Wisconsin Rapids Fire Fighters IAFF Local 425

Far too many tragic events happening in public safety. The Wisconsin Rapids Fire Department offers condolences to those involved in the ambush of firefighters who were protecting their community.

We honor the lives of:

Battalion Chief John Morrison, Coeur d'Alene Fire Department, IAFF Local 710

Battalion Chief Frank J. Harwood, Kootenai County Fire & Rescue, IAFF Local 2856

We also send strength and prayers to:

Firefighter/Engineer David Tysdal, Coeur d'Alene Fire Department, IAFF Local 710, who remains in critical condition.

Congratulations, Chief Goodreau!

Press Release: Benjamin Goodreau Appointed Wisconsin Rapids Fire Chief

"There is something truly special about the men and women who dedicate themselves to serving our community within this fire department. I am deeply humbled by the opportunity to serve alongside them and lead this incredible organization."

To read the full release visit:

https://www.wirapids.org/news-center-documents/benjamin-goodreau-appointed-wisconsin-rapids-fire-chief

May you rest in peace Woody, Thank You for all your years of dedication and what you put into making the PFFW a better organization overall. You will be sorely missed Brother. We will take it from here. Rest Easy Brother Woodzicka.

It is with profound sadness that we have to announce the untimely passing of our very own friend and Brother, our Vice President Michael “Woody” Woodzicka.

Vice President Woodzicka is one of the longest serving leaders our organization has ever had, dedicating over 30 years of his life to our membership. The last 11, of which, as our Vice President.

We offer our deepest condolences and prayers to his friends and family, as well as our Brothers and Sisters of Appleton Local 257.

Rest easy Woody we got it from here.

More details will come as they are available.

Please keep the Green Bay Metro Fire Department family in your thoughts and prayers as they navigate through this difficult time. Rest easy, brother Kreiter.

It is with a heavy heart the Green Bay Metro Fire Department announces the line of duty death of Engineer/Paramedic Tyler Kreiter, age 43.

Tyler was assigned to Fire Station 6, located at 1701 W Mason. He faithfully served our department, residents, and our community for 17 years. Tyler exemplified what it means to be a Green Bay Metro Firefighter. The courage and determination he displayed in the performance of his duties were outmatched only by his spirit in his fight against cancer.

We extend our deepest condolences and prayers to the family, friends, and colleagues of Tyler. Thank you for respecting the privacy of the Kreiter family during this extraordinarily difficult time.