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Members of the Mayer Fire Department hosted a mock crash , so its members and members of neighboring fire departments could practice responding to such an accident .
Mayer
FIRE DEPARTMENT
The Mayer Fire Department works diligently to protect the people of Mayer and surrounding area .
Although assisting with accidents , injuries , fires , and other urgent situations can be a challenge , the Mayer Fire Department is well-equipped to handle these scenarios .
Each department member is required to complete Firefighter I and First Responder courses in his or her first two years of membership .
Members must also complete four First Responder courses , and one ladder training yearly , among other trainings , including in-house training , and burns training .
The department has training officers who organize and implement department trainings each month . Regular meetings also take place 12 times a year , the first Monday of each month at 7 p . m . at the fire station ( 400 Ash Ave . N .).
Mutual aid
For confirmed fires in Mayer , Carver County Dispatch pages both the Mayer and New Germany fire departments . That way , more firefighters are able to respond quickly to the emergency .
Fire fighting equipment
Having the right equipment is also essential for emergency preparation .
In 2015 , the Mayer Fire Department purchased a new Sparton ERV fire truck .
According to Fire Chief Rod Maetzold , the truck is larger and safer . It is also has an automatic instead of manual transmission , which makes it easier to drive .
Mayer ’ s fire department also has individual gear and lockers for each firefighter , two pumpers , two tankers , two grass rigs , a rescue truck , an equipment truck , and a boat .
In order to keep its supplies up-to-date , the department schedules a variety of fundraisers throughout the year , including fish frys , and a food stand during the Mayer Rising Community Festival in July .
Join the team
The Mayer Fire Department , which is the smallest fire district in Carver County because of its proximity to surrounding communities , covers the City of Mayer and portions of Watertown , Hollywood , Camden , and Waconia townships .
The fire department is looking for more members to join its team . To learn more about becoming a member of the Mayer Fire Department , contact Fire Chief Rod Maetzold at 952-657- 2291 or email mayerfd @ frontiernet . net .
Mayer ’ s dedicated firefighters :
• Rod Maetzold
• Bob Carlson
• Tom Stifter
• Pat Esser
• Jon Maetzold
• Andy Maetzold
• Butch Snow
• Josh McIntosh
• Adam Maetzold
• Brent Hilk
• Scott Theisen
• Kevin Nace
• Nate McNeilly
• Zachary Stifter
• Frank Neudorff
• David Weibel
• Anna Boote
• Dennis Clark
• Ryan Vanderwater
• Cody Brunner
• Dan Martin
• Clayton Schultz
• Scott Gustafson
• Arick Juberian
• Justin Hecksel
• Erik Strand
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