Green Bay Fire Station 3 to Reopen October 31
The facility on Shawano Avenue returns to service after extensive flood repairs.
Updated on Oct. 30, 2026 in Emergency Response
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Green Bay Fire Station 3 is scheduled to resume operations on October 31, 2026, following a four-month closure. The facility shuttered after a severe storm caused significant damage to the building.
Why it matters
The reopening restores critical emergency coverage to the Shawano Avenue area. Repairs were necessary to address damage to essential building systems caused by flooding.
A June 24 storm deposited more than one inch of rain in the area, necessitating $50,000 in structural repairs. Upgrades were required for the station's electrical, HVAC, and water heating systems.
The players
Green Bay City Council
The local legislative body responsible for city governance, budget approval, and municipal policy decisions.
Fire Station 3
A local fire department facility located at 885 Shawano Avenue that serves the community of Green Bay.
The details
Floodwaters forced the closure of the station on June 24, 2026, leading to the disconnection of electrical service and the reallocation of staff. Following an emergency declaration by the city council in August, crews completed the necessary renovations to the facility.
Timeline
June 24, 2026: The station closed after a storm caused flooding.
August 2026: The city council approved an emergency declaration for repairs.
October 31, 2026: Fire Station 3 is set to reopen.
Seasonal Patterns
The repair project follows the city council's emergency declaration, a formal mechanism used to expedite funding for municipal recovery. This effort mirrors standard infrastructure restoration timelines for facilities impacted by seasonal storm events.
Local residents in the vicinity of 885 Shawano Avenue will see a return of normal emergency apparatus staffing. The facility is fully cleared for personnel and equipment return as of October 31.
The takeaway
The reopening marks the completion of a $50,000 restoration effort to restore local emergency response capabilities. Residents can expect the restoration of standard service levels at the Shawano Avenue location starting this week.
What happens next
Fire Station 3 will resume full operations on October 31, 2026.
Further reading
Learn more about local public safety operations in the Emergency Response section.
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