Wake Up TriCounties Kewanee Fire Chief Stephen Welgat

The Kewanee Fire Department is looking to hire a new Firefighter. If you or someone you know has thought about becoming a firefighter, your opportunity is now. Go to CityofKewanee.com and fill out the application before 5 Pm on Friday, February 11th, 2022. Testing for the position with the Kewanee Fire Department begins the following week. Kewanee Fire Chief Stephen Welgat spoke to Wake Up Tri-Counties on Tuesday about what he's looking for in a firefighter and the skills it takes to make it to the testing round.