KENT—The Kent Volun teer Fire Department will celebrate Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Week with a number of activities. The activities will conclude with an open house Saturday from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the firehouse at 28 Maple St.

Events to mark EMS Week serve to highlight efforts of emergency responders in Rock County. When danger calls, local paramedics and firefighters quickly respond and frequently have to work together to help patients in dire need. Janeville's Deputy Fire Chief Gerry Luiting said that emergency responders remain focused on their patients. "We're here to serve the public, to help them in their time ...

After two resignations, firefighters say they don't have enough staff to respond to all medical emergencies, especially during the day.