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The Wind Lake Volunteer Fire Company was a 501c nonprofit organization managed by a volunteer board of directors. The Company was contracted by the Town of Norway to provide fire protection, rescue, and emergency medical services to resident in the Town of Norway located in Southeastern Wisconsin.
The Wind Lake Volunteer Fire Company transitioned to the Norway Fire Department on October 1, 2023.
Coverage Area
Norway Fire Department provides EMS and fire protection for the entire Town of Norway. Our coverage area is roughly 36 square miles consisting of around 8,000 residents, 3 lakes, Wisconsin Highway 36, an airfield, and two elementary schools. Norway Fire Department provides automatic aid to our neighboring towns and villages, and participate in the mutual aid box alarm system (MABAS).
History
A disastrous fire at Uyvari's Resort in August 1946 stimulated a group of dedicated Wind Lake residents to form a volunteer fire company. The first ever organizational meeting was held on June 17, 1947. The first piece of equipment was purchased the same year for 450 dollars and was dubbed "Old Sparky". On April 17th of the next year, the groundbreaking for the first fire station was commenced with land donated by Oliver Hoganson.
In 1998, the Wisconsin EMS Association named the company EMS Service of the Year for accomplishments including introducing a higher level of advanced care to the area. Since then, the fire department has developed a rich history of providing fire protection, rescue services, and emergency medical care to the Town of Norway through a dedicated team with the shared goal of serving their community.
Elroy Schultz, LODD
Elroy Shultz is the first and only line of duty death of the Wind Lake Volunteer Fire Company. Firefighter Shultz died while attempting to clear storm debris from a roadway.
The Racine Journal Times reads:
"Donald Elroy Schultz, 28-year-old Wind Lake Fire Department volunteer, was electrocuted about 3 a. rn w e as .sting in clearing storm debris on County Highway Y. near Highway 36 Wire Curb Back. Deputy Coroner Russell Roberts said Schultz was clipping a high tension wire when it curled back toward him against his wrist and chest. He died instantly."
Fleet
We maintain a small fleet of two fire engines, one water tender, two advanced life support ambulances, a command vehicle, an Advanced Life Support intercept vehicle, a brush truck, and two rescue boats. These vehicles are checked both daily and monthly to maintain a constant status of readiness.
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