Welcome! We’re so glad you dropped by! We’d like to tell you about how the EMS side of the Adell Fire Department got started, who we are, and how you could become a vital asset to our unit.

Who are the First Responders?

The Adell First Responders were formed in 1985 to serve the village and surrounding areas with pre-ambulance emergency medical care. Today, we serve the villages of Adell, Waldo, and Hingham, as well as portions of the towns of Sherman, Holland, Lima, and Lyndon. The First Responders were established to be the first medically trained personnel on the scene and to reduce the time between when 911 is dialed and an ambulance arrives. In addition to providing pre-ambulance EMS care, the First Responders also work alongside the county's ambulance and paramedic units to assist them in caring for patients.

How to Join!

To become a member of our unit, you must complete an Emergency Medical Responder (EMR) course and a 72-hour training program that provides the skills needed to practice Emergency Medical Services (EMS) care with our team. EMRs are also required to re-certify every two years by taking a refresher course to keep our skills up to date and ensure proficiency in areas that are not practiced as frequently. This training enables EMRs to provide life-saving care. Since our inception, our scope of practice has continued to expand adding new skills and enhancing our ability to care for people before the ambulance arrives.

How to contact us

Practices are 6:30 PM every third Thursday with meetings to follow.
For any inquiries, you can reach our EMS Captain, Daniel, by phone at 920-838-4326 or via email at afr811@adelfd.com.