COTTAGE gROVE VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT
The Cottage Grove Volunteer Fire Department serves the Town and Village of Cottage Grove
and a portion of the Town of Pleasant Springs in Dane County, Wisconsin.
The department is staffed entirely by volunteers with a staff of 35 active fire fighters and 10 honorary members.
and a portion of the Town of Pleasant Springs in Dane County, Wisconsin.
The department is staffed entirely by volunteers with a staff of 35 active fire fighters and 10 honorary members.
Our mission shall be accomplished through quality SERVICE delivery as follows:
SAFETY: for the community we protect and the personnel that protects it
EDUCATION: through programs for our residents and youth
RESPONSIVENESS: to the suggestions, influences, appeals or efforts of others
VISION: from the past, to the present, and into the future
INSPECTIONS: investigations and pre-incident plans
COMMITMENT: to our community, our families, ourselves and each other
EMPATHY: for all
SAFETY: for the community we protect and the personnel that protects it
EDUCATION: through programs for our residents and youth
RESPONSIVENESS: to the suggestions, influences, appeals or efforts of others
VISION: from the past, to the present, and into the future
INSPECTIONS: investigations and pre-incident plans
COMMITMENT: to our community, our families, ourselves and each other
EMPATHY: for all
The fulfillment of our mission begins with training and pre-incident planning. All of our volunteer firefighters are, at a minimum certified at the WI Entry Level Firefighter level. Most of our department members are certified at the Firefighter I or II levels. Staffing also includes certified: Fire Instructors, Fire Inspectors, Safety Officers, Wildland Firefighters,Hazardous Material Technicians, Ice Water Rescue Technicians, and Apparatus Engineers through State and Federal Programs and the National Fire Academy. Our training division provides regular opportunities for members to advance thier skills in fire fighting and rescue operations.
VOLUNTEERWe have the job if you have the time! Check out our JOIN US page to learn about volunteer opportunities |
FESTIVALOur Cottage Grove Firemen's Festival is 4 days of fun for the whole family Father's Day weekend since 1931 |
BURN PERMITSOpen burning is ONLY allowed in the Town of Cottage Grove. Visit our PERMITS page for additional info. |
Nate Walker Memorial Fund
Tragedy struck the Cottage Grove Fire Department on Sunday, September 25th, 2022 when we learned of the sudden passing of Firefighter Nate Walker after a long battle with PTSD. His wife Katie is also a member of our fire department as well as an EMT with Deer-Grove EMS. Nate was a dedicated husband, father, firefighter and Marine Corp veteran. He leaves behind a wife, two young children and countless friends and family. The "Nate Walker Memorial Fund" has been created to help Katie and her children during this difficult time. If you would like to make a monetary donation, there are two options available: 1. Cash or Check made to "Nate Walker Memorial Fund" may be dropped off at any Bank of Sun Prairie location or mailed (do not mail cash) to: Bank of Sun Prairie c/o Nate Walker Memorial Fund 419 W. Cottage Grove Rd Cottage Grove, WI 53527 2. Online donations may be made through the GoFundMe link below: www.gofundme.com/f/nate-walker-memorial-fund |