03/20/2026
Congratulations, Chief Ron Wegner on a well deserved recognition. You lead a great team of public servants.
Jefferson Fire Chief named Wisconsin State Firefighter of the Year
Jefferson Fire Chief Ron Wegner was named Wisconsin State Firefighter of the Year by the Wisconsin State Firefighters Association. The award was announced Saturday, March 21, 2026 at the Annual Wisconsin State Firefighters Association Convention and Banquet held in Green Bay, Wisconsin. The Association selected Chief Wegner from nominations submitted from throughout the State of Wisconsin. Chief Wegner’s nomination was submitted by the Jefferson Fire Department membership.
The Wisconsin State Firefighters Association is a Wisconsin based organization dedicated to providing firefighters throughout Wisconsin with expert assistance, peer networking, legislative support, and educational opportunities, with the goal of creating a greater partnership among fire departments in Wisconsin.
Chief Wegner has served as Jefferson Fire Chief since 2009. He has been a member of the Jefferson Fire Department since 1991. Chief Wegner has been elected to serve as President of the Jefferson County Fire Chief’s Association for multiple terms. In his capacity as Fire Chief, Mr. Wegner continues his work on a wide variety of organizational, administrative, and operational issues related to the Jefferson Fire Department and Emergency Medical Services