Fire Department-Fire Safety

Fire Safety: The Department provides public fire safety education training yearly to students in four public elementary schools and three parochial schools along with many pre-school facilities. The department also does fire safety education programs for area industry, commercial businesses, and public sector employees. Contact the Fire Department if you business or industry is interested in fire safety training.

Inspections: The Department inspects all public buildings twice a year for safety code violations as deputy inspectors for the Department of Commerce. Questions regarding inspections or violations can be directed to the department by calling 920-746-2916.

Burning Permit: The department does issue burning permits on occasion. To obtain a burning permit, you must contact the department by calling 920-746-2916. An inspection of the site will be made by department members prior to a permit being issued. The permits are issued on a daily basis depending on weather conditions and what is being burned. There are strict guidelines issued by the Department of Natural Resources concerning burning, that must be followed. The Fire Department encourages recycling of household materials (no garbage is permitted to be burned) and brush is to be deposited at the site on Division Road.

Fire Works: A permit must be obtained from the Fire Department for aerial displays of fireworks. A certificate of liability for $1,000,000 must be presented naming the City of Sturgeon Bay as a coinsured in order to obtain a permit. The permit must be obtained from the Fire Chief.

Bicycles: Can be registered at either fire station during normal working hours. The cost is $2.00 for each bicycle and lasts for the life of the bicycle. Firefighters may not be in the station due to other activities so it is best to call ahead - 920-746-2916. Inquires about lost bicycles should be directed to the Sturgeon Bay Police Department at 920-746-2450.

Smoke Detectors: Are required by state law in all dwelling units. In rental units, the landlord is required to install and maintain the detectors, the renter is responsible for replacing the batteries in individual units.

Carbon Monoxide Detectors: The Fire Department encourages residents to purchase and install carbon monoxide detectors in their homes. Carbon monoxide detectors can be purchased at local businesses. Contact the Fire Department for recommendations on the type of detector to purchase and where it should be located within your home.

Emergency Weather Warning Sirens: The Fire Department has the responsibility of making sure that the emergency weather warning sirens are operational. There are seven emergency weather warning sirens in the City. The east side sirens are located at: Florida Street near the boat launching ramp; at the intersection of Canal Road and Cove Road; at the intersection of North 14^th Avenue and Georgia Street; and on top of the east side fire station. The west side sirens are located at: Clay Banks Road and Galley Drive; at the Sturgeon Bay Utility office building; and on Green Bay Road near the Sturgeon Bay Metal Products building. The sirens are tested at noon on the first day of the month. The sirens are activated by the Door County 9-1-1 Dispatch Center in an emergency and are only activated when a tornado is sighted. The Fire Department encourages residents to purchase weather alert radios for immediate alert from the National Weather Service in case of severe weather. These radios can be purchased from the Door County Emergency Management Office located at 319 South 18^th Avenue or by calling 920-746-7101.

Fire Extinguishers: The fire department encourages residents to have fire extinguishers available in case of fire. They can be purchased at local businesses. Contact the Fire Department for information on the type and size of extinguisher that is needed. They can also tell you where the extinguishers should be located and how to use them.