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Superior Fire Department
Superior, WI · Douglas County
The Superior Fire Department serves the City of Superior, Wisconsin, a Lake Superior port community at the western tip of the lake. The department provides fire suppression, rescue operations, emergency medical service, hazardous materials response, and fire education, investigation, and inspection.
Department operations are anchored in a set of core values: Respect, Commitment, Readiness, and Compassion. Administrative offices are located at 3326 Tower Ave. and are open weekdays.
The department is overseen by a Police & Fire Commission and is led by Fire Chief Camron Vollbrecht.
MissionIt is the mission of the Superior Fire Department to preserve life, property, and the environment; to promote public safety and foster economic growth.
Superior FD establishes a firefighter hiring list approximately every 1-2 years. To be notified of the next process, candidates submit a Job Interest Card through the city's Human Resources employment opportunities page, which sends email alerts when a hiring cycle opens.
Successfully passing the CPAT (Candidate Physical Ability Test) is a requirement of employment. Regional CPAT exams are offered through Lake Superior College.
Requirements
- Must successfully pass the CPAT (Candidate Physical Ability Test) exam
Hiring process
- Submit a Job Interest Card through the city Human Resources employment opportunities page to receive notification of the next hiring process
- Apply when a hiring process opens (a hiring list is established approximately every 1-2 years)
- Successfully pass the CPAT exam (regional exams offered through Lake Superior College)
How do I apply to become a Superior firefighter?
Submit a Job Interest Card through the city's Human Resources employment opportunities page (governmentjobs.com/careers/superiorwi). You'll receive email notifications when the next hiring process opens.
How often does Superior FD hire?
The fire department establishes a hiring list approximately every 1-2 years, so applying happens in cycles rather than continuously.
Do I need to pass the CPAT?
Yes. Successfully passing the CPAT (Candidate Physical Ability Test) is a requirement of employment. Regional CPAT exams are available through Lake Superior College.
What services does the department provide?
Superior FD provides fire suppression, rescue operations, emergency medical service, hazardous materials response, and fire education, investigation, and inspection.
How can I stay informed about openings?
Complete a Job Interest Card on the Human Resources employment opportunities page to receive email notifications about the next firefighter hiring process.