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Department staff introduced Charlotte Shiffrell, who started with Marshfield Fire and Rescue Department on June 2, 2025, as a career-track student recruit, and noted she passed the national registry paramedic exam and earned a Wisconsin Fire I certification in December 2024. \"Please help me in welcoming Charlotte to the Marshall Firebirds. Congratulations,\" a department representative said.

Staff also introduced Joseph Downes (Downs), who began on June 2, 2025, completed an internship and passed the national registry paramedic exam; staff said he is enrolled in a Wisconsin Fire I certification course with completion expected July 17, 2025, and is working on the candidate physical ability test. Staff said both recruits will move to firefighter recruit career track 1 after they complete state certification and obtain a valid CPAT.

The commission accepted the resignation of firefighter recruit Megan Peterson, effective May 20, 2025, after an HR discussion; the acceptance was approved by roll call. The commission also approved a motion to conduct a new recruit interview process in October 2025 to identify candidates for two referendum-approved positions and to fill two firefighter positions effective Jan. 1, 2026, authorized by an April 1 referendum.

Commissioners asked for the process to proceed and staff said it was intended to get a jump on recruiting to ensure positions are filled as the referendum-authorized staffing becomes effective.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Fire and Police Commission 6 12 2025","oneSentenceSummary","Commission heard introductions of two career-track paramedic recruits, accepted the resignation of one recruit, and authorized a recruit interview process to fill referendum-approved positions and vacancies.","taxTitle","Marshfield, Wood County, Wisconsin","taxId",69252,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":80,"_47":81,"_49":82,"_51":83,"_53":84,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":85,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":86,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6203241,"Commission approves department bills after questions about citywide MSDS online subscription and oversight",439,1052000,1491000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3783765-782dc5192b1e5bffa9176545cda228ee&start=1052&end=1491","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3783765-782dc5192b1e5bffa9176545cda228ee/thumbnail_1052000.jpg","/articles/6203241/Marshfield/Wood-County/Wisconsin/Commission-approves-department-bills-after-questions-about-citywide-MSDS-online-subscription-and-oversight","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6203241-d5a627c5ca25a1b7e06abc489246f92d/orig.mp4?Expires=1776233359&Signature=WkGxOvCNMgptsMkHDOGSI5sq57rm5TCM6k-vKTr8xvByO1AoXd~JxGDVlFoj~brm6bAX0BnijTBlppYOL2SjhysmB6pH4xNBZCrzkShJLZ4QO6IfjZ0NGl7rV05sx5xM~f8XRrRLYBf1QqDRLUBbgrITCw0mcJAelMJqgckGxxWbc3k5Rh8XQcfB~DTjX3X25j0G-CdEfmTkWGD5uLQtV5QM6QUSBWrxiVrkoKN071RMovolt9lhZzXwktQWcIZoz-VolwLZFmH5Lv-OGl-llRhgdCpEkKoyVE92-yY0e-EYFKnISu4SNM-tsW1HKkpAZh5Se0NnNkvI0EMTW9KClA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Marshfield Police and Fire Commission approved the department bills after an extended staff update and a discussion about a city-managed online MSDS subscription previously billed to multiple departments.

Staff told commissioners the new MSDS online program replaces paper MSDS books with an online database that automatically updates chemical safety sheets and triggers notices to a department facilitator. The department said the subscription cost is shared across multiple city budgets (ambulance, fire protection and fire prevention) and reported the commission's share at $2,312.50 for the city portion in the current cycle.

Several commissioners raised concerns about the timing and notification: one commissioner said the bill had already been paid by the city as part of a package and asked why the commission was not told in advance; another asked whether the online version could legally replace paper copies on site. Department staff responded the program is new to the city and that staff would return with a detailed presentation on whether electronic records would satisfy legal and operational requirements and to show how the subscription has been charged across departments in past years. The department also said it would verify whether the subscription had been paid in previous years and would track the vendor charges back with city finance and emergency management.

Despite the questions, a motion to approve the bills carried on roll call. The commission directed staff to return with a staff update or dedicated line item at a future meeting explaining the program, the legal status of electronic MSDS replacements, the billing history and options to ensure both digital and printed copies are available if required.","Commission members approved police and fire department bills after discussing a new online MSDS (material safety data sheet) subscription that departments share across the city and concerns about prior notification and oversight of the purchase.",{"_33":88,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":89,"_41":90,"_43":91,"_45":92,"_47":93,"_49":94,"_51":95,"_53":96,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":97,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":98,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6203245,"Police and Fire Commission approves two-year renewal of regional hazmat response contract",390,2570000,2960000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3783765-782dc5192b1e5bffa9176545cda228ee&start=2570&end=2960","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3783765-782dc5192b1e5bffa9176545cda228ee/thumbnail_2570000.jpg","/articles/6203245/Marshfield/Wood-County/Wisconsin/Police-and-Fire-Commission-approves-two-year-renewal-of-regional-hazmat-response-contract","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6203245-4e103e290c10b28aefbd31e1c99b41d6/orig.mp4?Expires=1776233360&Signature=firjZ2qhKMrNAEvY0h0fQ3XCuV1eF4hqqupYD4wQw0nnl37Ca9xbCRkP69Xfq1iDE-2oGHO3mQx~4X8NAmJTkgQ65EK3UlQwTz-jBKqLMT7mggLM8d38LFS2sxqxk8ZVnFqo7uSOPM0~0Ykic9ZPW7pDYJNece3nalDCTKFemOF2SFhuoZBmP6dg7PlMXxYzgp27-5zm3s5ffT3XoNkckK4Bu7dMQAR8oo~J~SoLOz9YrqUTtlboS9dVsaBj8dL9k3Ji2lh~4S2zGsfGZv~BGy2hWFahg3Z6ohD1qCTtddc-QvYmnh~EI5zSqNqxbFxQvsl1yLatZ5WnJEeLRK-Rog__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Marshfield Police and Fire Commission voted to approve renewal of the Northeast Wisconsin hazardous materials task force contract on the two-year period covering July 1, 2025, through June 30, 2027.

The contract continues Marshfield's joint Type 3 hazardous materials team arrangement with Wisconsin Rapids. Under the Type 3 designation the teams handle known hazardous substances and qualify for a quarterly state subsidy; the presentation said the joint team receives approximately $16,625.27 annually (split with the partner jurisdiction) and that the overall arrangement provides state reimbursement for personnel and equipment expenses for Level A responses.

Chief or department staff explained the contract provides access to state grant programs for training and equipment and places hazmat team members under state workers' compensation protections for covered activations. The department told commissioners a small number of wording edits remained and the city attorney was conducting a final review but urged approval so the agreement could be signed by the July 1 contract date.

Commissioners approved the renewal on a voice/roll-call motion. A commissioner emphasized that hazmat responses can be expensive and that proper activation procedures matter for securing reimbursement; department staff said improper activation could leave the city responsible for cleanup and equipment costs.

The contract renewal was approved with the condition staff complete final attorney review and a pending verbiage correction to the named contact on the contract.","Commission approved renewal of the Northeast Wisconsin hazardous materials task force contract that designates Marshfield and Wisconsin Rapids as a joint Type 3 hazmat team, continuing state subsidy and reimbursement arrangements.",{"_33":100,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":101,"_41":102,"_43":103,"_45":104,"_47":105,"_49":106,"_51":107,"_53":108,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":109,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":110,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6203247,"Marshfield Fire Rescue presents five-year strategic plan to Police and Fire Commission; final vote deferred",3270,3017000,6287000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3783765-782dc5192b1e5bffa9176545cda228ee&start=3017&end=6287","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3783765-782dc5192b1e5bffa9176545cda228ee/thumbnail_3017000.jpg","/articles/6203247/Marshfield/Wood-County/Wisconsin/Marshfield-Fire-Rescue-presents-five-year-strategic-plan-to-Police-and-Fire-Commission-final-vote-deferred","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6203247-2c899a42ece07a257c58d2375731677f/orig.mp4?Expires=1776233360&Signature=opzC8adG3tdUtTqUJJccHGg8w4W5NJDy1VlwMeGKbif8CSaVkSfzSFwL6KBHeUQijJIhqMhIBHnFfJI2V0Q3tE9MNOv2Trfk1TxQSZNc~prdW6Y6TsEzuziUGyOzcBRYbDjxxxkP19vSEa8PLWsGD4VejXPu5Kk3V1kZMni0YJ0X6AbIHkKfkQB9VnpM7g3TzRCph9EjTRXZmhOJQK8r3jnOXnbQEQVAFOHkJSCTWOyVVF-Pe9pwMbLJDU9sYgwDV4oIyo9ZS1Rmye0ozAuQ0VkQC5r6dS6QblyAMw05oPwwJ4yVl9ZAbfEM07u7UTZwWnthHnOiYG8YP8CLBN7RkQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Marshfield Fire Rescue Department Chief presented a draft five-year strategic plan to the Marshfield Police and Fire Commission on a proposal to change staffing, training, facilities and code-adoption over the next five years.

The plan, Chief Miller told commissioners, lays out goals to implement NFPA 1710 deployment and staffing guidance, improve the department's ISO rating, adopt more current code language and create new positions including a fire inspector/fire marshal, a public information/community risk reduction officer, a division chief of training and an assistant chief. \"This gives us some time to update this,\" Chief Miller said during his presentation, adding that the document is intended as a living plan to be refined with the commission and common council.

Why it matters: The plan touches on issues that affect response times, insurance costs for local businesses and the fire department's capacity to handle increasingly complex calls (hazardous materials, mass casualty incidents, confined-space rescues and EMS demand). Chief Miller highlighted ISO scoring and NFPA compliance as pathways to lower commercial insurance costs and to align staffing with modern standards.

Most of the presentation described measurable objectives, timelines and proposed organizational changes. The plan recommends moving toward a minimum on-duty strength model aligned to NFPA 1710 (the presentation referenced nine-on-duty minimums and an eventual target of 12 on-duty personnel), building a training center, standardizing equipment replacement timelines and pursuing an updated International Fire Code or newer NFPA code adoption.

Commissioners questioned costs and timing. One commissioner asked which of the proposed positions would be new hires; Chief Miller said four positions are envisioned across the five-year horizon and that two (fire inspector/fire marshal and a division chief of training) could be prioritized and possibly funded via fee schedules or multi-year staging. Another commissioner asked for the plan to be split into smaller approval blocks so the commission and the public could consider finance and operational impacts in stages.

Rather than approving the plan at the meeting, commissioners voted to carry final consideration forward. A motion to carry final consideration of the strategic plan to a later meeting was approved on roll call with commissioners recording \"yes\" votes; the precise meeting month was discussed and scheduled for follow-up. The commission asked staff to return with more-detailed job descriptions, pay-study information and phased cost estimates before a final vote.

The commission also asked for follow-up material focused on the two earlier-priority positions (public information/community risk reduction and the fire inspector/fire marshal) to be discussed at a subsequent meeting.","Marshfield Fire Rescue Department Chief presented a five-year strategic plan including NFPA- and ISO-aligned staffing, training, and facility recommendations. Commissioners asked for more time; final consideration was carried to a later meeting.","actionData","errors"]

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