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ELKHART LAKE FIRST RESPONDERS

The Elkhart Lake First Responders provide first responder level EMS care to the Village of Elkhart Lake and Town of Rhine.

We currently have 11 members who carry pagers, radios, jump kits and automated external defibrillators (AED). This equipment provides our members with the necessary resources to render care in emergency situations ranging from motor vehicle accidents to heart attacks. We are on-call 24/7/365.

First Responder Membership

First Responder Officers

  • Michael Meeusen, Service Director
  • Tad Matzdorf, Lieutenant
  • Brian Taubenheim, Training Officer
  • Ryan Meyer, Secretary

First Responder Members

  • Michael Meeusen
  • Cheryl Liebe
  • Jeff Schmidt
  • Tad Matzdorf
  • Jessica Dillingham
  • Lisa Holzmann
  • Cassie Holzmann
  • Brian Taubenheim
  • Ryan Meyer
  • Rob Schmidt
  • Darren Lindstrom

First Responder Fundraising

Public Access Defibrilation

The Elkhart Lake First Responders, in partnership with the Kohl Foundation, have placed Public Access Automated External Defibrillators (AED’s) throughout the Village of Elkhart Lake and Town of Rhine. AED’s are lightweight, portable devices, which provide an electrical shock capable of restoring the normal heart rhythm of cardiac arrest victims.  On-the-spot access to this device for people who suffer a cardiac arrest has been found to be a key to survival.

Fundraising Events

Other public education events include our booth at Downtown Night and our annual fish boil at the Elkhart Lake/Town of Rhine Fire Station.

We use the proceeds from these events to upgrade any equipment that may be outdated. We appreciate community and private donations to assist us with equipment replacement. Anyone interested in donating to the Elkhart Lake First Responders should contact the first responders at 920-876-2244.

Contact Us

610 S. Lincoln Street, P.O. Box 72
Elkhart Lake, WI 53020
Phone: 920-876-2244
Email: EMS@elkhartlakewi.gov

Staff
Michael Meeusen, Service Director
Tad Matzdorf, Lieutenant
Brian Taubenheim, Training Officer
Ryan Meyer, Secretary