Morrison Volunteer Fire Department

10/08/2026

🔥Furnaces & Space Heaters 🔥

As temperatures begin to drop, many of us are turning on our furnaces and bringing out our space heaters. Before heating your home, take a few minutes to make sure you’re doing so safely!

🏠 Furnace Safety

- Have your furnace inspected and serviced regularly by a qualified professional.
- Replace or clean furnace filters as recommended by the manufacturer.
- Keep the area around your furnace clear of clutter and other combustible materials.
- Make sure you have working smoke alarms and carbon monoxide (CO) alarms in your home.

🔥 Space Heater Safety

- Keep space heaters at least 3 feet away from anything that can burn, including furniture, curtains, bedding, and clothing.
- Plug electric space heaters directly into a wall outlet. Avoid using extension cords or power strips.
- Place heaters on a level, stable surface where they cannot be tipped over.
- Turn space heaters off when leaving the room or going to bed.
- Never use an oven or stove to heat your home.

A little preparation can go a long way in preventing a fire and keeping your family safe this heating season!

10/03/2026

🔥 October is Fire Prevention Month! 🔥

October is a great time to take a few minutes to make sure you and your family are prepared in the event of a fire.

Here are a few important things to check this month:

Test your smoke alarms: Make sure alarms are working and that everyone in your home can hear them.

Check your fire extinguishers: Make sure they are easily accessible and ready to use.

Have a home fire escape plan: Know two ways out of every room when possible, and choose a safe meeting place outside.

Practice your plan: Make sure everyone in your household knows what to do and where to go if the smoke alarms sound.

Practice fire safety: Never leave cooking unattended, keep anything that can burn away from heat sources, and use electrical equipment safely.

A few minutes of preparation today can make a big difference when seconds count.

09/22/2026

09/19/2026

🔥 Planning a Controlled Burn? Give Us a Call! 🔥

If you’re planning on burning something that may produce a large amount of smoke, please contact Brown County Dispatch on their non-emergency number (920) 391-7450, option 8 before you begin.

Let them know where you’ll be burning and when you plan to start. Once you’re finished and the fire is completely out, call back and let them know you’re done burning.

🔥 Controlled Burn Safety Tips:
- Check the weather and avoid burning in windy or dry conditions.
- Keep the area around your burn clear of combustible materials.
- Keep water and tools available to control or extinguish the fire.
- Never leave a fire unattended.
- Keep children and pets away from the burn area.
- Make sure the fire is completely extinguished before leaving.

Notifying dispatch helps responding agencies know that a reported smoke column is from a planned burn and can help prevent unnecessary emergency responses.

📞 Brown County Dispatch Non-Emergency:
(920) 391-7450, option 8

Please call before you burn, and again when you’re done!

08/27/2026

🚒 A NEW ENGINE HAS ARRIVED! 🚒

Yesterday, members of the Morrison Fire Department traveled to Pierce Mfg in Appleton to take delivery of our brand new Engine 812!

Engine 812 is a Pierce Enforcer TAK 4 and will replace our 25 year old Freightliner FL80 Fire Truck, and become our new front line engine.

The new engine features a 1,500 GPM pump, a 1,000 gallon water tank, and foam capability on all discharges. The truck was customized specifically to best fit the needs of our department and the community we serve.

This new engine is the result of years of fundraising, saving, and dedication by our members, along with the incredible generosity of our community. We cannot thank everyone who helped make this possible enough!

Our members are now working hard to get Engine 812 equipped, trained on, and ready to be placed into service as quickly as possible.

Before it enters service, come check out Engine 812 tonight at Wisconsin International Raceway for Pierce Night! The new engine will be on display throughout the evening.

We are incredibly proud to add Engine 812 to our fleet and look forward to putting it to work protecting our community and surrounding areas.

Thank you to everyone who helped make this possible!

08/26/2026

🚨 Pull Over For Emergency Vehicles🚨

When an emergency vehicle is approaching with its lights and siren activated, please slow down, move over, and give responders the space they need to safely get to the scene.

➡️ Slow down and stay alert.
➡️ Move to the right when it is safe to do so.
➡️ Give emergency vehicles plenty of room to pass.
➡️ Watch for additional emergency vehicles.

Remember, there may be more vehicles coming. A fire engine could be followed by another apparatus, an ambulance, or law enforcement. After the first vehicle passes, don’t immediately assume you’re clear. Look and listen for additional lights and sirens before continuing.

⚠️ Pay special attention at intersections, where emergency vehicles may be approaching from another direction.

Thank you for helping us get to the emergency safely.

08/19/2026

❤️‍🩹 CPR Training ❤️‍🩹

Yesterday, members of the Morrison Fire Department participated in CPR training with Terri and Marilyn from County Rescue.

While Morrison Fire Department is not an EMS agency, maintaining CPR certification is an important part of our firefighter training. CPR is a critical lifesaving skill, and having members who are trained and certified ensures we are prepared to provide assistance when needed.

County Rescue is the EMS service that provides ambulance coverage to our area, and maintaining strong relationships with our EMS partners is an important part of serving our community.

During the training, members reviewed CPR techniques and practiced the skills necessary to provide effective chest compressions and use an AED. Regular hands-on training helps ensure these skills remain fresh and that our members are prepared to act when seconds matter.

A big thank you to Terri and Marilyn from County Rescue for taking the time to come train with our department. We appreciate their instruction, time, and continued partnership with the Morrison Fire Department!

08/11/2026

07/29/2026

🌪️ Assisting with the Neenah-Menasha Tornado Response 🌪️

Following the tornado that impacted the Neenah and Menasha area, three members of the Morrison Volunteer Fire Department deployed as part of the Brown County UTV Strike Team to assist with response efforts in Outagamie County.

The strike team, consisting of members from Morrison, New Franken, Denmark, Suamico, and Hobart Fire Departments, arrived at Fox Crossing Fire Station 40 at 11:45 PM, where they received their assignment, and remained in service in Menasha until 8:08 AM the following morning.

Once on scene, the strike team was divided into two groups and assigned grid sections to conduct secondary searches of the affected areas. Crews also assisted engine companies by clearing debris from roadways, helping restore access for emergency vehicles, and assisting other crews with gaining access through blocked areas. Throughout the operation, the strike team remained available to respond to emergencies if additional resources were needed.

Large-scale incidents like this highlight the importance of mutual aid and the strong partnerships between neighboring departments. We are proud that our members were able to assist alongside firefighters from New Franken, Denmark, Suamico, Hobart, and many other agencies during this response.

Our thoughts remain with everyone affected by the tornado, and we thank all of the first responders, public works crews, utility workers, and volunteers who continue to assist with the recovery efforts.

If you are interested in volunteering or supporting those impacted by the storm, additional information can be found here:
https://www.volunteerfoxcities.org/2026-storms/

07/23/2026

🚒 Joint Rural Water Supply Training 💧

Over the past week, members of the Morrison Fire Department have been training alongside the De Pere Fire Rescue to strengthen our rural water supply operations.

Throughout the training, crews focused on several key skills, including:
- Establishing pumping operations for homes and buildings with long driveways.
- Efficient tender (tanker) shuttle operations while keeping roadways open for emergency vehicles.
- Engine nursing operations, where water is supplied directly from a tender to an engine to maintain a continuous fire attack when hydrants aren’t available.

In many of the areas we serve, fire hydrants are limited or unavailable. That means firefighters must bring the water to the fire. Rural water shuttle operations allow multiple tenders to continuously transport water from a fill site to the scene, ensuring crews have the water they need while minimizing interruptions.

Training like this helps us work seamlessly with neighboring departments, improves efficiency on the fireground, and ensures we’re prepared when our community needs us most.

A big thank you to the De Pere Fire Rescue Department for partnering with us during this valuable training opportunity! We appreciate the teamwork and shared commitment to serving our communities.

📸 Check out a few photos from yesterday’s training below!