IAFF Local 4724

05/27/2026

Want to come learn all about what we do, who we are, and the services we provide YOU, our citizens?

Sign up for our next citizen’s academy and get to know our awesome members!

Congratulations to the graduates of the New Berlin Fire Citizen’s Academy!

Over the past several weeks, these community members had the opportunity to learn firsthand how the New Berlin Fire Department operates, including fire suppression, EMS response, rescue operations, training, and the many ways our department serves the community every day.

Thank you to everyone who participated and dedicated their time to gaining a better understanding of the fire service and public safety in New Berlin.

Interested in learning more about the New Berlin Fire Department? Join us for our 2026 Fall Citizens Academy beginning Tuesday, September 15, 2026 and concluding on October 27, 2026. To register, click the following link:

https://www.newberlinwi.gov/FormCenter/Fire-Department-13/Citizen-Academy-Sign-Up-59

05/27/2026

05/27/2026

It’s Wednesday. The middle of the week. You’re tired. Your fridge is empty. Your motivation to cook? Also missing.

Good news…tonight’s Dine & Donate at Texas Roadhouse has you covered!

Do you love: Steak? Those dangerously addictive warm rolls with cinnamon butter?Firefighters? Giving back to a great cause?

Well congratulations… you’ve officially found your dream dinner plans.

Come out tonight, eat way too many rolls, pretend calories don’t count midweek, and support L4724 Charities while you’re at it. We’ll call it community service. 🚒🚨🧑🏼‍🚒

05/26/2026

🔥🚒 DINNER PLANS FOR MAY 27? WE’VE GOT YOU COVERED. 🚒🔥

On Wednesday, May 27th from 3PM–8PM, head over to Texas Roadhouse and support the Professional Firefighters of New Berlin Charities!

Because honestly… what better way to support a great cause than by absolutely demolishing a basket of those hot cinnamon buttered rolls before your actual meal even arrives? 🍞🤤

Come for:
🥩 Steak
🍔 Burgers
🍹 Drinks
🍞 The rolls we all pretend we’re “just having one” of
🚒 Supporting local charities and your New Berlin firefighters

Bring your family, bring your friends, bring that one person who says “I’m not really hungry” and then eats half the appetizer.

We can’t wait to see you there!

05/25/2026

Local 4724 honors those who gave the ultimate sacrifice in defense of this great nation. Thank you for your sacrifice to protect our freedoms.

05/20/2026

Local 4724 Charities is excited to announce our Annual Charity Golf Outing coming up on August 28th! Grab your foursome and join us for a fun-filled day on the course supporting a great cause and helping us continue giving back to our community.

Whether you come for the golf, the raffles, the laughs, or just to see firefighters attempt athleticism outside of carrying hoses and eating at the station…we promise it’ll be a great time!

🏌️ Register now and come spend the day with us!

Are you a local business looking to get your name out there or partner with your public safety providers? We have plenty of sponsorship opportunities available too!

⛳ Sponsor a hole
🎯 Host a hole game
🔥 Become one of our major sponsors

We would love to partner with you and make this year’s outing our best one yet! Stay tuned for registration and sponsorship details

05/20/2026

🚑🚨 EMS WEEK CONTINUES🚨🚑

As we continue celebrating EMS Week, Local 4724 would like to recognize someone who plays a huge role in the success of our paramedics and the care our community receives — Dr. Tom Engel, our Medical Director and Emergency Room Physician with Froedtert & The Medical College of WI.

To say we are blessed to have Doc Engel is an understatement. His passion and enthusiasm for prehospital medicine are absolutely contagious. As an active member of the military, Doc brings both combat medicine experience and hospital emergency medicine expertise to the table, giving our members a truly unique and invaluable perspective.

Doc is far more than just a name on a protocol book. He is deeply involved in every aspect of our EMS system — from education and training, to writing protocols, office hours, call reviews, and even responding on calls alongside our crews when he’s around. He trusts our paramedics to perform high-level skills and continually pushes us to grow as clinicians and professionals.

Our members are better providers because of his leadership, mentorship, and support. The citizens of New Berlin are incredibly fortunate to have a physician so dedicated to advancing emergency medical care in our community.

Thank you, Doc Engel, for everything you do for Local 4724, our paramedics, and the people we serve. Happy EMS Week!

05/20/2026

Local 4724 would like to congratulate Executive Board member Derrick Oleson on his promotion to Lieutenant!

While Derrick is most commonly recognized for being ridiculously tall, those who know him know he’s also an outstanding firefighter, paramedic, leader, and overall great guy.

Derrick has always been dedicated to both the job and continuing his education, earning both his Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees while proudly serving this community. Over the years, we’ve had the privilege of watching him grow into a respected leader who leads by example and constantly works to better himself and those around him.

This promotion is well deserved, and we couldn’t be more proud of him and this accomplishment. We’re excited to see Lt. Oleson thrive in his new role and continue making a positive impact on our department and community.

Congrats, Ole! 👏🚒

05/20/2026

🚑 🚨EMS WEEK FUN FACT 🚨🚑

Did you know that having Paramedic-level care in your community can literally mean the difference between life and death before a patient ever reaches the hospital?

Your Local 4724 Paramedics are trained to provide advanced life-saving interventions right in your home, on the roadside, or wherever an emergency happens. From administering critical medications and interpreting 12-lead ECGs, to managing airways, stopping severe allergic reactions, treating overdoses, cardiac arrests, strokes, and traumatic injuries — advanced care starts the moment we arrive.

In emergency medicine, minutes matter. Having highly trained Paramedics responding in your community means advanced treatment doesn’t wait until the ER doors open.

This EMS Week, we’re proud to recognize the dedication, education, and commitment our members bring to the citizens we serve.

05/18/2026

🚑 🚨 EMS Week Fun Fact! 🚑🚨
Did you know your Local 4724/New Berlin Paramedics carry and can administer more than 30 lifesaving medications?

That’s right…from treating cardiac arrhythmias and severe respiratory distress, to managing seizures, pain, and even performing advanced airway procedures with paralytics for intubation, our paramedics bring an incredible level of knowledge, training, and skill to every call.

When seconds matter, these men and women are ready to make critical decisions that save lives every single day.

This week, we proudly recognize the dedication, professionalism, and compassion our members show each time they put on the uniform and answer the call.

Thank you to the brothers and sisters of Local 4724 for the outstanding care you provide to our community. We appreciate all that you do!