Appleton Fire Department

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.

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.

Use the cord and charger that came with your device or ones approved by the manufacturer.
Using the wrong charger can damage the battery and increase the risk of fire.

The Appleton Fire Department is teaming up with NFPA to promote this year’s Fire Prevention Week theme:
🦹‍♂️Charge into Fire Safety: Safe Charging Is a Superpower.

Help us spread the word that everyday actions can help prevent lithium-ion battery fires.
Use your charging superpower by making smart choices every time you plug in.

Ready for a career that makes a difference? 🚒

AFD Recruit Academy 2025 Enjoy the videos and music you love, upload original content, and share it all with friends, family, and the world on YouTube.

We are grateful to be a recipient of a 2026 We Energies Foundation Rewarding Responder Grant!

The grant will help AFD purchase new battery powered equipment for our firefighters that can be used during vehicle extrication, forcible entry, technical rescue, and other emergency operations.

This equipment will provide crews with additional portable and versatile tools to help them work safely and efficiently during emergencies.

Thank you to the We Energies Foundation for supporting first responders and investing in the equipment we use to serve our community!

Last week, your firefighters completed three days of high rise training, intentionally concluding on September 11.

Crews trained on the unique challenges of responding to fires in multistory buildings, including moving personnel and equipment up stairwells, advancing hose lines, coordinating operations between floors, and working from aerial apparatus.

The timing of this training was intentional. September 11 is a day deeply connected to the fire service and to the challenges and sacrifices of firefighting. Training on these skills is one way we can honor the firefighters who responded that day while continuing to prepare ourselves to answer the call in our own community.

Applications are OPEN! 🚒

The Appleton Fire Department is accepting applications for our next firefighter hiring process.

If you’re looking for a career built around service, teamwork, problem solving, and making a difference in your community, we want to hear from you.

📅 Application deadline: November 8 at midnight
🔗 Apply: https://appletonwi.gov/fire/careers

Come join our team.