City of Kewaunee Fire Department

01/21/2022

Portable Heater Fire Safety

Portable Heater Fire Safety

Portable heater fires in homes peak in January. Most occur because they are too close to items that can burn. About 40 percent of home portable heater fires ...

01/13/2022

Space heaters cause 1/3 of home heating fires & 4 out of 5 home heating fire deaths.

#Safetytips at http://www.usfa.fema.gov/prevention/outreach/heating.html
#WinterFireSafety

01/11/2022

Memorial Accounts Established for Mineral Point Firefighters

Two memorial accounts have been established at Farmers Savings Bank for the families of the two Mineral Point Firefighters that lost their lives in the line of duty on January 6, 2022. Donations can be made at any Farmers Savings Bank location.
Firefighter Jim Ludlum
Fire Captain Brian Busch

12/28/2021

Putting away holiday decorations?
Inspect holiday lights before you stow them away. Throw away light strands with frayed or pinched wires.

12/09/2021

Photos from U.S. Fire Administration's post

12/06/2021

#DYK December is the peak month for home candle fires?

Consider using flameless candles this year.

#HolidayFireSafety #WinterFireSafety

12/03/2021

Decorating this weekend?
Follow these safe decorating tips:
🎄 Check your extension cords. Make sure they are not damaged.
🎄 Don't place extension cords under rugs.
🎄 Keep doors and exits clear.

11/10/2021

We know it is tempting with heating prices being so high, but heating your home with an oven is very dangerous.

Here's why:

🔘 The oven is designed to heat the small confined space of the oven itself; allowing the heating elements to come on and off as needed.
🔘 If the oven is used to heat a room, the elements continue to operate and are more likely to experience a failure.

Additionally, the electricity needed would end up being more expensive than a portable space heater that is specifically designed to heat your home.

11/03/2021

Before you use your heating system this year, make sure it is safe.

Birds and little animals don't realize chimneys are not a safe place to nest. There may also be damage or deterioration throughout the year that can make them unsafe.

10/08/2021

More Fire Prevention Week photos.

10/08/2021

The Great Chicago Fire is the reason we have fire prevention week today. We understand that parts of what the fire service is charged with are not popular. Burn bans, open burning regulations, code enforcement and fire inspections. Although those items may be unpopular and cause investments to be made or may cause inconveniences to the public there is a simple reason for them. We don’t want to repeat the devastation that happened 150 years ago. Thank you to everyone for your cooperation in fire prevention. Fire really is everyone’s fight.

10/08/2021

Interesting post on the even lesser known fires that occurred in Michigan in 1871.

10/07/2021

In keeping with this year's fire prevention week theme of learning the sounds of safety. We would like to remind everyone of the importance of testing their smoke and CO detectors. Remember to check the expiration date on those detectors as well.

10/07/2021

A few pictures from this past week's fire safety education program with kids from a local school. A big thank you to the members that took time off of their day jobs to come help out with this program.

10/04/2021

#FirePreventionWeek

10/03/2021

The Kewaunee Fire Department will be at the Kewaunee schools this week doing fire prevention education. For parents with school age children take a minute to discuss the information that is being presented to them. Reinforce your escape plans and what to do when alarms are going off.

10/03/2021

Today begins fire prevention week for this year. It happens every year the same week the Chicago and Peshtigo Fire occurred 150 years ago.

09/30/2021

Cooking is the leading cause of home fires and home fire injuries. Remind your community to:

🍳 Keep an eye on what you fry. Most cooking fires start when someone is frying food.
👀 Watch what you are cooking. Fires start when the heat is too high. If you see any smoke or the grease starts to boil, turn the burner off.
🌞 Make sure you are awake and alert. Alcohol and some drugs can make you sleepy.

09/22/2021

Remember to safeguard chemicals you use in your home.

✔️ Follow the instructions on the label when you store household chemicals.
✔️ Store household chemicals in their original containers.
✔️ Never store household chemicals that can cause a fire in the sun or near an open flame or heat source.
✔️ Store household chemicals out of the reach of children and pets.
✔️ Use safety locks and guardrails on shelves and cabinets when you store household chemicals. This will prevent them from falling or tipping.

09/16/2021

If you’re looking for lunch Friday, here’s a good option and it supports our neighbors to the South!

09/15/2021

08/10/2021

Timeline photos

Happy 77th Birthday Smokey Bear!

Learn about everyone's favorite bear, his birthday and how you can be fire smart on on the Wild Wisconsin podcast today.

https://share.transistor.fm/s/64ebf506

06/08/2021

Timeline photos

Become a USACE Junior Ranger!
Junior Ranger Book now available!
This is a great resource that contains not only water safety activities but many other activities regarding USACE, bicycle safety, trees, bald eagles, fish, invasive species and more. Book:https://corpslakes.erdc.dren.mil/employees/watersafety/pdfs/USACE%20Junior%20Ranger%20Book.pdf

06/04/2021

Another awesome event coming up!

05/14/2021

Beautiful day to stop at Lakehaven Hall in Kewaunee for the KFD auxiliary brat fry. Brats, burgers, booyah and nachos. They will start serving at 11.

05/10/2021

It’s that time of year. Please join us.

05/09/2021

Happy Mother’s Day.

Happy Mother's Day!

05/04/2021

To all the women and men from all over the world who are responding to calls to help others. Happy international firefighters day.

Help us today FLOOD social media with this image so we can let firefighters everywhere know how much we appreciate them. Share this image or download it here: https://bit.ly/3eQ4821 #FirefightersDay

04/03/2021

Timeline photos

All of Wisconsin is at VERY HIGH fire danger as we head into the Easter holiday weekend. With low humidity and high winds in the forecast, it's critical that you do your part to prevent wildfires this weekend.

Burning permits are suspended across the DNR Fire Protection Area. Outside the DNR Fire Protection Area? Check locally for restrictions.

Any fire could quickly start and spread in these conditions. Avoid all burning, including campfires if possible, and be sure to extinguish and dispose of cigarettes properly. Those venturing outdoors should also use caution with off-road vehicles or equipment that can create a spark and start a fire.

There have already been more than 200 wildfires reported in Wisconsin so far this year, burning over 450 acres.

Let's all make Smokey Bear proud.

03/31/2021

Please welcome Kewaunee's New Fire Chief Joe Nemecek

12/07/2020

09/06/2020

A little heads up for tomorrow

07/19/2020

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Kewaunee County is under a Severe Thunderstorm Watch until 5:00 AM