Orfordville
Fire Protection District
COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT
The Village of Orfordville Fire Department is actively involved in the community, providing more than just emergency response services. They participate in local safety education programs, visiting schools to teach fire prevention and safety tips to children. The department also supports community events by offering demonstrations and opportunities for residents to meet firefighters and learn about fire safety equipment.
Regular open houses and station tours foster strong relationships between firefighters and community members, promoting trust and awareness. Additionally, the fire department collaborates with other local agencies to ensure preparedness and effective response during emergencies, contributing to the overall safety and well-being of Orfordville residents.
Through these efforts, the Fire Department plays a vital role in enhancing community resilience and encouraging public safety awareness.
HIRING
Orfordville Fire District is currently seeking motivated individuals interested in helping their community. Orfordville Fire District is currently hiring individuals for the following part time positions: Firefighter, Driver, EMT, and Paramedic. If you have any questions, feel free to call the station during business hours at (608) 879 - 2122. If interested, please click on the following link and fill out the requested information, and someone will be in contact with you shortly!
Member Spotlight
Member Spotlight: Hillary Kreager, 4 years at OFD and 9 years as a Paramedic, currently working on Masters in Physician Associate (PA). Started at Beloit Township.
What did you do besides/before EMS? – I was a GM at a movie theatre in Beloit.
What do you like to do for fun outside of work/school? – I like to spend time with my family and I like to cook. I’m also a good baker, and I like to make breads and brownies. For cooking I really like making a good pasta. My favorite thing to do is look in the cupboard see what I have and throw something together.
Why did you get into EMS? What keeps you in it? – I always had a draw to emergency medicine and thought it was exciting. My mom was an EMT and I really like science and medicine. I like critical and fast paced thinking. I think with medicine you get to be an investigator, investigating symptoms and helping to treat but I like the faced paced environment of knowing what to treat on the spot, and get going. It was also a great way to gain experience for future endeavors. I enjoyed my coworkers and the comradery and enjoyed treating the patients and being a care provider.
If you could master any skill instantly, what would it be? – The drums. I play the piano, but really any instrument if I could instantly get it that would be so cool.
Who has been the biggest influence on you in your career? – I will say Doc Barney and Doc Wistrom, they’ve been really good mentors. Gene Wright also at Town of Beloit also really influenced my path with EMS.
What lead you down your current path to PA? – So, when I went to college my plan was to be a PA back at 18 years old. In order to do this you needed experience and hours, which is why I went on to EMT and paramedic. I always knew I wanted to be a provider and being a PA I can be a medical provider, and I can transition laterally to different medical specialties.
What’s one piece of advice you’d give to someone interested in EMS/medical field? – I think the biggest thing is you need to go shadow. You have to experience what it’s like before you get yourself involved. You need that experience beforehand, you also need to try to align yourself with good mentors who will try to teach you, and you can learn from. You can do ride-alongs, shadow a physician, just get the experience.
Thank you for you service to the Orfordville Fire Department, and your dedication to the community, Hillary!
ABOUT US
173 N Wright Street Orfordville, WI 53576
Phone: (608) 879-2122
Facebook Link
Email: firechief@orfordvillewi.gov
Orfordville Fire Protection District is a department made up of full time, part time and paid on call employees. Orfordville Fire Protection Districts service area is approximately 75 square miles. The department runs on average approximately 450 calls annually.
Frequently asked questions
Who do we call to burn?
When is the best time to reach someone at the fire station?
Who do I contact for questions regarding billing?
Call Rock County Dispatch 608-757-2244
The fire station is staffed 24 hours a day, every day of the year, however personnel may be out on a call, or next door at the house. The station office is staffed from 8:00 am - 4:00 pm Monday through Friday. You may leave a message after hours by calling 608-879-2122
Orfordville Fire Protection District uses an outside billing company named One Billing Solutions 877-218-4392. If you have questions you are also welcome to call the department at 608-879-2122, and ask to speak to someone regarding billing.
Whether you’re looking to join, volunteer, or just get involved - we would love to hear from you.