Appleton Fire Department

Congratulations to our Assistant to the Fire Chief, Sharon Brochtrup, on receiving the City of Appleton's 2026 City Stars Exceptional Leadership Award!

Sharon was recognized at last week's Common Council meeting for her outstanding dedication and service to the City of Appleton.

For more than 30 years, Sharon has been an important part of the Appleton Fire Department, supporting our firefighters, keeping day to day business running smoothly, and maintaining strong connections with our retired personnel and their families.

Her dedication and behind the scenes work help ensure our firefighters and stations have what they need to serve our community.

The City Stars Awards recognize employees nominated by their peers for going above and beyond in their service to the City of Appleton.

Please join us in congratulating Sharon on this well deserved recognition!

Halloween is a week away!

Before the trick-or-treating begins, take a few minutes to check your decorations and costumes.

🎃 Use battery-operated candles in jack-o'-lanterns.
🎃 Keep decorations away from heat sources.
🎃 Make sure costumes don't have long, trailing fabric.
🎃 Give kids flashlights or glow sticks.
🎃 Keep exits and walkways clear.

Have a safe and happy Halloween!

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.

Unplug your device when it is fully charged.
Leaving it plugged in longer than needed can increase heat and stress on the battery.

Stop using your device right away if the battery:
👃 smells strange
🌶️ is warm to the touch
🍾 makes popping noises
➰ changes in shape or color
💨 or if you see smoke.

If it is safe, move the device away from anything that can catch fire.
A damaged battery can overheat and start a fire.