Remembering September 11 - 20 Years Later
The Department will hold a small 9/11 Memorial Ceremony at each fire station beginning at 8:45 AM on September 11.

The Department will also be participating in the Greater Milwaukee 9/11 Remembrance Ceremony at Fiserv Forum beginning at noon on 9/11. A formal ceremony will be held at 1 PM.

The Department also wants to thank the Whitefish Bay Women's Club who hosted a luncheon for first responders on Wednesday September 8. Station 84 attended along with Whitefish Bay Police Officers.
Still Riding
September 11, 2001 meant so many different things to so many different people. I was leaving work the morning of September 11 and saw the breaking news that a plane had hit one of the World Trade Center Towers. By the time I got home, the second plane had hit the tower and I spent the day watching news wondering "how did this happen".

Various documentaries were produced about the impact of the events of 9/11 on the fire service - one that stood out to me was the History Channels "Still Riding". It featured FDNY Capt. Terry Hatton who's legacy left a strong impression on me for his dedication and commitment to the fire service, his department and excellence in his performance.

Chief Whitaker
Thank you to the following businesses that allowed for fundraising:
  • Kroger/Pick N' Save/Metro Market
  • Walgreens
Thank You
Thank you to everyone who donated, those that participated in the fundraising efforts by North Shore Professional Firefighters and the Department and the local businesses that allowed for the fundraising at their locations for Muscular Dystrophy Association over Labor Day Weekend.

Over $24,000 was donated during the fundraising efforts. Special appreciation to Lt. Cal Chapman who coordinated this great effort.
Weekly Update
  • Ascension St. Francis Hospital is no longer a STEMI or Resuscitation receiving facility in the Milwaukee County EMS System due to restricted cath lab hours. Milwaukee County EMS Policy requires STEMI and Resuscitation Hospitals to be able to provide cath lab service 24 hours per day/365 days per year.
  • The Department will offer flu shots for employees, retirees and family members on October 8th at Station 82 from 7:30 AM to 10:30 AM. Additional opportunities by appointment only will be offered at North Shore Health Department locations on Tuesday and Thursday in October and November.
  • Quarterly Company Officer Meetings were held on Wednesday and Thursday.
  • On duty personnel participated in EMS Simulation Training this week.
  • The Fire Department Board of Directors will meet Tuesday September 14 via Zoom.
  • The volume of major road construction projects in the seven communities is requiring significant time of staff each week to coordinate alternate access and routes due to the construction.