ABOUT MFD

 THE MILWAUKEE FIRE DEPARTMENT


The Milwaukee Fire Department, also known as the MFD, was established January 1, 1875. The department consists of 36 Fire Stations, 35 Engines, 15 Trucks, 12 Paramedic Units, and the Fireboat Trident.  Currently under the leadership of Fire Chief Mark Rohlfing, the
MFD, is the primary fire suppression, prevention, rescue and emergency medical service for the City of Milwaukee. The department's motto is "Courage, Integrity and Honor."

The Milwaukee Fire Department consists of more than 800 firefighters, many of whom serve simultaneously as paramedics providing BLS (basic life support) and ALS (advance life support) services. The MFD was ranked 3rd in the country for best medical emergency service by a USA Today study in 2003.


 

 
Milwaukee Fire Department
711 West Wells Street
Milwaukee, WI 53233
414-286-8948

 

 

FIRE CHIEF
Mark A. Rohlfing

BIOGRAPHY 
FIRE CHIEF'S MESSAGE 
MFD MISSION STATEMENT
SAFETY MESSAGE

 

 

 

Dispatched Calls for Service. Click HERE for the link.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

MFD 2012 Yearbook Order Form Click Image below to download PDF. Follow instructions on order form.

 

 

 

 

 

It can be difficult at times to know if you are having a real medical emergency. Many people are not aware of the symptoms that are indicative of a serious medical condition. Please use the following links to help you identify the symptoms that are associated with strokes and heart attacks to be sure you call for the help when needed.

 

HEART ATTACK SYMPTOMS

STROKE SYMPTOMS

 

Open Burning Regulations
(click on the image)

 

 

 

  
PRESS RELEASES
& MEDIA ALERTS