Mukwonago Fire Department

03/24/2026

On March 23, 2026, Senator Julian Bradley presented Captain Cuomo, Firefighter/ AEMT Scot Laabs, Firefighter/ EMT-Basic Alex Mihlbauer, and Firefighter/ Paramedic Michael Ludwig the Forward28 Award for their life saving actions at Rainbow Springs Lake in the Town of Mukwonago on March 2nd, 2026. The Forward28 Award recognizes "unsung heroes" and community members making a significant difference in Wisconsin's 28th Senate District. The award honors volunteers, leaders, and selfless individuals who strengthen the community.

Congratulations!

03/24/2026

Notice of commendation:

On March 18, 2026 the following individuals were recognized and received commendations for their exemplary efforts that directly contributed multiple lives being saved. On the afternoon of March 2 MFD received an emergency call for multiple individuals who had fallen through the ice in the ponds at Rainbow springs.
Captain Zach Cuomo- rescuer
Michael Ludwig- rescuer
Scot Laabs- rescuer
Alex Mihlbauer - rescuer(not pictured)
The rapid and decisive actions of this crew led to the rescuing and saving of multiple individuals who are alive and well today!

03/21/2026

Welcome to spring. The weather is nice and everyone would like to clean up their yards. Please be careful if you choose to burn brush or grass outside. Today it is too windy to be burning.

Here are a few safety tips when burning outside.

1. Winds should be below 9 mph to burn.
2. Have a water source to help put out your fire.
3. Burn small piles. No larger than 4’x4’.
4. Make sure to extinguish your pile when you plan to leave the pile unattended.
5. Water down ash the next day. Heavy winds days later can restart warm ash in a pile.
6. Never put ash in the garbage, especially any garbage cans in or near a structure. Hot coals can start a fire in your can and the start your home on fire.
7. Wait to burn until grass is green, winds are low.

Grass fire on Pheasant Field Dr 3-21-26

03/12/2026

A huge THANK YOU to the Mukwonago Lions Club for their donation to MFD! The money donated will be used to upgrade the communication systems or our ladder truck and rescue boat!

Stay safe out there!!

03/05/2026

Great job MFD!! It’s easy to be complacent when we train on high acuity low frequency events, but thank goodness this crew was ready!! Even when plan A, plan B, and plan C all failed, they got the job done!! Once again a huge thank you to our mutual aid partners and Town of Mukwonago Police Department, this success story wouldn’t have happened without you! And thank you TMJ4 News for spotlighting first responders and the work they do!

Firefighters Mike Ludwig and Scot Laab both were not working for the department when they heard the call for a water rescue. Ludwig was at home and Laab was at another department. Read more at the link in the comments.

03/03/2026

A press release from the ice rescue incident at Rainbow Springs on 3/2/26. Please keep in mind, no ice is safe ice! Thank you to the law enforcement officers and mutual aid departments that assisted in this rescue!Village of Mukwonago Fire Department Town of Mukwonago Police Department

02/26/2026

Stop out at Waukesha County Technical College for the career fair! MFD is here!!

02/25/2026

Looking great Little Cub Academy! Don’t forget, Don’t hide from Firefighters and practice your escape plans!!

Stay Safe!!

02/17/2026

Recently MFD has noted an increase in phone calls to the station for service for things like service callls, fire alarm calls, and other calls for service. Please be aware, staff is not always at the station and the 911 system cannot be activated by calling the station. If you require Fire Department response you must call 911 in order to activate the 911 system so that MFD can respond.

Stay safe!!

02/16/2026

Here are some of the pictures from our ice rescue training this weekend.
Just a reminder, No ice is safe ice!

Stay safe!!

02/11/2026

The morning of Saturday, February 14, MFD will be conducting our annual ice rescue training at Mukwonago County Park on Hwy LO. Please use caution in the area after the training as there could be areas of open water.

02/10/2026

Looking to start your career in fire and EMS? Or maybe you are looking for a change! MFD is hiring part time and full time with immediate openings for both at all levels! Contact MFD today with any questions!