Sheboygan Fire Department

06/18/2026

Packing for a summer vacation? Don’t forget one more thing, saving lives!

Before you hit the road, take a moment to donate blood and help neighbors in need this summer.

See you in 5 weeks at our next community blood drive with Versiti Blood Center of Wisconsin!

Register now!
https://donateblood.versiti.org/donor/schedules/drive_schedule/11640349

06/17/2026

From ReadyWisconsin June 16, 2026, Press Release:
Lightning Safety Awareness Day in Wisconsin is June 23

Since 2006, there have been 518 fatal lightning incidents in the United States, according to the National Lightning Safety Council. Wisconsin is reported to have had 12 fatalities since 2006, including one lightning death during April storms in southeastern Wisconsin.

During a thunderstorm, the safest place to seek shelter is inside a sturdy, enclosed structure, such as a house. Get out of open areas and stay away from bodies of water, such as lakes or rivers. Never take cover under a tree. If you are inside a vehicle, avoid touching metal surfaces. Picnic shelters, dugouts, tents, open garages, and covered patios do not provide adequate protection from a lightning strike.

Even while indoors, you should take steps to protect yourself during a thunderstorm. Avoid contact with anything connected to an electrical outlet, along with water or plumbing. Stay away from windows and doors.

If a person is struck by lightning, immediately dial 911. Start CPR if you are trained and certified. Do not be afraid to touch the victim – the human body does not hold an electrical charge and is safe to touch.

Learn more https://wem.wi.gov/lightning-safety-awareness-june-23/

🌩️Thunderstorms produce deadly lightning capable of striking up to 10 miles away from the storm — so, even if you don't see rain you could be in harm’s way.
Your safest place to be is indoors or inside a hard-topped enclosed vehicle.

06/01/2026

Please join us in recognizing SFD members celebrating work anniversaries in June 2026!

Captain Adamson – 26 years
Battalion Chief Ingelse – 26 years
Lieutenant Ziebell – 26 years
Lieutenant Juday – 26 years
Firefighter/Paramedic Fritsch – 9 years
Firefighter/Paramedic Siehr – 9 years
Firefighter/Paramedic Boyle – 8 years
Firefighter/Paramedic Wam – 8 years
Chief Montellano – 7 years
Firefighter/Paramedic Kotansky – 1 year (Recent graduate, no longer a student! 🎓)

05/25/2026

In remembrance on this Memorial Day, we thank and remember those that have proudly and honorably served our country and were lost in the line of duty! Thank you for your service! City Hall will be closed today and will resume normal hours on Tuesday, May 26th. See less

05/12/2026

Duckling Season is Underway!🐥🐣

If you come across ducklings trapped in sewer drains or other hard to reach spots, we’re here to help! Call the Sheboygan County Emergency Communications Center at (920) 459-3322.

Our crews responded to such an incident earlier today and were able to safely assist. The ducklings were successfully reunited with their mother, who had remained on scene throughout the incident.

We’re always happy to help ensure these little members of our community receive the help they need.

05/11/2026

Press release from today's structure fire.
https://www.sheboyganwi.gov/DocumentCenter/View/1804

05/08/2026

Please join us in congratulating Firefighter/Paramedic Toni Kotansky on completing her paramedic program through Milwaukee Area Technical College Fire Academy (Oak Creek, WI).

Firefighter/Paramedic Kotansky is the department's fifth member to complete paramedic school under current requirements. This marks another important milestone for our department and the future of advanced EMS care in our community.

Paramedic school takes tremendous dedication, and Firefighter/Paramedic Kotansky put in countless hours to achieve this. Thank you to the many SFD members who mentored her along the way.

Congratulations, Firefighter/Paramedic Kotansky, on this outstanding accomplishment and the next chapter of your career with the Sheboygan Fire Department.

05/04/2026

Honoring all our firefighters past, and present.

“The role of a firefighter in today’s society – be it urban, rural, natural environment, volunteer, career, industrial, defence force, aviation, motor sport, or other is one of dedication, commitment and sacrifice – no matter what country we reside and work in. In the fire service we fight together against one common enemy – fire – no matter what country we come from, what uniform we wear or what language we speak.”

~ Lt JJ Edmondson, 1999

05/01/2026

Please join us in recognizing SFD members celebrating work anniversaries in May 2026!

Fire Equipment Operator Saeger – 22 years
Assistant Chief Lubbert – 18 years
Fire Equipment Operator Kiser – 10 years
Firefighter/Paramedic Demcak – 7 years
Firefighter/Paramedic Lubner – 6 years
Firefighter/Paramedic Timreck – 6 years
Firefighter/Paramedic Senkbeil – 5 years
Firefighter/Paramedic Snyder – 4 years

04/16/2026

Yesterday was a big day for the Sheboygan Fire Department and our community.

We want to sincerely thank everyone who came out to donate blood at our drive. Your willingness to give is what makes programs like this possible and helps save lives right here in Sheboygan.

At noon yesterday, we officially began carrying blood on our ambulances and picked up our first units. This is a major step forward in the level of care we can provide, allowing our paramedics to deliver life-saving treatment sooner—when minutes matter most.

We also want to extend a huge thank you to Aurora Regional EMS, Aurora Medical Center Sheboygan County, and their lab and blood bank teams. Your partnership, expertise, and hard work were critical in bringing this program to life for our community.

This is a great example of what can be accomplished when strong partnerships come together with a shared goal—providing the highest level of care to those we serve.

Thank you again to everyone who made this possible.