Marking a century and a half of steadfast service to the community, the Milwaukee Fire Department celebrates its 150th anniversary this year. The department is honoring this milestone by sharing a yearlong retrospective of pivotal moments that have defined their rich legacy. As firefighters and officials look back, they pay tribute to the countless calls that have formed the backdrop of their storied history—a history deeply woven into Milwaukee’s fabric.
In recent days, the department took to social media to highlight some of their consequential responses over the years. On September 20 from various years, the Milwaukee Fire Department battled significant blazes that tested their mettle and shaped their evolution. According to the Milwaukee Fire Department’s Facebook post, these commemorated fires ranged from milling company infernos to manufacturing plant ordeals. Notably, a 3rd alarm fire occurred at the Berger-Crittenden Milling Co. on September 20, 1912, and decades later, on the same day in 1974, the Milwaukee Waste Paper Co. was stricken by another 3rd alarm disaster.
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