Dan Davies
By Jim Morris
When mentioning the Wales Fire Department, one must mention Dan Davies. Dan served the department as chief for 28 years. The fire department and Dan were synonymous. From his blacksmith shop on James Street, he ran the department, worked on the trucks and equipment, and responded to all alarms. If one was there to get a piece of farm equipment fixed when the whistle blew, he had to wait until the emergency was over. Dan was instrumental in starting several organizations, including groups such as the Jefferson-Waukesha County Firemen’s Association and the Waukesha County Chiefs’ Association. When Dan retired as chief, he was given the position of deputy chief in which he served for many more years. When Dan retired from his blacksmith business, he took the position of village engineer. Few people have ever or will ever give as much to the Village of Wales as this man did.