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 and a department administered aptitude test. Upon successful completion of the agility test and aptitude test, 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.