he New Lisbon First Responders honored their former EMS director Richard Weiland for his 40 years with the city Wednesday night.
Weiland started out as a volunteer EMT in 1982, and later took on many roles in the community. He was a a member of the Camp Douglas Rescue Squad and Mauston Area Ambulance Association, telecommunicator for Juneau County and firefighter and safety officer for the New Lisbon Fire Department.
Rep. Tony Kurtz and and Sen. Howard Marklein were present to award Weiland a plaque with a signed Certificate of Commendation on behalf of the Wisconsin State Legislature. They also gifted him a United States flag that was flown over the Capitol.
“One of the things that I was impressed by was the recruiting, training, nurturing, taking people under your wing… That is awesome,” Marklein said. “We can serve as individuals, but it’s all even greater when we have a legacy.”