The New Berlin Fire Department celebrates a remarkable milestone this year, marking 70 years of dedicated service to the community. Since its inception in 1954, the department has undergone significant transformations, yet one constant remains unwavering - the commitment of each firefighter to the safety and well-being of the residents. In this exclusive Special Edition of New Berlin News, delve into the heart of the department with insightful interviews featuring the Chief and Deputy Chief. Discover the impactful community outreach initiatives that are shaping a stronger bond between the department and the people it serves. Witness a poignant tribute honoring the heroes of September 11th, underscoring the department's enduring spirit of solidarity and remembrance. Join us on this journey of reflection, celebration, and inspiration as we honor the past, embrace the present, and look forward to a future filled with continued dedication and service.

Click the image below to watch a short video with the Fire Chief, Mark Polzin, and Deputy Fire Chief, Chris Pierce, as they talk about the rich history of New Berlin's Fire Department, discuss the changes to the department in the last 70 years, and chat about how technology is shaping the department. 

Click the image below to watch the video.

It has been 23 years since the September 11th attack on our country. Today we remember the attacks on the World Trade Center in New York, the Pentagon in Washington D.C. and Flight 93 that crashed in a field in Shanksville, Pennsylvania. We remember the 2,977 people killed in the attacks. The 343 Firefighter/Paramedics, 23 New York Police Department Officers, 37 Port Authority Police Officers and the 3,051 children who lost parents that day.

Even though 23 years have passed, September 11, 2001, will be a day that most of us will never forget. We will remember exactly where we were and what we were doing when we heard the news of the attacks. It is a day where family, friends and loved ones mattered the most.  If you were a parent what mattered the most was where your kids were and were they okay. In a society that was moving forward at lightning speed, that day made everyone slow down and appreciate what really mattered most, each other. On that day strangers helped strangers, the very thing the Fire Service was founded on. The 343 Firefighter and Paramedics that lost their lives were doing what they were trained to do, help others. Today we honor and remember all those lost that day including the thousands more that have lost their lives due to 9/11 illnesses. We remember this tragedy as an event that brought us all closer together.

On September 11, 2002, a flagpole and monument were dedicated to honor all those who have lost their lives in the line of duty. The flag that was first flown on September 11, 2002, and is kept on display in the lobby of the Fire Department Administration Offices. Every year the New Berlin Fire Department members raise this flag and lower it to half-staff to remember those lost.

Did you know that in 2023 all Waukesha County Fire Departments went through station/apparatus renumbering? The purpose was to assign a unique number to every station and apparatus that resides in the county. These unique numbers will help to avoid confusion especially when responding to Mutual Aid calls. New Berlin Fire Department was assigned the numbers of 7, 8, 9, 10 and 11.

New Berlin Fire Stations were renumbered to the following:

• Station 1 located at 16280 W. National Avenue is now Station 7
• Station 2 located at 1711 S. SunnySlope Road is now Station 8
• Station 3 located at 5120 S. Racine Avenue is now Station 9
• Station 4 located at 5161 S. SunnySlope Road is now Station 10
• Station 11 has been reserved for possible future use

Take note that while the New Berlin Fire Department now refers to these stations as stations 7, 8, 9 and 10, station signs identifying the buildings have not been updated to reflect these changes.

In case of a fire, a closed door can isolate the fire's flow, reduce room temperature and keep carbon monoxide levels down. "Close before you Doze" aims to make closing doors at night part of people's bedtime routine. Take the Pledge! To join the Closed Door Crew and for more Information - click the button below.

Smoke alarms save lives. Smoke alarms that are properly installed and maintained play a vital role in reducing fire deaths and injuries. Fire spreads fast - working smoke alarms give you early warning so you can get outside quickly. Test your smoke alarms monthly & change the batteries every 6 months.

In the event of fire, time is the biggest enemy, and every second counts. In less than 30 seconds, a small flame can turn into a major fire. Have two escape plans to get out of your home quickly. Practice E.D.I.T.H. - Exit Drills in the Home - with your family.



Do you have a student who will be attending 2^nd grade at a New Berlin School? If so, the New Berlin Fire Department is looking forward to visiting your child and teaching them about fire safety. 

National Fire Prevention Week is October 6-12, 2024. This year’s theme is, “Smoke Alarms - Make Them Work For You!” New Berlin Fire will be visiting every second grade class at all schools located in New Berlin the weeks of September 30^th and October 7^th. The Fire Safety House will be on site at every school so kids will have a hands-on learning experience teaching them these key points. 

In addition, crews will be showing them how a firefighter looks and sounds when in their turnout gear and SCBA (Self Contained Breathing Apparatus) and they will get to see all the equipment/gear on our engine. They will even watch a Timon and Pumbaa Movie entitled “Wild about Safety”. And, if weather permits, our spray house will be along for them to shoot down the flames.

The New Berlin Fire Department takes part in the File of Life program. This magnetic, plastic pouch is 5" x 4" and is placed on a refrigerator door. The pouch contains a three-part, foldable card that lists: allergies, emergency contacts, medical history, occupant names and prescribed medications. The highly visible and easily accessible pouch helps emergency medical technicians, firefighters, and police officers get critical information during an emergency situation. If an occupant is unable to answer questions, for any reason, emergency personnel have all of their pertinent information readily available. Kits are available for pick up at the Public Safety Building: 16300 W. National Avenue.

The New Berlin Fire Department is a highly respected fire department serving the City of New Berlin with a commitment to excellence in emergency response, fire prevention, and community safety. We are seeking experienced and dedicated professionals to join our team as Lateral Firefighter/Paramedics.

We believe our members are the most important resource in our commitment to excellence in all we do. As part of the NBFD family you will have the opportunity to grow in a progressive environment where challenging, empowered, and purposeful work is recognized and appreciated. Critical to our success is maintaining a positive work environment that fosters our team members’ commitment to servant leadership and making a difference in the lives of those we serve.

In July 2024, the New Berlin Fire Department delivered 335 jars of peanut butter and donations in the amount of $1,074.76 to the New Berlin Food Pantry. Thank you to everyone who support and donated to this annual drive for the Food Pantry!!

At the New Berlin Fire Department, they believe that feedback is the secret sauce to making their services even better! Your thoughts and insights are incredibly valuable to them, and they want to hear what you think—whether it’s a high-five for a job well done or suggestions for how they can improve. So, if you have a moment, we invite you to scan the QR code below and share your feedback. Rest assured, every piece of information you provide will be used as a constructive tool for improvement because, together, the New Berlin Fire

Department can continue to build a thriving community

that we’re all proud to be a part of.

RED is an acronym that stands for Remember Everyone Deployed. R.E.D. Friday was created to remind people of our heroes overseas and show that we are thinking of them. People across the country wear red ever Friday to serve as a reminder and spread the message of how important it is that we keep our troops in our thoughts.

Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) is a lifesaving technique that's useful in many emergencies in which someone's breathing or heartbeat has stopped. For example, when someone has a heart attack or nearly drowns. Starting CPR with hard and fast chest compressions applies to both untrained bystanders and first responders. Take a moment and watch the video below so that you can be prepared to assist in an emergency situation - when every second counts.

PulsePoint notifications provide an early heads-up to local threats such as wildland fires, flooding and utility emergencies. Waukesha County Communications is now on Pulse Point which includes the City of New Berlin. Click the link below for more information.

The New Berlin Fire Department put together a wonderful video to celebrate their 60th anniversary in 2014. It is a meaningful reflection on what has stayed the same at the Fire Department as well as the progress that has been made.

Click below to watch the video.

Be on the lookout for the Fire Department's enhanced website....

coming soon!

New Berlin Fire Department

16300 W. National Avenue

New Berlin, WI 53151

Non-Emergency Fire Department 262-785-6120*

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