Thank you for your interest in becoming part of the Verona Fire Department. This is a decision that should not be taken lightly and should be discussed with your family. Being a Paid-On-Call Firefighter requires much of your time for training and responding to calls, but there is nothing you can do with your time that will be more rewarding than helping those when they are in need. Becoming a member will require a serious commitment, determination, and dedication, as this is a very important service that we provide in a professional manner.

We are always accepting applications for Paid-On-Call Firefighters and we are very dependent on these members to ensure that we are able to meet our mission of protecting the community. On this page you will find our membership requirements, benefits, and application. If you have any questions please contact us at 608-845-9401.

• Minimum requirements to become a Verona Firefighter
• 18 years of age
• Valid Wisconsin driver's license
• High school diploma or equivalent
• Live within the geographical boundaries surrounding the City and Town of Verona as established by the Verona Police and Fire Commission
• Successful completion of Department provided Entry Level Firefighter and Certified Firefighter I courses within 18 months

• Hiring Process
• Complete and submit an application
• Interview
• Subject to a criminal background check
• Pass medical exam

• Class Requirements
• Entry Level Firefighter: 60 hours, a prerequisite for Firefighter I
• Certified Firefighter I: 36 hours
• Haz-Mat Operations: 24 hours, required before Firefighter I State Certified Testing
• All classes meet one night a week and an occasional Saturday. Classes are provided through the local technical college.
• Other more advanced classes are available and we encourage our members to take advantage of educational opportunities but the above are the minimum required classes.

• Attendance Requirements
• Attendance to Training: Paid-On-Call Firefighters must attend 60% of Monday night trainings. Training is held every Monday from 7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. with the first Monday night being a Business Meeting that does not count for training attendance.
• Attendance to Calls: Paid-On-Call Firefighters must make 25% of all multi-unit calls for service during the hours of 6:00 p.m. – 6:00 a.m. every day of the week.

• What We Provide
• Protective Equipment
• Classes/Seminars/Trainings
• Challenges
• Excitement
• Opportunities
• Teamwork
• Experience

Possibilities
With the certifications, training, and experience that you can gain as a Paid-On-Call Firefighter it is possible to turn all of that into a full-time career with a career fire department.
 

If you are currently a Certified Firefighter from another State and you have relocated to the Verona area and are interested in joining our Department please contact the Fire Chief for information on obtaining Wisconsin Certifications.

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Please visit the City of Verona website for current Job Opportunities at: https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/veronawi