Oak Creek Professional Firefighters IAFF L-1848

12/08/2020

Oak Creek Professional Firefighters IAFF L-1848's cover photo

10/09/2020

Fire Safety in the Kitchen

Fire Safety in the Kitchen

The Fire Prevention Week 2020 campaign highlights this year's focus on cooking safety and preventing kitchen fires at home. Get helpful tips on creating a ki...

09/20/2020

Photos from Oak Creek Professional Firefighters IAFF L-1848's post

09/04/2020

Incident Response

The Milwaukee County Sheriff's Office is investigating a shooting and carjacking Thursday night on the I-94 off-ramp at Elm Road in Oak Creek.

08/26/2020

Local 1848 hoping for a safe night for our brothers and sisters of Kenosha Professional Fire Fighters Local 414

A picture says it all! As things are already kicking off tonight we think of our Brothers and Sisters at Kenosha Professional Firefighters Local 414, after fighting fires non-stop following the rioting in Kenosha. The citizens of Kenosha should be proud of the bravery displayed by all. Thank you for your service.

06/18/2020

Incident Response

Oak Creek Fire Department on scene of a multi-vehicle accident Thursday afternoon on South Chicago Road near East Oakwood Road.

04/24/2020

Congratulations

Our new recruits started their careers with the Oak Creek Fire Department this week. With social distancing measures in place between instructors and recruits, this will certainly be a little different training academy than we’ve ever had before. Nonetheless, we are happy to have them on board as a part of our team and wish them success as they begin their journey.

03/22/2020

The Explorium Brewpub

Explorium Brewpub sponsors our Oak Creek Local 1848 Softball team and has great food and drink! I know many are supporting local businesses already but please consider The Explorium Brewpub . You won’t be disappointed!

So here’s what’s going on at Explorium these days. In summary we're open and selling beer and food.

Check our ordering system for availability. https://www.toasttab.com/exploriumbrew/v3

1. Our awesome staff is going the extra mile to make sure we can fill orders. Your support and orders are keeping folks employed!

2. We'll be closed for food orders on Monday and Tuesday while we restock and develop menus for specials on Wednesday - Saturday. We will be able to get you beer and liquor if needed on Monday and Tuesday.

3. Wednesday we're working on virtual trivia night! Stay tuned, Zach is back!

4. Food Specials: Wednesday we'll be doing Wacky Mac inlcuding a Wacky Mac Family Pack. Thursday will be focused on burgers, but many other menu items will be available. Friday is Fish Fry Friday, but other items are available. Saturday we'll focus on Family Packs of food and root beer.

5. Beer is available any day. Just let us know what you need and we'll be here. We have canned beer, crowler cans, kegs, and some liquor availablity.

6. In order to keep our distance, we encourage you to order from our online system, then pull up in the fire lane, call in your order number, and we'll bring food and beer to you in the drive through pick-up line! Bring your own pen!!!

7. THANKS for your support!!!

03/20/2020

Very unexpected and very much appreciated! Thank you Cubanitas Oak Creek!!

Though we can not work right now, others must. Our awesome staff from @cubanitasoc and @cubanitasmke had the idea to donate what perishable food we had in our coolers to the Oak Creek Fire Department yesterday 🤗❤️

Thank you to ALL of our first responders and medical workers. Times like these are uncertain, but a Cuban and some plantain chips always manage to make things a little better.

03/14/2020

COVID-19 Awareness and Precautions

View this short COVID-19 awareness PSA video to see how you can help first responders.

https://youtu.be/JHYr5D6FOc8

03/05/2020

02/20/2020

Our thoughts and prayers are with the Porterville Fire Department and family of Captian Figueroa.

Fire Captain Ramon “Ray” Figueroa

Captain Ray Figueroa began his firefighting career with Lindsay City Fire Department. In 2007 Ray was hired with Porterville City Fire Department as a firefighter, making an impact to the department with his passion and determination. In 2016 Ray was promoted to the rank of Engineer after many years of hard work and training. As an Engineer, Ray continued to train and work hard to become an exceptional Engineer. In 2018 Ray was promoted to Captain and was assigned to Station 71. Ray was known for his love of the job and mentoring his crew.

Over the last 3 years Ray was part of the Fire Investigation Unit, and as with every assignment Ray approached investigations with passion. Captain Figueroa was known for his saying “KSA” - Knowledge, Skill, Ability. Training was a large part of Ray’s day to day job and joined the Porterville Fire training cadre, sharing his skills, knowledge and love of the job. When he came to work his priorities showed, as he was also known for saying “My Men, The Mission, Then Me”. Ray not only served the citizens and community in and around Porterville, he often responded to large wildland fires across California through his career.

02/20/2020

Our thoughts and prayers are with the Porterville Fire Department and family of FF Jones

Firefighter Patrick Jones

Firefighter Patrick Jones began his career in the fire service as a Reserve Firefighter for Porterville City Fire Department. During his time as a reserve firefighter, Patrick stood out with the passion he brought and the many hours he spent at the fire station. Patrick was known for spending almost everyday at the fire station helping the station personnel and serving the community. After working as a Reserve Firefighter, Patrick was hired as a full time Firefighter in 2017. Patrick was quick to make friends with everyone in the department, and known for always having a smile on his face. Patrick was always quick to help any of his fellow brothers or sisters on or off duty. His positive attitude was infectious around the fire station. His dedication to his training was seen in his work ethic, as he spent many evenings practicing and becoming proficient as a firefighter. Patrick had just began working on his training to become Acting Engineer.

02/20/2020

UL Firefighter Safety Research Institute

Good behind the scenes view of a live fire demonstration and tips on how to survive a structure fire. 

#ThrowbackThursday to this past November when the UL FSRI team was featured LIVE on Good Morning America for an 8-minute fire safety segment. GMA's Matt Gutman joined UL FSRI Director Steve Kerber in wearing full PPE/SCBA while inside the single-family house to give viewers a behind-the-scenes view of the live-fire demonstration. Together, they provided live-saving tips including having working smoke alarms, a fire escape plan, and to #CloseBeforeYouDoze.

#CRRS6 Vision 20/20

02/10/2020

Oak Creek Professional Firefighters IAFF L-1848

02/06/2020

Oak Creek Professional Firefighters IAFF L-1848

01/18/2020

Members of Local 1848 and other Professional Fire Fighters of Wisconsin at Public Safety Lobby Day. Supporting legislation to protect our members suffering from Post Traumatic Stress.

01/18/2020

A fire hydrant buried in snow can mean the difference between losing a house/possessions or persons to a fire. #IAFFsafetytips

12/11/2019

Christmas tree fires are some of the deadliest home fires that fire fighters and paramedics respond to. If you bring a live tree into your house, make sure to water it every day and do not leave the lights on when you are out of the house or asleep. #IAFFSafetyTips

12/07/2019

What a great event! OCFD Local 1848 members shopped for toys and donated them to Sportsradio 105.7FM The FAN 13th Annual Toy Drive benefiting Children's Wisconsin Hospital.

11/28/2019

Turkey Fryer Safety

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ii_qbCbyTlo

This public service announcement (PSA) on turkey fryer safety is part of the IAFF's holiday safety campaign. For more holiday safety tips, visit www.iaff.org...

11/27/2019

08/03/2019

Near Woodman’s in Oak Creek? Stop by and donate to Local 1848 members collecting for MDA Fill The Boot!!

11/21/2018

Use these tips to stay fire safe this Thanksgiving

10/12/2018

Please join us for our Annual Spaghetti Dinner today 4pm-8pm at the Oak Creek Community Center

09/11/2018

Oak Creek Professional Firefighters IAFF L-1848's cover photo

09/11/2018

Oak Creek Professional Firefighters IAFF L-1848

08/06/2018

Dibbs17

Dibbs17

#dibbs17 We r excited to be with the Oak Creek Fire Department @ National Night Out this Tuesday!!! What?! U want details?!! Click below... yes! we need ALL of you to come on out so watch closely ❤️ 😉City of Oak Creek Government

07/19/2018

Strong Wisconsin

Strong Wisconsin

07/03/2018

If it's predicable it's preventable. Fireworks are best left to the trained professionals. Have a happy and safe 4th of July!

06/01/2018

FOX6 News Milwaukee

FOX6 News Milwaukee

A sad day for a historic farm in Oak Creek.

FOX6's Bret Lemoine tells you more: http://via.fox6now.com/LImol

01/21/2018

L-1848 President Wilding speaking at Firefighter Luczak’s retirement party.

12/02/2017

Today we shopped at Blain's Farm & Fleet in Oak Creek to purchase toys and donate them to the 11th Annual WSSP Toy Drive to benefit Childern's Hospital of Wisconsin.

Thank you to Blain's Farm & Fleet, and Sportsradio 105.7 The FAN for another great year collecting toys!

12/01/2017

West Allis Fire Department

West Allis Fire Department

The Annual Charity Pancake Breakfast is this Sunday at Station #2, 2040 S. 67th Place, from 8:30 - 11:30 a.m.! Hosted by the West Allis Firefighters Charities. https://www.westalliswi.gov/CivicAlerts.aspx?AID=766 West Allis Professional Firefighters Association

11/18/2017

Pictured is Oak Creek Firefighter Ritchie (row 1, 2nd from right) and his crew from the 128th Air Refueling Wing, Milwaukee WI. Currently serving in an undisclosed location in Southwest Asia.

- Thank you for your service!