Ashippun Fire Department announces

The EMS Rescue Squad Campaign
is a great success!

We have purchased our new vehicle and it will be on display at the Ashippun Firefighter's Picnic on June 6, 7 and 8, 2007.

 

Thank you to everyone who supported us so generously.

 

The vehicle we previously used has fire department equipment such as air tanks and other firefighting equipment on it and we will continue to use it for that purpose.  The new vehicle will be the first vehicle that is designated specifically for EMS.  The new squad will cost about $165,000.  New laws have required EMTs to acquire additional skills and use more equipment than ever to help keep our community safe.

Donations still welcome

Please send donations to Ashippun Fire Dept

c/o EMS Vehicle Donation, PO Box 146, Ashippun, WI53003. Donations are still welcome for ongoing expenses and to purchase additional equipment. Or you may pledge an amount and we will contact you. Click EMS Fundraiser and let us know the amount you wish to pledge. Include your name, address and phone number and we will send you a pledge card and envelope to send your donation in. Amounts of $20 or more are Bronze donations, amounts of $100 or more are Silver donations and amounts of $5000 and more are Gold donations. Thank you! Here is a little information about the supplies and equipment we carry and use.

 

• Medications

Epinephrine • Glucagon • Glutose • Aspirin • Albuterol • Oxygen

• 12 Lead Electrocardiogram

EKGs will be transmitted to the hospital

• Defibrillator

            Hospital type defibrillator for cardiac arrest

• Splinting Equipment

            Foam • Cervical • Pediatric • Traction

• Stretchers

Stair stretcher • Long boards • Soft stretcher

• Airway Management

Advanced airway management equipment

 

Please contact us if you have any questions about our new vehicle. 

 

The Ashippun EMS is a first responder unit that reponds to medical emergencies of all types in the area. They also stand by at structure fires in case medical assistance is necessary.

The First Responder unit began in 1975 with two firefighters that had an idea for a better way to help the community. They attended a basic EMT course and our growth has been positive since that meager start.

The rescue squad is part of the Ashippun Fire Department and each member must be a member of the department, but does not have to be a firefighter. Montyly drills are held with Stone Bank EMS and there are two joint drills per year with the fire department.

Sone Bank, Oconomowoc, Lebanon and Hartford EMS transport our patients. The Ashippun EMS is a member of the Dodge County EMS Association.

We currently have 18 State Certified Emergency Medical Technicians with five more currently in training. We also have five First Responders that recently finished their refresher course.