Waunakee Fire Department

06/26/2026

Join our team and help the community! Job description and application are found on our website. www.waunakeefire.net

06/13/2026

Join our team! Applications are available on our website.

06/03/2026

Waunakee Firefighters recently participated in the Tunnel to Towers 5K. This event is a fundraiser for the organization, recognizing and remembering the first responders’ lives that were lost on 9/11.

Several departments paid tribute by completing the 5K wearing full turnout gear and air packs. Waunakee was recognized with a medal, for being the first department to finish the race in full firefighter gear.

Thank you to the Tunnel to Towers organization and all involved departments for this opportunity, and for the ongoing support of first responders - past and present.

05/13/2026

Attached is the press release for the hazardous material incident that occurred on Monday, May 11th. No further information is available at this time.

05/12/2026

The Waunakee Fire District would like to thank Mikey Meier for his 24 years of dedicated service and congratulate him on his retirement!

Since joining the department on March 11, 2002, Mikey has shown a passionate commitment to helping our community. Over the course of his career, he served as a Lieutenant for five years and as Treasurer for seven years. Beyond these roles, Mikey has been a valued mentor to many new firefighters, passing on his knowledge to the next generation of leadership.

While we will miss Mikey's presence as a leader and firefighter, we are glad he will remain a part of our fire family. We wish him the very best as he transitions to spending more time with family and hunting.

Please join us in celebrating Mikey’s service to the Waunakee Fire District, and congratulating him on his retirement!

05/11/2026

05/01/2026

Congratulations to the following members for attending and passing these classes!

Fire Officer 1:
Battalion Chief Brian Adler
Ryan Schwab
Lieutenant Jesse Kalscheur
Lieutenant Tony Lawler

Fire Officer 2:
Deputy Chief James Anderson
Captain Brandon Falkner
Lieutenant Phil Espenes

Fire Officer 3:
Chief Josh McWilliams

Congratulations to our Pro Board Fire Officer 3 graduates! Your dedication, leadership, and commitment to excellence continue to strengthen the fire service and the communities you serve. 🎓

Participating agencies:

City of Stevens Point Fire Department
West Allis Fire Department
Janesville Fire Department
115th FW Fire Department
Deforest Windsor Fire and EMS
Wisconsin Rapids Fire Department
Volk Field Fire Department
City of Onalaska Fire Department
Waunakee Area Fire District
SC Johnson Fire Brigade

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04/15/2026

04/09/2026