Marshall Fire Department
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VOLUNTEER FIREFIGHTER REQUIREMENTS & INFORMATION
Time
Volunteer firefighting is a rewarding but demanding career. You must be able to make a major commitment of time, especially in the 1st year. Members are required to attend 12 of 24 drills, 6 of 12 business meetings, and attend all fire calls when available.

Job Description
This position is responsible for serving the communities of the Village of Marshall, Town of York and the Town of Medina in the state of Wisconsin, Dane County MABAS Division 115. Includes:
  • Fire prevention
  • Fire suppression
  • Rescuing people
  • Sustaining life in life-threatening situations
  • Training and the maintenance of fire stations, equipment, and apparatus

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Required
  • Must be at least 18 years old
  • Must have a high school diploma or equivalent
  • Must have a valid driver's license

Principal Duties & Responsibilities
  • Work as a team member in carrying out a variety of assignments in emergency fire fighting situations.
  • Utilize a variety of procedures, techniques and tools for rescue purposes.
  • Perform a variety of ventilation procedures in accordance with fire fighting procedures and techniques.
  • Use a variety of manual and power tools to forcibly gain entry to structures or vehicles.
  • Perform a variety of salvage and overhaul procedures in order to minimize damage to structures affected by fire.
  • Provide a variety of public assistance and education services in response to citizen requests.

Working Conditions
  • Subject to call for any emergencies as deemed necessary
  • Required to function in hazardous environment

Schooling Required within 2 years of being on the Department:
  • Entry Level
  • Hazmat
  • Fire 1 
  • Blood borne Pathogens
  • FEMA 100, 200 & 700

About Schooling:
  • The MVFD will supply you with your own Personal Protective Equipment for class
  • Classes are generally held at Madison College or local fire departments 
  • All training is paid for by the department with the expectation of school completion within two years of becoming a member of the department

Other Requirements will include:
  • Working all MVFD Hosted Fundraising Events
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It is the mission of the Marshall Volunteer Fire Department to provide the best possible care to the people that live, visit and travel through the area served by the Marshall Volunteer Fire Department. Care and treatment will be provided to all without prejudice to race, color, creed, religion or sexual orientation. We are constantly striving for improvements in the care delivered, the quality of membership, the quality of training and education provided to our members and members of the community.

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  • Home
  • About Us
    • Department History
    • Historical Photos
    • In Loving Memory of Captain Dominguez
    • MVFD Past Members
    • MVFD Volunteers
    • MVFD Career Firefighters/EMTs
  • Events
    • Fire Prevention Week
    • Marshall Fireman's Picnic
    • Bowling Tournament
    • Pancake Breakfast
    • Trick-or-Treat
    • Community Toy Drive
    • Love Light Tree
    • Community Movie Night
    • Marshall Fire Department Calendar
  • Burning Ordinances
    • Burning in the Village of Marshall
    • Burning in the Town of York
    • Burning in the Town of Medina
  • Fire Inspections
  • Volunteer
    • Application Procedure
    • Volunteer Firefighter Requirements & Information
  • Apparatus
    • Car 1
    • Engine 1
    • Engine 2
    • Engine 3
    • Brush 4
    • Squad 5
    • Brush 6
    • Tender 7
    • Tender 8
    • ATV 9
    • Utility 10
    • Antique
  • Live Training
    • Communications - Radio
    • Controlled Burns - Fire Attack
    • EVOC Training
    • Extrication >
      • School Bus Extrication
    • Farm Rescue
    • Fire Streams - Hose Loads
    • Forcible Entry
    • Ladders
    • MHS Mock Crashes
    • PPE & SCBA
    • Pump & Hose Operations
    • Ropes & Knots
    • Scene Lighting
    • Search & Rescue - Mayday Procedures
    • Traffic Incident Management (TIM)
    • Water Rescue
    • Miscellaneous
  • Fire Prevention Information
  • Contact Us