🚒 This month’s multi-company drills included some great joint training with our neighbors at Grand Chute FD. 👨‍🚒🔥 Crews ran residential fire scenarios to strengthen skills and improve mutual aid coordination.

🔥 Campus Safety Tip 🔥 🚬 After a party, check for cigarette butts, especially under cushions. 🛋️ Chairs and sofas catch on fire fast and burn fast.

🔥 Campus Safety Tip 🔥 🔋 Replace the batteries in your e-cigarette if they get wet or damaged.

🔥 Campus Safety Tip 🔥 🔌 Do not charge your e-cigarette with a phone or tablet charger.

🔥 Campus Safety Tip 🔥 👨‍🍳 If a fire starts in a microwave, keep the door closed and unplug the unit.

🔥 Campus Safety Tip 🔥 🍳 If a fire starts in a microwave, keep the door closed and unplug the unit.

🔥 Join us in welcoming our intern this semester, Quintin Huycke! Today is Quintin’s first day with Appleton Fire as part of his internship through Fox Valley Technical College. We’re excited to have you with us this semester, Quintin! 👨‍🚒🚒

🔥 Campus Safety Tip 🔥 🔌 Never use an extension cord with an air fryer or instapot.

🔥 Campus Safety Tip 🔥 🕯️ Never leave a burning candle unattended.

🔥 Campus Safety Tip 🔥 🕯️ Use safe flameless candles.

🔥 Campus Safety Tip 🔥 🕯️ Never leave a burning candle unattended.

🚨 Confined Space Rescue Training 🚨 All three shifts of the Appleton Fire Department recently completed confined space rescue drills, an essential part of our technical rescue training program.

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

Happy Labor Day!

🔥 Campus Safety Tip 🔥 👀 Keep an eye on what you are cooking, especially if you are cooking at high temperatures.

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. #NeverForget

🚨 Now accepting applications! 🚨 📅 Application deadline: November 9th @ midnight 🔍 Learn more about qualifications, benefits, and FAQs: appletonwi.gov/fire/careers ✅ Apply Now! Join us and be part of something bigger.

📣 Join us for a FREE Electronics Recycling Event facebook.com/share/p/16yF2H… 🗓️ Saturday, October 11 🕗 8–11 a.m. Proceeds benefit the Friends of the Appleton Fire Department. Check out the full list of acceptable items on the event page. #FirePreventionWeek #AppletonWI

🚨 Free Falls Prevention Presentation! 🚨 Join us at the Appleton YMCA on Wednesday, September 24 from 12:30–1:15 PM for a free “Steps to Safety” session! ✅ Open to everyone age 55+ ✅ Free to attend (registration required) 📝 Sign up here: ymcafoxcities.org/blog/falls-pre…