Green Bay Metro Fire Department

10/15/2026

Local kindergarteners enjoyed a special visit as part of our department's Kindergarten Fire Safety Program! Throughout October, we visit over 30 public and private elementary schools to deliver important fire safety information to students in our area.

Thank you to Baird Elementary for hosting us this week! Check out these students participating in our fire safety obstacle course!

10/15/2026

Tuesday was the first night of the school year for the Green Bay Metro Fire Cadet Program!

Students were fitted for fire gear, learned about Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA), and were introduced to some other fire equipment during orientation. We are excited to have 18 cadets as we move forward into the 2026-2027 season.

Great job, everyone!

10/14/2026

Tonight, we partnered with Glass Nickel Pizza Company at 416 Dousman Street in Green Bay to promote fire safety! We randomly selected some lucky customers to receive their delivery in a fire engine. If their smoke alarms were functioning properly, they got their pizza for free. If the alarms were not working, firefighters replaced them or installed new batteries.

Thank you to all the customers who signed up to participate, the staff at Glass Nickel Pizza Company, and our crews for making this event possible!

10/13/2026

Congratulations to everyone, especially Chief Fuiten, Assistant Chief Jeltema, and Lieutenant Vandenbush!

Today, six City of Green Bay employees are being recognized as 2026 Frontline Heroes at the Golden Eagle Event at Lambeau Field. Hosted by the Bay-Lakes Council of Scouting America, the event honors people across the region who serve others through the military, law enforcement, firefighting, emergency response, healthcare, and schools, in celebration of the nation's 250th anniversary.

Congratulations to:
Brian Rollefson, Human Resources Director and U.S. Air Force veteran
Matt Cain, Green Bay Police Department and Commanding General, 364th Expeditionary Sustainment Command
Andy Opperman, Investigation Captain, Green Bay Police Department
Eric Jeltema, Assistant Chief of Operations, Green Bay Metro Fire Department
Ray Fuiten, Chief, Green Bay Metro Fire Department
Adam Vandenbush, Green Bay Metro Fire Department

Thank you for the service you give to Green Bay and the region.

Event details and honoree biographies are available at https://baylakesbsa.org/goldeneagle/

10/12/2026

The Green Bay Metro Fire Department is partnering with Glass Nickel Pizza Company to bring fire safety directly to local doorsteps. On Wednesday, October 14, from 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM, select families ordering pizza may get a special surprise: their delivery arriving aboard a fire truck. This initiative aims to raise awareness about the importance of having working smoke and carbon monoxide (CO) detectors on every level of the home.

How it Works:

➡️Sign Up: Residents can enter the drawing by registering on the Green Bay Metro Fire Department website. Link to sign up: https://www.greenbaywi.gov/FormCenter/Fire-6/Pizza-Contest-Form-259

➡️Deadline: Registration closes at 12:00 PM on Wednesday, October 14. Selected participants will be notified shortly after.

➡️What to Expect: During delivery, firefighters will conduct a quick check of the home's smoke and carbon monoxide alarms.

Fire Prevention Week has passed, but keeping your family safe is a year-round effort.

10/11/2026

The Green Bay Metro Fire Department responded to 16 emergency medical incidents during the Packers vs. Bears football game today at Lambeau Field. Four ambulance transports occurred, and 33 individuals required basic first aid.

10/10/2026

INCIDENT RELEASE

Fire on Green Bay’s East Side

At approximately 15:59 on October 9, 2026, the Green Bay Metro Fire Department (GBMFD) responded to the report of a structure fire at the 300 block of Windward Road. Upon arrival, smoke was coming from the structure. Fire crews made entry into the home to conduct a primary search and locate the fire. Crews encountered a hole in the kitchen floor and extensive fire damage to the cabinets. Crews found smoldering areas within the structure which were extinguished. Ventilation and overhaul were completed.

During the search, crews located 3 pets that perished in the fire. No injuries to residents or firefighters were reported. Property loss estimated at $195,000.

The Green Bay Metro Fire Department would like to thank the Green Bay Police Department, Wisconsin Public Service and the Brown County Communications Center for their assistance in the incident. We would also like to thank Forever Friends Pet Cremation Services for their assistance.

GBMFD would like to remind residents to keep all combustible materials away from cooking appliances and to keep stovetops clear when not in use.

10/08/2026

🚨 Attention Students & Parents! 🚨

The Green Bay Metro Fire Department is hosting a fire safety poster contest for all 6th, 7th, & 8th graders! 🎨🔥

🎉 Prizes: 1st-place winners from each grade will get an awesome ride to school in a fire truck! 🥳🚒

🗓️ Don't forget: The deadline for submissions is Friday, October 30th, 2026.

Get creative and show us your fire safety message! For more details, visit: https://www.greenbaywi.gov/FirePoster

Spread the word! 📢✨

10/06/2026

Charge large items like e-bikes, scooters, and power tools outside when possible. Do not block exits when charging. These batteries store more energy, and fires can grow quickly if they fail.

Visit www.fpw.org for more information.