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New Germany Fire Department

Since 1901 , the New Germany Fire Department has provided service , loyalty , and protection to the city of New Germany , as well as the surrounding townships of Camden and Hollywood .
The volunteer department currently has 21 active members ( those who are firefighters and first responders ), and five rescue reserve members ( those who are available during the day and can be either first responders , firefighters , or both ).
Active members :
• Steve VanLith , assistant fire chief
• Mark Unglaub , secretary
• Paul Roepke
• Todd Lehrke
• Eric Roepke
• Greg Miller
• Bruce Fillbrandt
• Ryan Goede , first captain
• Dan Ruschmeier , chief
• Nick Hartwig , second captain
• Dan Mielke , lieutenant
• Travis Kubasch , lieutenant
• John Lenarz
• Ria Roland
• Jeremy Taylor
• Brock Sennes , lieutenant
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• Craig Kahle
• Dan Lundeen
• Dan Perrel
• Cole Midthun
• Clayton Quaas
Reserve members :
• Jerry Goede
• Mary Fillbrandt
• Chris Rademacher
• Lee Ortloff
• Nathan Roepke
“ These volunteers are on call 24 hours a day , 365 days a year ; it ’ s a huge commitment ,” Fire Chief Dan Ruschmeier noted . “ They decide if they can make the call when it comes in .”
Anyone who lives or works within the fire protection zone served by the department is eligible to volunteer for membership . Physical and other requirements must be met . Contact any fire department officer for more information on joining this honorable crew .
Intense training is an important part of being a firefighter . All members of the department participate in regular ongoing training in a variety of areas . The department conducts one training meeting every month , and in addition to this , members participate in classes and training events throughout the year .
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