articleThe Brief The Milwaukee Fire Department celebrated its 150th anniversary on Saturday. A free event for the community was held at Henry Maier Festival Park. MFD operates 31 fire stations across the city, serving more than 500,000 residents. The Milwaukee Fire Department celebrated its 150th anniversary at Henry Maier Festival Park on Saturday afternoon. It currently operates 31 fire stations across Milwaukee, serving the city’s more than 500,000 residents.