Oconomowoc Supports Our First Responders

10/13/2026

Congratulations Chief Pfister!

On behalf of a grateful community, were are proud of all your accomplishments and service for the community. This recognition is well deserved!

🎉 Congratulations to James Pfister of the City of Oconomowoc Police Department, our 2026 Citizen of the Year Award Winner!

Through his dedication, years of service, and commitment to the Oconomowoc community, James has made a meaningful difference in the lives of those around him. We are proud to recognize his contributions and celebrate the positive impact he continues to make in our community!

🎟️ Register here: https://business.oconomowoc.org/events/details/annual-celebration-awards-6878
⏰ Registration closes Monday October 19 at noon!

Join us on November 5 at The Valerie as we celebrate James and honor all of our outstanding award winners and nominees at the Annual Celebration & Awards.

Reserve your seat today and be part of this special evening celebrating the people and organizations that make the Oconomowoc area such a wonderful place to live, work, and do business.

10/10/2026

Grateful

10/03/2026

09/08/2026

Thank you Chief!

Oconomowoc Police Chief Jim Pfister will retire on Jan. 7, 2027, ending his six-year tenure and 32 years in law enforcement.

08/24/2026

Amazing night!!

06/07/2026

The Western Lakes Fire District, along with Lake Country Fire & Rescue, are excited to announce our next joint full-time hiring process. Applicants for this process may be placed in an eligibility pool for full-time career positions or apprenticeships/live-in with either agency.

Information regarding salary, benefits and schedules are available, along with a joint process application, at each agency website listed below. All applications should include a resume, cover letter, and list at least five professional references. All applications should be submitted to: [email protected]

Applications to be considered for our October 2026 academy are due no later than Tuesday July 7th. Candidates should indicate on their application their intention to seek employment with either or both agencies at time of submittal.

Important Dates:
- July 7th: Application Deadline
- July 22nd, or 23rd: Joint Assessment Center
- July 29th, Fire Chief Interviews
- mid-August: Conditional Offers/Commission Meetings
- late August/early September: Medical/Physical/Psychological
- October 5th - November 6th: Joint WLFD/LCFR Fire Training Academy

To apply for one or both agencies, or to request more information, please go to:
· www.westernlakesfd.org/full-time-employment
· lakecountryfire.com/employment

04/28/2026

Support Oconomowoc Citizen’s On Patrol with summer cool merch!

04/28/2026

Because it matters:

If you are following this page, you should be aware of my sentiments regarding our Veterans and first responders, so I am bringing it up. For those who struggle, please know you are not alone and there is help.
Twenty-two Veterans succumb to their struggles daily, that doesn't include our first responders. May I request that you share this post and the information below to help those who need it?
Someone's life may depend on it. ❤️‍🩹
Call:
Veterans Crisis Line Dial 988 then press 1
Veteran's Hotline 800-273-8255

Here is information specific to our first responders: https://1sthelp.org/

God bless our Veterans and our First Responders

First H.E.L.P. Acknowledging the Service and Sacrifice of First Responders lost to Su***de and bringing Awareness to Responder PTSD.

04/16/2026

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🔥 WLFD Explorer Post Fundraiser 🔥

Join me and my family in supporting the local Explorer post as they continue their efforts to fundraise to help clean up the National First Responder Memorial. These young people are already devoting time to the community and people in need-which is impressive! Stop by for a b**r, wings, or dinner!

Thank you Cornerstone and the Sutner Family for their help setting this up!