During May and June,  fire fighters from throughout Wisconsin will have an opportunity to showcase their athletic prowess on the softball diamond as they square off against the Green Bay Packers.  Promoted by Center Stage Attractions, this annual event has become a fan and participant favorite.  4 games are currently scheduled to be held a 4 different venues across Wisconsin. This year the fire fighting teams come from Appleton, Eau Claire, Madison and West Allis and they were selected based upon their respective teams success in the annual Professional Fire Fighters of WI Softball Tournament held each August.  This event has proven to be truly an event for the entire family. Come on out and watch the Green and Gold as they take on Wisconsin's Bravest.  Who knows, you might even be able to score a picture of your favorite player or, better yet, an autograph.  In the event you need tickets to attend any of the games please call 1-800-347-3709.

Current venues and dates include Appleton Fire Fighters playing at Fox Cities Stadium, Appleton on May 19th beginning at 7:00 pm, Madison Fire Fighters playing at The Duck Pond near Madison, on May 17th beginning at 2:00 pm, Eau Claire Fire Fighters playing at Corson Park, Eau Claire on May 18th beginning at 2:00 pm and finally, West Allis Fire Fighters playing at Wilson Park, near Milwaukee on June 6th beginning at 1:00 pm.

Tickets are available for IAFF Local 141 members and their families for the game in Appleton on May 19th. Contact Len Orlando at Station #7-C (391-3621). Game-time is 6:30 PM at Fox Cities Stadium.

The effort to erect a tribute honoring and recognizing all fire fighters who have served the Green Bay Fire Department has taken a major step forward with the completion of a model tribute. Named the Green Bay Fire Fighter Tribute Foundation, the group has been meeting irregularily for about 6 months in an effort to bring the concept to reality.  Thus far, in addition to the completed model of the Tribute, the Foundation has been meeting with governmental,community, and business leaders seeking their support, filing the proper paperwork to seek tax-deductible status with the IRS, and working with landscapers and designers to determine what is needed to have the tribute properly installed. Although not involving a lot of real work, all of these steps have taken more time than originally anticipated.

The "Tribute" is to be located on the west shore of the Fox River, just south of the 9-11 Memorial adjacent to  the Neville Public Museum.  It is planned to have the name of every member who ever served the department  engraved in a paver brick along with park bench seating and a small monument/statue.

Although currently not designated as being "tax-deductible" as a charitable contribution, donations are being accepted. (Charitable status has been applied for with the IRS and we are awaiting a ruling) Please make any contribution payable to "Green Bay Fire Fighter Tribute" and mail it to 1570 Elizabeth St., Green Bay, WI 54302

We are also seeking information about those fire fighters who worked for the department in years past, especially those from the 1920's and 30's.  If you have any information that may help us in our research, please send that to the same address or call Bill Margis at 920-468-0342.