Plymouth Fire and Rescue

05/09/2026

Today is the day money wheel is going, raffles are out and lunch is served stop out to Jaaagz bar and grill for the Plymouth fire and Elkhart lake fire dept. fund raiser.

04/26/2026

Today is the day stop down to the Plymouth fire dept. City station 111 E. Main st Plymouth for our annual chicken bbq. Raffles are set up and chicken is on the grill. We stay serving at 11am until 2pm but don’t wait because we typically sell out. Hope to see everyone here

04/22/2026

04/22/2026

This past Monday, members of Plymouth Fire Department worked with local Girl Scout Troop 8453 to help them earn their First Aid badges. The girls practiced bandaging and how and when to call for help in the event of a medical emergency. The event concluded with a tour of the ambulance and other fire apparatus, as well as a variety of delicious Girl Scout cookies, which the members thoroughly enjoyed!

04/15/2026

Monday night was our annual Plymouth Dirt Track Racing training night. Our members work track safety at every race at the fairgrounds. On this training night we had a car from every division that races the majority of the season.

Our members get a walk through of the cars from the drivers and our safety crew chiefs. It’s a great way to see the cars up close before being out on the track.

We go over driver removal techniques to safely remove an “injured” driver from the vehicle and firefighting practices, and clearing C-Spine on the track.

Our safety team is very proactive in our training by following dirt track racing throughout the country and seeing and reviewing on track incidents and we take pride in our work by always being ready for anything that can happen.

Thank you to our Aurora medical control representatives Aurora Regional EMS, Plymouth Dirt Track Racing board members, and the race teams that brought their cars and safety equipment out!!!

360 Sprint- Team 35 Ben Schmidt
Late Model- 99 Sawyer Specht
B-Mod- 66 Steve Lorier
Grand National- 53B Brad Weiss

04/02/2026

Jim Klug Appointed to Serve as City of Plymouth Fire Chief.

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Plymouth, Wis. (April 2, 2026): The City of Plymouth Police and Fire Commission appointed Jim Klug as Fire Chief following a competitive recruitment and interview process. The Commission formally approved the appointment at its meeting on Tuesday, April 2. Klug will commence his service on June 8, 2026.

Klug brings more than 25 years of fire service experience, including over a decade in chief officer leadership roles. He currently serves as Fire Chief of the Platte Valley Fire Protection District in Kersey, Colorado, where he’s led a full-service emergency services organization and oversees operations, administration, budgeting, and long-range planning. Throughout his career, Klug has advanced through the ranks—from firefighter to Fire Chief—gaining extensive experience in operations, training, incident command, and organizational leadership. He is recognized for his focus on building strong organizational culture, enhancing operational readiness, and fostering collaboration across agencies and the communities he serves.

“Jim Klug stood out in a strong candidate pool for his depth of experience, leadership approach, and clear commitment to supporting a positive organizational culture,” said Police and Fire Commission Chair Mark Melcher. “The Commission is confident he will provide exceptional leadership and continue to advance the high-quality fire and EMS services our community expects.”
The Plymouth Fire Department provides fire suppression, emergency medical services, fire prevention, inspections, and community outreach to the City and Town of Plymouth. The Fire Chief plays a critical leadership role in overseeing these services, supporting personnel, and ensuring long-term operational readiness and community safety.

Klug expressed enthusiasm about returning to Wisconsin and serving the Plymouth community. “I am honored and excited for the opportunity to serve as Fire Chief for the City of Plymouth,” said Klug. “This is a community with strong values, dedicated personnel, and a clear commitment to public safety. I look forward to working alongside the department staff, City leadership, and the community to build on that foundation and ensure high-quality, reliable emergency services for years to come.”

The recruitment process was facilitated by Innovative Public Advisors (IPA), a public-sector executive recruitment and strategy firm. For more information, please contact IPA Partner Jess Wildes at 262-339-5658 or [email protected].

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01/28/2026

The Plymouth Fire Department observed a notable achievement with its annual banquet, highlighting the dedication of its personnel. Austin Kramer and David Lee received recognition for five years of service, and Assistant Chief Jason McCoy was acknowledged for his 20-year commitment. Austin Kramer was honored as Firefighter of the Year. The department praised Chief Ryan Pafford's service upon his December departure and reported 294 calls and nearly 5000 training hours in 2025.

01/21/2026

Last night the members of Plymouth Fire along with Plymouth PD and a crew from Orange Cross braved the extreme cold and trained at Nutt Hill for the safe removal of an injured Skier/snow boarder/tuber!

PPD Deputy Chief Starker acted as our injured person and executed that roll perfectly!

01/01/2026

Happy New year! Today's the big day! Our annual fundraiser for Plymouth Fire and Rescue and Elkhart Lake Fire Department. Doors open at 11am! Dave Steffen Band plays 1pm to 4pm. Hope to see you here!

01/01/2026

Plymouth Fire Elkhart lake fire fund raiser held by Jaaagz bar and grill

01/01/2026

Bring in the new year at Jaaagz bar and grill supporting Plymouth Fire and Elkhart lake fire dept. The band is getting setup raffle baskets are out. Money wheel is spinning. Everything is inside heated building this year. Stop out and support a great cause event runs from 11am till 4pm today