.wi.gov/Documents/Programs/FirePrevention/SBD9405P.pdf Village of Fontana - Site (August 2025) Site Assessment Study New Public Safety Building Site https://vi.fontana.wi.gov/wp-content/uploads/Fontana-Public-Safety-Building-Site-Study-2025-08-21.pdf Village of Fontana - Info (January 2026) Informational Sessions on Public Safety Building & Responses https://vi.fontana.wi.gov/wp-content/uploads/PSB-info-meetings-013126.pdf https://vi.fontana.wi.gov/wp-content/uploads/PSB-public-comment-results.pdf Village of Fontana - New Site (Revised January 2026) Village of Fontana Public Safety Site Study https://vi.fontana.wi.gov/wp-content/uploads/PSB-RM-Presentation-20260112.pdf Public Administration Association-PAA (May 2024) Public Safety Study: Staffing and Fleet Projections Village of Fontana Police and Fire Departments, Village of Williams Bay -Fire Department https://vi.fontana.wi.gov/wp-content/uploads/Fontana-final-report-05092024-1.pdf Policy Forum (October 2025) One Step Ahead - Preparing for the Future of Fire and Emergency Medical Services in Walworth County https://www.co.walworth.wi.us/DocumentCenter/View/18228/OneStepAhead_WalworthCountyFireE MS-Final?bidId= Page 45 of 78 Fontana Fire Department Village of Williams Bay RFP for Fire Services Page 46 of 78 1. Officer Background & Experience 2. Scope of Required Services & Recommendations • Operational Capabilities • Three Service Delivery Options • Scalable Staffing Solutions 3. References 4. Cost Proposal Request For Proposal Topics Page 47 of 78 Officer Background & Experience Chief & Deputy Chief Paid-On-Call Officers Assistant Chief Captain Full-Time Company Officers Duty Crew Captain Two Duty Crew Lieutenants Page 48 of 78 Scope of Services EXECUTIVE SUMMARY • Option 1 - Working in partnership with Williams Bay Fire Department. • Option 2 – Fontana provides Williams Bay fire service from the Fontana Fire Station. • Option 3 – Fontana provides Williams Bay fire service from both Fontana and Williams Bay fire stations. Page 49 of 78 NFPA 1710 “regardless of population density: a travel time of less than 4 minutes and a time of less than 90 seconds for turn out from the station once the alarm is received.” Page 50 of 78 A. Governance & Oversight • Village Administration • Joint Emergency Services Committee • Fontana Police & Fire Commission B. Organizational Structure • Additional POC Assistant Chief Position • Lateral Williams Bay Officer Transfer Scope of Services Page 51 of 78 • Fire Response Resources • Mutual / Auto Aid & Box Alarms • Insurance Service Organization (ISO) C. Level of Service Page 52 of 78 • Preserve Development • Comprehensive Plan • Kishwauketoe Nature Area • Public Schools • Geneva Lakefront Williams Bay Fire Service Considerations Page 53 of 78 • 3 Chief positions • 13 full-time • Two permanent Part-time • Six part-time • 16 Paid-on-call • Transitioning Williams Bay Paid-on-call personnel D. Staffing Methods & Future Growth Page 54 of 78 F. Fire Apparatus & H. Equipment Page 55 of 78 G. Facilities Current Fire Station Concerns • Health & Safety • 24-hour accommodations Future Station Considerations • PAA Study • Fontana Public Safety Building • Williams Bay Fire Station Page 56 of 78 I. Operations • Technical & Disaster Response • Training & Reports • Public Education & CPR • Water Rescue • Policies & Guidelines • Fire Inspections • Firefighter Wellness Fontana Fire Department serves Fontana, Williams Bay, and Walworth Township as one unified system, rather than independent entities sharing resources. The goal for emergency service delivery is to deploy all personnel and apparatus based on need and proximity, not jurisdictional boundaries. Page 57 of 78 Implementation & Cost Proposal – 2026 Example Cost Allocation Calculation • Based on 2-year rolling average of Williams Bay and Fontana fire call volume (dispatch CFS data) • Mutual aid shared - Williams Bay and Fontana • Walworth Township calculated independently • Williams Bay retains 2% funding OPTION 1 – Partnership with Williams Bay Fire Dept. • No Increases in Fontana Budget • Fire response from Fontana & Williams Bay FD OPTION 2 – Responding from Fontana Fire Station • 20% Increase in operating expenses (40% in fuel) • 300 Additional POC hours & 2nd Assistant Chief OPTION 3 – Responding from Fontana & Williams Bay • Option 2 expenses and 40% increase in maintenance • Scalable Staffing Models • Williams Bay provides WB apparatus & Station Page 58 of 78 Cost Analysis WILLIAMS BAY STATION STAFFING OPTIONS 3A – Two cross-staffed 24-hour personnel 3B – Third part-time position – 10 hours / day 3C - Third part-time position – 24 hours / day Full-time comparison – Additional $166,629 (total) Additional Considerations • Future apparatus purchases • Williams Bay fire station maintenance • Williams Bay staffing contributions shared with Fontana and Walworth Township Page 59 of 78 Questions Page 60 of 78 1 David Lothspeich From: Rick Manthy <rmanthy@vi.fontana.wi.gov> Sent: Friday, May 1, 2026 7:45 AM To: David Lothspeich Subject: Fontana RFP Presentation Follow up Attachments: Williams Bay Responses - Jan 2021 to Dec 31- 2025.pdf; Williams Bay Responses - 2026 Jan 1 to Apr 29.pdf; Fontana RFP Presentation.pdf Administrator Lothspeich, Thank you for taking time to meet with Fontana representatives regarding Fontana FD’s response to Wiliams Bay’s request for proposal for fire services. Attached is a copy of our presentation. We would like to follow up on discussions from this week’s protection committee meeting. 1. Williams Bay paid-on-call staff - Fontana utilizes a Police and Fire Commission for hiring, promotions, and discipline. All Fontana paid-on-call staff are required to complete a background and medical physical prior to hiring. There are no physical agility or other testing requirements; simply a pre-employment medical physical completed by Mercy Occupational Health. Williams Bay could also continue to employ paid-on-call personnel independent of Fontana. 2. Ambulance Abandonment – This is a term that I had not previously heard in my years in the fire service; however, based on several recent discussions, there appears to be a concern with a Fontana ambulance crew, staffed with certified firefighters, assisting with firefighting activities. To my knowledge, there were two incidents which Fontana ambulance crews “abandoned” the ambulance. 1. Oct 10, 2025 - 509 Wiswell St - The Fontana ambulance crew arrived on scene of a Williams Bay structure fire and were advised by command to stage down the street. The crew "abandoned" the ambulance to assist outside crews but remained available for on-scene medical care. Delavan Township responded to a Williams Bay EMS incident due to Fontana units being committed to the Williams Bay fire. 2. Jan 1, 2026 – 91 Potawatomi Rd – While responding to a Williams Bay structure fire, the ambulance crew noted an active basement fire with one occupant unaccounted for in the unit above the fire. Upon arrival, the ambulance crew reported to a Williams Bay Fire Captain and were told the unit was not yet searched. With no other fire crews available, the decision was made to have the Fontana ambulance crew “abandon” the ambulance to perform a high priority search. I fully support the ambulance crew's decision to perform an immediate search rather than wait outside for another crew to arrive. Ambulance crews on a fire scene provide immediate life saving actions, medical assistance to victims, and protect the firefighters working at the scene. I strongly disagree with the practice of assigning an ambulance (dedicated to protecting firefighters) to respond to another incident. The issue of on scene EMS can easily be addressed in Williams Bay by adding an additional mutual aid ambulance to structure fires (typically 2-3 fires per year) as we do in Fontana. I hope this provides the information needed to move past “ambulance abandonment” discussions and concentrate on the future fire service delivery needs of Williams Bay. 3. Mutual Aid utilization for Williams Bay EMS- Fontana has been regularly responding to Williams Bay for EMS emergencies since prior to 2021. From January 2021 through April 29, 2026, Fontana responded to a Page 61 of 78 2 total of 1,602 incidents to the Village of Williams Bay; three of which required mutual aid EMS responses from Delavan Township (including the fire noted in the ambulance abandonment section). This equates to 99.8% availability to respond to Williams Bay EMS incidents, and we feel meets delivery expectations set forth in the EMS IGA. The attached response summary shows all incidents that Fontana responded to Williams Bay since 2021 with mutual aid EMS incidents highlighted. 4. Fontana mutual aid fire to Williams Bay- Fontana FD received a formal request from Williams Bay to assist with fire service delivery on Friday, February 6th at 2:10 pm (effective immediately). Meetings were held that afternoon with Village staff and Fontana Chiefs followed by an emergent request from Walworth County Dispatch. Service was established and dispatch responses implemented prior to the end of that business day. Fontana Fire obtained approval from Fontana and Walworth Township Boards to continue fire service through the end of 2026 with no additional cost to Williams Bay. Williams Bay was asked if they wanted Chief officers to respond with the fire apparatus, and we were told that he only wanted fire apparatus. Fontana can provide additional staffing to Williams Bay fire incidents if Officers are included in the response. Please let us know if this addresses your questions and if any further information is needed. Richard Manthy Jr Fire Chief Fontana Fire Department Station – 262-275-2131 Cell – 847-302-5944 Page 62 of 78 Page 63 of 78 Page 64 of 78 Page 65 of 78 Page 66 of 78 Page 67 of 78 Page 68 of 78 Page 69 of 78 Page 70 of 78 Page 71 of 78 Page 72 of 78 Page 73 of 78 Page 74 of 78 Page 75 of 78 Page 76 of 78 Page 77 of 78 Page 78 of 78