Professional Fire Fighters of Wisconsin

Racine and Kenosha Counties - Burlington & Bristol - Multiple MABAS box alarms for multiple brush fires. #MABAS #Wisconsin #USFiR

Greendale WI - 7200 Block Enfield Ave - Heavy smoke showing from a single story home, possibly one person trapped. #Greendale #Wisconsin #USFiR

Rest easy Brother Robert ‘Bob’ Berens! Our deepest sympathies to his family and to our Brothers and Sisters of South Shore Fire Department Mt. Pleasant, WI

The Senate passed legislation to expand worker’s compensation PTSD coverage to include all emergency medical service professionals!! We thank the senate for the strong bipartisan support and we look forward to Governor Evers signing the bill into law!

OFFICER INVOLVED SHOOTING: According to scanner audio, the City of Brookfield Police responded for a vehicle accident caused by a possibly intoxicated driver. Prior to police arrival, the suspect fled the scene on foot. When officers arrived and began searching for the suspect, the suspect reportedly ambushed an officer and shot at him numerous times, but thankfully missed every shot. Officer(s) returned fire, striking the suspect in the stomach and the eyeball. The suspect was rushed to the hospital where he will likely face attempted murder charges, assuming he survives his life threatening injuries. Additionally, according to both scanner audio and very early reports, it is believed the suspect involved in this incident is the same suspect conducting the drive by shootings recently. The incident is under investigation. The City of Milwaukee Police Department and Wisconsin Department of Justice are leading the investigation. Any further information will come directly from the City of Brookfield Police Department. All of this information was obtained via scanner audio.

We're excited to announce that Racine Local 321 will be hosting this year's PFFW Bowling Tournament and fundraiser! Join us on April 25th from 1-4 PM at Castle Lanes (5615 Castle Ct, Racine, WI 53406) for a fun-filled event. To register email team info to iafflocal321@gmail.com

President Biggart and Member Friedericks testify against One-Way Out Housing Initiative that forces the fire service make recommendations for multi-family dwellings up to 6 stories be served by 1 exit. This will endanger the public and firefighters! We stand firmly opposed!

We greatly appreciate the work that went into expanding this coverage, which is both a matter of fairness and public safety. Next step will be passage in the State Senate and then onward to the Governor’s desk for his signature.

We are pleased to report the Assembly passed AB 651 which expands workers’ compensation coverage for post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) to include all Emergency Medical Services personnel, including stand-alone EMS professionals who are not also career firefighters.

🎄⭐ Wishing our members and their families a safe and peaceful Christmas. Thank you to those on shift today, protecting our communities.

On behalf of our Fire Fighters and Paramedics across Wisconsin and from our families and our stations to your families in your homes we wish you a Happy Thanksgiving! 🦃

Happy Thanksgiving!

Thank you @firedeptcoffee for selecting our @PFFWCF as their featured nonprofit partner this month, with a portion of nationwide sales benefiting our Foundation’s Mental Health and Wellness Programs. Link to learn more about this partnership: shorturl.at/2t1Ui

“Fire Fighters don’t get to choose the moment they’re called into danger,” said Jerry Biggart, President of the Professional Fire Fighters of Wisconsin. “When outdated apparatus fail, it can cost precious seconds, and those seconds can cost lives.”

Last week First Responders from across #Wisconsin were recognized by the State Legislature on First Responder Appreciation Day, October 14. Legislators gave recognition to FF and EMS personnel for their service, leadership, and dedication. Some of our PFFW members were honored.

Another fantastic WALTS Conference ends with a great legal panel discussing recent precedents and legal decisions. Thank you to all our members, leaders, vendors, and Chief Officers who attended this years conference, and many thanks to everyone who help make WALTS a success!

Local leaders from across Wisconsin learning through numerous different breakout sessions today at our Wisconsin Affiliate Leadership Training Seminar.

Yesterday was the first day of our educational seminar (WALTS) and our Labor-Management Day. Great presentations and speakers provided a great opportunity for our leaders and Chiefs to collaborate and learn together. Another record breaking attendance year with 308 attendees!

Always our honor and privilege to participate in the Wisconsin State Fire and EMS Final Alarm Ceremony in Wisconsin Rapids. Thank you to all our PFFW Members who help make this event a huge success as we honor our fallen. Special thanks to our PFFW Honor Guard!

1028: The North Tower collapses, 1 hour and 42 minutes after the impact of Flight 11. The Marriott Hotel, located at the base of the two towers, is also destroyed.