Hartford Fire & Rescue Wisconsin

06/23/2026

Falls can be a bigger safety risk than many people realize.

June is National Safety Month, and this week, the National Safety Council is sharing free resources to help organizations prevent slips, trips and falls. Learn more at https://nsc.org/nsm.

06/22/2026

This week is Lightning Safety Awareness Week, and knowing what to do during a thunderstorm can help keep you and your family safe.

During a storm:
⚡ Seek shelter immediately in a building or hard-topped vehicle.
⚡ Stay away from windows and doors.
⚡ Avoid using electronic equipment that puts you in direct contact with electricity.
⚡ Avoid showering, bathing, doing laundry, or washing dishes.

06/19/2026

The countdown to the 4th of July is on… are you ready to celebrate safely?

One bad decision can change a celebration in an instant—but a few smart choices can keep it safe and memorable for all the right reasons.

06/19/2026

Today is a special day at Hartford Fire & Rescue!
We’re proud to host Sleep in Heavenly Peace - WI, Washington Co as they build their first bed for Washington County! This incredible organization is dedicated to making sure every child has a safe, comfortable place to sleep. Because "no kid sleeps on the floor in our town."

06/19/2026

Earlier this week, Hartford Fire & Rescue EMS providers trained at the Veteran's Memorial Aquatic Center - VMAC, focusing on pool-related emergencies and patient care in aquatic environments.

Working alongside the facility’s professional lifeguard staff, crews practiced coordinated responses to incidents such as water rescue, cardiac arrest, victim removal, and patient packaging for transport. Training in an actual pool setting helps reinforce teamwork, communication, and the unique challenges that come with aquatic emergencies.

We would like to thank the staff at the Veterans Memorial Aquatic Center for their time, expertise, and willingness to partner with us to make this training possible. Opportunities like this help ensure our EMS personnel are prepared to respond quickly and effectively—no matter the environment.

06/18/2026

We would like to welcome our neighbors at Germantown Wisconsin Fire Department to the Project Fire Buddies family! We are thrilled that this program is growing right here in Washington County!

Visit our website or send us a message today for more information on how you can help create more good days for children who are fighting life's toughest battles.

06/18/2026

Real-World Training, Real-World Partnerships! We would like to extend a sincere thank you to ProAmpac for their willingness to open their doors to make this training possible. Their flexibility and commitment to safety provided our crews with an opportunity rarely available in our area.

Access to facilities like this continue to play a critical role in ensuring our firefighters and EMS providers can train under realistic conditions, especially when purpose-built training environments are limited. Realistic training helps prepare our crews to safely and effectively operate in complex, real-world situations.

We are grateful for strong community partners like ProAmpac, who temporarily interrupt normal operations, demonstrating a strong commitment to safety -not only for their employees, but for the entire community.

06/17/2026

Rennert's Fire Equipment Service, Inc. recently completed routine pump testing and maintenance on our Truck, Engines, and Tenders. These tests ensure our pumps can deliver the water flow and pressure required during emergency operations. This work is conducted in accordance with NFPA standards, helping us maintain compliance while ensuring reliability in the field. Regular testing and maintenance are critical to making sure our crews have dependable equipment when seconds matter most.

06/17/2026

06/16/2026

Some workplace hazards are easy to spot- others go unnoticed.

June is National Safety Month, and this week, the National Safety Council is sharing free resources to help organizations promote holistic worker health. Learn more at https://nsc.org/nsm.