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12

Forum Friday: A Look at the Challenges Facing our Fire and EMS Responders

12:30 PM - 1:30 PM

Zoom Webinar
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What is Forum Friday? In this webinar format, we discuss a timely research topic and invite notable guests and Forum members to join the conversation. We hope these events give Forum supporters and members from every corner of our state an opportunity to stay informed and connected on our state's most pressing public policy issues.

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Answering the Call: A Look at the Challenges Facing our Fire and EMS Responders

Virtual event | December 12, 2025 | 12:30 – 1:30 p.m.

Join us on Friday, December 12, for the latest installment of our virtual event series, Forum Friday! This discussion will focus on the challenges facing fire and EMS responders throughout Wisconsin. Forum research has documented the mounting financial, staffing, and service-provision issues that these agencies are seeing. We’ll also talk about potential solutions and what more could be done.

Our Forum Friday panelists will include:

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Timothy Heiman
Fire Chief
City of Oshkosh

Tanya Reynen
Fire Chief/Emergency Manager
City of Watertown

James Small
Rural EMS Outreach Program Manager
University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health

Robert Whitaker
Fire Chief
North Shore
Fire Department


As always, we’ll conclude with a Q&A session for registered participants. Registration is free, but required for this event.