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ATF: Arsonists targeted same Milwaukee home twice in 4 weeks

The Milwaukee home at the center of a federal investigation was the target of arsonists using Molotov cocktails twice in a four-week span, an ATF official confirmed to 12 News. In a May 7 news release, an ATF spokesperson said someone firebombed the home on 77th Street in nortwhest Milwaukee on April 25.
- PUB DATE: 5/10/2021 11:44:41 PM - SOURCE: WISN-TV ABC 12 Milwaukee

Combustibles near space heater suspected in Manitowoc duplex fire

The American Red Cross is helping a family of seven after a fire damaged a Manitowoc duplex early Monday morning. The fire department was alert to the fire on the 3300-block of Mero St. at 4:11 A.M. A caller reported flames coming from a window and her husband was alerting the people who lived in the other half of the duplex.
- PUB DATE: 5/10/2021 5:46:00 PM - SOURCE: WBAY-TV ABC 2 Green Bay

1 arrested in Stoughton laundromat fire

A 27-year-old man was arrested following a weekend fire at a Stoughton laundromat. According to the Stoughton Fire Dept., firefighters could see smoke and flames coming from the Viking Laundry, in the 1400 block of Main Street, as they arrived shortly after midnight. They were able to knock down the fire within 15 minutes of being called, however the building suffered “some fire damage and extensive smoke damage,” the fire department reported.
- PUB DATE: 5/10/2021 11:49:20 AM - SOURCE: WMTV-TV NBC 15 Madison

Three private ambulance companies helping Milwaukee's 911 service are stretched to the max

Three private ambulance companies help service the city of Milwaukee's 911 calls, designed to allow the Milwaukee Fire Department paramedics to focus on the most life-threatening calls. Bell, Curtis, and Paratech Ambulance companies handle what are called basic life support 911 calls, sprains, strains, and other minor injuries.
- PUB DATE: 5/10/2021 8:54:32 AM - SOURCE: WTMJ-TV NBC 4 Milwaukee

Milwaukee facing ambulance shortage after company drops out

The ambulance service board is set to meet at 9 a.m. Monday morning. They're expected to discuss the pending departure of a private ambulance service. Midwest Medical, who owns Paratech Ambulance, recently sent a letter to Acting Fire Chief Aaron Lipski, terminating their contract with the city. They're one of three private ambulance services used by the city to handle 911 calls.
- PUB DATE: 5/10/2021 5:43:09 AM - SOURCE: WITI-TV Fox 6 MIlwaukee

Fire destroys new sawmill near Cornell

Firefighters from seven different departments spent five hours Saturday battling a fire at a new sawmill near Cornell, in northwestern Wisconsin. Cornell Assistant Fire Chief Matt Boulding said investigators believe a piece of equipment inside the sawmill malfunctioned started the Blaze. Boulding said the building is a complete loss.
- PUB DATE: 5/10/2021 3:42:16 AM - SOURCE: Greater Milwaukee Today

Madison firefighters put out car fire on I-39

In just 12 minutes, Madison firefighters put out a car fire that temporarily shut down a lane of I-39 Sunday afternoon, according to Madison Fire Department. According to WisDOT, the right northbound lane of I-39 at Cottage Grove Rd closed around 2 p.m. due to a car fire. The Madison Fire Department (MFD) said firefighters responded to a fire that started in the car’s engine.
- PUB DATE: 5/9/2021 5:19:29 PM - SOURCE: WMTV-TV NBC 15 Madison

Remembering heroes and 'carrying the load' through Eau Claire

Each May, the non profit Carry The Load holds a national relay to remember our nation’s heroes. Saturday, people trekked through Eau Claire, Arcadia, then La Crosse to share their mission. “Every day we either walk or bike segments of five mile walking or twenty mile biking,” said Army veteran Kyle Lund.
- PUB DATE: 5/9/2021 3:37:09 PM - SOURCE: WBAY-TV ABC 2 Green Bay

La Crosse Fire Department holds fire safety event

The La Crosse Fire Department has teamed up with the American Red Cross to make sure the people of the community are safe from fires. In a national campaign called “Sound the Alarm. Save a Life,” the fire department and Red Cross are providing in=person home fire education and resources. In some cases, they are even installing free smoke alarms.
- PUB DATE: 5/9/2021 1:45:55 PM - SOURCE: WKBT-TV CBS 8 La Crosse

Green Bay Fire Recruits Demonstrate Skills During Graduation Event

The Green Bay Metro Fire Department welcomed ten new firefighters on Friday. The recruits officially graduated from an eight-week course by completing a series of demonstrations at the NWTC Public Safety Building. “In the last eight weeks we have spent time covering our administrative policies and procedures, EMS responses, fire training – and fire training is broken down into three different subgroups- engine company operations, truck company operations, and one is special operations,” said Training Captain Jordan Waack.
- PUB DATE: 5/7/2021 2:12:46 PM - SOURCE: WNFL Sports Radio

Wisconsin Public Service opens applications for 2021 Rewarding Responders Grant

The Wisconsin Public Service (WPS) Foundation is accepting applications for their Rewarding Responders Grant. According to a release, the WPS Foundation’s grant assists emergency response agencies by purchasing lifesaving equipment or vital training for their members. WPS is offering $50,000 through its grant this year.
- PUB DATE: 5/7/2021 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: WFRV-TV CBS 5 Green Bay

Stevens Point: Advanced EMT program makes a comeback at Mid-State campuses

Mid-State Technical College is taking steps to better prepare students interested in becoming advanced EMTs. There’s an increasing demand for people with those skills. For about the past 10 years, the AEMT program has only been offered on an as-needed basis, but now with more interest, Mid-State Technical College is preparing EMT students for the next step.
- PUB DATE: 5/6/2021 7:39:56 PM - SOURCE: WSAW-TV CBS 7 Wausau

Follow Up: Body Found at the Scene of an Appleton Fire

Fire crews in Appleton found the body of a man while they battled a fire last night (May 5th). Crews were called to the 1600 block of South Mayfair Drive at around 11:00 PM, where they battled a fire for about 45 minutes. After they brought the blaze under control, they found the body of a man said to be the lone occupant of the home.
- PUB DATE: 5/6/2021 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: Seehafernews.com

Toddler seriously injured in Fond Du Lac County tractor accident

A toddler sustained serious injuries after she was run over by a tractor Wednesday, May 5, in Fond du Lac County. Rescue personnel were called to the scene of the accident on Hickory Road around 2:53 p.m. in the town of Byron. According to the Fond du Lac County Sheriff's Office, a 38-year-old Fond du Lac woman was driving a southbound Kubota tractor when she struck a bump, causing the child to fall and subsequently struck by the tractor.
- PUB DATE: 5/6/2021 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: Wisconsin State Farmer

REV Group Honors First Responders with Tribute at REV Group Grand Prix in Elkhart Lake

REV Group, Inc (NYSE: REVG), a Milwaukee-based designer and manufacturer of industry-leading specialty vehicles including fire apparatus and ambulances, has teamed up for a third year with Road America to pay tribute to first responders by offering free entry to the NTT IndyCar Series REV Group Grand Prix from June 17-20, 2021.
- PUB DATE: 5/6/2021 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: Firehouse.com

Wautoma Fire Department to host emergency response fire training

The Wautoma Fire Dept., in partnership with the Wisconsin Propane Education & Research Council (WiPERC), is hosting an emergency response, live propane fire training on Monday, May 10, at 6 p.m. Approximately 50 fire fighters from area fire departments from Waushara County are expected to attend. At times during the training, area residents may see flames shooting 20 feet or more into the air.
- PUB DATE: 5/5/2021 1:37:59 PM - SOURCE: Waushara Argus

Firefighters battle intense flames at Appleton home

Flames engulfed a home in Appleton overnight. The scene is at South Mayfair Drive and West Charles Street. Investigators are looking into the cause of the fire. We don’t know if anyone was hurt. Crews responded to the scene at about 11 p.m.
- PUB DATE: 5/5/2021 3:33:43 AM - SOURCE: WBAY-TV ABC 2 Green Bay

One person dead after crash with semi in Marathon County

One person diedTuesday night in a crash with a semi in Marathon County. Deputies responded around 9:30 p.m. to the intersection of Highway 29 and Bass Lake Road in the town of Norrie, according to the Marathon County Sheriff’s Office. Officials said an SUV was going north on Bass Lake Road and tried to cross Highway 29 without yielding.
- PUB DATE: 5/5/2021 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: Wausau Daily Herald

Demolition of Menasha's Whiting Paper Mill has begun due to safety concerns

On Tuesday sections of the historic Whiting Paper Mill building in Menasha started to be demolished. But city leaders say the potential changes coming to the lakefront property could benefit the community. Out of safety concerns for the public, many of whom were getting too close for law enforcement's comfort, the Whiting Paper Mill started to be demolished on Tuesday.
- PUB DATE: 5/4/2021 7:20:58 PM - SOURCE: WGBA-TV NBC 26 Green Bay

Fire at Eau Claire bar causes $200K worth of damage

An Eau Claire bar is still cleaning up following a fire Monday morning. Firefighters responded to the Alibi Lounge on South Esmond Road around 4:30. The fire caused about $200,000 worth of damage. Firefighters responded following what callers described as an explosion. Though no civilians were hurt in the fire, one firefighter did go to the hospital with a medical emergency.
- PUB DATE: 5/4/2021 11:53:04 AM - SOURCE: WLAX-TV FOX 25 La Crosse

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