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West Bend swears in seven new firefighters after federal SAFER grant expands staffing
Summary
The West Bend Common Council and city staff administered oaths to seven new firefighters May 5, 2025, saying the hires were funded by a federal SAFER grant and will help the department staff apparatus 24/7 and reduce cross-staffing.
The City of West Bend on May 5 swore in seven new firefighters and credited a federal Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response (SAFER) grant for enabling the hires. City officials said the additional personnel will improve the department’s ability to staff apparatus around the clock.
Deputy Chief Biesel introduced the recruits and read brief biographical notes for each. The new hires are Trent Halverson (West Bend resident, former full-time firefighter/EMT at Grafton Fire…
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