Appleton Fire Department

Serving Appleton, Wisconsin for 130 years!
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Getting into the Halloween spirit?

Cornstalks, paper, and other decorations can catch fire easily. Keep them away from candles, light bulbs, and heaters.

When it comes to lighting your jack-o'-lanterns, battery-operated candles or glow sticks are a safer choice!

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📃Applications are open through November 8 at midnight
🔗Link in the comments

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When charging on a plane, keep portable charging devices on the tray table.
Do not charge devices in overhead compartments and never charge e-cigarettes or vapes on a plane.

#firepreventionweek #sparky #firesafety #batterysafety

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Charge large items like e-bikes, scooters, and power tools outside when possible.
Do not block exits when charging.
These batteries store more energy, and fires can grow quickly if they fail.

#firepreventionweek #sparky #firesafety #batterysafety

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Unplug your device when it is fully charged.
Leaving it plugged in longer than needed can increase heat and stress on the battery.

#firepreventionweek #sparky #firesafety #batterysafety

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Stop using your device right away if the battery smells strange, is warm, makes popping noises, changes shape/color, or if you see smoke.
A damaged battery can overheat and start a fire.

#firepreventionweek #firesafety #batterysafety

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Charge on a hard, flat surface like a table, desk, or floor.
Beds, couches, and pillows can trap heat and block airflow, which can cause a battery to overheat.

#firepreventionweek #sparky #firesafety #batterysafety

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Use the cord and charger that came with your device or ones approved by the manufacturer.
Using the wrong charger can damage the battery and increase the risk of fire.

#firepreventionweek #sparky #firesafety #batterysafety

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Charge into Fire Safety: Safe Charging Is a Superpower.

Help us spread the word that everyday actions can help prevent lithium-ion battery fires.
Use your charging superpower by making smart choices every time you plug in.

#firepreventionweek #sparky #firesafety #batterysafety

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Ready for a career that makes a difference? 🚒

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We are proud to be a recipient of a 2026 We Energies Foundation Rewarding Responder Grant!

This helps purchase new equipment for use during rescue, firefighting, and other emergency operations.

Thank you We Energies Foundation for supporting our firefighters and community!

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Last week, your firefighters completed three days of high rise training, intentionally concluding on September 11.

The training honored the firefighters who responded on 9/11 while reinforcing the skills and teamwork needed for complex high rise emergencies.

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Applications are OPEN! 🚒

The Appleton Fire Department is accepting applications for our next firefighter hiring process.

📅 Application deadline: November 8 at midnight
🔗 Apply: https://t.co/mzmrbVSBa8

Come join our team.

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⚠️ Planned Department Training⚠️

The Appleton Fire Department will be conducting training in and around the Yellow Parking Ramp on East Washington Street today, Wednesday, and Friday.

The parking ramp will remain open for normal use.

Anticipate emergency vehicles in the area.

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

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🔌Don't overload your outlets.

Use power strips with internal overload protection, and never use an extension cord to power large appliances like refrigerators.

If you're moving into a new place this semester, take a minute to make sure your electrical setup is safe.

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🎓 Heading back to campus?

Whether you’re moving into a dorm, apartment, or house, take a few minutes to check your new space for fire safety.

A new semester comes with plenty to think about. Make fire safety one of them.

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Thank you Gold Cross Ambulance for supporting the our Tactical Emergency Medical Services (TEMS) Team with a $1,600 grant!

Funds will be used to purchase battery powered suction units that are better suited for the limited space and mobility needs of TEMS operations.

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Tuesday, August 11, 2026

RESIDENTIAL FIRE IN APPLETON
{APPLETON, WIS., Tuesday, August 11, 2026} – Appleton Fire Department responds to an incident this afternoon.

More info at: https://t.co/3c775JGJGw

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August 7, 1929 - AFD responded to College Avenue where a kettle of grease was burning in the basement. While carrying the kettle outside it overturned, spilling on Assistant Chief Michael Calnin. Michael died from burns he sustained, leaving behind a wife and children. He was 62.