05/11/2026
Career Firefighter/Paramedic – Eligibility List Update
Beaver Dam Fire Department
The Beaver Dam Fire Department is seeking highly motivated, team-oriented individuals to update our Career Firefighter/Paramedic eligibility list. We are a combination fire department located in Dodge County, Wisconsin, proudly serving the City of Beaver Dam, the Township of Beaver Dam, and portions of Calamus, Lowell, Trenton, and Westford. Our first-due area covers 100 square miles and more than 24,000 residents. In 2025, we responded to 3,384 calls for service from our single fire station in downtown Beaver Dam.
The department is authorized for 27 career firefighters, 21 paid-on-call firefighters, and one administrative assistant. Members have the opportunity to serve on several specialty teams including the Dive Team, Technical Rescue Team, TEMS Team, and the Water Rescue Team that covers the 6,718-acre Beaver Dam Lake. Several members of the department also serve on Wisconsin Task Force 1, providing statewide response capability. Training and development are a top priority, with personnel training daily on the job, access to a new Class A training facility, and frequent opportunities for outside education. In the past year, members have trained at the National Fire Academy, the Fire Department Training Network, and FDIC.
The Beaver Dam Fire Department is also modernizing its fleet and facilities. In 2025 we took delivery of a Seagrave Marauder II 95’ Aerialscope, and an additional Seagrave Marauder II engine has been ordered for delivery in 2027. The department has also begun a facility assessment and is in the early planning stages of constructing two new fire stations.
Our hiring process is character-driven, meaning we focus on selecting individuals who share the vision and values of the organization and then provide the training necessary for skill development. In recent years, several candidates have been hired and sponsored through both paramedic and firefighter training programs.
To be considered for employment, applicants must meet at least one of the following criteria:
*Firefighter I and Paramedic
*Firefighter I and EMT
*Paramedic
Candidates with two or more years of career firefighter experience may also be considered for a lateral entry position, which provides a salary and vacation package commensurate with experience.
The City of Beaver Dam offers a competitive compensation package that includes paid vacation, sick leave, compensatory time, health insurance, participation in the Wisconsin Retirement System, educational incentives, and a uniform allowance. Residency within 15 miles of the firehouse is required within 18 months of hire.
Interested applicants are encouraged to apply at the following link: https://www.ci.beaverdam.wi.gov/Jobs.aspx
