08/28/2025
Press Release
For Immediate Release
West Allis Professional Firefighters Local 342 & Wauwatosa Professional Firefighters Local 1923
Regarding Potential Consolidation of the City of West Allis and City of Wauwatosa Fire Departments
As your firefighters, our foremost responsibility is to protect the lives and property of the communities we proudly serve. Recently, discussions have surfaced regarding a potential consolidation of the City of West Allis Fire Department and the City of Wauwatosa Fire Department.
As the Executive Boards representing our members, we are working diligently to review the details of this recommendation. At this time, much of the information remains in development, and it is too early to provide definitive answers to the many questions that understandably exist.
We want the public to know:
• The safety of our citizens and the quality of emergency services provided remain our top priorities.
• We will continue to advocate for the best interests of our members and the residents of both communities.
• Transparency and communication will guide our approach as more details become available.
We ask for your patience and understanding as we navigate this process. Our commitment to service will not waiver, and we will ensure the voices of our members and our communities are represented throughout these discussions.
West Allis Professional Firefighters Local 342
Wauwatosa Professional Firefighters Local 1923