Be it resolved that the members of Wapello Fire & Rescue through courage, dedication, and education will safely uphold the philosophy of the Officers and the expectations of the Community.

Wapello Fire & Rescue has 3 divisions of Membership:

Probationary Member – Individual whose application for membership has been approved and maintains the required participation standards.  Probationary period is 12 months. Probationary members have no voting rights on matters coming before the membership.

Active Member – Individual whose application for membership has been approved, has met the probationary requirements, maintains the required participation standards.  Only active members are allowed to vote on matters that may come before the membership.

Honorary Member – Individual, who has been an active member for no less than 10 years, has rendered outstanding service to the Department and upon whom the Department cares to bestow this honor.  Honorary members may participate in non-hazardous functions.  Honorary members shall have no voting rights on matters coming before the membership.

Wapello Fire & Rescue Review Board

The Review Board shall consist of 5 regular members, in “good standing”, whose duties shall be to examine and audit the books annually, to examine all candidates prior to balloting, to review all discrepancies on the department, and make recommendations to the Chief on those discrepancies. In the event that any member of the Review Board is not in good standing, a drawing will be held to replace him/her on the Review Board for the duration of their term. The Chief shall be present at meetings and be a non-voting member.

Review Board Members: Jason Griffin, Damon Moore, Todd Earnest, Jason Delzell, and Mike Huxley