New Glarus First Responders Recognized for Life-Saving Call

Emergency crews were honored Monday night after a rapid response to a medical emergency in New Glarus where coordinated care and quick action helped save a man’s life.

Todd Klassy
by Todd Klassy
New Glarus First Responders Recognized for Life-Saving Call
Life savers from across the community who helped save a man's life. FRONT ROW: Jon Nodler, Owner of Canter Inn; Zach Moldenhauer, NGFD; Skye Farr, Belleville Area EMS; Felicity Franseen, Belleville Area EMS; Taylor Steinhorst, NGPD; and Dr. Christian Springer, UW Health. BACK ROW: Trevor Pernot, NGFD; Jim Moldenhauer, NGFD; Kevin Hendrickson, NGFD; Josh Wescott, Belleville Area EMS; Chris Backes, Belleville Area EMS; and Mark Dohm, Belleville Area EMS. – Photo by Becky Degenhardt

Representatives from Belleville Area EMS, the New Glarus Fire Department and the New Glarus Police Department were recognized Monday evening following a life-saving response to a medical emergency last week.

The incident occurred Wednesday, April 15, in the parking lot of the Swiss United Church of Christ in New Glarus, where a man suffered a sudden medical emergency that quickly escalated into a critical situation. According to emergency radio traffic, the patient stopped breathing at one point, prompting CPR to begin almost immediately.

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