@MilFireDept has fire in a large shredder and surrounding materials near 16/Bruce. 3rd Alarm. Contained but not under control. Media briefing at 5pm near 16th & Bruce.

We are proud and humbled to have been selected for the City of Milwaukee Department of Neighborhood Services' inaugural Partner in Building Safety Award! Thank you to the dedicated and skilled personnel in DNS for the crucial role they play EVERY DAY in keeping Milwaukee safe!

Congratulations to @MilFireDept Lt. Zietlow on receiving @MKE_OEM’s Distinguished Fire Department Liaison Award during #EMSWeek2026 Strong EMS systems depend on strong communication and these leaders help make that happen every day. From sharing critical operational updates to ensuring EMS clinicians stay current on training, education, guidelines, and evolving patient care priorities, their leadership strengthens our entire system. Grateful for their partnership and for the EMS clinicians across Milwaukee County they help support every day. #mkeEMSexcellence

“That was trust.” For Hero Week, @MilFireDept HEO Jermaine “JP” Perry shared what went through his mind during last year’s Mother’s Day fire rescue — and the trust he had in his team. Chief @alipski1 explains why firefighters like JP stand out beyond just training.

A HUGE thank you to our Shared Services partners, notably @tosafire & @NorthShoreFire as well as @mabaswisconsin fire crews from: Waukesha FD, Brookfield FD, @WesternLakesFD, Pewaukee FD, Mukwonago FD, & Vernon FD!

In just over 24 hours, @MilFireDept worked at 6 structure fires (including a 2-alarm & 5-alarm), 8 auto fires (4 on the east side), & 3 rubbish/dumpster/grass fires. These numbers do NOT include false alarms, burnt food, or other nuisance calls.

Be advised, W. Hampton Avenue (N. 32nd Street to N. 34th Street) will be closed in both directions due to the collapse hazard following the 5-alarm fire at 4777 N. 32d Street. We are working with the Department of Neighborhood Services & other agencies to expedite a solution.

1 shift. 24 calls. 3 cardiac arrests. All 3 resuscitated. Congratulations to @MilFireDept Engine 24 on receiving @MKE_OEM Distinguished Dedication Service Award during #EMSWeek2026. An extraordinary example of clinical excellence, teamwork, resilience, and unwavering commitment to those we serve. Grateful for the thousands of EMS clinicians serving Milwaukee County every day. #mkeEMSexcellence

@MilFireDept and a number of local, state, and federal partners are conducting a readiness exercise at Fiserv Forum today. We sincerely apologize if we startled anybody. All is well in the area. We anticipate wrapping up around 4pm.

BREAKING: Massive response to an early morning apartment fire on W Fond du Lac Ave. Flames detected on the 1st, 2nd floors. 5 residents jumped from the 2nd story, 6 @MilFireDept rescues. @fox6now

@MilFireDept responded ACROSS THE STREET from ST16 (10221 W Fond du Lac) at 2:58 this AM for a well-advanced apartment fire - 6 people rescued via ladder w/ 2 adults/3 children taken to area hospitals for injuries. NO SPRINKLERS! @NFSAorg

The Vision Zero Summit is a free, community-wide event bringing together community leaders, transportation professionals, advocates, and residents to advance Milwaukee’s goal of eliminating traffic deaths and life-changing injuries by 2037. Register at: visionzerosummit.eventbrite.…

Hear about @MilFireDept response for the 4-story apartment fire on Saturday at 2615 S. Greeley Street? Hear about the civilians needing rescue or hanging from upper floor windows? No? You likely won't. ONE activated sprinkler head eliminated the need for all of that. @NFSAorg

MFD is proud of the impact that MORI is having in our City. MORI is the very first known fire department lead overdose reduction program in our Country. Since its inception in 2019, it has significantly reduced fatal overdoses with compassion and care. wisconsinexaminer.com/2026/0…

Thank you Versiti for the friendly MFD & MPD 2026 Battle of the Badges Blood Drive Challenge and for giving us our winning plaque. Thank you to everyone who came out to donate during this event. Your donations can save 96 local patients here in WI. That is a win for all of us!

Honored to support @MilFireDept Chief @alipski1 and FPC Commissioner Krssie Fung at the @LungAssociation Wisconsin Fight for Air Climb.

📣📜Now it's official, March is Red Cross Month, in the city of Milwaukee! We want to thank Mayor Cavalier Johnson for signing the proclamation and celebrating the month with us.

Be the next PAIR! The City of Milwaukee Arts Board seeks our next Public Artist in Residence. Apply by March 16 at 11 am. More information on the RFP and RFQ can be found at milwaukee.gov/DCD/Projects/R…. For more information on the PAIR program, visit milwaukee.gov/PAIR.

@MilFireDept & @MilwaukeePolice were challenged by @MayorMKE to engage in the @BloodCenterWI's Battle of the Badges Blood Donation Contest yesterday! Proud to say we won, but better we ALL won, especially those who will receive life-saving blood from the many donations!

Thank you to everyone who donated blood yesterday during our MFD vs. MPD Battle of the Badges Blood Drive. Your donations can potentially save up to 96 of our local residents in need of blood. This is a win for everyone in our City and we couldn't be prouder of the outcome.