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Portage Fire Department PAID-ON-CALL FIREFIGHTERS WANTED
The Portage Fire Department is one of the most unique and challenging work environments known today.

Portage Fire Rescue is committed to providing the highest quality of public safety for the community, by minimizing the impact of fire and injury through public education, quality service and emergency preparedness. The bottom line in our business is measured by the prevention of loss of life, pain and suffering, and property damage. If you feel you have what it takes to meet the challenges of our business, we welcome you to join us. Requirements to join:
• 18 years of age at time of hiring.
• Valid Wisconsin driver’s license.
• Eagerness to commit.
• Must be able to attend meetings and training drills each month. Applications can be obtained at the fire station or at https://www.portagewi.gov/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/Fire-Fighter-On-Call-Application-06-27-17-fillable.pdf. Return completed application to the fire station. Any questions please contact us at:
• 608-742-2172 between 8 am and 4 pm

SLOW DOWNNational Move Over Day is observed on October 17th and is a nationwide safety awareness event that reminds driv...
10/17/2026

SLOW DOWN
National Move Over Day is observed on October 17th and is a nationwide safety awareness event that reminds drivers to follow Move Over laws. The rules that protect law enforcement, first responders, tow truck crews, utility workers, and stranded motorists.
Wisconsin’s Move Over Law
Applies to: Roads with two or more lanes in the same direction. Requirement:
When you see a stopped emergency vehicle, tow truck, utility vehicle, or highway maintenance vehicle with warning lights activated, you must:
Move over into another lane if safe, or
Slow down to a safe speed if you cannot change lanes
If only one lane: You must slow down
Penalties:
A violation is a noncriminal moving violation with fines up to $300; if it causes a crash or injury, penalties are more severe.

đź’— Portage Fire Rescue Goes Pink for Breast Cancer Awareness! đź’—The members of Portage Fire Rescue might look a little dif...
10/15/2026

đź’— Portage Fire Rescue Goes Pink for Breast Cancer Awareness! đź’—

The members of Portage Fire Rescue might look a little different this month when they respond to your home or see you out in the community! Our firefighters are proudly wearing pink shirts to show their support for breast cancer awareness and to help spread the message about the importance of early detection.

Let’s stand together, support those affected by breast cancer, honor survivors, and remember those we’ve lost. 💕🎗️

Thank you to our Portage Fire Rescue members for showing their support and helping raise awareness in our community!

Congratulations to lieutenant Austin Smothers for 5 years with Portage Fire Department. The city and surrounding townshi...
10/14/2026

Congratulations to lieutenant Austin Smothers for 5 years with Portage Fire Department. The city and surrounding townships appreciate your time and dedication.

Congratulations to 26 years to Deputy Chief Terry Kibby of Portage Fire. Chief Kibby plays an integral part, as he train...
10/13/2026

Congratulations to 26 years to Deputy Chief Terry Kibby of Portage Fire. Chief Kibby plays an integral part, as he trains all the new Fire members. His commitment and leadership help keep the paid on call side of the department functioning. The city and surrounding townships appreciate you! 🔥 🚒

Portage Fire Rescue & Portage PD Open House Success! Portage Fire Rescue and Portage Police Department would like to tha...
10/09/2026

Portage Fire Rescue & Portage PD Open House Success!

Portage Fire Rescue and Portage Police Department would like to thank everyone who attended our successful open house tonight! We had a great turnout, and attendees enjoyed brats, hot dogs, refreshments, and an opportunity to learn more about the services and resources available in our community.

We would like to extend a special thank-you to the businesses and organizations that helped make this event possible:

Culver’s for providing delicious custard for our attendees.
Paul Davis and NFSA for the live fire demonstration highlighting the importance of residential sprinkler systems.
Columbia County ADRC and Emergency Management for helping educate our visitors.
Derek from Fire and Safety for donating the fire extinguishers for our raffle.
Joe’s Auto & Truck Center for joining us and supporting the event.
We are incredibly grateful for the support we received from our community and local businesses. A special thank-you goes out to the members of Portage Fire Rescue who worked so hard to plan and put on this event for our community. Your time and dedication do not go unnoticed!

Successful Blood Drive with ImpactLife!

We also had a successful blood drive in partnership with ImpactLife, collecting a total of 22 units of blood!

Thank you to the members of Portage Fire Rescue, Chief Keith Klafke, and community members who took time out of their busy day to donate and help save lives. Your generosity makes a real difference!

Thank you to everyone who attended the open house, donated blood, volunteered, and supported these events. We are proud to be part of such a generous and supportive community!

Thank you for helping make both events a success! ❤️🚒

OPEN HOUSE TOMORROW FROM 4-7 PM
10/07/2026

OPEN HOUSE TOMORROW FROM 4-7 PM

Portage Fire received a proclamation from Mayor Fiene promoting fire prevention week and asking our citizens to, “Charge...
09/26/2026

Portage Fire received a proclamation from Mayor Fiene promoting fire prevention week and asking our citizens to, “Charge into Fire Safety™: Safe Charging Is a Superpower”. Be careful charging lithium ion batteries. Portage Fire and Police will have their open house Thursday, October 8th from 4-7 pm. We are also hosting a blood drive from 2-6 pm that day. Bring the children and come support your fire and police personnel.

Portage Fire Rescue will be holding their Fire and Police open house on October 8th from 4-7 PM. During the day from 2-6...
09/25/2026

Portage Fire Rescue will be holding their Fire and Police open house on October 8th from 4-7 PM. During the day from 2-6 PM we will also be holding a blood drive to help support our new blood administration program. Please come out and spend some time at the open house and give blood to support us. The QR code on this flyer allows you to sign up for a time slot to give blood. Thank you.

Congratulations EMS Assistant Chief Cody Doucette for three years of service with Portage Fire and Rescue. The city of ...
09/25/2026

Congratulations EMS Assistant Chief Cody Doucette for three years of service with Portage Fire and Rescue. The city of Portage and surrounding communities appreciate your dedication and commitment.

Congratulations Assistant Chief Cody Doucette for 3 years with Portage Fire Rescue @@ city and surrounding townships app...
09/25/2026

Congratulations Assistant Chief Cody Doucette for 3 years with Portage Fire Rescue @@ city and surrounding townships appreciate your dedication and commitment. We appreciate your effort helping to establish a successful well run EMS program.

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119 W Pleasant Street
Portage, WI
53901

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+16087422172

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