2. PURPOSE

This agreement is entered into for the purpose of forming an entity to provide fire protection, ambulance services, fire prevention inspections, water rescue, public, fire prevention education, assistance to law enforcement agencies, natural disaster assistance and other emergency services within the areas of member municipalities hereafter specified. Services shall be provided by two distinct divisions, the fire protection service and the ambulance service. It is the intent that the District shall be a Joint Fire Department within the meaning of Wisconsin Statutes 66.0301.