Greendale Fire Department
KINETIC Says Thanks to Greendale
October 28, 2009 | 05:09 PM
Joseph Masters, President of The Kinetic Co., Inc. was
thinking of a way to say “thanks” to the
Greendale Fire Department and Greendale Village
officials who assisted with making the recent
addition to Kinetic a reality. Mr. Masters also
wanted to say “thanks” and give back to
Kinetic’s neighbors and the community for
putting up with the visual “mess” during the
construction process.
During one of several visits to Kinetic during the addition process, Greendale Fire Chief Jon Cohn and Mr. Masters discussed some of the new technologies incorporated into the Kinetic addition. Chief Cohn was envious of the technology and stated the fire department was just now on the verge of purchasing GPS units. When Mr. Masters heard this he immediately offered to donate the funding for several GPS units for the Greendale Fire Department.
On September 11, 2009 the Greendale Fire Department placed into service three GPS units with a generous donation from The Kinetic Co., Inc. Although firefighters typically use maps to route calls, the GPS units provide assurance to finding the correct location especially when not responding from the fire station, and when responding into neighboring communities.
Above: Greendale Fire Department Ambulance, Ladder Truck, and firefighters visit Kinetic on October 5, 2009 to show off the newly installed GPS units and say thank you.
The Greendale Fire Department looks forward to the continued, well established relationship with Kinetic that has been enjoyed since Kinetic moved to Greendale in 1970. The Greendale Fire Department wishes to thank Mr. Masters and Kinetic for not only purchasing the GPS units but for supporting the Greendale Fire Department by incorporating fire safety and suppression into their facility.
During one of several visits to Kinetic during the addition process, Greendale Fire Chief Jon Cohn and Mr. Masters discussed some of the new technologies incorporated into the Kinetic addition. Chief Cohn was envious of the technology and stated the fire department was just now on the verge of purchasing GPS units. When Mr. Masters heard this he immediately offered to donate the funding for several GPS units for the Greendale Fire Department.
On September 11, 2009 the Greendale Fire Department placed into service three GPS units with a generous donation from The Kinetic Co., Inc. Although firefighters typically use maps to route calls, the GPS units provide assurance to finding the correct location especially when not responding from the fire station, and when responding into neighboring communities.
Above: Greendale Fire Department Ambulance, Ladder Truck, and firefighters visit Kinetic on October 5, 2009 to show off the newly installed GPS units and say thank you.
The Greendale Fire Department looks forward to the continued, well established relationship with Kinetic that has been enjoyed since Kinetic moved to Greendale in 1970. The Greendale Fire Department wishes to thank Mr. Masters and Kinetic for not only purchasing the GPS units but for supporting the Greendale Fire Department by incorporating fire safety and suppression into their facility.
Local Fire Departments to Gather for September 11 Remembrance Ceremony
September 04, 2009 | 12:08 PM
Please join the Zone D Fire Departments (Franklin,
Greendale, Greenfield, Hales Corners) on September
11, 2009 at 5 p.m. at Boerner Botanical Gardens for a
short remembrance ceremony. Click here for more
information (pdf).
Preliminary Fire Department Consolidation Discussions
June 20, 2008 | 04:08 PM
Village of Greendale and City of Greenfield
- Joint Press Release -
The City of Greenfield and the Village of Greendale have begun preliminary discussions on consolidating or merging their respective fire departments. These discussions have focused on the interest of moving forward with discussions. No formal discussions between elected officials have taken place.
Village President Hermes said, “These preliminary discussions were initiated by the staff of both departments. It’s just too early to realize whether there is substantial merit for such a consolidation. I have clearly stated to all parties that should there be a concerted move towards fire consolidation, this effort must meet two very important tests. One, that it factually demonstrates an improved fire service to Greendale residents, and two, that it demonstrates a very real reduction in overall fire service costs to our taxpayers. Lacking these two basic principles, it would make no sense for Greendale to enter into such an agreement.”
Greenfield Mayor Michael Neitzke said “the fire departments are currently working together on many emergency scenes so formally bringing the organizations together would unify training and standardize operations, thus increasing service levels and most importantly safety for citizens and firefighters.”
Greendale Fire Chief Jonathan Cohn stated “many consolidation models have controlled costs, reduced duplication, created efficiencies, improved safety, and increased service levels.”
Greendale Village Manager Todd Michaels stated “these are the initial steps in a multi-step process. An evaluation of current costs and services compared to anticipated consolidated costs and levels of services will be done.” If the results of the initial evaluation are positive, then a decision to take subsequent steps will be evaluated.”
Greenfield Fire Chief Russ Spahn believes the organizations must prepare for the future. Chief Spahn’s 30-year fire service career has seen dramatic changes and further changes can be expected at an even greater accelerated pace. Spahn believes we must prepare our organizations for the future. He said “change is a daunting task but the outcome of not trying is far worse.”
While Greenfield has two fire stations and Greendale has one, a consolidated department would operate out of the three existing locations. However, under a consolidated department and for the purpose of fire and medical emergency responses, the community boundaries would be eliminated and residents would get the closest, most appropriate unit responding to their emergency.
The next step in the process will be conducting a side-by-side, “apples-to-apples” comparison of costs and services of the individual departments as compared to a consolidated department. This analysis is expected to be completed later this year at which time it will be presented to local elected officials and residents.
- Joint Press Release -
The City of Greenfield and the Village of Greendale have begun preliminary discussions on consolidating or merging their respective fire departments. These discussions have focused on the interest of moving forward with discussions. No formal discussions between elected officials have taken place.
Village President Hermes said, “These preliminary discussions were initiated by the staff of both departments. It’s just too early to realize whether there is substantial merit for such a consolidation. I have clearly stated to all parties that should there be a concerted move towards fire consolidation, this effort must meet two very important tests. One, that it factually demonstrates an improved fire service to Greendale residents, and two, that it demonstrates a very real reduction in overall fire service costs to our taxpayers. Lacking these two basic principles, it would make no sense for Greendale to enter into such an agreement.”
Greenfield Mayor Michael Neitzke said “the fire departments are currently working together on many emergency scenes so formally bringing the organizations together would unify training and standardize operations, thus increasing service levels and most importantly safety for citizens and firefighters.”
Greendale Fire Chief Jonathan Cohn stated “many consolidation models have controlled costs, reduced duplication, created efficiencies, improved safety, and increased service levels.”
Greendale Village Manager Todd Michaels stated “these are the initial steps in a multi-step process. An evaluation of current costs and services compared to anticipated consolidated costs and levels of services will be done.” If the results of the initial evaluation are positive, then a decision to take subsequent steps will be evaluated.”
Greenfield Fire Chief Russ Spahn believes the organizations must prepare for the future. Chief Spahn’s 30-year fire service career has seen dramatic changes and further changes can be expected at an even greater accelerated pace. Spahn believes we must prepare our organizations for the future. He said “change is a daunting task but the outcome of not trying is far worse.”
While Greenfield has two fire stations and Greendale has one, a consolidated department would operate out of the three existing locations. However, under a consolidated department and for the purpose of fire and medical emergency responses, the community boundaries would be eliminated and residents would get the closest, most appropriate unit responding to their emergency.
The next step in the process will be conducting a side-by-side, “apples-to-apples” comparison of costs and services of the individual departments as compared to a consolidated department. This analysis is expected to be completed later this year at which time it will be presented to local elected officials and residents.
