Kaukauna Firefighters Charitable Foundation

10/28/2026

Today is National First Responders Day, honoring the heroes who serve, protect, and make a difference every day. Thank you to the City of Kaukauna Fire Department and Kaukauna Police Department for your courage, sacrifice, and dedication!

10/22/2026

Our union and charitable foundation would like to congratulate the following members of C-Shift for their well deserved recognition with pre-hospital care.

Captain/Paramedic Gerrits
Driver Operator/Paramedic Inocelda
Firefighter/Paramedic Hebert
Firefighter/EMT Sanderfoot

These 4 gentlemen recently provided exceptional pre-hospital care during a cardiac arrest emergency. Their quick response, teamwork, and dedication reflect the very best of community service.

In moments when every second matters, our community can count on these dedicated professionals to bring skill, compassion, and lifesaving care when it’s needed most.

This week they received an award from Ascension St. Elizabeth Hospital where the patient ultimately made a full recovery.

We are proud of our members and grateful for the difference they make in the lives of the people we serve every day!

Thank you, Ascension, for recognizing our staff for delivering amazing prehospital care!

10/22/2026

Only a few days left to vote 🗳 for the community of Menasha!

As of Thursday, Menasha has more than 182,000 votes, the most out of all 40 programs.

10/14/2026

Our union and Charitable Foundation would love for you to get out there and vote for Menasha to win this amazing contest! This prize would have a huge impact on our neighbors in the Fox Valley, especially after the tornado this summer.

Menasha needs your vote! They are in the top 40 for the Friday Night 5G Lights contest from T-Mobile.

One school wins $1,000,000 toward a game-changing home field upgrade, plus an epic 2027 field unveiling and tailgate celebration.

Given the damage done this summer, this would mean A LOT to this community.

Vote here: https://fn5gl.t-mobile.com/vote/menasha-high-school

10/08/2026

At tonight's union meeting, we swore in our 2 newest members.

Probationary Firefighter/EMT Colin Sanderfoot + Probationary Firefighter/Paramedic Brett Ourada joined Local 1594 with big aspirations. They both look forward to learning as much as possible and continuing their service to the community.

Colin comes to us growing up and going to school in Kaukauna. He's currently enrolled in the Paramedic Program at FVTC in Appleton while working full-time with us.

Brett comes to us with previous experience at Gold Cross Ambulance and Door County EMS.

Local 1594 Vice President Sam Klimek is pictured swearing in both.

Congrats and welcome!

09/12/2026

Today, one of our Local 1594 union members proudly participated in the 9/11 Memorial Stair Climb at Lambeau Field.

Firefighter/Paramedic Emily along side Kaukauna Police Department officer Lyons, climbed in honor of the hundreds of firefighters and police officers who made the ultimate sacrifice on September 11, 2001.

Congrats and Thank you.

🇺🇸 We Remember. We Honor. We Never Forget.🇺🇸

09/11/2026

25 years ago our world changed.

On September 11th, 2001, 343 firefighters and paramedics made the ultimate sacrifice while running toward the danger. Alongside them were police officers, emergency responders, military personnel, and thousands of innocent civilians who never made it home.

We remember the brothers and sisters who gave everything that day. We remember the families who lost loved ones. We remember the courage, sacrifice, and selflessness that defined the response.

25 years later, we continue to honor their legacy by doing what they did — serving others, protecting our communities, and answering the call.

On this day, we honor the lives lost on Sept. 11th, 2001 – and pay tribute to the fire fighters, police officers and first responders who made the ultimate sacrifice in service to others. We will never forget.

🇺🇸🗽👨‍🚒🚒👮‍♂️🚓

09/11/2026

At tonight's union meeting, we swore in our newest member.

Probationary Firefighter/EMT Quintin Bayorgeon joined Local 1594 with big aspirations. He looks forward to learning as much as possible and continuing his service to the community. Quintin comes to our union/department growing up and going to school in Kaukauna. He's currently enrolled in the Paramedic Program at NWTC in Green Bay while working full-time with us.

Local 1594 Secretary Treasurer Nick Bouressa is pictured swearing him in.

Congrats and welcome!

09/03/2026

Our union would like to wish the high school football team goodluck this Friday night as they play Kimberly in the inaugural "Battle For The Paddle" trophy. This new tradition looks to be a great rivalry for years to come.

Go Ghosts! 👻

Friday night, September 4th, marks the dawn of a new rivalry as Papermaker Stadium hosts the inaugural "Battle for the Paddle," pitting the Kimberly Papermakers against the Kaukauna Galloping Ghosts. Kickoff is set for 7 p.m., with both programs already carrying a fierce, well-established history in the Fox Valley Association — but this new title and trophy add a fresh layer of stakes to an already heated series with the paddle heading to the winning team's school to be displayed for the year. With bragging rights, conference positioning, and now a namesake trophy on the line, expect a packed house, a raucous student section, and a game that sets the tone — and starts a tradition — for years to come. The new trophy will be displayed for the first time at Friday's game. We would like to say a special thanks to Bella's Custom Design for the production of the trophy!