Milwaukee will have a new fire station in 2024.
Fire Chief Aaron Lipski announced late Friday afternoon that he intends to reopen Engine 17 at 4653 S. 13th St. The announcement comes as the city debates its 2024 budget.
Under the proposed city budget, the budget for the Milwaukee Fire Department (MFD), would increase by $14.4 million to $146 million, an 11% increase. The daily staffing level in the department would increase from 192 to 198.
“Chief Aaron Lipski wishes to extend his sincere gratitude to Mayor Cavalier Johnson, Common Council President José G. Pérez, and Finance and Personnel Chairwoman Marina Dimitrijevic for navigating the difficult financial waters from which the City of Milwaukee will now hopefully begin to emerge,” said the fire department in a statement.