Congratulations
Congratulations and best wishes to Battalion Chief Steven Brennan who is retiring from the Department next week. Steve's last work day with the Department is Friday September 30.

Steve was hired by the Shorewood Fire Department in 1989. He joined North Shore Fire/Rescue during the 1995 consolidation of seven fire departments. Steve was subsequently promoted to Fire Lieutenant and Battalion Chief. Steve has served as a Battalion Chief since 2008.

Steve has demonstrated excellent leadership and technical skills throughout his career. He has been successful in obtaining several large grants that have assisted the Department and has been integral in the establishment and management of an excellent health and safety program for all of our members. Thank you to Steve and his family for their commitment to our organization and the communities we serve.
Weekly Update
  • A fire damaged an apartment in the 9400 Block of 49th St. in Brown Deer on Tuesday September 27. The cause of the fire is under investigation by the Brown Deer Police Department and North Shore Fire/Rescue.
  • The Department provided mutual aid to the Cedarburg Fire Department for a structure fire in the Town of Cedarburg this week.
  • Monthly Administrative Staff Meeting focused on creating cultures in organizations.
  • Bid deadline for Station 82 Reconstruction was extended to October 20.
  • Station 82 Reconstruction pre-bid meeting to review project questions with potential bidders was held on Monday at Station 82.
  • First week of new emergency medical dispatch (EMD) protocols has gone well. Staff will continue to review calls for service and update training and guidelines if needed. Thank you to everyone for working through the implementation.
  • Shift transfers that result from promotions on October 5 were posted via Departmental Memo.
  • Newly hired firefighter/EMTs were integrated into the Joint Fire Training Academy Group this week after one week of department orientation. This recruit class also has candidates from St. Francis Fire Department in it. Much appreciation to Wauwatosa and West Allis Fire Departments for their commitment to assist in managing and instructing at the JFTA for this class even though their departments don't have any recruits in this class.
  • Recruitment information for Intern Firefighters was posted this week.