City of Racine Fire Department

10/07/2026

Today we held the Annual Retiree Spaghetti Luncheon and awards ceremony/scholarships drawings! A delicious lunch was cooked by Lieutenant Eric Rasmussen.

Individual Merit Citations were given to:

- Captain Tony Yocco: Dive Team Lead
- Lieutenant D. Nagl: Honor Guard Lead
- Office Manager Allison Eschmann: Mobile Integrated Health Care Coordinator
- Driver Operator Chris Sainski: SCBA Program
- Driver Operator Adam Forstner: Training/Joint Recruit Academy
- Lieutenant Scott Runkel: EMS Training
- Lieutenant Eric Peterson and Lieutenant Troy Dornack: Hazardous Material Team
- Private Adam Smith: Fleet/Mechanical Support
- Private Jake Machajewski: Technical Rescue Team
- Private Josh Diehl: Peer Support Team Lead

A plaque was given to Bob Turner for his dedicated services to the Racine Police and Fire Commission.

Congratulations to all and thank you for a great event!

10/07/2026

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.

10/06/2026

Charge on a hard, flat surface like a table, desk, floor or outside on concrete or asphalt.

Beds, couches, and pillows can trap heat and block airflow, which can cause a battery to overheat.

For more info: fpw.org.

10/05/2026

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 visit fpw.org.

10/04/2026

The Racine Fire Department is promoting the 2026 Fire Prevention Week™, October 4th - 10th. This years topic is Charge into Fire Safety™: Safe Charging Is a Superpower.

Help us spread the word that everyday actions can help prevent lithium-ion battery fires. Use your charging superpower by making smart choices every time you plug in.

For more info check out fpw.org.

10/02/2026

10/01/2026

Happy October 🍂

Be sure to test your smoke alarms this month!

09/29/2026

Meet Driver/Operator Michael Pena, with 12 years at the Racine Fire Department 🚒

09/23/2026

Earlier this month The RFD graciously accepted another donation of stuffed toys from Pentecost Lutheran Church - Racine, WI. These toys were collected at their summer block party and will be use to comfort kids that unfortunately find themselves in a rescue squad. Thank you for helping the community !!

BLOCK PARTY -- STUFFED ANIMALS DELIVERED -- Thank you to all who donated a new stuffed animal during this summer's Block Party. Pig, Moose and Kola, this year's Block Party Mascots, were dropped off -- with approximately 27 of their friends -- at the Racine Fire Department station downtown this weekend. The animals will be used as "comfort animals" by Racine Fire and Rescue personnel when times get tough for those affected by unfortunate events. Prayers are always good....but sometimes it does not hurt to have a furry friend as well. THANK YOU again, to everybody who donated!