KIEL, Wis. (WFRV) – On Tuesday afternoon, the Kiel Fire Department responded to three emergency calls within 44 minutes, including a fire alarm, water rescue, and UTV crash.
According to the Kiel Fire Department, all three calls came in rapid succession on March 11, the first at 3:50 p.m., the next at 4:30 p.m., and then at 4:34 p.m., requiring swift action, coordination, and preparedness from all involved.
The first call sent crews to a fire alarm in Kiel. Firefighters were able to determine that it was a false alarm with no fire present, but crews worked to clear the scene and confirm the safety of the building.
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The 4:30 p.m. call was a mutual aid request from the Elkhart Lake Fire Department for a water rescue in the Town of Rhine. Kiel FD responded immediately and had crews heading to Rhine within 60 seconds of being dispatched.
After it was confirmed that the victim was on shore, Kiel Water Rescue was canceled.
Kiel Fire Department
The final call came in while crews were responding to the water rescue, involving an incident with a UTV in the Town of Schleswig. Due to the severity of the victim’s injuries, a ThedaStar helicopter was called in.
Kiel FD crews worked efficiently to stabilize the patient, prepare the helicopter transport, and secure a landing zone. The victim was flown to a trauma center and their condition is reportedly unknown.
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Recognizing the potential for additional calls, the Kiel Fire Department took proactive measures to ensure community safety. Additional personnel staffed a paramedic ambulance and fire apparatus at the station, to respond to any further emergencies during this critical period. All emergency calls were cleared at 5:40 p.m.
Lieutenant Kyle Preissner, Kiel Fire Department
In the release, Kiel FD thanked all the first responders who assisted for “their continued cooperation in ensuring the safety and well-being of the community.”
