North Fond du Lac Fire Department

06/18/2026

North Fondy Fest is almost here! We hope to see you there.

We are 5 days away from kickin’ off North Fondy Fest! With our introduction of food trucks this year, we want to hear from you guys what truck your looking forward to most!

Drop a comment, like, and share and you’ll be entered to win $10 from us!

Hitting the follow button to keep up to date with North Fondy Fest would be awesome as well! (Rumor has it if we hit enough engagement we’ll be selecting multiple winners!)

Lucia's Cocina
Chick-fil-A
R. Rockin' Meats
Doughlicious
Sweet Escapes LLC
Jo’s Coffee Barn
Sully's Tavern of Fond Du Lac Inc

06/17/2026

Nutrition plays a vital role in the health, wellness, and performance of first responders. While there are many ways to improve our diets, the attached video highlights a few simple and effective strategies:
🥗 Watch Your Portions – A good guideline is to fill half your plate with fruits and vegetables, one-quarter with lean protein, and one-quarter with whole grains.
⚠️ Limit Added Sodium and Sugars – Reducing foods high in added salt and sugar can support heart health, energy levels, and overall well-being.
🥚 Don't Overlook Eggs – Eggs are an excellent source of protein and can be incorporated into healthy meals in many ways, including lunches, fried rice, salads, and more.
Small nutrition changes can make a big difference in maintaining the health and readiness needed to serve our communities every day.

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06/16/2026

Technique

Physical fitness is an important part of being a firefighter, but simply going through the motions isn’t enough. How we move is just as important as how often we exercise, which is why proper technique is so critical.

Whether in the gym or on the fireground, maintaining proper form should always be a priority. Focusing on correct lifting techniques, performing exercises that translate to real-world job tasks, and avoiding movements that increase the risk of injury can help reduce preventable injuries and keep firefighters healthy and ready to serve.

By emphasizing proper technique in both training and daily operations, we can improve performance, enhance safety, and build long-term resilience for the demands of the job.

06/15/2026

Intentional
Being intentional with your fitness is what separates simply exercising from training to perform at a high level as a firefighter.
A key part of intentional training is creating a schedule and sticking to it. But once you have a routine in place, how can you make it more effective?
Rather than focusing solely on individual muscles, firefighters should train the movements they perform on the fireground. Building a program around functional movement patterns can improve strength, performance, and resilience while reducing the risk of injury.
Key movement patterns for firefighters include:
🔥 Squat
🔥 Pull
🔥 Lift
🔥 Push
🔥 Core
🔥 Carry
The article below discusses how to build a training program around these essential movements and why training movements—not just muscles—can better prepare firefighters for the demands of the job.

Instead of picking a set of muscles to train on particular days, pick exercises that fit into these main movement patterns that mimic on the job tasks.

06/14/2026

Foundations of Firefighter Fitness

Functional fitness should be a key focus for firefighters and EMS personnel because the physical demands of the job often go far beyond what traditional workout routines prepare us for.
Two critical components of functional fitness are core strength and flexibility. Firefighting and EMS tasks frequently require awkward positions, unpredictable movements, lifting, carrying, and working in confined spaces. Developing a strong core and maintaining flexibility can help improve performance while reducing the risk of injury.
Ways to improve these areas include:
✅ Engage your core during daily activities and workouts whenever possible.
✅ Incorporate 10–30 minutes of core-strengthening exercises several times per week.
✅ After conditioning or workout sessions, perform static stretching for the muscle groups you used.
Investing time in functional fitness today can help keep you stronger, safer, and more effective on the job tomorrow.
For more functional fitness tips and recommendations, check out the article below.
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06/13/2026

June 14–20, 2026, marks Firefighter Safety Stand Down Week, an annual initiative dedicated to improving firefighter health, safety, and wellness.
This year's theme is FITNESS, with each letter representing a specific area of focus. Throughout the week, we will share information, resources, and practical tips related to each daily topic to help support the health and well-being of firefighters and first responders.
Follow along over the next seven days as we explore each component of FITNESS:

F – Foundations of Firefighter Fitness
I – Intentional
T – Technique
N – Nutrition
E – Evaluation
S – Sleep
S – Strategies for Success

06/05/2026

We are at the Hometown Heroes event at the Adashun Jones Real Estate Inc. location at 1028 S Main St.
Stop by to support a great event and say hi while you are here!

06/04/2026

*Update: The natural gas line has been secured and all residences that have allowed entry into residences have been cleared. There are approximately 22 homes without gas and it is expected to be 4-5 hours until repaired. Alliant Energy will remain on scene.

There is an active natural gas leak near McKinley Street and Bechaud Avenue. Please avoid the area until further notice.

06/04/2026

Some follow-up to the graduation ceremony. After graduation EMS providers have a to take a National Registry Test to confirm their competency for the level they trained for, which is no small task. And we are beyond excited that both have officially passed that National Registry Test and are officially licensed paramedics.
Congrats again you two! 🫡

06/03/2026

This is great news for our area!

We’re excited to share that Flight For Life and ThedaStar have officially come together as one unified air medical transport program—bringing together two trusted teams with one shared mission: delivering safe, high-quality, life-saving care when it matters most.

By combining our experience, expertise, and resources, this integration will:

*Expand access to air medical transport across the region
*Improve coordination and aircraft availability
*Reduce delays and response times
*Strengthen service for patients, EMS, hospitals, and communities

Together, our two programs bring decades of experience—serving tens of thousands of patients across Wisconsin—and are now even better positioned to meet the growing needs of the communities we serve.

Most importantly, there is no disruption to service. Both Flight For Life and ThedaStar will continue operating under their trusted names, and our partners in health care can use the same dispatch numbers you rely on today.

This is about growth, collaboration, and ensuring more patients receive the critical care they need—when and where they need it most.

Thank you to our partners, crews, and communities for your continued trust and support.