Baraboo EMS Chief Dana Sechler took his current position a decade ago and remembers being told to prepare; a new building for the department would be coming soon. After 10 years, preliminary plans look promising. “We’re very happy and excited to see what possibilities come,” Sechler said. “People get excited about that; a new venture and a new building to look forward to. It re-energizes people.” The city is in its initial stages of the project. Requests were sent out for architects to put forward offers and eight were received. Within the last two weeks, Sechler said the city has conducted interviews as a way to “whittle” down to a final firm capable of designing a structure fit for the needs of the Baraboo Fire Department and EMS staff. City Administrator Ed Geick said both departments need a new building because of spatial limitations.