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Jared Rains, Fire Chief
Waverly Fire/Rescue Department
10530 N 141st Street
Waverly, NE 68462
402-786-3055
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Individuals interested in the Waverly Volunteer Fire/Rescue Department are encouraged to complete an application for membership. Volunteers are encouraged to attend Fire Department meetings every Monday at 7pm at the Fire Station. 

Basic requirements for candidates:

• high school graduate or equivalency
• at least 19 years of age
• good health and physical condition
• no felony conviction (we will conduct a background check and drug test)
• valid driver’s license
• must become CPR certified within 1 year
• must be willing to attend at least 10% of calls and/or meetings each year

Training (paid by Fire Department):

• CPR Certification
• EMT Training
• Fire Fighter 1 Training
• Fire School Training (annual, 16 hours)
• Weekly/Monthly required in house/on the job trainings
• Many other training opportunities

How to apply:

• Call and leave a message for the Fire Chief at the Fire Station 402-786-3055
• Stop by the City Office between the hours of 8 am-4:30 pm for an application 14130 Lancashire
• Come to the Fire Station 141^st St & Hwy 6, Monday evenings between 7-8 pm
• Complete the WFR Volunteer Application and return it to any of the above locations or email it to the fire chief.