Milbank Fire & Rescue Department

The Milbank Fire & Rescue is a volunteer department that consists of 34 members. The Fire Department originated in 1905 under the direction of Chief E.H. Benedict. In 1985, Rescue was added by Chief Jim Berkner. Currently the fire department’s leadership team consists of one fire chief, two assistant chiefs, and six captains.





Fire Chief
Kevin Schuelke

Assistant Fire Chiefs
John Weyh and Bill Jurgens

Fire Captains

Dean Wellnitz
David Giesen
Justin Mathiason
Craig DeBoer
Scott Niedert
Chad Wientjes


Back row (left to right): Jason Fraasch, Brian Smith, Jason Krause, Curt Berkner, Dustin Holtquist, Steven Spors, Matthew Foell, Jason Giessinger, Jonathan Christensen, Kenny Hendriksen, Duane Tillman, Marlin Snell, and Justin Jonason

Front row (left to right): Gavin Angerhofer, Gary Reil, Dave Mogard, Scott Niedert, Justin Mathiason, David Giesen, Dean Wellnitz, Craig DeBoer, Chad Wientjes, John Weyh, Bill Jurgens, and Kevin Schuelke

Not pictured: Mike Mach, Tim Mundwiler, Matt Henrich, Derrick Nicholson, Bill Rise, Jeremy Johnson, Nate Spors, Mike Hanson, and Cory Bolin


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