One of the goals of the department is to make sure
firefighters are always prepared to deal with the situations they may encounter. Today, training is more important than ever because the nature of fire fighting has
evolved over the years.
Equipment to fight fires has also evolved, and this
is another reason that ongoing training is vital. Firefighters must be comfortable with, and understand the
equipment before they are called upon to use it at a
fire scene.
In 2014, the department purchased traffic safety
equipment, including four hand-held lighted stop/slow
signs, five lighted traffic cones, and traffic vests for
each member.
“The number-one chance of injury or death on any
call is being hurt in a roadside accident in which the
fire department member is struck by a vehicle,” Ruschmeier said.
Two other newer pieces of equipment for the New
Germany Fire Department include an automated external defibrillator (AED) – a portable device that checks
heart rhythm and, if necessary, delivers an electric
shock – and an AutoPulse, designed to perform CPR
chest compressions automatically.
Ruschmeier said he appreciates all the people who
attended the 35th annual firemen’s softball tournament
which took place Aug. 5-7. Fireworks were provided
by the New Germany Fire Relief Association, and set
off at Lindstrom Park after the last game. Twenty local
teams signed up for the games, which took place all
day Saturday and Sunday.
New Germany Fire Department participates in community events, such as National Night Out.
Photos by Herald Journal Publishing
Past chiefs
New Germany Fire Department past chiefs are the
following: Conrad Neustel, 1902; JJ Schlecter, 19031907; Albert Groenke, 1908-1910; HD Mielke/Wm.
Stender, 1911; Wm. Stender/Albert Groenke, 19121916; Wm. Stender, 1917-1919; Fred Hein, 1920; Gust
Lohrke, 1921-1922; Fred Hein, 1923-1924; Oscar Trittabaugh, 1925; Hy Steinke, 1925; Herman Roepke,
1926-1933; Herman Briesemeister, 1934; Herman Roepke, 1935-1945; Albert Lueck, 1946; Louis Mielke,
1947; Ralph Stahlke, 1948-1965; Viron Roepke, 19651967; Harlan Wolter, 1968-1991; Steve Van Lith, 19912003; Bruce Fillbrandt, 2004; Steve VanLith, 20052012; Daniel Ruschmeier, 2013-present.
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