Vandenbroek-Kaukauna Fire & Rescue

 If you have the desire to serve, you can be a volunteer firefighter. You don’t need any prior experience in emergency services; you will receive the training you need when you join the department.  

 Once you sign up to be a firefighter, you will need to be trained unless you come already certified. Training requirements vary by state, locality, and department. 

In general, you may be asked to complete certification training for one or more of the following: Firefighter I, Firefighter II, Driver Operator, Hazmat Awareness, Hazmat Operations, Traffic Incident Management, Wildland Firefighter, Fire Officer

The State of Wisconsin will cover tuition for most classes. The Department will pay for your books and your time after you complete your probationary time. 

Vandenbroek-Kaukauna Fire Department will do the following:

• Fire Suppression
• Hazardous Materials (Hazmat) Response
• Search and Rescue
• Traffic Incident Management (TIM) and Highway Safety
• Public Information and Education
• Inspections
• Public Events

•  At least 18 years of age
• Valid Driver’s License
• High School Diploma or GED/HSED