Clinton Fire Protection District Newsletter – June 2026

Summer is Here

We are already halfway through 2026, as crazy as that sounds. As we head into the hottest part of the year, we'd like to remind everyone to drink plenty of water, stay in the shade when you can, and keep an eye on the kiddos and critters. Summer is a great time to get outside and enjoy everything Wisconsin has to offer. Let's keep it a safe one.

Greenwell, Hauser, and West Hired by the Town of Beloit Fire Department

This past month, three more CFPD members were offered full-time firefighter positions with the Town of Beloit Fire Department.

Beginning after the first of the year, the Town of Beloit and City of Beloit Fire Departments will consolidate into one department. Greenwell, Hauser, and West now join Lt. Zach DuCharme, Lt. Jordan Gustafson, Lt. Bill Reetz, FF/EMT Mark "Dinger" Arnold, and FF/EMT Connor Jacobson as CFPD members who have gone on to full-time careers with the City or Town of Beloit.

We are incredibly proud of the pipeline we've built here at CFPD. Developing firefighters who are ready to succeed at the next level has become something our department is known for, and watching our members achieve their career goals never gets old.

Brandon West joined CFPD a few years ago and immediately invested himself in the fire service. West is always around the station, always willing to pick up odd shifts, and somehow always seems to be the one answering the 3:00 a.m. calls.

Westy seems to operate on a 36-hour day while the rest of us are stuck with 24. He's dependable, hardworking, and someone you can always count on to get the job done. In addition to serving the department, he also serves as Treasurer of the Sirens and Irons Association.

When he's not doing something related to the fire department, he's spending time with his two boys or golfing with FF Beals and MPO Updike.

West plans to remain with CFPD while beginning his full-time career.

Congratulations, Westy!

Blake Greenwell is making the move back home.

The Beloit Memorial graduate began his fire service career with CFPD before accepting a position with the South Beloit Fire Department earlier this year. Now, Greeny will be returning to his hometown after accepting a full-time position with the Town of Beloit Fire Department.

Blake plans to continue serving with CFPD on a part-time basis, and we're excited to keep him around.

Congratulations again, Greeny!

Mr. Hauser joined CFPD just a few short months ago but has already made a great impression. Like Greeny and Westy, Adam is a hard worker, quick learner, and someone who has embraced every opportunity to improve.

Adam completed much of his fire service education through Madison Area Technical College, and we're excited to watch his career continue to grow. We are proud to have played a small part in helping him reach this milestone.

Congratulations, Adam!

New Floors, New Carpet, New Look

The station got a bit of a facelift this month.

New flooring, new carpet, and a fresh coat of paint have completely changed the look of the station. It's amazing what a little remodeling can do. The place looks great, and hopefully we'll keep it looking that way for at least a week.

Water Fights

Our first training of the month was a little different.

Members split into teams for some friendly water fights, using a 1¾-inch hoseline to push a barrel across the course before the opposing team could do the same.

While it may have looked like we were just having fun, the drill reinforced nozzle control, communication, teamwork, and moving water effectively. Sometimes the best learning happens when nobody realizes they're learning.

Positive Water Source and Pump Training

This month's pump training focused on establishing positive water supplies and building confidence for our newest motor pump operators.

Members also spent time flowing hoselines and practicing coordinated engine company operations. It may not be flashy training, but these are the fundamentals that make everything else work. Every successful fire attack starts with getting water where it's supposed to go. "And I'm here with it." 

New Paramedics and New Paramedic Students

Not long after Lt. DuCharme and Probationary EMT Jadah Wegmuller completed paramedic school, CFPD already has four more members beginning the journey.

Lt. Bill Reetz, FF/EMT Mark "Dinger" Arnold, FF/EMT Connor Jacobson, and FF/EMT Michelle De La Torre have all been accepted into paramedic school.

The commitment required to become a paramedic is significant, and we're proud of each of them for continuing to invest in themselves and in our community. We wish them the best of luck over the next  year.

Study hard, have fun, and try to learn something. 

Conclusion

June was another month that highlighted what CFPD is all about: training, growth, and investing in our people.

Whether it's members earning full-time careers, beginning paramedic school, improving their skills on the training ground, or simply making our station a better place to come home to after a call, our department continues to move forward.

As we head into one of our busiest times of the year, we're grateful for the dedication of our members and the support of our community. Have a safe summer, enjoy the sunshine, and hopefully we'll only see you at the community events... not on the back of an ambulance.