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Q	How can I become a firefighter in Middleton?
A	Please contact Chief Harris or Battalion Chief Subera for more information at 608-827-1090 between the hours of 7:30am – 4:30pm.
Q	How many firefighters does the Middleton Fire Department have?
A	Middleton Fire Dept. currently has 60 firefighters.
Q	What is the Department's ISO rating?
A	The Middleton Fire Dept. is proud of its class 3 ISO rating. The Middleton Fire Department is rated by the Insurance Services Office.  The ISO makes an independent evaluation of many Departments every ten years or when major changes have occurred. Many fire insurance companies use the ISO rating as one factor in setting the amount of premium that is paid on a particular property. Ratings of fire departments go from a Class 1 (the best) to Class 10 (unprotected). Please click here to find out more information about fire department ISO ratings.
Q	Are Middleton firefighters required to be EMTs or paramedics?
A	No. Middleton Firefighters are trained to be First Responders in CPR/First Aid/AED. Some firefighters on our department also serve on Middleton EMS as EMTs.
Q	How many fire stations does the Department have?
A	2 – Our main station #1 is at 7600 University Avenue in Middleton. Our station #2 is located at the Town of Middleton Municipal building at 7555 W. Old Sauk Rd. Verona, WI 53593-9700.
Q	How can I dispose of hazardous materials?
A	If you have questions about hazardous materials, please click here: Dane County Clean Sweep
Q	Does the Department offer CPR classes?
A	Middleton Fire Dept. does not provide CPR classes to the public. We recommend you contact the local chapter of the American Red Cross.
Q	Does the Fire Department ask for donations over the phone?
A	Middleton Fire Department does not solicit donations over the phone.
Q	Can we schedule a fire engine presentation or station tour?
A	Yes you can. Please call our station #1 at 608-827-1090 M-F 7:30am-4:30pm to schedule a showing. Please ask for the officer on duty.
Q	When I call for an ambulance, why does a fire truck arrive with or before it?
A	In certain cases, a fire truck will be requested to assist the paramedics/EMTs in moving a victim, gaining entry into a building and/or to perform CPR.
Q	Why do I sometimes see emergency vehicles from other towns working in Middleton?
A	At times, several calls for service, particularly emergency medical service, will come in at the same time. If all of our equipment is busy, or we require extra manpower and equipment to handle a fire, help will be dispatched from a neighboring town. These Mutual Aid Agreements and Automatic Aid Agreements work both ways so that you may see our personnel working in other towns as well.
Q	Do you know how/where/cost I can get my home fire extinguisher checked and refilled?
A	The Middleton Fire Department does not provide this service.  We suggest that you look under Fire Extinguishers in your local yellow pages to find a dealer near you that will check and refill your home fire extinguisher.

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