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Enjoy a breakfast buffet of eggs, sausage, and french toast. Bring your camera and take your child's picture with the Easter Bunny and color Easter eggs!
Purchase tickets in advance at the Rec Dept. office.
Ages: All
Date: Saturday, April 11, 2009
Time: 9AM, 9:30AM or 10AM (limit of 40 tickets per time slot)
Cost: $4 child, $5 adult
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Date: Saturday, April 11, 2009
Time: 11AM
Location: Neshotah Park
Ages: up to 4th grade (10 and under)
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Responsible for conducting all elections throughout the year. Voter registration and ballot preparation.
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For many years the Two Rivers TRIAD Committee has offered these life saving devices. What is it? The Emergency Beacon Light is a simple replacement bulb that fits in any standard bulb socket. The difference with this light bulb from a standard bulb is that with a simple flip of a switch, this light will flash on and off automatically. When placed in a conspicuous place, such as in a front porch light, it can alert nieghbors to an emergency or help emergency responders to quickly find your home. This Beacon has been very popular among the senior community but is useful for people of all ages when faced with an emergency.
Emergency Beacon Lights are available at the Two Rivers Police Department for $12.00 (as compared to retail prices as much as $20.00). If you would like an Emergency Beacon Light or have any questions about their use, please contact the Two Rivers Crime Prevention Unit/TRIAD Committee at 920-793-7209 or e-mail us at triad@two-rivers.org.
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Staff Organization
The Fire Department is organized into various divisions. The Emergency Medical Service Operations Division is responsible for overseeing the Emergency Medical Services provided by the Two Rivers Fire Department. Staff personnel monitor the equipment and supplies used in providing care. The Department currently has 18 personnel trained to the level of EMT-Paramedic. All new personnel hired are trained to the level of EMT–Paramedic.
Medical Direction is also a very important piece in providing care to the community. The Emergency Department Physicians at Aurora Medical Center assist in providing quality medical direction. This is overseen by Dr. Laura Vogel-Schwartz who is also the Two Rivers Fire Department’s Medical Director.
History of Emergency Medical Services
The Two Rivers Fire Department has a lengthy history in providing Emergency Medical Services to the City of Two Rivers and surrounding area. In the later 1950’s, the Two Rivers Fire Department had assumed the responsibility for the care and transportation of patient’s in need of medical attention from the area Funeral Homes. The initial care provided was basic first aid and transportation provided in a Cadillac Station wagon. The scene of EMS today has changed dramatically.
Fire Department personnel increased their skills in 1965 when they became certified as EMT-Basics. This level of care was provided for the next 20 years. The level of care had changed as well as the vehicles. Vans were taking the place of the Cadillac for the transportation needs. In 1985 the Department upgraded to the level of EMT-Intermediate. They now could administer IV fluids and a few medications. The Cardiac Monitor/Defibrillator was also introduced into the patient care setting during this time.
The scene of EMS continued to change at a faster pace than the previous 30 years. Modular Ambulances were taking to the streets, which is currently being used. By the mid 1990’s discussions were being raised in reference to advancing to the level of EMT-Paramedic. This concept evolved into reality 1997 when 14 personnel completed the Paramedic Course conducted through Lakeshore Technical College. Personnel continue to train through Lakeshore Technical College for continuing education requirements.
Response to Calls
A person can request a Two Rivers Fire Department ambulance by calling 911. This is the best way to activate the EMS System. A trained dispatcher will answer your call; they will provide the needed medical direction for your medical care until the ambulance arrives. The Two Rivers Fire Department provides both emergent and non-emergent care and transportation. The initial response will be by either of the 2 ALS ambulances with 2 to 3 personnel. In the event of multiple incidents, an EMS response may be done by one of the Fire Department’s Engines. The Fire Engine is equipped with Basic and Advanced Life Support supplies along with a Cardiac Monitor.
In 2009, the Two Rivers Fire Department responded to 1276 total EMS requests. Of those total responses, 256 were interfacility transfers. During interfacility transfers, patients are moved from Aurora Medical Center to another hospital, nursing home, other medical facility, or their home. Paramedic Intercept services are also provided for surrounding ambulance providers. These operations enhance the entire EMS system for our community and surrounding area. No matter what the request may be for medical attention, we at the Two Rivers Fire Department will be there to assist.
Ambulance Rates
The Two Rivers Fire Department charges a fee for service provided, either for Basic Life Support or Advanced Life Support. These fees are billed to the patient or their insurance provider through a private billing firm. OC Billing Services handles the billing operations for self pay, private insurances, as well as Medicaid and Medicare. With the changes that have taken place with Medicare and Medicaid, a new fee structure was established to follow their guidelines. The following is our current fee schedule. Besides the base rate, there may be fees for supplies and medication used.
2010 Fire/Rescue Rates effective 1-1-10
Ordinance Provision 3-2-1
Basic Life Support (BLS) $550.00
BLS Emergency - Resident $660.00
BLS Emergency - Non Resident $715.00
Advanced Life Support (ALS) non-emergency $605.00
ALS Level I Emergency - Resident $715.00
ALS Level I Emergency - Non Resident $770.00
ALS Level II Emergency - Resident $770.00
ALS Level II Emergency - Non Resident $825.00
Specialty Care Transports - Resident $800.00
Specialty Care Transports - Non Resident $850.00
Patient Assessment/Assist Charge $100.00
On Scene Medical Service Charge (BLS) $125.00
On Scene Medical Service Charge (ALS) $150.00
Paramedic Intercept Level I $300.00
Paramedic Intercept Level II $350.00
Additional Attendant Charge $50.00 per hour
Wait Time (half hour increments) $50.00 per hour
Loaded Mileage Charge all responses $13.00/mile
Ambulance Standby (4 hour event) $125.00
Ambulance Standby Additional time (half hour increments) $50.00 per hour
Click on PDF file below for a copy of the Two Rivers Fire Department's Notice of Privacy Practices.
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The Emergency Operations Bureau administers several primary elements of the department. These elements include training, safety, anti-terrorism and disaster preparedness, dispatching, and the general coordination of the paid-on-call (POC) fire fighters. The following information outlines the basic objective of each element.
Training
The Two Rivers Fire Department (TRFD) is not content to simply maintain its current services. It is committed to continually improving and developing services that ultimately improve the quality of life for the community. Identifying department and community needs and then formulating a plan to address and satisfy the need is a function of the training bureau. Traditional and non-traditional methods are incorporated to enhance learning and improve the department’s services.
The training bureau transcends every operation of the Fire Department. Every skill and service performed is a result of preparation through training. It is essential that this training is continuous to meet the needs of every operation. Areas covered during training sessions include a wide variety related to fire, rescue, and EMS incidents. Wisconsin State certified instructors who are members of the TRFD provide the majority of training. For various technical areas of expertise, training is coordinated with external agencies. Mandates by state and federal agencies are constantly demanding increased training.
Services and skills are no longer limited to the traditional fire service. The Training Bureau researches current and future services and develops techniques for educating members. Training and education are essential to maintain and improve skills and services. They are also essential to move department operations into the future. The TRFD has advanced to provide many new services that traditionally were not considered the fire department’s responsibility. New and advanced skills and ideas must continually be introduced. Training and advances in service are not limited to technical emergency operation skills such as fire suppression, emergency medicine, water rescue, and hazardous materials. They also include, but are not limited to areas such as customer service, leadership, and social diversity.
Safety
Safety is a concern that is constantly present throughout every operation of the department. Obvious, as well as hidden dangers are present at every emergent and non-emergent operation. These dangers range from the obvious threats of fire, smoke, and hazardous materials to the often hidden, but equally fatal threats of infectious disease, and critical incident stress that are confronted at many emergency incidents.
The National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), requires all fire departments to appoint a department safety officer and has developed a national standard outlining the duties and responsibilities of the Safety Officer. NFPA 1521, the standard for Fire Department Safety Officer, covers health, safety, wellness program management duties, as well as, the responsibilities of the Safety Officer during an emergency incident. The NFPA gives the Safety Officer the authority to alter, suspend, or terminate unsafe acts or hazardous activities.
Continuing education is an essential part of the Safety Officer’s role in the Two Rivers Fire Department. However, safety is the responsibility of everyone in the TRFD and its importance is demonstrated through the actions and continuing education of all department members.
A primary element of the safety effort includes a safety committee comprised of a cross section of department members. This committee meets periodically to address safety issues of the department.
Anti-Terrorism and Disaster Preparedness
The TRFD began preparing for terrorist activities long before it was recognized as a national crisis. Training activities have been ongoing for the last three years to increase the preparedness of the department to manage these types of incidents. The growing incidence of terrorism increases the need for department and community preparedness in the event of any type of disaster whether it is man made or natural. The department has been working with the City of Two Rivers Police Department, and the Manitowoc County Emergency Government Office to increase awareness and preparedness through state and federally sponsored programs.
Paid On Call Fire Fighters
The TRFD staffs a complement of 14 POC fire fighters. POC Fire Fighters have full time civilian jobs. They carry their protective turnout gear in their personal vehicles. POCs are dispatched by pagers and respond directly to the scene. In order to train them in conditions as similar to those they will operate in, their drill sessions are conducted with the full time fire fighters. POCs attend one, three hour training session per month. These sessions are scheduled on two separate days. One in the evening and one in the afternoon to accommodate the various shift workers. These drills are organized to cover all general areas of fire fighting.
Dispatch
The dispatch process and the people who provide it are critical components in the effective provision of emergency services. As technology evolves, improved methods of dispatching the most appropriate response to emergency incidents continue to become available. Communications between the TRFD and the local dispatch center are essential to promote a working relationship that will provide the best service for the City of Two Rivers. We are continually evaluating new technology as well as our technique to develop the most efficient dispatch process.
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Administer and maintain all employee benefits such as Wisconsin Retirement, health insurances, life insurance, Section 125, dental insurance.
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