Fire Department

Mission Statement

The mission of the Maquoketa Fire Department is to protect the people and the property of Maquoketa and the surrounding area from fire, and to educate and demonstrate fire prevention.

The Maquoketa Fire Department consists of trained volunteers who are dedicated to saving lives and property in and around the Maquoketa area. Training is held on the first and third Thursdays of each month. The Maquoketa Rescue Squad is operated within the Maquoketa Fire Department and its members train on the second Thursday of each month.

Key Lock Boxes

On March 19, 2007 the Maquoketa City Council passed Ordinance No. 1044 establishing the use and restrictions of key lock boxes. For more information you can contact Maquoketa City Hall or refer to our download center.

The Maquoketa Fire Department 2010 Officers:

Chief: Mark Beck
Asst. Chief: Al Muhlhausen
Deputy Chief: Brent Pauls
Captains: Craig Muhlhausen, Pete Schueller, James Connolly
Lieutenant: Matt Tranel
Safety Officer: Bob Lane Jr.
Fire Prevention Officer: Brian Hafner
Training Officer: Jeff Moritz

How to Join the Maquoketa Fire Department:

The requirements for application for probationary membership with the Department are fairly simple. These requirements are as follows:

• Completed application for membership
• High school diploma (or equivalent)
• Valid Iowa drivers license (or CDL)
• Ability to attend all meetings, training, and emergency calls within accepted department standards
• Ability to complete all required training within the probationary period
• Willingness to submit to a security background check

Once these requirements are met and a conditional offer of membership is made, an applicant will also be required to pass a department administered agility test. Upon successful completion of the agility test and a physical exam, the applicant will be accepted as a probationary firefighter. The probation period is 6 months and upon successful completion, members of the department will vote on an applicant. A majority vote will confirm membership to the department.