Milwaukee Fire Department History and Personnel 150th Anniversary Yearbook

We are excited to announce a new coffee-table-style yearbook! The Milwaukee Fire Department 150th Anniversary Yearbook book is underway! This book will be a 9” x 12”, hard cover yearbook put together by the MFD Yearbook Committee and will include a tremendous history of the MFD since 1875.

It will also include professional portraits of all active department members and supporting organizations. What better way to capture and celebrate the rich history of the Milwaukee Fire Department than through a collection of pictures, stories, and events that tell the story of this great department and of all the people who have made it what it is today?

Our publisher, Acclaim Press, is one of the nation’s best publishers for law enforcement and fire department history books, having worked with over 75 departments nationwide.

We Need Your Help

This is your 150th Anniversary History Yearbook!  If you have photographs relating to alarms, training, special events or firehouse life to share, we are asking you to contribute them to: Deputy Chief Jim Ley (retired) at jhley@att.net

Special Book Offer

This book is only being sold to Milwaukee Fire Department members, retirees and their families. Since this yearbook will be a limited edition publication, the number of books printed will be based upon the number of copies ordered in advance. Therefore, you are encouraged to place your order by October 31, 2024!

Please be part of this historic publication and order your copies today!

– Chief Aaron D. Lipski

Questions? Contact Acclaim Press at 573-472-9800 or email MilwaukeeFire150@AcclaimPress.com.

 A Quality Publication!

Acclaim Press has published commemorative history books for a wide variety of law enforcement and fire departments nationwide, with nearly a century of publishing experience. Your book will be well-researched and will capture the spirit of the MFD. The Milwaukee Fire Dept. 150th Anniversary Yearbook is being offered now on a pre-sale basis to only MFD employees, retirees and their families. This quality book will be available in two versions: the Deluxe Edition, bound in a beautiful, 9 x 12-inch hardbound printed cover for only $59.95 each, and the Leather Collector’s Edition, bound in rich, genuine bonded leather embellished with gold or silver lettering for $99.95 each.

Personalize your copy!

On either version you may have your name, or that of a friend or loved one, embossed on the front cover (24 character limit) for an additional $8.00.

Your Book Will Include:

• Historical overview of the MFD., including a detailed look of the department from 1875 through 2024.
• The 150 top fire and emergencies faced by the MFD.
• Full-color portraits of department personnel & retirees.
• In Memoriam tribute to fallen firefighters.
• Hundreds of historic and newer full-color photos showcasing MFD employees.
• Special units, fire education and prevention, and group photos
• Full MFD roster, and much more!

DEADLINE: October 31, 2024

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