Meetings

• 5:00 p.m.
• Third Wednesday of every month when needed
• City Hall, 5520 Lacy Rd.
  Fitchburg, WI 53711

Agendas & Minutes

Police and Fire Commission agendas are available prior to the meetings. Minutes are available following approval. 

 View Agendas and Minutes

 Members 

Members serve 5-year staggered terms.

Composition

The Board of Police and Fire Commissioners shall consist of five city residents.  One member shall be appointed annually between the last Monday in April and the first Monday of May for a term of five years.  No more than three members may be of the same political party.  Before May 31 of each year, the board shall appoint by majority vote of those present and voting one member to be president/chair.  Three members shall constitute a quorum.

Summary of Duties

The Board shall have the duties prescribed in Wis. Stats. §62.13: To appoint the Police and Fire Chief, approve the written protocol on hiring, promotion, suspension, demotion, and termination and to approve or disapprove the appointment of any subordinate by the Police or Fire Chief. Additionally, to distribute all rules relating to examination and qualification of police officers and firefighters, conduct examinations for appointments to the police or fire department, to suspend, reduce in rank, or remove the Police or Fire Chief, or any firefighter or law enforcement personnel for cause after hearing on charges filed with the board in accordance with the procedures of Wis. Stats. §62.13(5).

To make a formal complaint to the Police & Fire Commission, please follow the instructions and complete this form.

If you are unable to fill out the complaint form, please contact the Staff Contact of the Police & Fire Commission for assistance at 608-270-4211.