Administration
Welcome to the City of Two Rivers Fire Department
The City of Two Rivers Fire Department (TRFD) is a proud and progressive combination fire department serving the citizens of Two Rivers, Wisconsin and surrounding communities. Our department traces its roots back to 1871, when it was first established as The Dexter Hook and Ladder Company. Transitioning to a full-time career department in 1919, TRFD continued its growth and professionalism by becoming an affiliate of the International Association of Fire Fighters (IAFF) in 1935 as Local 423.
Today, TRFD provides comprehensive emergency and non-emergency services including fire suppression, rescue operations, advanced water rescue, community outreach paramedicine and emergency medical services (EMS). Our paramedic-level EMS program also includes critical care inter-facility transports, paramedic intercepts for rural EMS services, and support for regional partners such as the Manitowoc County Sheriff's Department S.O.S. Team and Manitowoc County Emergency Management.
TRFD operates from a single centrally located fire station, covering approximately 7 square miles and serving a population of 11,217 residents. The department also provides contracted primary paramedic services to the Village of Kellnersville, participates in Auto-Aid agreements with the City of Manitowoc Fire Rescue and the Town of Two Rivers Fire Department, and maintains mutual aid partnerships through MABAS Division 128.
Our Team
The department is staffed by highly trained and dedicated personnel, including:
- Three shifts of cross-trained Firefighter/Paramedics working 24-hour rotations (two shifts of five personnel and one shift of six personnel)
- Two Assistant Chiefs (one overseeing Fire Operations and one overseeing Emergency Medical Services)
- A Chief of Department
- An Administrative Assistant
- A Medical Director
- Four part-time personnel, including three Firefighter/Paramedics and one Paramedic
Each operational division is led by an officer, with Captains responsible for the daily training and oversight of their respective shifts. Acting Captains provide leadership as necessary to maintain seamless operations.
Specialized Services and Community Programs
In addition to emergency response, TRFD personnel provide fire safety inspections for commercial properties and offer a variety of public education programs, including:
- CPR and First Aid training
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)
- Narcan and overdose awareness
- EPI Pen and allergic reaction awareness
TRFD also serves as the sole provider of Tactical Paramedics for the Manitowoc County Sheriff's Department S.O.S. Team, and is actively developing a Personal Watercraft (PWC) Rescue Team in partnership with the Two Rivers Police Department.
In 2021 alone, TRFD responded to 2,027 calls for service, reflecting the department’s ongoing commitment to protecting lives and property through excellence in emergency response, prevention, and education.
