Contact Information:
For more information about the Police and Fire Commission that is not addressed on the City's Website, please contact the Human Resources Department at (715) 839-4921.

General Information

POLICE AND FIRE COMMISSION MEMBERSHIP

The Police and Fire Commission consists of five citizens. No more than three members of the Board shall belong to the same political party. See note*.

APPOINTED BY

The City Council.

TERM

Five years.

MEETINGS

The Board meets the 3rd Thursday bi-monthly at 4 p.m.

DUTIES

The Commission appoints the Chief of Police and the Chief of the Fire Department. The chiefs appoint subordinates subject to the approval by the Commission. The Commission shall adopt, may repeal or modify rules calculated to secure the eligibility lists for the Police and Fire Departments. These rules shall provide for examination of physical and educational qualifications as the Commission shall determine, and for the classification of positions with special examinations for each class. The Commission may also take disciplinary action against the Chiefs or their subordinates. A subordinate suspended by the Chief may request a hearing before the Commission.

* Note: The Police and Fire Commission has determined that an attorney who practices criminal law is ineligible for appointment because of a possible conflict of interest. For more information, please contact the Human Resources Department at (715) 839-4921.

Membership