Fitchburg Fire Department

SmokeAlarmsSaveLives

FACT: If your smoke detectors were installed before today's date in 2003,

THEY SHOULD BE REPLACED!

 

Burn Permits Will Be Suspended Until Further Notice

State on Very High Fire Alert

Wildfire risk again elevates statewide with dry, windy conditions and Red Flag warnings for two counties!

A day after a wildfire consumed nearly 9,000 acres and 47 structures in Douglas County, the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources, in conjunction with the National Weather Service, issued a Red Flag Warning today for Florence and Marinette counties and suspended all DNR burning permits statewide.

This alert means that large forest fires are possible due to the predicted weather conditions. Continued dry and windy weather in much of Wisconsin is pushing wildfire risks into the “very high” range in most of the state.

DNR fire control officials say hazardous conditions are expected to continue until there is a change in current weather patterns. Fire danger ratings are available on line at dnr.wi.gov keyword “fire.”

 

News and Events

GRILL CODE CHANGES

The fire prevention code regarding the conditions and uses of grills in buildings were there are 3 or more dwelling units has changed. These changes do NOT apply to one and two family dwellings. For more intormaiton please click here>>>

 

CreekCrash1

A single vehicle traveling on Hwy MM when the driver lost control of the vehicle and ended up flipping their vehicle onto it's roof coming within feet of the creek. MORE>>>

Special Needs Safety Thoughts

More than 3,000 Americans die each year in fires, and those with special needs are at a greater risk of being injured or dying. The Fitchburg Fire Department encourages you to protect you and your family from the dangers of fire by following this safety information and checklists.MORE>>>

BURN PERMIT REGULATIONS

Monthly Statistics

Response Type

April
2013

YTD
2013
Structure Fires
0
0
Still Alarms
32
174
EMS Assist
60
253
Mutual Aid Given
2
8
Automatic Aid Given
7
32
Motor Vehicle Crash
5
27
Assist Law Enforcement
1
1
Public Service
3
8
Special
0
0
Hazardous Material
0
0
Total Responses
110
487
Average Response Time
4:48
4:55

Click to see full statistics

Mission Statement

The City of Fitchburg Fire Department will maintain a high state of readiness, cultivating community partnerships, and creating innovative community programs.

Our emphasis will revolve around quality, innovation, trust, integrity, and customer service to internal and external customers.

We will deliver our services in a competent, courteous, respectful, and ethical manner, reaching out to those in need within the community and beyond.

We will accomplish our mission through prevention, public education, fire suppression, emergency medical care, and the continual professional development of our emergency response personnel.

 

 


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