The Cottage Grove Fire Department, like 80% of communities across the nation, relies on Volunteers to answer the call. If you are at least 18 years of age, reside and/or work in the Town or Village of Cottage Grove and have an interest in learning more, please call the department's non-emergency number (608-839-4343 ext. 13), and a Personnel Committee member will contact you to answer any questions and provide you with additional information.
Click here to download an Application: Cottage Grove Fire Application
The Cottage Grove Fire Department will supply you with your own Personal Protective Equipment and the necessary training. The community will provide you with the work.
Because the CGFD is fully volunteer, it is important the the Training Program and modules correlate and provide a direct balance with a member's family and home life. All training is paid for by the department
Training evolutions are scheduled on the first, third, and fourth Tuesday evenings of the month. Additional trainings and make-ups are often scheduled on the fifth Tuesday. Members also complete training and truck checks on scheduled Sunday mornings.
The training schedule for the upcoming year is prepared in early December and combines more than 130 topics annually. While the main focus is basic fire and rescue tactics and strategies, the CGFD considers itself proactive in adapting to new and more advanced techniques. We review target hazards, methods of operation, water movement, water supply, fire ground tactics, ICS, firefighter safety, accountability, RIT and much more.
In addition to department training evolutions, new members are required to complete basic firefighting courses through MATC, or provide documentation of completed courses. The Cottage Grove Fire Department will pay for the course fees and provide any necessary textbooks.
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Click here to download an Application: Cottage Grove Fire Application
The Cottage Grove Fire Department will supply you with your own Personal Protective Equipment and the necessary training. The community will provide you with the work.
Because the CGFD is fully volunteer, it is important the the Training Program and modules correlate and provide a direct balance with a member's family and home life. All training is paid for by the department
Training evolutions are scheduled on the first, third, and fourth Tuesday evenings of the month. Additional trainings and make-ups are often scheduled on the fifth Tuesday. Members also complete training and truck checks on scheduled Sunday mornings.
The training schedule for the upcoming year is prepared in early December and combines more than 130 topics annually. While the main focus is basic fire and rescue tactics and strategies, the CGFD considers itself proactive in adapting to new and more advanced techniques. We review target hazards, methods of operation, water movement, water supply, fire ground tactics, ICS, firefighter safety, accountability, RIT and much more.
In addition to department training evolutions, new members are required to complete basic firefighting courses through MATC, or provide documentation of completed courses. The Cottage Grove Fire Department will pay for the course fees and provide any necessary textbooks.
Notice of Nondiscrimination