WI Fire Chief Collapses, Dies After Training Drill

Feb. 19, 2023
Lake Mills Fire Chief Todd Yandre left a training drill and was in a gym when he collapsed.

The Lake Mills community is grieving the loss of their fire chief.

Fire Chief Todd Yandre died Feb. 15 after attending a training drill, WKOW reported.

Yandre collapsed at the gym where he went after training, officials said, adding that it was his tradition.

Despite efforts of his colleagues, he could not be revived.

"His passion was the fire department and training future firefighters," Yandre's brother, Mark told reporters.

Mark, who is the assistant chief, said his brother was dedicated and spent more than 41 years.

Visitation will take place on Saturday Feb. 25 at the Lake Mills Elementary School from 3- 7 at 155 E. Pine Street. Visitation will be held from noon to 2 p.m. Sunday at the same location.

The service will begin at 2 p.m.