Fire Department · Combination
Monroe Fire Department
Monroe, WI · Green County
“Making house calls since 1858”
Monroe Fire Department has protected the Monroe, Wisconsin community since 1858, describing itself as a proud tradition of volunteers who serve a greater purpose. It operates as a paid-on-call department staffed by firefighters and emergency medical responders.
The department frames its work as saving lives, protecting property, and supporting the public for over 150 years. Beyond emergency response it runs home safety education, kids' fire safety programs, fire inspections, public safety presentations, and business preplanning.
A youth internship program and heavy emphasis on community involvement round out a small-town department that leans on locally recruited members rather than a career staff.
MissionSaving lives, protecting property, and supporting the public for over 150 years
Monroe hires paid-on-call firefighters and emergency medical responders on an ongoing basis, based on current needs. No prior certifications or fire/EMS experience are required — the department provides all training, safety equipment, and uniforms at no cost, and covers tuition and books for Firefighter 1.
To start, candidates schedule a station visit through the online form or contact the fire chief directly. Recruits should expect an intensive first 6-8 months (about 12-15 hours weekly of classes and study), settling to roughly 7-9 hours weekly once training is complete. Open positions are also posted at governmentjobs.com/careers/monroewi.
Requirements
- At least 18 years old
- High school diploma or GED
- Valid driver's license
- Pass a medical physical
- Attend a scheduled orientation
- No prior fire or EMS certification or experience required (training provided)
Hiring process
- Schedule a station visit using the online form or contact the fire chief
- Attend a scheduled orientation
- Pass a medical physical
- Complete department-provided recruit training (Firefighter 1 tuition and books covered)
Benefits
- Starting wage of about $15 per hour (paid-on-call)
- $20,000 term life insurance
- All safety equipment and uniforms provided at no cost
- Tuition and books for Firefighter 1 covered by the department
- Extensive in-house training and select paid educational opportunities
No prior certification required; the department provides all training and covers Firefighter 1 tuition and books. Recruits already holding Wisconsin Firefighter 1 certification may skip formal academy classes but still take part in internal recruit training.
Do I need firefighting or EMS experience to apply?
No. No prior certifications or fire/EMS experience are required — the department provides all training. Applicants who already hold Wisconsin Firefighter 1 can skip formal academy classes but still take part in internal recruit training.
What are the basic requirements?
You must be at least 18, have a high school diploma or GED, hold a valid driver's license, pass a medical physical, and attend a scheduled orientation.
How much does it pay?
It is a paid-on-call position with a starting wage of about $15 per hour, plus $20,000 term life insurance and department-provided gear and training.
How much time does it take?
Expect about 12-15 hours weekly during the initial 6-8 months of training, then roughly 7-9 hours weekly on average once training is complete, varying with availability and call volume.
How do I apply?
Schedule a station visit through the online form or contact the fire chief at Volunteer@monroefiredept.com or 608-329-2575. Open positions are also posted at governmentjobs.com/careers/monroewi. Recruitment is ongoing based on current needs.