Organization Overview

The Village of Sussex, WI, located 19 miles northwest of Milwaukee, is accepting applications for full-time Firefighter/EMT and Firefighter/Paramedic positions. The Sussex Fire Department, a dedicated and committed organization, has served our community since 1922. Our core values of pride, respect, and teamwork guide us in providing fire, emergency, and prevention services with professionalism, compassion, and excellence, prioritizing our community's safety.

The Sussex Fire Department is a multi-role provider of all-hazard emergency protective services to an area of 7.24 square miles and a population of approximately 12,000. Emergency service personnel are cross-trained in fire, rescue, and medical emergencies. The department is responsible for emergency and non-emergency ambulance transport at the paramedic level, fire suppression services, motor vehicle collision response, and fire inspection and prevention activities within the Village of Sussex.

Sussex Fire Department responds to approximately 1,150 emergency calls annually and participates in Mutual Aid Box Alarm (MABAS) Division 106. Operating out of one fire station with cutting-edge equipment, progressive EMS protocols, and a team of highly skilled professionals, we offer an unparalleled opportunity to excel in your firefighting career. As a member of our fire department, you will have the chance to work alongside some of the finest firefighters in the region who share a common goal of safeguarding lives and property. We value teamwork and collaboration, recognizing that our collective efforts make us exceptional.
Kristopher Grod Fire Chief
Adam Christopherson Firefighter/Paramedic
Alec Shafer Firefighter/Paramedic
Andy Heisler Lieutenant
April Loterbauer Firefighter/EMT
Ashton Bonville LIEUTENANT
Boyd Thew Deputy Fire Chief
Brian Maggelet Lieutenant
Carter Stapleton Firefighter/EMT
Chase Peperkorn Firefighter/EMT
Chloe Miller Firefighter/Paramedic
Christy Kiekenbush Firefighter/Paramedic
Daniel Sanchez Firefighter/EMT
Emma Ellis Firefighter/EMT
John Savorias Firefighter/EMT
Kian Leonard Firefighter/Paramedic
Kristin Pennycuff Firefighter/EMT
Mike Peterson Firefighter/Paramedic
Nicholas Rocci Firefighter/EMT
Shadney Andreas Firefighter/EMT
Sloan Zsohar Firefighter/EMT
Taide Romero Firefighter/EMT
Taylor Phillips Firefighter/EMT
Taylor Wolff Lieutenant
Weston Beske Firefighter/EMT
Will Vaile Firefighter/EMT
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