Heat Safety for Firefighters | Green Bay News

When the heat hits 90, De Pere Fire Department goes into high gear—hydration first, gear swaps second. Fire Chief Brett Jansen insists crews prep the night before, because wearing heavy turnout gear in July is like wearing a snowsuit. They’ve got a full system to keep firefighters cool, rested, and hydrated, plus the Mutual Aid Box Alarm System kicks in automatically to bring in backup and elevate response levels—so even a single-alarm fire gets treated like a two-alarm when temps soar. It’s not just smart—it’s survival. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/d238758f38b657e9