TWIN LAKES, Wis. (WFRV) – Officials in Wisconsin are commending first responders and a new dispatcher for their efforts to rescue multiple dogs from a house fire on Tuesday evening.
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The Twin Lakes Police Department released body camera footage of the response coordinated by Dispatcher Stacy Baumeister, who was on her first full day on solo assignment after completing training the day before.
The fire was reported just after 6 p.m. in the 2000 block of Matthew Avenue, with officers immediately finding flames coming from the kitchen, with dogs inside. Officers had not yet determined if people were inside.
According to the release, Officer Robinson quickly entered with a fire extinguisher from his vehicle, putting out the flames before they spread further. Two additional officers, Hanson and Kips, helped to find and rescue the three dogs from the home, all of whom made it out safely.
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No people were inside at the time, and the Twin Lakes Fire Department assisted shortly after to ensure the fire was under control, as the Twin Lakes Police Department commended responders, citing Dispatcher Baumeister’s professionalism, calm voice and clear communication.
“Dispatcher Baumeister had just completed her training program with our department the day before, making this her first day on solo assignment,” the Twin Lakes Police Department said. “Outstanding work under pressure.”
