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EAGLE RIVER Page 4 Oct. 9, 2013 Courtesy of the News-Review and The Three Lakes News Patrick Weber James Bonson Jack Thomas Length of service: 41 years Rank: Chief Employer: Eagle River Light & Water Length of service: 29 years Rank: Deputy Chief Employer: Retired Length of service: 56 years Rank: Assistant Chief Employer: Retired Patrick, of Eagle River, has completed courses in Firefighter I and II, eme rgency medical response, cold-water rescue, NIMS, self-contained breathing apparatus, pumps and pumping-ladders, company officer, defib, LP gas fires, hazardous materials tech level, arson detection, educational methodology and fire instructor. He is also certified in CPR. Jim, of Eagle River, has completed courses in Firefighter I and II, emergency medical response, cold-water rescue, NIMS, vehicle extrication, hazardous materials, LP gas fires, self-contained breathing apparatus, defib, vehicle fires, pumps and pumping and Learning thru Burning. He also is certified in CPR. Jim is secretary of the Joint Municipal Fire Commission. Jack, of Eagle River, has completed the Firefighter I course and has had training in all aspects of fire-fighting and command. 1695 Hwy. 45 North Eagle River Robert “Mac” McDonald Length of service: 41 years Rank: Assistant Chief Employer: Retired Mac, of Eagle River, has completed courses in Firefighter I and II, emergency medical response, vehicle extrication, hazardous materials, LP gas fires, selfcontained breathing apparatus, vehicle fires, pumps and pump maintenance and vehicle maintenance. He is a member of the North Woods Fire Prevention Committee and is the media liaison officer. 622 E. Wall St. Eagle River, Wis. (715) 479-6631 Peter “Tripp” Anderson III Length of service: 39 years Rank: Assistant Chief Employer: Anderson Insurance Agency Tripp, of Eagle River, has completed courses in Firefighter I and II, breathing apparatus, ladder practices, pumps and pumping, vehicle fires, Learning thru Burning, LP gas fires, hazardous materials, defib, emergency medical response, cold-water rescue, NIMS and vehicle extrication. EAGLE RIVER CABINETS, INC. 5234 Hwy. 70 West Eagle River, WI 54521 Karl Nikolai Length of service: 24 years Rank: Assistant Chief Employer: Retired Karl, of Eagle River, has completed courses in Firefighter I and II, vehicle extrication, cold-water rescue, NIMS, defib and search and rescue. He is also the department’s public fire education director and fire inspector. ANDERSON INSURANCE Eagle River Mike Gough • Complete Auto Service • Automatic Transmissions • 24-Hour Towing & Recovery 715-479-4020 Eagle River Mike Dreger Length of service: 37 years Rank: Captain Employer: Ministry Spirit Medical Transportation Services Length of service: 26 years Rank: Captain Employer: Vilas County Highway Department Mike, of Eagle River, has completed courses in Firefighter I and II, breathing apparatus, pumper tech, ladder practices, LP gas fires, hazardous materials, rural fire techniques, fire/arson detection and vehicle extrication. He is a nationally registered EMT-P. He has been a volunteer EMT for the Ministry Eagle River Memorial Hospital Ambulance Service for 34 years. He is also the Vilas County chief deputy coroner. Mike, of Eagle River, has completed courses in Firefighter I and II, emergency medical response, cold-water rescue, vehicle extrication, NIMS, wildland fire suppression, ladder practices and breathing apparatus. He is also certified in CPR and is an assistant public fire education director. PAUL’S PUMP-’N-PANTRY O’BRIEN’S PUB Eagle River 5255 Transmission Alley, Eagle River James Kauzlaric Length of service: 24 years Rank: Captain Employer: Self-employed Jim, of Eagle River, has completed courses in Firefighter I and II, cold-water rescue, NIMS, vehicle extrication, selfcontained breathing apparatus and defib. He is also certified in CPR. Friendship House Family Restaurant 101 W. Wall St., Eagle River Eagle River