Reliable Emergency Care for Barneveld

The Barneveld Area Rescue Squad (BARS) was formally established in
1977 to provide a critical 911 response service to the residents and
visitors of the rural Wisconsin communities including the Villages of
Barneveld and Ridgeway and Townships of Brigham and Ridgeway, which
currently includes 3713 residents. We are a registered 501 © (3)
non-profit, providing up-to-date pre-hospital emergency care utilizing
the latest technology, communication, and skills available.

We understand the importance of taking care of each other, which is
evidenced by our outstanding, committed squad. BARS is overseen by Dr.
Jodi McGraw of Upland Hills Health. BARS had been 100% volunteer-based until recently.

To meet the growing community needs, we are lucky to have experienced staff including:

• 13 advanced EMTs (AEMT)
• 10 basic EMTs (EMT-B)
• 4 certified drivers
• 6 newly added ride-along/students

Our largely volunteer staff responded to 250 calls in 2022, 282 calls for 2023 and 280 calls in 2024. We are currently looking for additional volunteers for all positions! Please contact us to help BARS meet the needs of our community.