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Slinger FD is a 100% volunteer fire department with approximately 45 members. Members respond to calls as they can, not paid on call or required to stay in response area. SFD responds to 175-200 calls for service per year including fires, mutual aid requests, vehicle accidents, alarms, investigative calls, EMS and law enforcement assists.

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Benefits of Joining​
  • All training, education, and gear are supplied by SFD

  • Participation in Service Award Program – “Service Award Program

    • The Service Award Program (formerly called the Length of Service Award Program, or LOSA) for volunteer fire fighters, first responders and emergency medical technicians was created by 1999 Wisconsin Act 105. The Service Award Program is a tax-deferred benefit program to assist municipalities in retaining volunteer fire fighters, first responders and emergency medical technicians.”

  • 24/7 department fitness center available for use

  • Give back to the community you live in and network amongst diversely experienced members

Slinger Fire Department

201 Oak Street

Slinger, WI 53086

Application for Membership

Have you ever applied for a position with SFD before?
Have you been previously accepted for a position with SFD before?
Education (Check Highest Level)

Employment History (Start with the present or most recent employer)

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Application for Membership

Please read the following statements carefully before you sign your name. “I hereby certify that the answers given by me to the above questions and statements are true and correct and hereby authorize you to contact references, past or present employers, persons, schools, law enforcement agencies and other sources of information which may be relevant to my application for membership to the SFD. It is also agreed and understood that under the Fair Credit Reporting Act, Public Law 91-508, I have been told that this investigation may include an investigative Consumer Report, including information regarding my character, general reputation, personal characteristics, and mode of living. It is understood and agreed that any misrepresentation, false statement or omissions by me in this application will be sufficient reason for rejection of my application or for dismissal at any time. I release employers and any other persons named herein from all liability for any damages on account of furnishing such information. I understand that, as an applicant for a position as a volunteer firefighter with the SFD, I may be asked to demonstrate that I am capable of performing tasks which are pertinent to the position. I also understand that if accepted, it may be conditioned on the results of a physical examination.

In making application to serve as a volunteer firefighter, I am explicitly aware and agree that should I be injured or die while in the line of duty, I or my survivor am/is eligible only for those benefits as are available through workers compensation. I acknowledge that if my application for membership is approved, I may be relieved of my status at any time without explanation. I agree that with the approval of my application and upon my elevation to active status, I will, within the time period stated in the Slinger Fire Department By Laws and/or Standard Operating Policies/Guidelines, attend and successfully complete the required firefighter school, or such other school and training as is required by SFD. The approval of this application will place the applicant’s name on the waiting list of SFD. Active service commences upon an opening on the active roster. I agree to furnish such addition information and complete such examinations as may be required to complete my application. If accepted. I agree to abide to all the by-laws, rules, and policies of SFD.

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Requirements:
  • At least 18 years old

  • Possess a valid Driver's License to operate fire apparatus

  • Background check required

  • Reside within 6 miles of Fire Station, 201 Oak St. Slinger, WI 53086

  • Minimum attendance requirement, 12 trainings, 15 fire calls

    • Trainings are generally held on Tuesday evenings

  • 1-year probationary period

  • Must obtain State Certified Firefighter 1/HazMat Operations certificate within 1 year

Ready to join?
Questions?

Fill out our Application below!

Recruitment Contact:

Lieutenant Zach Jensen

zjensen@slingerfd.com

Station phone: (262) 644-5331

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