# Fitchburg, WI Police and Fire Commission 10-21-26

The Fitchburg Police and Fire Commission meeting was held October 21, 2026. The commission approved the October 6 minutes and heard a public comment. The police chief reported two vacancies, officers in training, department call volumes, a serious shooting case, and ongoing burglaries and thefts from vehicles. The deputy fire chief reported September activity, three newly hired firefighters in recruit training, fewer overtime mandates, routine fire inspections, and a significant structure fire assisted by Madison crews. No dollar amounts, contracts, purchasing decisions, or other procurement activity were identified.

The commission entered closed session to consider removing a police officer’s probationary status and extending a conditional offer to a police officer. It also entered closed session regarding notice of a firefighter resignation and a request to hire a fire science resident intern. The transcript does not indicate the outcome of those personnel matters; the commission later adjourned.

**Jurisdictions:** sled
**Industries:** Public Safety
**Published:** October 21, 2026

### Sources
- [Fitchburg, WI Police and Fire Commission 10-21-26](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yXUDUEF8axU) - FACTv City of Fitchburg