Fox Crossing Fire Department

10/22/2026

Fire Prevention Week may have been earlier this month, but October is a great time to test your smoke alarms and have a family fire drill.

10/20/2026

Check out this Trunk-or-Treat event happening tomorrow, October 21st at WOW Logistics on McMahon Dr.

Your Fox Crossing Firefighters will be there!

10/20/2026

10/17/2026

SLOW DOWN. MOVE OVER. SAVE LIVES.

When you see flashing lights on the side of the road, remember that someone is working hard to keep our community safe. It could be a Firefighter, Police Officer, EMS provider, tow truck operator, or highway worker.

Wisconsin’s Move Over Law requires drivers to move over or slow down for stopped emergency vehicles and other vehicles displaying warning lights.

-Move over to a lane farther away when it is safe to do so.
-Slow down and proceed cautiously if you cannot safely move over.
-Stay alert and watch for emergency personnel working near the roadway.

Our firefighters and emergency responders put themselves in harm’s way to help others. A simple decision behind the wheel can make the difference between going home safely and a tragedy.

Help us protect those who protect you.

SLOW DOWN. MOVE OVER. EVERYONE GOES HOME.

10/13/2026

🎉Happy 23 years at Fox Crossing Fire Department 🎉
Thank you for your continued dedication to the department and to the residents of Fox Crossing.

10/12/2026

Breast Cancer Statistics for Breast Cancer Awareness Month

🩷 1 in 8 women in the US will be diagnosed with breast cancer in their lifetime.
🩷 Breast cancer accounts for approximately 1 in 3 new cancers diagnosed in women in the US each year.
🩷In 2026, an estimated 321,910 women in the US will be diagnosed with invasive breast cancer
🩷 An additional 42,140 new cases of non-invasive breast cancer will be diagnosed
🩷 There are currently over 4 million breast cancer survivors in the United States.
🩷 An estimated 42,140 U.S. women will die from breast cancer in 2026.
🩷 Breast cancer is the most common cancer in American women, except for skin cancers
🩷 The breast cancer death rate has fallen 44% since 1989, largely attributed to earlier detection and improved treatment.
🩷Men can get breast cancer, too. About 2670 men are expected to be diagnosed in 2026.

10/10/2026

Soft Surface? Hard Pass.
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.



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10/09/2026

On a Flight? Keep It Insight.
When charging on a plane, keep portable charging devices on the tray table. Do not charge devices in overhead compartments and never charge e-cigarettes or vapes on a plane. If a battery overheats or fails, it is important for the flight crew to be able to respond quickly.



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10/08/2026

With yesterday’s FEMA press release on disaster relief for the July 27th tornado, instructions to apply for FEMA assistance and other informational documents have now been shared on the Village of Fox Crossing website:

Release Date: October 7, 2026
FEMA announced that federal disaster assistance is available to the state of Wisconsin to supplement recovery efforts in the areas affected by severe storms and tornadoes on July 27, 2026.
Federal funding is available to affected individuals in Forest, Outagamie, Vilas and Winnebago counties. Assistance can include grants for temporary housing and home repairs, low-cost loans to cover uninsured property losses, and other programs to help individuals and families recover from the effects of the disaster.
See link below for necessary instructions to apply:
https://foxcrossingwi.gov/blog/fema-disaster-assistance/

10/08/2026

FOX CROSSING – On Wednesday, October 7th, at 1039 the Fox Crossing Fire Department along with Auto-Aid units were dispatched to the 900 Block of Tayco St. for the report of a structure fire.

Fox Crossing CAR 40(Assistant Chief) arrived on scene and found a single-story duplex that had fire showing from the roof and smoke coming out of the eaves. Occupants were alerted to the fire from a working smoke detector and both units were evacuated; there was a cat still in the basement of the home.

Firefighters from the first arriving Engine pulled a pre connected hose line and made entry into the home. With the use of a thermal imaging camera, they were able to locate a fire above the ceiling in the bathroom. They pulled ceiling and wall coverings to expose the area and extinguish the fire. Other crews used another hose-line to put out hot spots at the rear of the building, and another crew used ground ladders to access the roof. The fire was brought under control within 20 minutes.

Overhaul of the walls, ceiling and attic were completed to ensure the fire was extinguished.

A cat was found safe in the basement and reunited with its owner. No injuries to any firefighters or residents were reported on scene.

The fire is still under investigation and there is no damage estimate at the time of this release. .

Grand Chute Fire Department, Town of Neenah Fire Department, Gold Cross Ambulance, WE Energies, Menasha Utilities and Fox Crossing Police Department assisted at the scene.

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