Town of Shelby : Fire Department

Fire Department

Fire Chief Mike Kemp Shelby Fire Station 2801 Ward Avenue La Crosse, WI 54601 Email: chiefkemp@charterinternet.com Non-emergency phone 608-788-1032, Ext 4
Fire Department Officers Assistant Chief Wayne Atchley Captain Jerome Roesler Captain Jerry Fritz 1st Lieutenant Bob Wagner 2nd Lieutenant Tim Candahl Safety Officer Todd Fritz EMS Officer John Zahn EMS Officer Tony Holinka
911 Emergency Dispatch The Shelby Fire Department provides fire protection and first responder services, fire safety inspection and education to an area that includes the Town of Shelby, the western part of the Town of Greenfield including St. Joseph Ridge, and the southern part of the Town of Medary accessed from CTH F. A salaried Fire Chief and 35 volunteer fire fighters and first responders provide round-the-clock protection. Burn Permits for burning brush and Annual Fire Ring Permits for cooking or campfires outside of Goose Island Park are required and available at the town hall. There are no permit fees. Below is a copy of the permit application to burn brush BURNING PERMIT APPLICATION TOWN OF SHELBY 2800 WARD AVENUE LA CROSSE, WISCONSIN 54601 Telephone 608-788-1032 (Please Print) Date ________________________ Name __________________________________ Home Phone ____________________ Address_________________________________ Work Phone _____________________ City ____________________________________ ADDRESS WHERE BURNING WILL TAKE PLACE____________________________ LOCATION ON LAND WHERE BURNING WILL TAKE PLACE_________________ _______________________________________________________________________ DATE OF DESIRED BURN__________________________________________________ Permit valid only for address and date specified. Allow the Fire Chief three working business days to approve the permit. BRUSH ONLY ( Do NOT burn tires, trash, paints, or any other hazardous and/or toxic materials.) Only burn during day light hours. Fire to be attended at all times, never burn on windy days. ALWAYS CALL DISPATCH CENTER BEFORE AND AFTER YOU BURN 785-5944. IF A FIRE OCCURES CALL 911 IMMEDITEALY. Material is to be burned in such a manner as to minimize the emission of smoke. If burning creates a nuisance and complaints are received, you will be asked to put the fire out. Violations of the burning ordinance are punishable by a fine of not less than $100 nor more than $500, 10 days imprisonment, plus all fire suppression costs. If unable to burn on the date the permit is issued for, please notify the Shelby Town Hall and request another date. A new date may be assigned up to seven days from the original burn date. I understand that the permit is issued on the basis that the above conditions are met and in accordance to Shelby Town Ordinance 2.01 _________________________________________________________________ Signature of applicant Permit Number __________ Issued by:__________________________Valid Date(s):____________________________ Comments:__________________________________________________________________ Copies to Applicant, Fire, and La Crosse County Dispatch