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TRAFFIC SIGNS – If you notice any missing traffic signs in the Town of Otter Creek please notify the Clerk immediately at 715-658-0131. We have had some missing recently and any reports of signs that continue to go missing will be reported to the Sheriffs Department for investigation. This is a very serious offense.
TOWN OF OTTER CREEK
SPECIAL TOWN ELECTOR MEETING AND REGULAR TOWN BOARD MEETING
A special town elector meeting will be held Tuesday, October 13, 2026 at 6 p.m. to discuss and set compensation for the town board effective April 20, 2027, per Wis. Stats. §§ 60.10(1)(b)1. and 60.32(1)(a).
The regular town board meeting will immediately follow the special elector meeting. Location: Otter Creek Town Hall, E5905 County Road S, Wheeler WI 54772. The detailed Agenda for each meeting will be posted at the town hall and on the town website prior to the meeting, townofottercreek.com. Beverly Bernier, Clerk/Treasurer
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COLFAX AREA RESCUE DISTRICT (CARD)
FULL-TIME SERVICE DIRECTOR
Working EMS Director — AEMT or Higher Required
The Colfax Area Rescue District is seeking an experienced EMS professional to serve as its first full-time Service Director. CARD provides emergency medical services to nine participating municipalities in Dunn County, Wisconsin. The Service Director leads and manages the District’s day-to-day operations while also serving as a working member of the ambulance service and responding on emergency calls.
The Position
The Service Director reports to the nine-member CARD Board and is responsible for the overall administration, staffing, clinical readiness, regulatory compliance, financial support, equipment, training, billing coordination, and daily operation of the District. This is not a desk-only position. The successful candidate will regularly work in the field, provide patient care, and assist with ambulance coverage as operational needs require.
Primary Responsibilities
- Lead and supervise the daily operations of a multi-municipal EMS district.
- Respond on ambulance calls and provide patient care at the AEMT level or higher.
- Manage staffing, scheduling, employee support, recruitment, onboarding, performance, and training.
- Maintain licensure, credentialing, regulatory compliance, medical-direction requirements, clinical quality, and operational readiness.
- Oversee ambulances, equipment, medications, supplies, facilities, maintenance, purchasing, and replacement planning.
- Coordinate billing documentation, revenue reporting, Medicare and Medicaid requirements, and work with the District’s billing vendor.
- Assist with budgets, financial projections, capital planning, grant administration, and Board reporting.
- Prepare a written monthly operational report and attend all regular CARD Board meetings.
- Build strong working relationships with employees, member municipalities, hospitals, dispatch, mutual-aid agencies, vendors, regulators, and the public.
Minimum Qualifications
- Current Wisconsin AEMT, Paramedic, or higher EMS license.
- Ability to maintain all CARD and Medical Director credentialing requirements.
- Valid driver’s license and eligibility to operate District emergency vehicles.
- EMS leadership, supervisory, or management experience.
- Experience with staffing and scheduling, regulatory compliance, budgeting or financial administration, and operational oversight.
- Strong computer, communication, organizational, judgment, and problem-solving skills.
- Ability and willingness to work a full-time schedule that includes field response, administrative duties, Board meetings, and after-hours or emergency responsibilities as needed.
Preferred Qualifications
- Wisconsin Paramedic license.
- Degree in EMS, public administration, business, healthcare administration, fire science, or a related field.
- Experience managing an ambulance service, public-safety department, municipal service, or multi-jurisdictional organization.
- Experience with ambulance billing, grants, public budgeting, quality assurance, and medical-direction coordination.
Employment Information
- Full-time position.
- Compensation: Minimum Starting Annual Salary $62,000, depending on qualifications and experience.
- Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, PTO, WRS
- Work location: Colfax, Wisconsin, with response throughout the CARD service area.
- Position is subject to background, driving-record, credentialing, and other pre-employment requirements established by CARD.
To Apply
Submit the following:
- Cover letter
- Résumé
- Professional references
- Copies or identification of current EMS licenses and relevant certifications
Submit by email to: colfaxrescuedistrict@outlook.com
Application deadline: Friday, October 16, 2026
The Colfax Area Rescue District is an equal opportunity employer. CARD does not discriminate on the basis of any status protected by applicable federal or Wisconsin law.
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Are you concerned with a possible Dunn County Zoning Ordinance violation?
Link to file a complaint with Dunn County regarding possible violations of any Dunn County Zoning Ordinances – [Dunn County, WI] Complaint Intake Form (seamlessdocs.com)
FIRE INSURANCE – Do you need additional coverage??
For those residents with vacant land, wooded areas, or open fields, please be advised you may want to talk with your insurance carrier regarding having adequate insurance coverage for any potential grass/forest fires. If a fire were to occur on your property, you may want to discuss if you have proper coverage for fire-fighting efforts, as these bills can be quite large and insurance coverage can be pretty affordable. A large fire could be in the range of $7,000 to $10,000. Timber is a crop, and if your timber is destroyed by fire, your potential earnings on your timber acreage could be destroyed. Many times, there may be additional insurance you need to cover such fires.
IMPORTANT – PLEASE READ – EMERGENCY VEHICLE ACCESS
Residents of Otter Creek are advised to keep driveways cleared of trees, limbs and any encumbrances a minimum of 15 feet wide and 15 feet high for emergency vehicles to access your residence. Fire numbers must be clearly visible from the road, again for emergency vehicle use. Not following these specifications may result in delayed response to emergencies by response personnel. Please be sure to have open and safe pathways to your home in the event personnel need to enter your residence. Thank you on behalf of the Colfax Rescue Squad and the Colfax Community Fire Department.
Noxious weed notice – access full notice via link below:
66.0407 . Noxious weed notice.
STATE OF WISCONSIN
Town of Otter Creek, Dunn County
Notice
Every person is required by law to destroy all of the following noxious weeds growing on land in the Town of Otter Creek, Dunn County, Wisconsin, owned, operated, or controlled by that person:
- Canada thistle.
- Leafy spurge.
- Field bindweed (Creeping Jenny)
Dated this 15th day of April, 2025.
Town chairperson: LeAnn Ralph
Note: See also Department of Natural Resources administrative rule Chapter NR 40, Wisconsin Administrative Code, which regulates invasive species throughout the state:
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2026 Dog license requests due 4/1/2026 – send requests to Clerk/Treasurer – contact Bev Bernier 715-658-0131
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Register to Vote and Absentee Voting
Wisconsin residents who need to register to vote can now use MyVote.WI.gov to register online. Voters must be registered before they can request an absentee ballot.
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BUILDING IN THE TOWN OF OTTER CREEK?
Click here for Driveway Permit.
Zoning permits – contact Dunn County Zoning – 715-231-6520, pandz@co.dunn.wi.us
Building permit – contact: Matt Flatland – Building Inspector – 715-933-1003, flatlandinspectionsllc@gmail.com
Assessor contact – Natalie DeLeasky, Tamarack Springs Assessing, LLC, 715-891-5076
Town Land Use Permit – contact Beverly Bernier – Town of Otter Creek Clerk Treasurer – 715-658-0131 after you have obtained zoning permits and building permits. The Town issues a Land Use Permit ($50) after obtaining other permits and providing clerk treasurer with copies of documents.
NOTE: A mobile home/trailer MAY NOT be moved into the Town of Otter Creek until the building inspector – Matt Flatland – has inspected and approved of the mobile home/trailer.
Need Driveway Permit – print the permit form above. If you need an address, see Dunn County Rural Address Applications under “More” tab on this website.
Need to burn – contact the Dunn County Sheriff’s Department – 715-232-1348 (non-emergency dispatch). Business office – 715-232-1564
Need a timber cutting permit – complete the timber cutting form on the Dunn County website if you plan on harvesting timber. This form needs to be submitted a minimum of 15 days prior to cutting. https://dunncountywi.seamlessdocs.com/f/timbercuttingnotice
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NOTICE TO TAXPAYERS -TOWN OF OTTER CREEK
The Dunn County Treasurer, 3001 US Hwy 12 East, Suite 102A, Menomonie WI 54751 will collect personal property and real estate taxes for ALL of the 2025 tax year. Payments can be made in person at the Dunn County Government Center, dropped off in their drop-box, or mailed in to them. Call 715-232-3789 for details, hours are 8:00-4:30. Please make checks payable to Dunn County Treasurer. First installment of real estate tax is due January 31, 2026. Second installment of real estate tax is due July 31, 2026. All personal property taxes are due in full by January 31, 2026. – Beverly Bernier, Clerk Treasurer, Town of Otter Creek