October is National Fire Prevention month, so Felling Trailers has been showcasing our team members who volunteer for EMS and Fire Departments via social media. These team members range from welders, project managers, supervisors, and engineers.
Message from Felling Trailer’s CEO, Brenda Jennissen
Giving of one’s time and talent to benefit its local communities is important to Felling Trailers. Our founders started this tradition which we uphold today. Felling Trailers’ team members give their time and talent in various capacities: members or chairs of school boards, community foundations, civic organizations, coaching youth sports or organizations, and church committees to name a few. Most of these commitments occur “after-hours,” but some require support during their work schedule. Supporting our team members’ desires to serve on their fire departments may disrupt business operations, but the cause is much bigger and more important. Those team members are aiding people in need of help; often in dangerous or heartbreaking circumstances. Felling Trailers is proud of these individuals’ commitment to serving its community and taking the time to help those in need – often being the heroes in people’s lives. We are proud of and applaud our team members who are able to volunteer their time and talents to a greater good!
“Supporting our team members’ desires to serve on their fire departments may disrupt business operations, but the cause is much bigger and more important.”
– Brenda Jennissen, CEO of Felling Trailers
Felling Trailers EMS & Fire Department Volunteers
Brian Lawver
Brian has been a Litchfield Fire Department volunteer for 11 years.
“The brotherhood is the best part of being involved. We take care of our own on and off the scene. It’s a family you are apart of forever, regardless. I have learned the importance of adaptability. Things are always changing on the fire scene and you have to adjust and react to those changes quickly. This has helped at home and at work.”
Louis Riehle
Louis is serving his first year on the Litchfield Fire Department.
“The best part of being involved with the Fire Department is the camaraderie of the guys you serve with and giving back to the community. I have learned that you need to be aware of your surroundings, no matter where you are.”
Chris Berg
Chris has volunteered with the Starbuck Fire Department for 4 years.
“The best part of being involved with the Fire Department is the vehicle extraction due to unknowns when arriving at the scene. I have learned the understanding that outside work life is very important and not to stress so much about work issues.”
Bob Toews
Bob has been on Browerville/Long Prairie Fire Department for 14 years and EMT for 10 years.
“The best part is that, even after so many years, it is still the unknown for each call. I have learned how to handle stress and make hard decisions fast and accurately.”
Brad Odegard
Brad has served on the Sauk Centre Fire Department for 5 years.
“The best part of being involved with the Fire Department is the camaraderie of the fellow firemen. I have learned the safety training received on the fire dept helps see dangers both at home and work.”
Dakota Massmann
Dakota volunteered on Melrose Fire Department for 5 years.
“I enjoy being involved with the Fire Department for the camaraderie, training, and the rush of every call. I have learned the importance of safety in all aspects of life.”
Kyle Wald
Kyle has served on the Litchfield Fire Department for 11 years.
“The best part – well, It’s a toss-up between the brotherhood I have with my fellow firefighters and the incredible adrenaline rush of going into a burning building. I have learned that bad things happen to good people so enjoy life, but be prepared because you never know what tomorrow will bring.”
Felling Trailers is very proud of its team members that volunteer time to their community. We support them in their mission to serve however we can and encourage community involvement. If you are interested in a career at Felling Trailers, we invite you to visit our Careers page on our website for more information.
Chris berg is awsome !!!