Tuesday, November 28, 2017

Dorchester's New Rescue Squad Is Now In Service


This month brought good news to the community of Dorchester and area residents who depend on the village's first responders.

The Dorchester Volunteer Fire Department's new 99-2 rescue squad is now in service. 

The ambulance was paid with funds from the village government, as well as with help from a USDA Rural Development grant of $132,000 from USDA.

The new 2017 ambulance cost more than $230,000, according to estimates.

The upgraded ambulance will provide a significant boost to the rescue team's capabilities, according to insiders.

Also this month, Dorchester's all-volunteer fire and rescue department held its officer elections. 

DVFD officers for 2018 are:
  • Fire Chief- Brant Pracheil; 
  • Assistant Fire Chief- Todd Axline;
  • Rescue Captain- Matt Steuk;
  • Assistant Rescue Captain- Cory Schlueter; and
  • Secretary/Treasurer- Chad Tuttle.
Hats off to our community's first responders and its leaders for serving Dorchester and its surrounding countryside.

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