Police, fire, and emergency medical services protecting the safety of every West Bend resident and visitor.
The West Bend Police Department provides law enforcement services to the city, including patrol, investigations, traffic enforcement, and community policing. Officers are assigned to geographic areas of the city to build familiarity with the neighborhoods they serve. The department also operates a School Resource Officer program and participates in multi-jurisdictional task forces for specialized investigations.
The West Bend Fire Department provides fire suppression, emergency medical services, hazardous materials response, and technical rescue. The department operates from multiple stations to ensure rapid response times across the city. All firefighters are cross-trained as emergency medical technicians or paramedics.
The Fire Prevention Bureau conducts inspections of commercial and multi-family properties, reviews building plans for fire code compliance, and investigates fire causes. The bureau also runs public education programs including fire safety presentations at schools, car seat installation checks, and smoke detector programs for qualifying households.
West Bend participates in the Washington County Emergency Management program, coordinating planning and response for severe weather, flooding, and other emergencies. Residents are encouraged to sign up for the county's emergency notification system to receive alerts during critical events.
For non-emergency police or fire inquiries, contact the numbers below. For emergencies, always call 911.
Call City Hall