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*The Village of Maple Bluff is an equal opportunity employer.*
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Assistant Fire Chief – Maple Bluff Fire Rescue Department (MBFD)
Assistant Fire Chief – Maple Bluff Fire Rescue Department (MBFD)
The Village of Maple Bluff is seeking a motivated, team-oriented, and community-focused leader to serve as Assistant Fire Chief within the MBFD. This is a full-time leadership position operating under the direction of the Fire Chief / EMS Director and serving as a key member of the Department’s command staff. The Assistant Fire Chief plays a critical role in supporting daily fire, rescue, EMS, training, prevention, and operational activities while helping implement strategic direction and organizational priorities. The position supports a culture of professionalism, accountability, teamwork, continuous improvement, and community engagement within a combination Fire/EMS department serving a small, independent community that strongly values high-quality local emergency services.
The selected candidate will be expected to support operational readiness, personnel development, emergency response coordination, training initiatives, and long-term workforce stability while helping ensure the Department remains responsive to the evolving needs of the community. This position operates on a 48/96 shift rotation and is expected to participate in department training, meetings, and community events as operationally necessary.
APPLICATIONS REVIEWED UPON RECEIPT AND THE POSITION WILL REMAIN OPEN UNTIL FILLED.
To view the job description, please visit the employment page of the Village of Maple Bluff website at https://villageofmaplebluff.com/employment/, and direct any questions to info@villageofmaplebluff.com.
To Apply: Submit a completed application, resume, and cover letter to tnystrom@villageofmaplebluff.com.
Note: The most qualified applicants will be invited to appear before an interview panel, and finalists will be selected by the Village Administrator. Any selected finalist(s) will be required to participate in a comprehensive pre-employment assessment, psychological exam, drug screening, background investigation, and a medical examination prior to employment.
THE VILLAGE OF MAPLE BLUFF IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
Benefits:
- Competitive Salary ($76K-$88K, dependent upon qualifications)
- Recruitment and retention incentive package valued at up to $6,000, including: a $2,000 signing bonus and $4,000 retention incentive upon successful completion of two years of service (contingent upon continuous employment in the position and satisfactory performance during the service period) • Comprehensive health and dental insurance
- Wisconsin Retirement System (WRS) participation with employer contributions • Paid time off, including vacation, sick leave, and holidays
- Professional development and leadership development opportunities
| Applications Accepted: | Until filled |
| Interview for Selected Applicants: | As soon as May 18th, 2026 |
| Finalist(s) Selection: | As soon as May 19th, 2026 |
| Candidate Offer: | As soon as May 19th, 2026 |
| Pre-Employment Assessment: | Approximately 30 – 45 days |
| Estimated Starting Date: | As soon as June 15th, 2026 |
Fire Department Internship Program
Internships have always been used as a steppingstone to help individuals get an edge in their chosen career. Our internship program could be your steppingstone. In today’s fire service, Emergency Medical Service (EMS) has become an integral part of a firefighter’s job requirements. The Maple Bluff Fire Rescue Department offers both fire and EMS experience to our interns. We provide our interns with the opportunity to receive EMS certification to the Wisconsin EMT-Intermediate Technician/Advanced EMT Level and the State of Wisconsin Firefighter II Certification while achieving your associate’s degree in Fire Science from Madison Area Technical College.
Our intern firefighter/EMTs will also experience the camaraderie of living in a fire station and performing assigned duties as a team. To qualify to be an intern with our department you must be enrolled in or on the waiting list for the Fire Protection Program at Madison Area Technical College. If selected, your internship will last for the duration of the associates degree program (2 years). Our department offers multiple trainings per month to keep our staff trained to today’s ever-changing standards. The Maple Bluff Fire Rescue Department provides financial assistance for additional training and classes. Our internship is a chance to receive the needed training, experience, and life skills to help you succeed in a career in the fire/EMS service.
QUALIFICATIONS/REQUIREMENTS:
- Be a United States citizen
- Be at least 18 years of age prior to starting Madison College’s Associate’s Degree Program
- Be a high school graduate or possess a high school equivalency diploma
- Enrolled in or on the waiting list for the Fire Science Associate’s Degree Program at Madison College
- Possess a valid Wisconsin driver’s license
- Must be of good mental and physical health
- Pass a physical agility/written examination
- Pass a pre-employment medical/drug screening
QUALITIES DESIRABLE IN A FIREFIGHTER/EMT:
- Motivation to serve
- Effective communication skills
- Good physical, mental, emotional health
- Ability to exercise sound judgment
- Strong sense of responsibility
- Compassion in all situations
- Ability to work as team member
- Honesty and integrity
- Good problem-solving skills
- Desire to work hard
- Sense of humor
APPLICATION DEADLINE
Internship applications must be received by February 13th, 2026. For an applicant to be considered for the position, the following must be turned in:
- Completed Application
- Copy of Driver’s License
- Copy of Social Security Card
- Copy of Birth Certificate
Completed materials can be emailed to Assistant Chief Jeff Drager (jdrager@villageofmaplebluff.com) or dropped off at our station located at Maple Bluff Fire Rescue Department, 18 Oxford Place, Madison, WI 53704.
INTERVIEWS
Internship interviews will be held in March of 2026.
JOB OFFER
Internship candidates who are accepted into the program will be notified in March of selection.
FD Paid-On-Call Firefighter or EMT
The Maple Bluff Fire Rescue Department is currently recruiting for the positions of paid-on-call Firefighters and Emergency Medical Technicians (EMT). Would you like to be trained to assist in an emergency, and use your free time to help make a difference in our community?
Simply fill out an application and submit it to Assistant Chief Jeff Drager at jdrager@villageofmaplebluff.com or deliver to the firehouse. Applicants must meet the following requirements in order to apply:
- Be at least 18 years of age
- Possess valid driver’s license
- Possess a high school diploma or equivalent
- Able to pass a criminal background check
- Able to pass a pre-employment physical and drug screen
- Live or work within approximately 15 minutes of the MBFD station
FD Auxiliary Member
FD Auxiliary Member
Are you interested in helping our community and the Maple Bluff Fire Rescue Department, but don’t necessarily want to become a firefighter? Our Fire Department’s Auxiliary may be perfect for you.
Auxiliary members:
- Assist the fire rescue department association with fund raising
- Provide rehabilitation to personnel during long duration incidents
- Plan and assist with public events
- Promote educational and social goals of the fire department
For additional information about our fire department auxiliary, please contact Assistant Fire Chief Jeff Drager jdrager@villageofmaplebluff.com or fill out an application.
Part-Time Duty Officer
The Maple Bluff Fire Rescue Department is currently accepting applications for part time relief officers. Part time relief officers work as fill in supervisors for MBFD full time staff. Relief officers work a maximum of 1100 hours per year on a fill-in, as needed, basis. Resumes will be accepted continuously and interviews scheduled as needed. For more information, contact at 608-244-3048
TO APPLY: Submit resume and application to info@villageofmaplebluff.com
NOTE: Qualified applicants may be invited to: appear before an oral board, complete psychological exam, drug screening, extensive background investigation, and a medical examination. VILLAGE OF MAPLE BLUFF IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER.
POSITION SUMMARY
The position involves, but is not limited to, supervision of firefighting, emergency medical, hazardous materials, and special rescue incidents. Relief Officers also help ensure compliance with department policies, procedures, and special instructions through the chain of command.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
When necessary, act as Incident Commander of all firefighting, hazardous materials, emergency medical, and rescue operations of the department until relieved by other command staff. Cooperate with other municipal departments and any outside agencies in the resolution of problems.
Encourage a positive attitude among the membership of the fire department at all times. Assist with department activities as needed and work cooperatively with the officers and members of the department to accomplish our mission.
CERTIFICATIONS, TRAINING, AND EXPERIENCE
- Wisconsin Firefighter II Certification required
- State of Wisconsin Advanced EMT License required
- Three (3) years experience as an active firefighter with increasing levels of responsibility required
- Course work towards a fire science degree desirable
- Fire Officer I
- Wisconsin Entry Level Driver/Operator Pumper (or higher)
- Fire officer/incident command experience is highly desirable
- ICS 100 & 200 required. ICS 300 & 400 must be completed within one year
ESSENTIAL KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
- Thorough knowledge of firefighting and rescue techniques, emergency medical services operations, and the scientific principles involved in fire suppression and hazardous materials incidents.
- Extensive knowledge of and skill in the operation and maintenance of various types of firefighting apparatus and equipment.
- Thorough knowledge of the use of firefighting and emergency medical tools, equipment and apparatus, and an ability to demonstrate their use to others.
- Ability to plan, assign, direct, and supervise personnel and equipment under emergency conditions.
- Demonstrate initiative and exhibit a positive attitude.
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relations with personnel of the fire department, emergency medical service, other village departments, community officials, and the general public.
- Possess good judgment and a calm, experienced, approach to emergency situations.
- Ability to analyze problems, and reach acceptable and workable solutions.
- Demonstrate capability to handle incident command responsibilities.
- The ability to successfully motivate other firefighters.
Police Department
Part-Time Police Officer
It is essential for the Maple Bluff Police Dept. to find people who have the right character traits to work in our community. Integrity, Compassion, Trust, and Dedication are the values at the core of our agency. We have numerous calls for service annually and we utilize our policing philosophies to build trust, promote relationships, and deter crime in our community. Because of the wide variety of assistance police officers must provide within the community along with the complexity of policing, the law enforcement profession presents more challenges than ever. Officers must be able to adapt quickly and problem solve effectively. Education and training are vital to the success of our organization.
Hiring Process:
- Application (DJ-LE 330)
- Oral interviews
- Written Exam
- Psychological profile
- Medical examination
- Drug screening
- Fitness Assessment
- Background investigation
Responsibilities:
- Operate a law enforcement vehicle during emergency situations involving speeds in excess of posted limits, in congested traffic and on road conditions affected by fog, smoke, rain, ice or snow.
- Exercise appropriate and independent decision making in determining when reasonable suspicion exists to detain, when probable cause exists to arrest and search and when appropriate force may be used gain and maintain control.
- Patrol streets, roads, alleys, business and residential areas of the city enforcing traffic, parking, criminal laws and city ordinances. Checks suspicious persons and/or vehicles.
- Responds to a wide variety of calls for service and investigates domestic violence, thefts, burglaries, assaults, missing children/persons, family disputes, alarms, and other law and ordinance violations.
- Interview witnesses, suspects and victims.
- Prepares full and comprehensive investigative and other types of reports, including sketches.
- Testifies in court using good communication skills.
- Serves warrants and subpoenas. Read and comprehend legal and non-legal documents, including the preparation and processing of citations, affidavits and warrants.
- Conduct visual and audio surveillance.
- Effect an arrest, forcibly if necessary, using handcuffs and other restraints; subdue resisting suspects using maneuvers and weapons and resort to the use of hands and feet and other approved weapons in self-defense.
- Detect and collect evidence and substances that provide the basis of criminal offenses and infractions.
- Perform rescue functions at emergencies, accidents and disasters, administering first aid, CPR and using an automatic emergency defibrillation unit.
- Proficiently and safely load, unload, aim and fire handguns, shotguns, rifles and other agency firearms from a variety of body positions, while under stressful conditions.
- Perform all lawful assignments as prescribed by the Chief of Police or his designee and perform miscellaneous services as required by state law, city ordinance and department policy.
Submit Completed Applications and Resumes To:
Tanner Nystrom
Chief of Maple Bluff Police Department
18 Oxford Place
Madison, WI 53704
Phone: 608-244-1430
email: tnystrom@villageofmaplebluff.com
Administration Department
Deputy Clerk & Deputy Treasurer
Village of Maple Bluff | Full-Time Position
Starting Salary: $67,000 – $77,000 annually (dependent on qualifications)
Retention Bonus: Up to $9,000
Career & Succession Opportunity
The Village anticipates a Clerk/Treasurer leadership transition within approximately five years. This position is designed to serve as the primary internal development pathway toward those future responsibilities. The successful candidate will receive progressively greater responsibility, training, exposure, and professional development as capabilities grow.
About the Role
The Village of Maple Bluff is seeking a motivated and capable professional to serve as our next Deputy Clerk & Deputy Treasurer. This key administrative and financial position supports Village operations, including:
- Municipal finance & utility billing
- Elections & official records management
- Board and committee support
- Resident services & interdepartmental coordination
- Technology & administrative support
Who We Are Looking For
We are looking for someone who is dependable, organized, comfortable learning complex systems, and able to manage competing priorities with strong initiative and judgment.
- Experience: Prior municipal experience is preferred, but not required for an otherwise highly qualified candidate with strong transferable experience and a demonstrated ability to learn.
- Commitment: Seeking a long-term career in municipal government.
Compensation & Benefits
- Starting Salary: $67,000–$77,000 annually.
- Hiring & Retention Incentive (Up to $9,000):
- $2,000 upon successful appointment & commencement of employment
- $3,000 following successful completion of the 1-year probationary period
- $4,000 following 2 years of successful employment
- Benefits Package:
- Health and dental insurance options (or a $9,600 annual insurance opt-out incentive for eligible employees)
- Wisconsin Retirement System (WRS) employer contributions
- Vacation and sick leave, plus 12 paid holidays
- Professional development opportunities
How to Apply
Applications will be reviewed as received. A hire may be made immediately upon identification of an optimal candidate.
To apply, submit a completed Village application, current resume, and cover letter to:
Tanner A. Nystrom, Village Administrator
Village of Maple Bluff
18 Oxford Place
Madison, WI 53704
Email: tnystrom@villageofmaplebluff.com
Selected finalists will be required to participate in the Village’s pre-employment assessment process, which may include interviews, background investigation, reference checks, drug screening, medical examination, and psychological assessment.
The Village of Maple Bluff is an Equal Opportunity Employer.