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Who is Eligible to Join?

Any person residing in the City of Lake Mills or Lake Mills Township with a Wisconsin drivers license, who is of sound mind and body and is at least eighteen (18) years of age, shall be eligible to serve as a firefighter in the Department. No prior training is necessary, all classes paid upon successful completion.

​​Requirements
  • Complete Entry Level Firefighter (60 hrs)
  • Complete Hazardous Materials Operations Level Certification
  • Complete FireFighter I Training & Certification - By the end of First Year.
  • Additional certificaiton may be required for specialized tasks.
  • All new members shall spend the first twelve (12) months on probation.
  • Members must be approved by the Police and Fire Commission after the 1st year to remain on the department and complete the probationary period

Member Selection Process

  • Meet the living and age requirements.
  • Submit a completed application to the Lake Mills Fire Department.
  • Your application will be processed and reviewed.
  • If selected, you will be contacted for a interview once a position(s) come open.
  • The interview will be scored.
  • Approval is required by both the Police and Fire Commission and the Chief to become a recruit fire fighter.
  • All recruit fire fighters shall pass a medical examination prior to their start date.

Time Commitment

  • Fire training is every Tuesday from 6:30 to 8:30 pm
  • A mandatory training event is held the third Tuesday of every Month from 6:30 to 8:30 pm
  • Community events
  • Facilities Duties
  • Annual Fire Hose Testing

Benefits & Discounts

  • Provide a vital service to the community.
  • Receive Fire, Medical, Rescue and Hazardous Materials Training.
  • Life Insurance
  • Hourly training and call pay

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