City of La Crosse Fire Department

09/02/2026

Make sure to swing by the intersection of 4th and La Crosse today for the union's "Fill the Boot". Every dollar makes a difference for MDA!

🚒 FILL THE BOOT!

La Crosse Firefighters, members of IAFF Local 127, are hitting the streets to help Fill The Boot for the Muscular Dystrophy Association (MDA)!

📅 September 2nd
⏰ 2:30 PM – 5:30 PM
📍 Intersection of 4th St N & La Crosse St

Stop by, say hello to your local firefighters, and help us fill the boot! Every donation goes directly toward supporting the Muscular Dystrophy Association and the important work they do for individuals and families affected by muscular dystrophy.

❤️ Every dollar makes a difference.
🚒 Come see us, help us fill the boot, and make an impact!

09/01/2026

August was full—700+ calls for service, hours of training, and plenty of time spent out in the community connecting with the people we serve.

Behind every number are people: crews showing up when the community needs them, firefighters putting in the work to stay ready, and conversations and connections happening all across La Crosse.

So before we fully dive into September, here’s a look back at a very busy August.

08/28/2026

This week, we’re getting to know Firefighter Zach, who’s spent the last two years serving the northside from Station 4. Whether he’s keeping his crew fed or bringing his calm, steady presence to the community, Zach is always ready to lend a hand (or a spatula)

And while he’s busy serving the community, Zach has another pretty important role on the horizon… Dad-to-be!

Congratulations to Zach and his wife as they get ready to welcome their first little one! We’re pretty sure this next adventure will be his most rewarding one yet.

08/28/2026

Yesterday afternoon, our crews responded to an apartment fire on Buchner Place. With 20 firefighters on scene, crews worked quickly to contain the fire and make sure everyone — including four furry residents — made it out safely.

We’re grateful for the teamwork of everyone who helped support the response.

08/25/2026

Last Friday, Chief Schott traded the station for a serving line at ADRC’s annual Cheers to the Years picnic!

He came back with reports of great conversation, good camaraderie, and, of course, excellent potato salad.

We were happy to be part of such a wonderful event celebrating our community’s seniors. Thanks for having us, ADRC!

08/24/2026

Our partners at Coulee Region Harm Reduction Collaborative are taking action for International Overdose Awareness Day. Join us Monday, August 31, for an in-depth overdose response training, followed by a community proclamation.

Check out the original post for all the details—and consider joining this important conversation.

We’re getting ready for International Overdose Awareness Day! On August 31 we’re hosting a community-focused day of action and we hope you’ll join us to learn how to safely and confidently respond to overdoses.

08/21/2026

Featured Friday!

Behind the scenes of this month’s EMS training! Each month, our EMS trainers dive into a new topic to keep our crews sharp, prepared, and ready to answer the call.

This month’s training had a little something extra…

Make sure you watch all the way to the end for a surprise that our “patient” definitely wasn’t expecting!

08/21/2026

Yesterday evening, we responded to a report of smoke coming from a commercial space in the 300 block of Copeland Avenue.

Crews arrived in about 4 minutes and had water on the fire in 3 minutes after arriving. Firefighters quickly located the fire, searched the building, and worked to bring the fire under control.

Thankfully, no one was inside the building and there were no reported injuries.

A big thank you to the bystanders who called 911, and to our partners at La Crosse Police Department, Tri-State Ambulance, Xcel Energy, and La Crosse County 911 Dispatch for their assistance.

(Photo Credit: Connor Johnson)

08/19/2026

We had a blast hanging out at Aptiv yesterday!