North Shore Fire/Rescue

10/08/2026

10/08/2026

Charge on a hard, flat surface like a table, desk or floor. Beds, couches, and pillows can trap heat and block airflow, which can cause a battery to overheat. For more info: fpw.org

10/07/2026

Use the cord and charger that came with your device or ones approved by the manufacturer. Using the wrong charger can damage the battery and increase the risk of fire. For more info: fpw.org

10/06/2026

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

10/04/2026

Charge Into Fire Safety! Safe Charging Is a Superpower.

During Fire Prevention Week, October 4–10, North Shore Fire/Rescue is joining fire departments across the Country to highlight safe charging habits for the rechargeable devices we use every day.

Help prevent lithium-ion battery fires:
✅ Use the charger that came with your device or one approved by the manufacturer.
✅ Charge on a hard, flat surface—never on a bed, couch or under a pillow.
✅ Unplug devices when fully charged.
✅ Stop using a device if it becomes unusually hot, swells, leaks or makes strange sounds.

Fire prevention is part of our work year-round. Make safe charging part of your everyday routine!

Learn more: www.fpw.org

09/11/2026

**25 Years Later, We Remember.**

September 11, 2001, is a day many of us can remember with remarkable clarity. Where were you when you first heard the news? Who were you with? What do you remember most?

Twenty-five years later, an entire generation has grown up without a personal memory of that day. In fact, **everyone under age 25 today was born after the attacks**, along with some who are now 25.

That makes our responsibility to remember—and to share the stories of courage, sacrifice, service and unity—even more important.

Today, we remember the nearly 3,000 lives lost, the first responders who answered the call, and the 343 FDNY firefighters who made the ultimate sacrifice.

For those who remember, where were you on September 11, 2001?

For those who weren't yet here, may we continue to tell the story.

Never Forget.

09/10/2026

Truck 82 and Assistant Chief Bonnell took some time today to climb stairs at world headquarters in Glendale today as part of a Clarios Employee and Retiree Stairclimb in rememberance of the events of September 11, 2001. Thank you for the invite and for remembering those who lost their lives in the events of 9/11.

09/09/2026

North Shore crews training on swift water rescue this week.

09/04/2026

🔥 Fire Sprinklers Make a Difference

On Thursday, firefighters responded to a four-story senior living apartment building for a reported kitchen fire.

The fire began on a stovetop and activated the building’s automatic fire sprinkler system. The sprinkler system quickly extinguished the fire, preventing it from spreading beyond the kitchen and limiting damage.

No injuries were reported.

This incident is a great example of why properly maintained fire sprinkler systems are so important. When a fire occurs, sprinklers can control or extinguish it before firefighters arrive—protecting lives, limiting property damage, and giving residents valuable time to get to safety.

09/02/2026

🔥 What are the most common fire code violations we find?

North Shore Fire/Rescue conducts routine fire inspections as required by Wisconsin law to help identify fire and life-safety hazards before an emergency occurs.

Many of the most common violations are also some of the easiest to prevent. Check out our Top 10 Most Frequent Fire Inspection Violations and see how your business or property measures up.

Thank you to our local businesses and property owners for partnering with North Shore Fire/Rescue to keep our communities safe.

Fire prevention starts before the emergency. 🚒