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How Wisconsin Freemasons Can Support Our First Responders

October 2, 2024 No Comments

Hello, Brethren! As we come together in our Lodges, we embrace the values of brotherly love, relief, and truth. But let’s not forget that these principles extend beyond our meetings. Our communities depend on a special group of people who are always ready to jump into action when we need them most—our first responders. I encourage you to focus on a crucial way we can show our support: by donating AEDs and Fire Suppression Tools (FSTs) to those who protect

First Responder pin presented

November 13, 2023 No Comments

Brother Brent Clausius, Master of Keith D. Chamberlain Freemasons Lodge No. 66 in Richland Center, presents a First Responder’s Pin to Junior Deacon Kevin Melby (left). As a member of law enforcement, Brother Kevin is often a first responder in cases of emergency. Thank you, Brother Kevin, for all that you do to make your area a better and safer place! Submitted by Brother Brent Clausius

Barnes Brethren Support Solon Springs Volunteer Fire Department

March 14, 2023 No Comments

The Brethren of Barnes Masonic Lodge No. 365 in Iron River, Wisconsin recently presented the Solon Springs Volunteer Fire Department with a state-of-the-art GreenPort Portable Fire Suppression Tool. These small devices fit in the trunk of a squad car or other first responder vehicles and can dramatically reduce fire and water damage in enclosures like houses, garages, stores, or sheds. They are lightweight and easy to deploy: just “pull the pin and throw it in” and within 35 seconds, the

Franklin Lodge Presents Life-Saving FST to Lone Rock Fire Department

March 13, 2023 No Comments

The Brothers of Franklin Masonic Lodge No. 16 in Lone Rock, Wisconsin recently donated another Fire Suppression Tool to the Lone Rock Fire Department. Small, all volunteer fire departments like the one in Lone Rock are especially appreciative of getting these life-saving, firefighting tools. The Fire Suppression Tool is a state-of-the-art device about the size of a briefcase, making it easy to store in the trunk of a squad car or emergency jump vehicle. Once deployed into a structure on

Chetek Masonic Lodge Supports Dallas Fire Dept

March 9, 2023 No Comments

The Brothers of Chetek Masonic Lodge No. 277, partnering with the Wisconsin Masonic Foundation’s “Acts of Kindness” program, recently donated a Fire Suppression Tool to the Dallas/Sioux Creek Fire Department. Pictured from left: Safety Officer Jonny Fowler; Brothers Jim Sells and Jim Olson; Chief Aaron Grant; Brothers Darryl Dahl, Tom Nicolaides, and Jim Toman; and Assistant Chief Joel Myers. The Brothers of Chetek Lodge are proud partners with their local first responders! Submitted by Bro. James Toman

Brookfield Masonic Lodge Presents Fire Suppression Tool

February 15, 2023 No Comments

The Freemasons of Brookfield Masonic Lodge No. 370 donated a state-of-the-art Fire Suppression Tool to the New Berlin Fire Department. This donation of this innovative fire fighting tool was made possible through a grant from the Wisconsin Masonic Foundation’s “Acts of Kindness” program. This device, when deployed into a structure on fire, will emit a nonhazardous aerosol that will extinguish the fire within seconds. The Freemasons of Brookfield Masonic Lodge believe this tool will undoubtedly help save lives, pets, and

Lodi Masonic Lodge Donates Critically Important Fire Fighting Device to Mazomanie

January 31, 2023 No Comments

The Brethren of Lodi Valley Masonic Lodge donated a state-of-the-art Fire Suppression Tool to the nearby Mazomanie Fire Department. The Brethren of Lodi Lodge are proud partners with the first responders in their area. Lodi Valley Lodge Number 99 has deep roots in Mazomanie with the Lodge having members from the area due to several Lodge mergers years back. The Lodi Brethren still ensure that the Mazomanie community continues to receive their aid and support. The Fire Suppression Tool is

Brother Gregory Dobbins, head of the Henry S. Baird Lodge No. 174 Charities Committee, presents a check for $500 to Sydney Tlachac Director of Social & Emotional Learning with the Boys & Girls Club of Door County.

Henry S. Baird Masonic Lodge Supports The Boys and Girls Club of Door County

January 30, 2023 No Comments

Brother Gregory Dobbins, head of the Henry S. Baird Lodge Number 174 Charities Committee, presents a check for $500 to Sydney Tlachac Director of Social & Emotional Learning with the Boys & Girls Club of Door County. The money was used for their Christmas outreach program and their “basic needs closet” for area residents in need. The Sturgeon Bay-based Masonic Lodge is a proud partner of this important community organization. The Brethren at Henry S Baird Lodge have been very

Pictured from left: PGM Gary L. Stang, Troy Baier, Andy Roggenback, Jarod Zweifelhofer, Bill Bleskacek, Scott Tillotson, David Olson, Curt Harrison, Leonard Shier, Ron Malcolm, Neil Liljander and Neil Hanson.

Bloomer Masonic Lodge Donates Life-Saving Device to Bloomer Fire Department

January 26, 2023 No Comments

The Freemasons of Bloomer Masonic Lodge No. 281 recently donated a Fire Suppression Tool (FST) to the Bloomer Fire Department. These FSTs are literal lifesaving devices – able to greatly suppress or even fully extinguish a burning structure within 30-60 seconds after deployment. Pictured from left: PGM Gary L. Stang, Troy Baier, Andy Roggenback, Jarod Zweifelhofer, Bill Bleskacek, Scott Tillotson, David Olson, Curt Harrison, Leonard Shier, Ron Malcolm, Neil Liljander and Neil Hanson. The fire department was very appreciative to

Pictured rom left: Kyle Killian, Jeff Killian, Bill Lee, Scott Hazeltine, George Jordan, Jerrod Fox, Dan Retzlaff.

Columbus Masonic Lodge Presents Fire Suppression Tool to Their Fire Department

January 24, 2023 No Comments

Columbus Masonic Lodge No. 75 recently presented a Fire Suppression Tool to the Columbus Fire Department. The Brothers of Columbus Lodge have a lengthy history of supporting their area first responders and are proud to provide their local fire department with another firefighting tool in their arsenal. The Fire Suppression Tool is designed to greatly suppress and even fully extinguish a fire within a burning structure or vehicle. They are a critically important tool in house fires, especially those in

From left: Samuel Schwer, Chris Kreul, Tom Parrish, Fennimore Police Chief Chris French, Master Ken Meyer and Monte Steiber.

Prairie du Chien Masonic Lodge Presents Fire Fighting Equipment to Fennimore Police Department

January 23, 2023 No Comments

Prairie du Chien Masonic Lodge No. 8 presented a state-of-the-art Fire Suppression Tool (FST) to the Fennimore Police Department last month at the Fennimore Municipal Building. The donation underscores the relationship Prairie du Chien has with nearby Fennimore – and the Lodge’s desire to make a positive difference throughout their entire region. Oftentimes, in rural areas of the state, the first responders to arrive on the scene of a fire can be the local police department. Having a firefighting tool

Photoed from left: Brother Gregory Dobbins, Fire Captain Meyer, Fire Chief Mac Donald, District Representative Mitch Custer, Village President Mike McCutchen, and Brother Andy Buecher.

Sturgeon Bay Masonic Lodge Presents Lifesaving Tool to Ephraim Fire Department

January 20, 2023 No Comments

Henry S. Baird Lodge No. 174, located in Sturgeon Bay, presented a Fire Suppression Tool (FST) to the Ephraim Fire Department last month at the Ephraim Firehouse. We posted another donation made by the generous Brothers of this Lodge earlier this month as they donated two other fire suppression tools, one to the Algoma Police Department and the other to the Algoma Fire Department. The tools are being offered to Lodges as part of the Wisconsin Masonic Foundation’s “Acts of

Pictured from left: Grand Tiler LeRoy Huber, Senior Warden; DR Robert Barnett, Master; Officer Aaron Johnson; and Sergeant Jessica Rittenhouse.

Union Masonic Lodge Presents Fire Suppression Tool to Evansville Police Department

January 18, 2023 No Comments

Union Masonic Lodge No. 32 in Evansville recently presented a Fire Suppression Tool (FST) to the Evansville Police Department. The Masons of this Lodge are so proud to partner with their first responders – and this generous gift from the Lodge will help make their community safer. The FST device is designed to be tossed into a burning building or vehicle and emit a nonhazardous aerosol that can greatly suppress or even fully extinguish a fire in 30-60 seconds. The

Pictured from left: Senior Deacon Jason Hayden, Master Richard Brommer, Fire Chief Jamey King, Firefighter Don Hayden, Senior Warden Mike Hayden, Secretary/Treasurer Mike Hunter and Firefighter Mark Poeschel.

Durand Masonic Lodge Presents Innovative Firefighting Tool to Their Fire Department

January 17, 2023 No Comments

The Brothers of Durand Masonic Lodge No. 149 recently donated a fire suppression tool (FST) to the Durand Fire Department. The presentation and accompanying demonstration video left a great impression on the Department – and they were very appreciative of the gift. Picture from left: Senior Deacon Jason Hayden, Master Richard Brommer, Fire Chief Jamey King, Firefighter Don Hayden, Senior Warden Mike Hayden, Secretary/Treasurer Mike Hunter and Firefighter Mark Poeschel. Masons around Wisconsin have a long history of supporting their

Town of Mukwonago Police Department Chief Thomas Czarnecki accepted the donations on behalf of his team, and Jim Cairo (the leader of our Mukwonago Lodge), and Gavin DeGrave (our District leader) joined me for the presentation.

Grand Master Tourville Presents Two Fire Suppression Tools to Mukwonago Police Department

January 12, 2023 No Comments

By Paul Tourville, Grand Master, Wisconsin Freemasons Just had the pleasure of presenting TWO (2) Fire Suppression Solutions LLC state-of-the-art Fire Suppression Tools to my local police department! Town of Mukwonago Police Department Chief Thomas Czarnecki accepted the donations on behalf of his first responder team, and Brother Jim Cairo (the leader of our Mukwonago Lodge), and Brother Gavin DeGrave (our District leader) joined me for the presentation. Further, the Freemasons of Mukwonago are excited about facilitating more community events

Pictured from left: Ivan Melendez, Shaun Dade, Jason Zasada, Master Brett Krause, Chief Joseph Balog, Andy Willet, Keith Redell and Gerald Steinke.

Geneva Masonic Lodge Presents Fire Suppression Tool to Genoa Police Department

January 11, 2023 No Comments

Geneva Masonic Lodge No. 44 of Lake Geneva presented a state-of-the-art Fire Suppression Tool (FST) to the Chief of Police Joseph Balog of the Village of Genoa City Police Department on December 17th. Pictured from left: Ivan Melendez, Shaun Dade, Jason Zasada, Master Brett Krause, Chief Joseph Balog, Andy Willet, Keith Redell and Gerald Steinke. The Brothers of the Lodge are proud partners and supporters of their area first responders. This device will travel in a squad car as a

Oconto’s Pine Masonic Lodge Supports Their First Responders

January 9, 2023 No Comments

Pine Masonic Lodge No. 188 of Oconto presented the Oconto Fire Department with a portable Fire Suppression Tool (FST). The firemen were invited for dinner and fellowship – and told about the innovative tool they now have in their fire-fighting arsenal with this FST. The device was made possible through a generous grant from the Wisconsin Masonic Foundation‘s “Acts of Kindness” program and dovetails with the pride and support the Lodge has for its area first responders. Pictured from left:

Hartford Masonic Lodge Presents Fire Suppression Tool to Neosho Volunteer Fire Department

October 22, 2022 No Comments

Pictured above: Firemen and Lodge Brothers and families gather for a group photo. The Brethren of Hartford Masonic Lodge No. 120 presented a Fire Suppression Tool to Neosho Volunteer Fire Department on Oct. 18. After the presentation members of the Neosho Fire Department and the Hartford Lodge enjoyed fellowship and refreshments that the Lodge provided in thanks for all they do for the community. Masons across Wisconsin are proud partners with our local first responders – and the donations of

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How Wisconsin Freemasons Can Support Our First Responders

First Responder pin presented

Barnes Brethren Support Solon Springs Volunteer Fire Department

Franklin Lodge Presents Life-Saving FST to Lone Rock Fire Department

Chetek Masonic Lodge Supports Dallas Fire Dept

Brookfield Masonic Lodge Presents Fire Suppression Tool

Lodi Masonic Lodge Donates Critically Important Fire Fighting Device to Mazomanie

Henry S. Baird Masonic Lodge Supports The Boys and Girls Club of Door County

Bloomer Masonic Lodge Donates Life-Saving Device to Bloomer Fire Department

Columbus Masonic Lodge Presents Fire Suppression Tool to Their Fire Department

Prairie du Chien Masonic Lodge Presents Fire Fighting Equipment to Fennimore Police Department

Sturgeon Bay Masonic Lodge Presents Lifesaving Tool to Ephraim Fire Department

Union Masonic Lodge Presents Fire Suppression Tool to Evansville Police Department

Durand Masonic Lodge Presents Innovative Firefighting Tool to Their Fire Department

Grand Master Tourville Presents Two Fire Suppression Tools to Mukwonago Police Department

Geneva Masonic Lodge Presents Fire Suppression Tool to Genoa Police Department

Oconto’s Pine Masonic Lodge Supports Their First Responders

Hartford Masonic Lodge Presents Fire Suppression Tool to Neosho Volunteer Fire Department

How Wisconsin Freemasons Can Support Our First Responders

First Responder pin presented

Barnes Brethren Support Solon Springs Volunteer Fire Department

Franklin Lodge Presents Life-Saving FST to Lone Rock Fire Department

Chetek Masonic Lodge Supports Dallas Fire Dept

Brookfield Masonic Lodge Presents Fire Suppression Tool

Lodi Masonic Lodge Donates Critically Important Fire Fighting Device to Mazomanie

Henry S. Baird Masonic Lodge Supports The Boys and Girls Club of Door County

Bloomer Masonic Lodge Donates Life-Saving Device to Bloomer Fire Department

Columbus Masonic Lodge Presents Fire Suppression Tool to Their Fire Department

Prairie du Chien Masonic Lodge Presents Fire Fighting Equipment to Fennimore Police Department

Sturgeon Bay Masonic Lodge Presents Lifesaving Tool to Ephraim Fire Department

Union Masonic Lodge Presents Fire Suppression Tool to Evansville Police Department

Durand Masonic Lodge Presents Innovative Firefighting Tool to Their Fire Department

Grand Master Tourville Presents Two Fire Suppression Tools to Mukwonago Police Department

Geneva Masonic Lodge Presents Fire Suppression Tool to Genoa Police Department

Oconto’s Pine Masonic Lodge Supports Their First Responders

Hartford Masonic Lodge Presents Fire Suppression Tool to Neosho Volunteer Fire Department

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