Flags across Wisconsin will be flown at half staff for the next two Saturdays in honor of firefighters who lost their lives in the line of duty.
Executive Order #197 orders the flags to be flown at half-staff on Saturday, Oct. 7, 2023, in recognition of the Final Alarm Ceremony at the Wisconsin State Firefighters Memorial, and on Saturday, Oct. 14, 2023, in honor of Fire Prevention Week, which is Oct. 8 through Oct. 14.
“Each and every day, Wisconsin firefighters risk their own health and safety in order to serve their neighbors in their greatest time of need, and we owe them an incredible debt of gratitude for keeping our communities safe,” said Gov. Tony Evers. “On Firefighters Memorial Day and throughout the year, we honor their immense sacrifice and remember the selflessness and bravery of those firefighters who have fallen in the line of duty.”