The Kenosha Fire Department serves the City of Kenosha through the delivery of Emergency Services. The Department is committed to serving and protecting the citizens and visitors of Kenosha by providing paramedic level medical care and advanced fire suppression techniques. The department also is equipped to handle hazardous material incidents, along with fire prevention education, fire inspections and fire investigations.
Kenosha firefighters continually advance their skills and knowledge through daily in-service training, college coursework, and specialized hands-on training.
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We need your help in order to identify the parties responsible for damage to property as a result of fires during a period of Civil Unrest from August 23rd, through August 25th. There is a reward offered by the ATF, please click on the link below.
Christopher Bigley
Interim Fire Chief
The City of Kenosha Fire Department is currently accepting applications for Firefighter/EMTs. Please check back for openings in the Spring/Summer of 2021. Interested individuals are encouraged to sign up to recieve e-mail notification of KFD job openings here.
The Kenosha Fire Department has been busy preparing and stands ready for the increase of medical requests for help related to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Please help stop the spread of the virus by staying home and going out in the public only when absolutely necessary. Help slow the virus by wearing a mask when you are out of your home.
How to help prevent the spread of COVID-19
For the most current information and recommendations on Influenza and COVID-19, visit the link below:
Kenosha County Health Department
For information on things you can do to manage your health at home, see the informational guides below:
Recent Cold and Influenza outbreak has dictated that we refrain from some of our Public Relations activities. We have asked our staff to limit our appearances and public relations events in order to prioritize care for the general public as well as the health of our staff. Please refrain from Fire Station visits and asking for appearances until we are in better position to accomodate these items later in the year.
Kenosha Fire Department Station #1 opened in August of 2019. Crews have occupied this new, state-of-the-art building and are responding to calls from the new facility. This Fire Station was built to expand in it's operations and grow with the community.
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OPEN BURNING ORDINANCE
The City of Kenosha does allow "Recreational Fires"
This is allowed under the following conditions:
Calls for Open Burning outside the conditions as stated above will result in a Municipal Citation of $187.00.
Below is a link to the ordinance
Please enjoy recreational fires safely and be a respectful neighbor. If fires create smoke that is intrusive to your neighbors, it is deemed a "nuisance". In this event, we will ask that you extinguish the fire and issue you a warning. A warning will mean that if the Fire Department a called for a similar call, you will issued a municipal citation.
Click Here for Permit requirements : Bon Fire Permit
Sky Lanterns are forbidden within the City limits.
Life Ring Kiosks have been placed on the Light house Pier, the South Pier and both sides of the Pike River exit. Please avoid the need for these by staying clear of swimming in these areas. There is a fine for tampering with these life saving devices.
Click Here to Read About Drowning Prevention Measures in Kenosha
Lake Michigan is known to be the most dangerous of all the great lakes. It is referred to as an "inland sea." The weather can change rapidly and undercurrents make swimming very hazard. Swimming from the north or south pier is illegal and dangerous as well. The ever moving tide and undercurrent is extremely dangerous in the harbor inlet, the marina inlet and the the pike river outlet. Many have lost their lives in these waters. Lake Michigan is beautiful and a first class body of water for swimming, fishing and other recreational sports. Please respect the dangers inherent in this body of water.
Click below for Current Beach Conditions
Rip Tides occur during increased surf and wave heights. This also occurs when another body of water enters the lake. There are areas in Lake Michigan this happens. Most dangerous is where the Pike River drains into Lake Michigan. This is historically a dangerous place to swim. The area is very unpredictable. The waves and amount of water that drain into the lake can create a drastic and dangerous undertow that will convey a swimmer off-shore in a very short time. Swiming in or near this area is not advised.
Great Lakes Surf Rescue Project
Water Safety- Around 1000 children lose their lives each year in open water accidents in United States each year. Most of these occur during the summer months. Please use the website below to educate yourself and family on the dangers involved with open water and a checklist of items to consider as you and your family enjoy the open water season.
Are you properly insured?
Most home-owners insurance policies cover fire and content loss to $300,000. You may exceed this if you have a fire that causes damage to a neighbor's property. Please review your policy.
Fire loss to the physical property cover the owner's property. Renter's items are not insured by the owner's insurance. If you rent, you will need your own policy to cover any losses to your items. Frequently renters will ask "Are my belongings covered". Unless the renter has an insurance policy, renters items are NOT covered. Typical renter's insurance premiums range from $150-300 for a typical 3 bedroom apartment with belongings. If you rent, please review you insurance needs to avoid undue hardship after a fire.
Dangers of Asbestos
As you may know, asbestos was once widely used as insulation in buildings. When these buildings catch fire, the asbestos in them becomes airborne and can threaten the health of those that comes into contact with it. For more information about the dangers of asbestos and mesothelioma, please visit: https://www.asbestos.com/mesothelioma or www.mesothelioma.com
To request information about a property or development as part of the Freedom of Information Act: Send Email to
Public Education Request
Until further notice, the KFD will be suspending Public Relations Requests and tours. Please check back in 2021.
Due to the Governor’s stay-at-home order and our department’s call volume, we are not participating in birthday parades at this time. We will resume scheduling fire station visits when this public health crisis has subsided.
Please use caution when handeling fireworks and remember that fireworks that are self propelled or blow-up are illegal in the City of Kenosha. The link below is a guide fireworks safety.
Sky Lanterns are forbidden within the City limits.