When he turned 18, Dan Buchholtz figured it was time to formally take on a firefighting responsibility that pretty much had been part of his life for four years already.
There were a few things he hadn't envisioned, of course. That he would become chief of his department 26 years later. That he would serve side by side with his brother, Stu, 60, an assistant chief. - PUB DATE: 9/7/2021 1:08:04 PM - SOURCE: Milwaukee Journal Sentinel - Metered Site
Ernie Koepp has kept up with the changes. Koepp has been a member of the Poynette-Dekorra Fire Department for the past 50 years.
On Sept. 2, he was honored for his five decades of service by Representative Jon Plumer, who leads the Wisconsin State Assembly’s 42nd District. Other members of the fire department were on hand. - PUB DATE: 9/7/2021 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: HNG News
It's been 20 years since the attacks on September 11, 2001, and the tragic events of that day impacted people in cities across the country.
Many families continue to pick up the pieces of the loss and heartbreak. That includes firefighters and veterans who saw their own go into destruction, heroically. - PUB DATE: 9/7/2021 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: WDJT-TV CBS 58 Milwaukee
In Northeast Wisconsin, there are multiple events popping up to pay tribute to everyone who died during the attacks on Sept. 11, 2001 – honoring all of the individuals 20 years later.
According to Associated Press, nearly 3,000 people were killed in the 9/11 attacks. 2,750 people were killed at the World Trade Center in New York, 184 died at the Pentagon, and 40 more died in Pennsylvania. - PUB DATE: 9/4/2021 10:39:17 PM - SOURCE: WFRV-TV CBS 5 Green Bay
Several fire departments in Wisconsin, including a few in the south central region, received more than $1.7 million Friday to fund new training programs and equipment.
The grants will go directly to fire departments and EMS groups that are not affiliated with a hospital, explained Rep. Ron Kind (D- La Crosse). - PUB DATE: 9/4/2021 1:46:28 PM - SOURCE: WSAW-TV CBS 7 Wausau
Flooding problems are nothing new for Vernon County, but one village is taking steps to lessen the future impacts of the Kickapoo River.
In a recent County by County, Alex Loroff describes the effect flooding has had on the village of Viola.
The Kickapoo River runs throughout eastern Vernon County, making its way down from Ontario, through La Farge, and eventually flowing into the village of Viola. - PUB DATE: 9/3/2021 6:02:22 AM - SOURCE: WLAX/WEUX-TV FOX 25 La Crosse
The new year posed a new challenge to residents in rural northwest Wisconsin when
Great Divide Ambulance stopped serving the area on January 1st, 2021.
To keep everyone safe, new programs picked up the slack. That includes the Ashland Fire Department.
"If the volunteer services are struggling, that puts a bigger strain on the career services such as Ashland Fire. - PUB DATE: 9/3/2021 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: KBJR-TV NBC/CBS 6 Duluth
With severe dry conditions, practicing fire safety is more crucial now than ever to prevent indoor fires.
As of now, there have been 13 indoor/outdoor structure fires in Superior this year. Kitchen fires are the most common indoor fire incidents, but leaving open flames and heat sources unattended is a big reason why fires are going up. - PUB DATE: 9/3/2021 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: KQDS-TV FOX 21 Duluth
Thirteen patients at Ascension St. Elizabeth Campus in Appleton were transferred to other local hospitals Thursday following a chemical gas release.
Hazardous materials crews were called to the northwest portion of the hospital at 9 a.m.
Appleton Fire was notified to check the air quality.
According to the hospital’s statement:
Out of an abundance of caution and because the Emergency Department is in close proximity to the affected area, 13 patients were transferred to other local hospitals. - PUB DATE: 9/2/2021 11:44:02 AM - SOURCE: WNFL-AM 1440/FM 101.9 Green Bay
A garage is completely destroyed after a fire, reports Fond du Lac Fire Rescue.
According to a release, the department was alerted to a garage on fire near the 100 block of Everett St. around 11:50 a.m. Wednesday.
Fire crews say when they arrived the structure was fully engulfed in flames. They note the fire spread to a nearby garage that had limited access due to numerous power lines being down as a result of the fire. - PUB DATE: 9/2/2021 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: WFRV-TV CBS 5 Green Bay
Hazardous materials teams have responded Ascension St. Elizabeth Hospital in Appleton.
“At 9:00 a.m., Ascension St. Elizabeth implemented its emergency response procedures after evidence of a chemical gas release was discovered this morning. We are working with the Appleton Fire Department to manage the situation, which includes supporting the safety of our patients and associates. - PUB DATE: 9/2/2021 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: WBAY-TV ABC 2 Green Bay
A lab fire at the Wisconsin Energy Institute at UW-Madison prompted an evacuation on Tuesday.
Madison Fire Department crews responded to a fire alarm at around 1:20 p.m., though no smoke or fire could be seen when they arrived.
Crews were then told by a building manager that there was an active fire in an autoclave lab room. - PUB DATE: 9/2/2021 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: WISC-TV CBS 3 Madison
Madison first responders will host a blood drive on September 11, in commemoration of the 20th anniversary of 9/11.
The Red Cross announced Wednesday that Madison Police Department and Madison Fire Department will host the blood drive. They anticipate that they will exceed their one thousandth donation milestone, according to Executive Director for the Southwest Wisconsin Chapter of the American Red Cross Kyle Krieg. - PUB DATE: 9/2/2021 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: WMTV NBC/CW+ 15 Madison
An 84-year-old woman from North Carolina is in serious condition following a crash on State Highway 33 near Singing Hill Road in the Town of Saukville on Tuesday, Aug. 31. The Ozaukee County Sheriff's Office says the wreck happened shortly after 7 a.m. Tuesday. A car headed east on STH 33 drifted over the center line and struck a westbound truck operated by the Ozaukee County
Highway Department, officials say. - PUB DATE: 9/1/2021 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: WITI-TV FOX 6 Milwaukee
The Somers and Paris fire departments are among 27 emergency response agencies that recently received a Rewarding Responders Grant from We Energies.
A total of $50,000 was awarded to police, fire and emergency medical service providers across Wisconsin and the Upper Peninsula of Michigan.
The We Energies Foundation provides its Rewarding Responders Grant annually to help emergency response agencies purchase lifesaving equipment or cover the cost of important training for their members. - PUB DATE: 9/1/2021 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: Kenosha News - Metered Site
This year marks the 20th anniversary since the 9/11 attacks and there’s a powerful way you can honor the heroes who rushed in to save lives.
Eric from Pierce Manufacturing spoke with Local 5 Live about the 9/11 Stair Climb at Lambeau Field, how it honors the day and how you can sound the bell. A significant part of the Pierce legacy has been giving back to the community and fire industry. - PUB DATE: 8/31/2021 11:34:29 PM - SOURCE: WFRV-TV CBS 5 Green Bay
The Poynette-Dekorra Fire Department recently announced that it is a recipient of the TC Energy Build Strong grant.
Through this grant, the department was able to secure $2,200 in funding to purchase reflective safety vests for its Fire and EMS personnel.
First responder visibility is critical in any response with moving traffic, which poses a significant threat to members. - PUB DATE: 8/31/2021 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: HNG News
The Town of Campbell Fire Department has been awarded a FEMA grant to purchase new, critical equipment. The Department will use it’s $131,523.81 grant, and some matching funds from the Town of Campbell to purchase Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA).
“We are very grateful to receive this grant and needed equipment. - PUB DATE: 8/30/2021 4:28:18 PM - SOURCE: WKBT-TV CBS 8 La Crosse
A Dane Co. machine shed and classic semi parked inside it are considered total losses after a Monday morning fire that sent heavy smoke towering over Lake Kegonsa.
McFarland Fire Dept. Chief told NBC15 News multiple departments spent an hour battling the flames, rotating crews in and out because of the heat, before getting the fire under control. - PUB DATE: 8/30/2021 10:29:20 AM - SOURCE: WMTV-TV NBC 15 Madison
VIDEO: The South Area Fire District held its annual open house Sunday afternoon at Fire Station 1.
People were invited to see the inside of firetrucks. They also got to meet firefighters, paramedics, sheriff officers and even officers with Marathon County SWAT team. The open house also allowed kids to try out the water hoses and other demonstrations from North Central Technical College fire training. - PUB DATE: 8/29/2021 5:45:21 PM - SOURCE: WSAW-TV CBS 7 Wausau
