Mukwonago Fire Department

12/16/2020

PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE SLOW DOWN. WE WANT EVERYONE TO GO HOME SAFELY.

This is what happens when on scene and people don't pay attention. People slow down when you see emergency vehicle's. Every one is fine.

12/15/2020

All Mukwonago businesses and residents with a monitored fire alarm. Please read the following notice!

As of 01-01-2021 Mukwonago FD will be dispatched by Waukesha County Communications. All monitored businesses need to inform their monitoring companies to update their contact information to call 262-446-5090 Village of Mukwonago

12/09/2020

On 12/8/2020 at 1104hrs Mukwonago FD responded to a vehicle vs. tree. Upon arrival vehicle was on its side and occupant was unable to self-extricate. The vehicle was stabilized and a roof ladder used for access. The occupant was transported for evaluation of minor injuries.

12/06/2020

Wildland trainubg burn 12-5-20

Yesterday Company 2 worked with some of our new members on how to extinguish and manage a woodland fire. Conditions normally do not allow for us to train on this subject in December. Thank you to the Mukwonago Area School District for allowing us to burn some of their property and also help them at the same time.

11/22/2020

Some information for Mukwonago residents.

Due to the recent surge in covid-19 cases, with almost 40% of the total coming in October alone, Village Hall will be closing to the public effective November 23rd. Tax and utility bill payments can always be made online or in-person between 3:00 and 5:00 p.m. on Wednesdays or by appointment.

11/21/2020

The Village of Mukwonago Police Department

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****THE MUKWONAGO AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE PARADE HAS BEEN CANCELED***

Traditionally, our community has celebrated Midnight Magic on the first Saturday of December each year bringing over 5K people to our community. We all know, COVID-19 cases are rising rapidly, thus large events and gatherings are simply not possible. In spite of that, we are not letting COVID-19 cancel ALL of Midnight Magic events.

A “Month-Long” of Midnight Magic....allows the community to support, shop and attend small and distanced holiday spirited events at our local Mukwonago businesses.

Midnight Magic Happenings on December 5th:

• Fireworks at 8PM
• Horse Drawn Carriage Rides at 4pm – 9pm; presales only at
Citizens Bank drive thru
• Brooklife Light Show at 5pm – 10pm; every night on the ½
hour December 5 – 22nd
• East Troy Electric Railroad Santa at 5:30pm; Train leaving
Indian Head Park
• St. Johns Live Nativity at 6:30pm & 7:30pm
• Pictures of Santa – Field Park (Details to follow in future posts)
• Parade of Storybooks Display & Auction at Thomas
Greenhouses & Gardens displayed everyday through
December 22nd.
• Gingerbread House Display – at BREW 52 displayed everyday
through December 22nd.
• Local Business - open for shopping all season, many with
specials, events, prizes and treats.

Canceled until 2021:
Marketplace/Craft fair, Christmas Parade, Alaskan Dog Sled, Tree Lighting Ceremony, Chili dump on the Square, Cookie Walk and Home Alone Movie at the Library.

11/20/2020

Dangers of Turkey Fryers

Are you planning to deep fry your Turkey? Better start defrosting it now! You wouldn’t want uninvited Firefighters having to show up at your house to extinguish the flames!

For extra credit: what should you use to extinguish grease or oil fires?

Here is a reminder to start thawing your turkey this weekend if you plan to deep fry it next Thursday for Thanksgiving! Turkeys can take up to four days to defrost and you want zero ice when deep drying one.

Follow these other safety tips to prevent a holiday disaster.

- Defrost the turkey completely. Any ice can lead to a massive fireball as it instantly boils off in the hot oil.
- Premeasure the amount of oil by filling the pot with water and placing the bird in it. Then mark remove the bird and mark the pot with masking tape where the oil level should be. This prevents spilling hot oil over when putting in the bird.
- Never fry a turkey in a garage or on a deck. Use a driveway or a spot in the yard. Keep 10 feet separation from the fryer and the house or anything combustible.
- Lower the bird slowly to reduce hot oil splashing out of the pot.
- Turn the gas off when putting in the bird. This prevents any oil that does splash out from catching fire.

For examples of what can go wrong, please watch this video from National Fire Protection Association (NFPA).

NFPA joins CPSC to demonstrate the fire dangers of turkey fryers in this live burn. NFPA strongly discourages the use of turkey fryers. For more safety tips ...

11/11/2020

Village of Mukwonago

Good news!!

Both lanes of CTH ES over the Fox River are now open.

Thank you for your patience.

11/11/2020

MFD would like to take a moment to thank all the men and women who have served in the armed forces. Our country wouldn’t be the same without your service!

11/09/2020

Update: here is a link to the obituary: https://www.schmidtandbartelt.com/obituaries/detail.aspx?id=14234

It is with deep sadness that we share with the Mukwonago community the passing of longtime community member and Retired Assistant Chief Fred Purdy. Fred passed away yesterday Sunday 11-8-20. Our deepest sympathy goes to his wife Judee, son Scott, daughter Trisha, and all his other family and friends.

Fred was a true leader for all that knew him. Fred had a forward vision to see the Fire Department and the people around him succeed. Fred never stopped giving back to his community through service. After a short retirement, Fred came back to MFD to help the department move forward again and was the Acting Fire Chief in 2011.

Fred always looked for the good in people and helped them succeed. Fred took so many people under his wing and helped them grow and we are all better for that. Fred's proudest moment I would have to think, was when he was able to work with his son Scott in the fire service in Mukwonago. Father helping his son grow as a firefighter.

Rest in Peace Fred Purdy, know that we are better people for what you have shared with each of us on this earth.

11/06/2020

The most recent update to the visitor and guest policy ProHealth Care.

10/31/2020

The Mukwonago Fire Department responded to a single vehicle rollover involving a tree at 03:29 this morning. The car was occupied by 1 female driver. Information passed onto our department by dispatch at the time of the call was that the incident happened over an hour ago and someone had stopped when they saw the car in the ditch. The accident happened on south bound Hwy E just south of Westgate Dr. in the Town of Mukwonago.

When MFD arrived we assessed the vehicle and the driver. She stated she was able to move but could not get out of the vehicle. MFD was able to break the sun roof glass and bring the driver out of the car safely. The driver was transported to a local hospital for minor injuries.

2 lessons to pass on with this accident.

Please be cautious driving at night especially now that deer are more active. This accident happened because a deer ran in front of the car causing the driver to swerve away from the deer.

Also the driver could not find her cell phone after the car rolled over. Lucky someone saw her car at 3:25 in the morning and was able to call for help. Consider keeping your cellphone in the middle compartment of your car or in your pocket when driving. This way you will have it when you need it.

Thank you again to the passer by that called 911. Be safe out there Mukwonago. Wisconsin Department of Motor Vehicle @ Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources

10/31/2020

Don’t forget! Change your clock, change your batteries!

10/12/2020

Reminder to drive safe and walk safe on the sidewalks!

***Attention !! **Temporary road closures for North Rochester Street on 10/16/20.***
Mukwonago High School Homecoming Parade is this Friday.
The parade starts at 4:00pm, please follow the detour signs.
Also keep your 👁 👁 attention on the roads as there will be a lot of excited students. 🦶 🦶

09/25/2020

A great night!

Kevin Gardner receives Mukwonago Rotary FF/EMT-B of the Year Award presented by Jim Cotturone. Congratulations Kevin, well deserved!

09/10/2020

May we all come together, and Never Forget.

On this day... 19 years ago 246 people went to sleep in preparation for their morning flights. 2,606 people went to sleep in preparation for work in the morning. 343 firefighters went to sleep in preparation for their morning shift. 60 police officers went to sleep in preparation for morning patrol. 8 paramedics went to sleep in preparation for the morning shift. None of them saw past 10:00am Sept 11, 2001. In one single moment life may never be the same. As you live and enjoy the breaths you take today and tonight before you go to sleep in preparation for your life tomorrow, kiss the ones you love, snuggle a little tighter, and never take one second of your life for granted.
#wewillneverforget

09/10/2020

A good reminder as we head into seasons with cooler temperatures!

On 09-05-2020 MFD responded to a report of a detached garage fire near a residence at 09:09hrs on Valley Woods. While responding it was reported that the fire was possibly extinguished. MFD crew completed overhaul and extinguished hot spots and checked for extension. No injuries to civilians or staff. Cause of fire was unattended heating device.

09/08/2020

The Mukwonago Fire and Police Departments have decided that in the interest of public health and safety we will not be hosting our annual community 9/11 remembrance ceremony. We ask that during the day Friday you join us in Never Forgetting those who lost their lives that day. We look forward to a time when we can once again spend this time of remembrance with our community.
Village of Mukwonago The Village of Mukwonago Police Department Mukwonago, Wisconsin Town of Mukwonago

08/29/2020

DID YOU KNOW… Traffic Interrupters can automatically change traffic lights to stop traffic to allow emergency vehicles a clear, safe path through busy intersections? Receptor units at the intersection receive signals from boxes mounted on emergency vehicles, providing them a green light through the intersection. Interrupters shorten response times, enhance safety for all…..and reduce potentially serious claims on our auto insurance.

Mukwonago Chief Stien and Chief Schmidt took time today to show me how they will work at the intersection of Hwy 83 and NN – interrupters cost $9600/intersection plus $500/vehicle to install. As a Mukwonago insurance agency keeping over 750 families locally in Good Hands, it just makes good sense for us to contribute to something that cuts down on claims and keeps us all a little safer. The Village of Mukwonago Police Department

If you’d like information on how to contribute to the installation of traffic interrupters in Mukwonago, contact Chief Stien 262-363-6426 or Chief Schmidt at 262-363-6434.

08/28/2020

Professional Fire Fighters of Wisconsin Charitable Foundation, Inc.

Come ride with MFD!!

Join us for theBikers That Care Heroes Ride 2020 at 10am on Saturday, August 29th, 2020. The ride will start at Park View Middle School in the Village of Mukwonago and end at the Okauchee Lions Park Pavilion. Proceeds go to support our Summer Camp for Burn Injured Youth and the Wisconsin Injured Law Enforcement Officers Resource Council.

08/14/2020

Vernon Fire Department

Burn camp is always one of our favorite events every year! We wish we could’ve gone to actual camp, but we were excited to be able to do a mini-parade for one of our local campers. Thanks to Vernon Fire Department Village of Waukesha Fire Department for helping us out!

The Vernon Fire Department, Mukwonago Fire Department, and Village of Waukesha Fire Department had the opportunity to put on a mini parade for a local Burn Camp camper this morning! Due to COVID-19 burn camp is not going on this year but many local departments participated in events like this to bring the fire truck parade to the campers! Thanks to all who assisted!

08/12/2020

Some great reminders for the rest of summer!

08/12/2020

More road work to be aware of!

The rehabilitation of the CTH ES bridge over the Fox River has begun. Construction is scheduled through mid-November. One travel lane will remain open across the bridge. There are temporary traffic signals on each side of the bridge. The speed limit has also been reduced to 25 mph in the construction zone. Drivers should expect delay while going through the construction zone, so plan accordingly. The canoe and boat access to the Fox River at the bridge will be closed during the project.

08/08/2020

More fun at the YMCA mud run today.

08/08/2020

Today we helped the Mukwonago YMCA with the annual Mud Run at the Mukwonago High School. Glad to see people get outside and have some fun.

08/07/2020

Please join us in wishing a Happy Birthday to Assistant Chief Wegner! Thank you for all you’ve done for MFD and the Mukwonago community! Village of Mukwonago, Mukwonago Area School District

08/02/2020

MFD has made the following changes in response to the recent COVID orders. In order to protect the public and MFD staff, MFD will not be participating in any station tours, birthday parties, or apparatus parades until further notice.

07/29/2020

The Village of Mukwonago Police Department

Great news!!

STH 83 is now open. Thank you to the Wisconsin DOT and the construction crew for getting the job completed nearly a week ahead of schedule.

07/20/2020

Today is the day!! Don’t forget to give yourself some extra time to get around today, and follow all posted detour signs!

Hey Mukwonago, just a friendly reminder that starting July 20 Hwy 83 will be closed at the Mukwonago River. Please plan ahead and drive safely.

07/16/2020

Thank you The Waukesha Freeman for picking up our story! Village of Mukwonago

07/15/2020

Some great reminders!

Today is National Pet Fire Safety Day. Today reminds us to consider our pets when planning fire routes and safety in our homes! 🧯🚒🔥
PET FIRE SAFETY TIPS (See more below):
-Store leashes and collars near the entrance of your home. When away, have your pets in the main living area for easy rescue.
-Secure young pets when away from home. This can help avoid fire hazards.
-Fire alert window clings help firefighters identifying the room your pets are located and identify the number of pets in the home. Add one to the window of the room you keep your pets when you are away. Keep it updated with the number of pets residing with you and your current phone number.
Have a plan when you are home. Know which family members will be responsible for each pet.
#PetFireSafetyDay Mukwonago Fire Department East Troy Fire & Rescue Department #bayviewvet

07/15/2020

Below are the significant recommendations that were presented to the boards of the Village of Mukwonago and Town of Mukwonago boards. Please contact Chief Jeff Stein with any questions at: 262-363-6426 or [email protected]

07/12/2020

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Below is a link for the Agenda of a joint meeting of the Village of Mukwonago and Town of Mukwonago boards on July 13, 2020. At this meeting will be a presentation of the MFD organizational Analysis Report by RW Management Group Inc. Please contact Chief Jeff Stien in advance with any questions you may have at:
[email protected]
Village of Mukwonago, Mukwonago Police Department, Mukwonago, Wisconsin, Mukwonago, Wisconsin, Mukwonago Chief
Due to COVID restrictions, Zoom attendance is strongly recommended!
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81739412392
https://drive.google.com/file/d/14M_ZlfjSBb-Jcdt2HjO3u2zAHkdHvFTV/view?usp=drivesdk

07/11/2020

CTH LO SEWER REHAB PROJECT

On July 16, 2020, work will be beginning on the replacement of sewer lines on CTH LO between STH 83 & Gibson Street. CTH LO WILL BE CLOSED BETWEEN STH 83 AND GIBSON STREET. The detour route will be CTH NN and I, similar to our detour route for some of the parades. It will only be for about a month, as they plan on having the project substantially completed by August 14, 2020. Waukesha County will be redoing CTH LO. The county will be grinding the old pavement off and repaving LO. They have not given us the exact date yet.

WITH CTH LO CLOSED, only residents who live in the construction section are allowed to be in there.

There will be emergency access to the homes at all times.

07/11/2020

Mukwonago Fire Department

Hey Mukwonago, just a friendly reminder that starting July 20 Hwy 83 will be closed at the Mukwonago River. Please plan ahead and drive safely.