Crivitz Fire Department

10/07/2026

Unplug your device when it is fully charged. Leaving it plugged in longer than needed can increase heat and stress on the battery. For more info: fpw.org.

10/06/2026

Pleaae join us October 18th for our annual Fireman's pancake breakfast and raffles! 7am -11am located at the Town of Lake town hall located at N6202 Loomis road in Porterfield. Hope to see you there!

10/06/2026

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10/05/2026

On this day, Peter Stuyvesant—New Amsterdam’s hard-nosed director-general—organized what is widely recognized as America’s first volunteer fire service. In a wooden port town where a stray ember could take the whole colony, Stuyvesant’s move wasn’t just prudent; it was survival policy. He required homes to keep leather fire buckets at the ready and set up a “rattle watch,” volunteers who patrolled the streets at night with hand rattles to raise the alarm. A lesser-known twist: he funded the effort with fines from chimney neglect and a tavern tax, channeling everyday commerce into public safety.

That early bucket brigade helped New Amsterdam evolve into a city that took urban risk seriously—laying groundwork for professional departments, building codes, and the civic norm that neighbors run toward danger together. From those rattles and buckets to modern rigs and hydrants, America’s fire service traces a straight line back to Stuyvesant’s practical, if strict, vision for a safer community.

10/05/2026

Stop using your device right away if the battery smells strange, is warm to the touch, makes popping noises, changes in shape or color, or if you see smoke. If it is safe, move the device away from anything that can catch fire. A damaged battery can overheat and start a fire. For more info: fpw.org

10/04/2026

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