Fire Department Members
Launch the media gallery 1 player - media #1Waverly Volunteer Fire/Rescue Member John Adams
Launch the media gallery 1 player - media #2Waverly Volunteer Fire/Rescue Member Denver Andersen
Launch the media gallery 1 player - media #3Waverly Volunteer Fire/Rescue Member Caleb Bishop
Launch the media gallery 1 player - media #4Waverly Volunteer Fire/Rescue Member Jacob Brosseau
Launch the media gallery 1 player - media #5Waverly Volunteer Fire/Rescue Member John Catsinas
Launch the media gallery 1 player - media #6Waverly Volunteer Fire/Rescue Member Brent Cooper
Launch the media gallery 1 player - media #7Waverly Volunteer Fire/Rescue Member Christian Davis
Launch the media gallery 1 player - media #8Waverly Volunteer Fire/Rescue Member Ross Escobedo
Launch the media gallery 1 player - media #9Waverly Volunteer Fire/Rescue Member Larry Fichtner
Launch the media gallery 1 player - media #10Waverly Volunteer Fire/Rescue Member Bill Gerdes
Launch the media gallery 1 player - media #11Waverly Volunteer Fire/Rescue Member Greg Gerlach
Launch the media gallery 1 player - media #12Waverly Volunteer Fire/Rescue Member Tell Hanes
Launch the media gallery 1 player - media #13Waverly Emergency Services Coordinator Robin Hoffman
Launch the media gallery 1 player - media #14Waverly Assistant Fire Chief Aaron Hummel
Launch the media gallery 1 player - media #15Waverly Volunteer Fire/Rescue Member Joseph Hummel
Launch the media gallery 1 player - media #16Waverly Volunteer Fire/Rescue Member Michael McClellan
Launch the media gallery 1 player - media #17Ryan Mueller
Launch the media gallery 1 player - media #18Waverly Volunteer Fire/Rescue Member Pat Peterman
Launch the media gallery 1 player - media #19Waverly Volunteer Fire/Rescue Member Brad Pfeiffer
Launch the media gallery 1 player - media #20Waverly Interim Fire Chief & Assistant Fire Chief Jared Rains
Launch the media gallery 1 player - media #21Waverly Volunteer Fire/Rescue Member Nate Stillmock
Launch the media gallery 1 player - media #22Waverly Volunteer Fire/Rescue Member Emily Swoboda
Launch the media gallery 1 player - media #23Waverly Volunteer Fire/Rescue Member Tyler Tongish
The Waverly Fire/Rescue Department consists of 29 active members as of 11/13/2024 and is operated by an entirely volunteer squad. All squad members put in countless hours towards their community. In 2022, the volunteers responded to 409 total Fire and Rescue calls, which is a record number of calls. The department serves both the City of Waverly and nearly 100 sq. miles within the Waverly Rural Fire District.
The Waverly Fire/Rescue Department provides fire protection and emergency response services to the Waverly community. The Fire Department's mission is to prevent the loss of life and property. In addition to responding to fires, the Waverly Fire And Rescue also responds to medical emergencies, motor vehicle accidents, rescue calls, and incidents involving hazardous materials.
Interested in joining Waverly Fire & Rescue? Fill out the Volunteer Fire/Rescue Membership Application today!
Waverly Fire/Rescue Leadership - 2025
- Interim Fire Chief - Jared Rains
- Assistant Fire Chief - Aaron Hummel
- Emergency Services Coordinator - Robin Hoffman
- Disaster Preparedness Manager - Terry Spoor
- Storm Team Leader - Nathan Vidlak
We thank former Fire Chief Jared Rains for his many years of dedicated service.
Waverly Fire/Rescue Awards Banquet - 2024
The following Volunteer Fire/Rescue Members were recognized for their outstanding service for 2023.
- Larry Fichtner - 15 years of service
- James Bartels - 15 years of service
- Nate Vidlak - 2023 EMT of the Year
- Nate Stilmock - 2023 Firefighter of the Year
These were just some of the many awards given. Thank you to ALL the men and women who have volunteered countless hours to help those in need of assistance. Our community is truly grateful.
2024 Department Photo
Back Row (L to R): Aaron Hummel, Bill Gerdes, Denver Andersen, Michael McClellan, Pat Peterman, Greg Gerlach, Nate Stillmock, Larry Fichtner, John Catsinas, Joseph Hummel, and Brad Pfeiffer.
Front Row (L to R): Jacob Brosseau, Ross Escobedo, Caleb Bishop, Ryan Rueller, Brent Cooper, Robin Hoffman, Tell Hanes, John Adams, Jared Rains, Tyler Tongish, and Emily Swoboda.
