In 2014 the Fire & EMS Departments for the Village of McFarland joined forces to become McFarland Fire & Rescue. The Fire Department was originally established in 1908, and EMS Department in 1977. The McFarland Fire & Rescue Department provides fire protection, and EMS service at the Advanced EMT Level (IV-Tech) to a 28 square mile fire district made up of the Village of McFarland and portions of
the Town of Dunn, and the Town of Pleasant Springs. In addition to the urban business, industrial, and residential portions of the Village of McFarland, Town of Dunn, and Town of Pleasant Springs, we also provide water and ice rescue coverage to portions of Lake Kegonsa, Lake Waubesa, and the Yahara River. We also maintain Mutual Aid agreements with surrounding area departments for larger incidents, EMS assistance, and Paramedic Intercepts. The goal of the Department is to protect the life and property of the fire/ems district residents and guests; and to educate them in ways they can protect themselves and their property through fire awareness and other safety campaigns. The department is made up of approximately 65 Paid-on-call members, and seven full-time staff which includes four Advanced level EMTs, and Administrative Captain, a Fire Inspector/Public Education Specialist, and Fire Chief. All Members of the Department are dedicated to providing the best service and care to those in our response area.
