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Feds seek 5 with possible connection to Madison firebombing, offer another reward

The federal agency investigating the firebombing of a Downtown Madison government office during a Black Lives Matter protest last month has offered another reward for information in the case and released images of five more people it thinks might have been involved in the incident or who know people who were.
- PUB DATE: 7/17/2020 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: Wisconsin State Journal

One dead following head-on crash in Trempealeau County

On person is dead following a head-on crash early Thursday morning. According to the Trempealeau County Sheriff’s Office, a 911 call was received at approximately 4:43 a.m. on July 16, reporting a 2-vehicle crash on Highway 35 near Bemis Street in the Town of Trempealeau. When deputies arrived, they located a crash between a truck and a car.
- PUB DATE: 7/17/2020 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: WKBT-DT CBS 8 LaCrosse

Tichigan Fire Company honored for heart attack rescue

Dennis Eisenberg was working on the eaves of his house on May 7, and felt chest pain afterward. He went to the hospital that night and spent five hours having medical tests done. However, doctors couldn’t find anything wrong and sent him home. At 1:30 a.m. the next day he was trying to go to sleep and couldn’t get comfortable.
- PUB DATE: 7/16/2020 6:40:12 AM - SOURCE: Racine Journal Times

Fire commission weighs costs of Milton, Janesville consolidation

Should the Milton and Town of Milton Fire Department consolidate with the Janesville Fire Department or stand on its own? Either way, the costs associated with consolidating or shoring up the Milton department will be in the millions of dollars, and each scenario likely will require asking taxpayers for money.
- PUB DATE: 7/16/2020 2:26:43 AM - SOURCE: Janesville Gazette

Madison Fire, Police rescue dog stuck in fence

The Madison Fire Department and Madison Police Department rescued a dog stuck in a backyard fence Wednesday according to an MFD incident report. A neighbor on Winter Frost Place noticed the dog in distress as it was stuck between two vertical stiles and called 911. Firefighters determined the safest and quickest solution to freeing the dog was to cut one of the stiles.
- PUB DATE: 7/15/2020 4:48:44 PM - SOURCE: WMTV-TV NBC 15 Madison

Firefighters knock down Lodi house fire

Dozens of firefighters responded early Wednesday morning battle a blaze at a Lodi house. According to Lodi Area Volunteer Fire Dept. Chief Bobby Annen, fire crews were called around 6 a.m. to the vacation home at W11360 Hwy. V, near Lake Wisconsin. In all, approximately 25 firefighters were called in and they were able to get the flames under control in about a half-hour, Annen said.
- PUB DATE: 7/15/2020 8:50:32 AM - SOURCE: WMTV-TV NBC 15 Madison

2 dogs die in Washington County house fire, cause under investigation

Two dogs died in a house fire in the Village of Richfield Tuesday night, July 14. Firefighters were called to the scene shortly before 8 p.m. Upon arrival, firefighters found the home to be on fire, and they extinguished it. Two dogs perished in the fire. Scenic Road in the area of the fire was closed for several hours.
- PUB DATE: 7/15/2020 5:48:20 AM - SOURCE: WITI-TV FOX 6 Milwaukee

Madison takes first step in creating mental health first responder pilot program

The Madison City Council on Tuesday created a task force to address systemic racism in the city and began pursuing alternative ways to respond to mental health crises instead of resorting to calling police officers. The council unanimously agreed for a task force made up of African American community groups to review city policies with an eye toward identifying “critical issues” affecting Madison’s Black residents.
- PUB DATE: 7/14/2020 9:36:11 PM - SOURCE: Racine Journal Times

De Pere Fire Department trains for water rescues, worried about high water and coronavirus

Record high water levels, along with the pandemic, prompted the De Pere Fire Department to begin water rescue training Tuesday. Heavy rain in the forecast only adds to concerns about the potential for water rescues. The waters near Voyageur Park and its popular fishing piers have welcomed a steady stream of people this year, even as sidewalks are swallowed up by rising water along the Fox River in De Pere.
- PUB DATE: 7/14/2020 4:47:36 PM - SOURCE: WBAY-TV ABC 2 Green Bay

Building design introduced to hold Tomah Fire Departments, Ambulance Service

A building design, to house both Tomah fire stations and the Tomah Area Ambulance Service, was introduced at the City of Tomah Committee of the Whole meeting on July 13. Keller Inc. presented the possible new facility to committee members last night. According to a Facebook post from Tomah Fire Chief Tim Adler, “We have simply outgrown all three of the current facilities and all three buildings are in need of upgrades for energy efficiency.
- PUB DATE: 7/14/2020 11:41:44 AM - SOURCE: WKBT-TV CBS 8 La Crosse

Green Bay firefighters battle house fire on east side

Green Bay firefighters have contained a house fire on the city’s east side. At about 7 a.m., crews from several departments responded to a home in the 800 block of S. Quincy St. There was smoke coming from a hole in the roof of the home. Several engines responded to the scene. Firefighters did not find anyone inside the home.
- PUB DATE: 7/14/2020 6:49:38 AM - SOURCE: WBAY-TV ABC 2 Green Bay

'I'm going to keep fighting': Man meets, thanks the Milwaukee first responders who saved his life

After losing both his legs in a tragic accident in February, Dan Franecki visited the Milwaukee fire station to meet and thank the first responders who saved his life. On Feb. 20, Franecki, a 35-year-old utility worker, was standing by his van near 6th Street and State Street when he was struck by an impaired driver.
- PUB DATE: 7/13/2020 3:57:00 PM - SOURCE: Milwaukee Journal Sentinel

Wheatland residents to vote on $2.5 million firehouse expansion

The Wheatland firehouse design is still a work in progress, but a special meeting of the electors is scheduled Aug. 10 to vote on spending up to $2.5 million for an addition to existing station. Town Chairman Bill Glembocki made a motion to determine if the $2.5 million price tag would fly with residents.
- PUB DATE: 7/13/2020 1:05:32 PM - SOURCE: Lake Geneva News

'Extremely challenging': Neenah-Menasha crews fight house fire

"Extremely challenging." That's how Neenah-Menasha firefighters describe the overhaul of a house fire scene on Broad St. On Monday morning, crews responded to a home engulfed in heavy smoke and flames. The residents escaped without harm. "Fire crews made a quick knock down of the fire however overhaul was extremely challenging due to the many void spaces," reads a statement from the department.
- PUB DATE: 7/13/2020 9:37:53 AM - SOURCE: WBAY-TV ABC 2 Green Bay

7-year-old dies in drowning at La Valle water park, authorities say

A 7-year-old died in a drowning at Chapparal Campground Splash Waterpark in rural La Valle, according to information released Saturday by the Sauk County Sheriff’s Office. Sheriff Chip Meister provided information about the drowning in a news release. Around 3:45 p.m. Friday, deputies, Elroy Police officers, La Valle first responders and members of the Reedsburg Ambulance Service were called to the scene after a call reported a girl had been found in the water not breathing.
- PUB DATE: 7/13/2020 5:32:45 AM - SOURCE: Lacrosse Tribune

2 men hospitalized following car fire in Little Suamico

Two men are recovering from burns Sunday morning after a car caught fire in Little Suamico. Fire Chief Todd Zuge tells Action 2 News the car was on Brown Road when firefighters arrived, and that the fire was knocked down in about ten minutes. Officials say the young men suffered burns around their legs and on their hands.
- PUB DATE: 7/12/2020 9:37:15 AM - SOURCE: WBAY-TV ABC 2 Green Bay

Manitowoc residents hydrate firefighters during garage fire incident

The Salvation Army and Manitowoc residents worked together to hydrate local firefighters as crews worked to extinguish a garage fire on Saturday morning. According to the Manitowoc Fire Rescue Department (MFRD), at around 9 a.m., firefighters responded to a report of a garage fire on S. 32nd Street in the 500 blocks.
- PUB DATE: 7/11/2020 3:56:22 PM - SOURCE: WFRV-TV and WJMN-TV CBS 5 Green Bay

Three dead, two injured in Spring Brook house fire Friday evening

Two adults and a 6-year-old girl died as a result of a fire in Spring Brook Township on Friday evening. Merrill Tande, 76, Christopher Rouse, 49, and a 6-year-old girl, all of rural Menomonie, were pronounced dead. Based on the initial investigation, authorities do not believe the cause of the fire is suspicious.
- PUB DATE: 7/11/2020 2:43:10 PM - SOURCE: Dunn County News

Statue of fallen Sun Prairie Firefighter Cory Barr unveiled on explosion anniversary

Nearly 100 were in attendance Friday evening, as officials in Sun Prairie unveiled a statue honoring the late Cory Barr. On July 10 2018, Barr was killed after a natural gas explosion happened in the city’s downtown. Barr, who served as a volunteer fire captain, was attempting to evacuate buildings when the explosion happened.
- PUB DATE: 7/10/2020 10:20:49 PM - SOURCE: WMSN-TV Fox 47 Madison

Ashippun Fire Department to host picnic Saturday

Despite the COVID-19 pandemic, the annual Ashippun Fire Department picnic will go on this Saturday. Although the three day event has been narrowed to one day, Ashippun Fire Department President Rob Sterr said it’s the department’s opportunity to give back to its community. While Watertown’s Riverfest, the Dodge and Jefferson County fairs, Milwaukee’s Summerfest and Wisconsin State Fair were canceled because of the pandemic, the Ashippun picnic remains on the calendar.
- PUB DATE: 7/10/2020 8:49:05 AM - SOURCE: Watertown Daily Times

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