Port Washington Fire Department
Rick Lathrop has a diverse background in engineering and maintenance roles, with extensive experience in automation and controls systems. Currently serving as a Senior Controls Engineer at Charter Steel, Rick is responsible for overseeing capital planning, project implementation, and day-to-day maintenance of automation in the Rolling Mill. With a degree in Electrical Engineering from the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, Rick also has experience as a Journeyman Maintenance Electrician and Production Associate at the Port Washington Fire Department, where Rick serves as a Fire Fighter and Ambulance Driver.
Port Washington Fire Department
The Port Washington Fire Department was established in 1852 with a handful of dedicated citizens to provide the City of Port Washington with a fire service. Although the equipment, methodology, and training has changed one very important part of this equation has remained--ITS MEMBERSHIP. Through their pride, courage, honor, and community involvement the members of the Port Washington Fire Department continue to offer the very best in providing citizens with and tourists with the safest possible city to live in or visit.