Oshkosh Fire Department

Name: Oshkosh Fire Department
Address: 101 Court St, Oshkosh, WI, 54901, US
Telephone: +19202365249

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10/28/2026

On National First Responders Day, we extend our sincere appreciation to those who respond when our community needs help most. We honor the commitment, courage, and compassion of our first responders.

Thank you to the Oshkosh Police Department, dispatchers, and all of our public safety partners for your service and commitment to keeping Oshkosh safe.

We are grateful for all you do, every day. Remember to thank a first responder today!

10/27/2026

Carbon monoxide is known as the “silent killer” because you cannot see, smell, or taste it. CO poisoning sends thousands of people to the hospital each year, especially during the
colder months when heating systems are running.

𝐁𝐞𝐜𝐚𝐮𝐬𝐞 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐬𝐞𝐧𝐬𝐞𝐬 𝐜𝐚𝐧’𝐭 𝐝𝐞𝐭𝐞𝐜𝐭 𝐢𝐭, 𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐭𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐡𝐨𝐦𝐞 𝐭𝐚𝐤𝐞𝐬 𝐚 𝐟𝐞𝐰 𝐬𝐢𝐦𝐩𝐥𝐞, 𝐚𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐩𝐬:
𝐈𝐧𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐥𝐥 𝐂𝐎 𝐀𝐥𝐚𝐫𝐦𝐬: Place carbon monoxide alarms on every level of your home, especially outside sleeping areas. Just like smoke alarms, test them once a month.
𝐍𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐫 𝐈𝐝𝐥𝐞 𝐕𝐞𝐡𝐢𝐜𝐥𝐞𝐬 𝐈𝐧𝐬𝐢𝐝𝐞: Never leave a car, truck, or snowblower running inside a garage – even if the garage door is wide open. CO fumes can build up quickly and seep into your home.
𝐂𝐡𝐞𝐜𝐤 𝐕𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐅𝐥𝐮𝐞𝐬: Ensure that outdoor exhaust vents for your dryer, furnace, stove, and fireplace are entirely clean of snow, leaves, and debris.
𝐃𝐨𝐧’𝐭 𝐇𝐞𝐚𝐭 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐀𝐩𝐩𝐥𝐢𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞𝐬: Never use a gas oven, stovetop, charcoal grill, or camp stove to heat your house.
𝐊𝐧𝐨𝐰 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐒𝐲𝐦𝐩𝐭𝐨𝐦𝐬: CO poisoning causes headaches, dizziness, weakness, nausea, and confusion. If your CO alarm sounds or you suspect a leak, get everyone outside to fresh air
immediately and call 911!

10/26/2026

If a fire breaks out in your home, you may have less than two minutes to escape safely. When the smoke alarm sounds, there is no time to figure out what to do. A well-practiced home escape
plan is your family’s best defense against fire. Gather your household tonight and follow these simple steps to make your plan.

10/23/2026

On Thursday, our firefighters completed drafting training—an important skill that allows driver-operators to supply fire apparatus with water from static sources such as ponds, lakes, canals, or portable drop tanks when hydrants are unavailable or the municipal water system is insufficient.

This training was especially timely following the recent tornado that impacted the Neenah/Menasha area, where emergency responders faced limited access to the municipal water system.

Preparedness means training for situations we hope never occur. Our crews continually practice these essential operations, so they are ready to protect our community under a variety of conditions.

10/22/2026

The City of Oshkosh and Town of Algoma have completed a joint study examining opportunities for collaboration in the delivery of fire and emergency medical services.

The study was conducted to help both communities plan for the future as the cost of providing essential services continues to rise, service demands change, and municipal funding limits create ongoing budget challenges. It examines service demands and response capacity, opportunities for shared services, and the long-term financial considerations associated with providing these critical services.

No decisions have been made regarding changes to fire or EMS services. Representatives from both communities will meet Thursday, October 22, at 6 p.m. at the Oshkosh Seniors Center, 200 N. Campbell Road, to review the findings and discuss possible next steps.

10/19/2026

Heating equipment is one of the leading causes of home fires during Wisconsin’s winter months.

Before using a space heater, take a few simple steps to help keep your home and family safe.
Keep anything that can burn—including blankets, curtains, clothing, rugs, and furniture—at least three feet away from any heating source. Always plug space heaters directly into a wall outlet and avoid using extension cords or power strips. Place heaters on a flat, level, hard surface away from high-traffic areas, doorways, and exit routes. Never leave a space heater unattended. When purchasing a space heater, choose a model with an automatic tip-over shutoff feature.

Let’s work together to prevent home fires this winter!

10/15/2026

We are grateful to receive a $22,865 grant from the Firehouse Subs Public Safety Foundation to support our emergency response efforts. With this funding, we are able to purchase Blackline gas monitors, helping ensure our department is better equipped to serve the City of Oshkosh community. Listen to Division Chief of Training CJ Wedell share why this grant is crucial to replace aging equipment: https://www.wbay.com/2026/10/14/firehouse-subs-foundation-donates-nearly-23000-oshkosh-fire-department/

Thank you to the Firehouse Subs Public Safety Foundation, our local Firehouse Subs restaurant in Oshkosh, WI and the generous donors who made this possible!

10/15/2026

Each year, the Oshkosh Fire Department selects an area of the city to provide and install free smoke detectors for residents who need them. This year, our team has installed 72 smoke detectors in local homes!

Working smoke alarms save lives by providing early warning in the event of a fire. We are proud to help keep our community members safe—one home, one family, and one smoke detector at a time.

Thank you to our team and all involved in helping make Oshkosh a safer place to live.

10/13/2026

With the leaves beginning to change color, it's finally starting to feel like fall! Before you turn up the thermostat, take a few minutes to complete this Furnace Safety Checklist to keep your home and family safe.

Have a licensed HVAC technician inspect your furnace annually, replace the filter monthly, and keep combustible materials at least three feet away from your furnace and water heater. Clear outdoor vents of debris, and test smoke and carbon monoxide alarms regularly, replacing units more than 10 years old.

Let’s put a freeze on winter fires before the first big chill hits!

Address

101 Court St
Oshkosh, WI
54901

Telephone

+19202365249

Website

http://www.oshkoshfd.com/

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