City of Waukesha

We may not have taken home the win tonight, but it was a great game with money raised for Blessings in a Backpack and the Housing Action Coalition. We are grateful for everyone in the Waukesha, New Berlin and Brookfield Police and Fire Departments who serve our communities every day! #BootsAndBadges #FirstResponders #WaukeshaPolice #WaukeshaFire

Here’s a glimpse of the recruit academy this week for our newest fire recruits… Map Study, Victim Rescue, and Forcible Entry. They will continue training for the next few weeks as they prepare to serve our community.🚒🚑 #Waukesha #WaukeshaFire #JoinWaukeshaFire

We hope to see you tomorrow night, Friday, April 11 at this year's Boots and Badges basketball game at Waukesha South. The game starts at 7pm (doors open at 6pm). Enjoy the game and help support Housing Action Coalition (HAC) and Blessings in a Backpack. https://lnkd.in/gHbyr6gH #Waukesha #WaukeshaPolice #WaukeshaFire

The Summer Activity guide is available for viewing online. Copies will also be mailed to residents in the City. ◾Resident registration opens Monday, April 14 at 8am. ◾Non-Resident registration opens Thursday, April 17 at 8am. https://lnkd.in/dKrxJhX3 #Waukesha #WaukeshaActivityGuide #SummerFun

This week is Tornado and Severe Weather Awareness week. On Thursday, April 10, at 1:45 p.m. and 6:45 p.m., everyone is encouraged to pause what they are doing and practice going to their designated shelter location. The City of Waukesha will be activating the outdoor warning sirens during the drills. The City of Waukesha also tests its weather warning sirens at 9:30am, every Friday, from the first Friday of April through the first Friday of October. The test of the weather warning sirens will not occur if threatening weather is possible. #Waukesha #StaySafe #SevereWeatherAwareness

It's National Public Library week and we love our Waukesha Public Library! In 2024 they... 📚Circulated 837,380 Physical Items 📚Circulated 184,498 Electronic Items 📚59,056 people attended programs 📚306,624 people visited the Library Make sure to visit: https://lnkd.in/dv9t4SCM #Waukesha #WaukeshaPublicLibrary #WeLoveTheLibrary #NationalLibraryWeek

We’re excited to welcome Katie Panella as the new City Clerk for the City of Waukesha! Katie is no stranger to City Hall—she’s previously served our community as an Administrative Assistant, Deputy Clerk/Treasurer, and Interim Clerk/Treasurer. Now, she returns to lead the Clerk/Treasurer Department with experience and dedication. As City Clerk, Katie will oversee a variety of essential services, including elections, tax processing, and licensing and permits. Learn more about the Clerk/Treasurer Department and the work they do: https://lnkd.in/gezF7eEy Please join us in giving Katie a warm welcome back! #Waukesha #WaukeshaTeam #CityClerk

Today marks a major milestone for the City of Waukesha Fire Department—50 years of life-saving paramedic service! On April 7, 1975, ten firefighters—known as Alpha 10—began 1,000 hours of training at Waukesha Memorial Hospital. This effort, made possible through a partnership between the hospital and the Fire Department, helped bring the expertise of the emergency room directly to the scene. Did You Know? 🚑 The first paramedics wore white smocks to help reassure the public they were receiving expert care. 🚑 Waukesha was home to the fifth paramedic program in Wisconsin. 🚑 By January 1, 1996, all firefighters were certified EMTs. 🚑 Today, around 70% of sworn personnel are paramedics—and it's now required for all new hires. Want to dive deeper into this incredible history? Check out this podcast recording with Fire Historian Dan Carstens: https://lnkd.in/d6MYfVHN Join us in celebrating this milestone and the incredible dedication of our Fire Department! 👏 #WaukeshaFire #Waukesha #WaukeshaHistory

Tomorrow, April 6, is Trailbreaker Race day! Come out in the morning and cheer on the runners that have worked hard for this day! You can also still sign up to run/walk the 5k, 10k, half-marathon, or marathon: https://lnkd.in/gXMjVVrk The Trailbreaker races help support our City parks! #RunTheTrailbreaker #WaukeshaParks #Waukesha #DowntownWaukesha

Today we said farewell to Interim Clerk Linda Gourdoux as she returns to retirement. After previously retiring as Deputy Clerk from another community, Linda generously came out of retirement to assist the City of Waukesha while we searched for a Clerk. During her time with us, she played a key role in guiding the City through three elections, including last fall’s Presidential Election. Thank you, Linda, for your dedication and service. Wishing you a happy retirement—again! #Waukesha #WaukeshaTeam #CityClerk