In 1844 there were only 100 settlers in
Menomonee falls, As the population
increased, they incorporated as a village in 1892.
Fire Protection
By the year 1894, the citizens of the village realized that fire protection was
imminently needed since there had been fire losses experienced in previous
years when there was only a "bucket brigade." On May 30, 1894 a
special meeting of the Village Board was held to decide on the organization of
a volunteer fire company.
Village Board Meeting
At the Village Board meeting of June 11, 1894 a motion was made to accept the
proposition for a #4 Combined Chemical and Water Engine from Howe Truck and
Engine of Indianapolis, Indiana. A second motion was made to elect John Huebner
Chief of the Fire Department. Eight days later the first meeting of the
Menomonee Falls Volunteer Fire Company was called to order. They then changed
their name to Menomonee Falls Fire Company No. 1 and adopted a constitution and
bylaws subject to amendments and election of officers.