Fire Department

The City Fire and Rescue Department covers emergency calls for medical and fire for the City of Vernon Center as well as Vernon Center Township and a portion of Ceresco Township

If you are witnessing a crime in progress or are experiencing an emergency, please dial 911.

Contact Info

Jesse Kietzer
Chief

Eric Pederson
Assistant Fire Cheif

Andy Paap
Assistant Fire Chief

Mona Shumski
Secretary

Cordell Coult
Training Officer

Mark Purvis
Training Officer

Monte Raske
Safety Officer

The Five Emergency Vehicles used by the department
Vernon Center Fire Department
The Vernon Center Fire Department is a volunteer fire and rescue department that services the City of Vernon Center as well as Vernon Center Township and a portion of Ceresco Township.
Vernon Center Fire Department 2023
Red Fire Truck with engine 5612
5 Fire Trucks
The department has 5 emergency vehicles
Fire at night with 6 vehicles putting out fire
Night Fire Call
Water tank helping fireman to fight night fire
A drop tank (water) is common practice for substantial fires
fire with ladder trucks from other departments
Surround Fire Departments provide mutual aid
Fire Truck in Snowy Weather
Fire Truck in Snowy Weather
Fighting a night fire
Fighting a night fire
Business on Fire in snowy weather
The Devastating Loss of a Local Business