Appleton Fire Department

🥺 Are you coming to our birthday party tomorrow? 🎉 📅 Date: Saturday, October 5th 🕒 Time: 10 AM - 2 PM 📍 Location: Appleton Fire Station 6 4930 N Lightning Drive, Appleton, WI 54913 🚒 Meet our firefighters, learn about fire safety, and check out live demonstrations. There will be activities for all ages, events, and a chance to get up close with our fire trucks! 🚨👨🚒 More Info: https://lnkd.in/gXsRTmB7

6 of your Appleton Firefighters have been deployed along with 10 other members of Wisconsin’s Urban Search and Rescue Task Force, known as Wisconsin Task Force 1 (WI-TF1), for search efforts in North Carolina. https://lnkd.in/gubPwvWT

Test smoke alarms at least once a month using the test button. #SmokeAlarms #MonthlyReminder

🚒 You're Invited! 🚒 Join us as we celebrate 130 years of serving our community and kick off Fire Prevention Week! 🎉🔥 📅 Date: Saturday, October 5th 🕒 Time: 10 AM - 2 PM 📍 Location: Appleton Fire Station 6 4930 N Lightning Drive, Appleton, WI 54913 Bring the whole family for some fun, education, and celebration! 🎂 🚒 Meet our firefighters, learn about fire safety, and check out live demonstrations. There will be activities for all ages, events, and a chance to get up close with our fire trucks! 🚨👨🚒 More info: https://lnkd.in/gXsRTmB7 🎈 We can't wait to see you there!

🔥 ARE YOU READY!? 🔥 Appleton's Octoberfest is back THIS Saturday, and we're bringing the heat! 📍 Find us between Bazil's Pub and Houdini Plaza for some of the BEST chili in town! 🍲 You know the deal—you don’t get our secret recipe, but you DO get a bowl or a quart container! But heads up! We sell out before noon every year, no matter how much we make. So come early! ⏰ 🚒 All proceeds go to Friends of the Appleton Fire Department, supporting our local community! Don’t miss out—See you there! #Octoberfest #FirefighterChili #SupportLocal #AppletonFireDepartment

If you missed us yesterday, stop by today to help us fill the boot! 👢 We're here until 2pm! Walmart @ 3701 E Calumet Street Festival Foods @ 1200 W Northland Avenue

Interested in working as a firefighter with the City of Appleton? 👨🚒 2025 Spring hiring process is OPEN 🔥 Applications accepted until midnight on Sunday, November 10, 2024 Eligibility and hiring information located in the job posting. To apply follow this link: https://lnkd.in/e_FmWxu

Today, we remember the 343 firefighters, 72 police officers, 55 military personnel, and 2,507 civilians who lost their lives on September 11, 2001. We also pause to remember the more than 1,400 rescue workers who have died from exposure to toxins found at ground zero. Please take a moment today to pay respect to these heroes and never let their memory fade. #NeverForget

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Sunday, September 8, 2024 RESIDENTIAL FIRE IN APPLETON {APPLETON, WIS., Sunday, September 8, 2024} – Appleton Fire Department responds to an incident this evening. At approximately 9:40 PM, Appleton Fire Department was dispatched to an apartment fire in the 1700 Block of East Longview St. in Appleton. The initial call indicated smoke and fire showing from a second story apartment. Upon arrival, fire companies found a second-floor unit with significant fire involvement. Fire companies made and aggressive interior attack and searched the structure for occupants, one occupant was removed from a balcony by ladder . Companies brought the fire under control within 20 minutes. Firefighters are working to determine a cause. Properly working smoke alarms were present and operating when fire companies arrived on scene. Damage to the building and contents are estimated to be $200,000.00. The Appleton Fire Department was assisted by Appleton Police Department, Little Chute Fire Department, American Red Cross, Gold Cross Ambulance and WE energies. The Appleton Fire Department would like to stress the point that renters should invest in Renter’s Insurance, a cost-effective way to get re-established, should a fire occur. ### MEDIA CONTACT: Alex Quintana Public Information Officer Appleton Fire Department (920) 832-5816 Alex.Quintana@appleton.org https://lnkd.in/dmD2rHib

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE - Thursday, September 5, 2024 GAS LEAK IN THE CITY OF APPLETON {APPLETON, WIS., Thursday, September 5, 2024} – Appleton Fire Department responds to an incident this morning. At approximately 11:15 AM, Appleton Fire Department was dispatched to a gas leak at Xavier Elementary School, located at 1810 N McDonald Street in Appleton. The initial call indicated there was a potential gas leak in the area and that students were being relocated to a nearby school. Fire companies found a minor gas leak outside of the building. There were no reported injuries. The Appleton Fire Department was assisted by WE Energies. ### MEDIA CONTACT: Alex Quintana Public Information Officer Appleton Fire Department (920) 832-5816 Alex.Quintana@appleton.org https://lnkd.in/dmD2rHib