The same fire department that responded to two drownings in three days on Lac La Belle is looking for taxpayers to approve hiring more firefighters. Voters in the Western Lakes Fire District will weigh the referendum in August.
The Western Lakes Fire District serves seven towns and cities. Their six stations serve 215 square miles. The current budget is $6.8 million, and now, voters will decide whether to nearly double that. In Oconomowoc, Rebecca Janny's mom, Pat, has called the Western Lakes Fire District for help.
"They do a great job," said Janny.
"Yes, they do," agreed Pat Kutschemreuter.
"You can’t put a price on that," said Janny. "She has issues with her breathing, so they’ve been called to come and get her to the hospital and we’re grateful."