05/07/2026
🚒 GRANT COUNTY REHAB TEAM VOLUNTEERS NEEDED 🚒
HELP SUPPORT THE FIREFIGHTERS WHO PROTECT GRANT COUNTY
When firefighters battle a major structure fire, grass fire, or long-duration emergency, the work is physically exhausting. Heavy gear, intense heat, smoke exposure, dehydration, and fatigue can quickly take a toll — and that’s where the Firefighter Rehab Team comes in.
Grant County Emergency Management is currently seeking community volunteers interested in helping with Firefighter Rehabilitation (REHAB) as part of the Grant County Emergency Management Volunteer Auxilliary.
The Rehab Team responds to major incidents throughout Grant County to help firefighters and emergency responders safely rest, recover, rehydrate, and return to duty. These volunteers play a critical behind-the-scenes role that directly supports firefighter safety and operational effectiveness.
🔥 WHAT DOES THE REHAB TEAM DO?
Volunteers may assist with:
• Setting up rehab shelters, tents, tables, heaters, fans, and chairs
• Providing cold water, sports drinks, snacks, and meals during long incidents
• Helping firefighters cool down or warm up depending on weather conditions
• Supporting our firefighter carcinogen-reduction program by distributing towels and washcloths so firefighters can clean soot and contaminants from their skin
• Assisting EMS crews with non-medical support tasks
• Tracking firefighter rotation and accountability
• Refilling SCBA air bottles (for those comfortable and trained to do so)
🚨 WHO SHOULD JOIN?
This opportunity is ideal for people who:
• Want to support firefighters and first responders
• Enjoy helping during emergencies and community events
• Prefer a support/logistics role rather than direct emergency response
• Are dependable, and willing to learn
• Want to be part of a structured emergency management team serving Grant County
No firefighting experience is required. Training and equipment will be provided.
The Rehab Team is only one part of the broader Grant County Emergency Management Volunteer Auxiliary. Additional opportunities will also exist in areas such as:
• Disaster damage assessment
• Shelter and survivor support
• Emergency Operations Center support
• Logistics and supply operations
• Drone operations
• Communications support
• Vehicle and equipment maintenance
📍 INFORMATIONAL / ORGANIZATIONAL MEETING
🗓 Thursday, May 21
🕡 6:30 PM
📍 Grant County Community Services Building
8820 US Highway 61
Lancaster, Wisconsin
Community members may attend either:
✔ In person
✔ Virtually via Zoom
🔗 Zoom Link: https://co-grant-wi-gov.zoom.us/j/82328974866?pwd=Mg1bj7UUYJd2VyxXib8ELiBealD6Lz.1
Whether you want to actively support emergency scenes or simply learn more about how you can help your community during disasters and emergencies, we encourage you to attend.
Because supporting responders saves lives, too.
