• The Fire Commission met on December 16 to approve the promotion of Firefighter Cal Chapman to Fire Lieutenant effective January 1, 2021 pending an upcoming retirement. The Commission also had an extensive discussion on methods to improve diversity in the Department's employee group.
  • Staff conducted interviews of 82 applicants for the position of Firefighter.
  • Chief Whitaker made a presentation to the Shorewood Men's Club about the remodel of Fire Station 83 in Shorewood. A virtual tour of the station can be viewed here.
  • Assistant Chief Harris met with staff from Milwaukee Fire Department to update them on operational procedures for fires in areas without fire hydrants.
  • The Department is preparing for potential access to COVID-19 Vaccinations. All members of the Department were surveyed for their interest in obtaining the vaccine this week. Preliminary results indicated approximately 88% of the members of the Department are interested in receiving the vaccine.