A fire that displaced five people and three pets on the south side of Madison on Aug. 3 was determined to be started accidentally by a candle, the Madison Fire Department said on Wednesday.
On Aug. 3, the Madison Fire Department responded to the 900 block of Magnolia Lane to find smoke coming out of the building. - PUB DATE: 8/5/2020 7:40:03 AM - SOURCE: WMTV-TV NBC 15 Madison
Dustin Chacon is the Racine County Eye Hometown Hero of the Week. The Firefighter was born and raised in Sturtevant, Wisconsin. He grew up watching his grandfather and uncle serve the community as firefighters. Heroism runs in their blood. Now, his Uncle is one of the owners of Bell Ambulance.
In 2001, Dustin became a member of the US Army. - PUB DATE: 8/5/2020 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: Racine County Eye
Fire officials say one person has died following an accident in Sheboygan on Tuesday involving a kayaker.
According to Sheboygan fire officials, crews were called to the Deland Park area for a kayaker that was in the water at 11:40 a.m.
When crews arrived, they were able to find witnesses, who gave them directions to where the kayaker had last been spotted. - PUB DATE: 8/4/2020 3:42:55 PM - SOURCE: WBAY-TV ABC 2 Green Bay
Calling all artists! Madison’s Fire Station 6 is searching for a local artist for a mural project using repurposed materials in the station.
The firefighters at the south side station, located on West Badger Road, are looking to beautify the building through the work of a local artist or artists, according to a press release from the City of Madison Fire Department. - PUB DATE: 8/4/2020 8:42:50 AM - SOURCE: WMTV-TV NBC 15 Madison
The man accused of starting a fire that destroyed a west-side laundromat and flower shop has taken a plea deal.
Azeez Aleem Hakeem was in Marathon County court Monday afternoon for a plea hearing. In June Hakeem withdrew his original plea of not guilty by reason of mental disease or defect to have a plea reset on Monday. - PUB DATE: 8/3/2020 8:00:03 PM - SOURCE: Fox Sports Wausau 1390AM
Madison firefighters helped rescue an unconscious driver who was pinned inside their vehicle following a crash.
Dispatch received a call around 2:15 p.m. Saturday in the 800 block of Atlas Avenue.
Crews responded to the scene two minutes later.
Firefighters said when they arrived, they found a vehicle with massive front-end damage against a tree and smoke was coming from the engine. - PUB DATE: 8/3/2020 3:45:08 PM - SOURCE: WISC-TV CBS 3 Madison
Crews have knocked down a fire on Madison’s west side Monday afternoon, officials said.
Madison Fire Department spokeswoman Cynthia Schuster said there were multiple 911 calls reporting smoke seen coming from an apartment in the 900 block of Magnolia Lane.
Firefighters arrived at the scene minutes later and had the fire knocked down just after 1:30 p. - PUB DATE: 8/3/2020 12:43:08 PM - SOURCE: WMSN-TV Fox 47 Madison
The Green Bay Metro Fire Department says hoarding conditions impacted crews as they battled a fire at a west side home Monday morning.
“Firefighting efforts were hampered by hoarding conditions and residents are reminded to not accumulate materials in your home as it delays entry and exit into the structure,” reads a statement from Green Bay Metro Fire Battalion Chief Dave Kolz. - PUB DATE: 8/3/2020 6:47:51 AM - SOURCE: WBAY-TV ABC 2 Green Bay
Madison firefighters local 311 will not agree to reopen their contract according to Mahlon Mitchell, President of local 311.
Madison Mayor Satya Rhodes-Conway has asked for city departments to cut their budgets across the board. To achieve these cuts, she has raised the issue of reopening the contract with the local. - PUB DATE: 8/2/2020 12:41:38 PM - SOURCE: WORT-FM 89.9
At the fire department in Somers, there is not much they have not seen at least once. But for one firefighter, something remarkable happened twice.
It seemed to be just another early Sunday morning at the fire station in Somers, but then..."12:30 at night, we got the call out to the 1800 block of Sheridan Road for a woman in labor," said Firefighter Brandon Dzibinski. - PUB DATE: 7/31/2020 3:40:49 PM - SOURCE: WITI-TV Fox 6 Milwaukee
The Wisconsin Indianhead Technical College (WITC) has added a new fire truck to its fleet.
Equipped with the most up-to-date technology, the truck will give students and firefighters in the region an opportunity to learn and practice the skills they need.
WITC is encouraging any of the 109 fire departments in the district to coordinate fire service training with the college. - PUB DATE: 7/31/2020 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: WTBX 93.9 FM
The family of a Green Bay toddler calls their little boy a walking miracle after they say he survived six minutes with no pulse and no breath after he choked on a piece of bread.
His parents and first responders credit each other for saving the life of Gamaliel Martinez.
”I don’t remember if he died in the ambulance or in the house, because we noticed when he was in the house, he had no pulse,” recalls Mayra Martinez, Gamaliel’s mother. - PUB DATE: 7/30/2020 6:48:06 PM - SOURCE: WBAY-TV ABC 2 Green Bay
The Wisconsin State Patrol says the driver of an SUV that crashed into Mirror Lake Wednesday evening was rescued, taken to the hospital and arrested for an OWI.
Troopers say around 5:20 p.m., they received multiple complaints about an SUV driving erratically. Witnesses reported the SUV had gone off the roadway and crashed into a barrier and sign. - PUB DATE: 7/30/2020 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: WKOW-TV ABC 27 Madison
Two people were reported injured after a pontoon boat and fishing boat reportedly crashed Wednesday night on Browns Lake.
Town of Burlington firefighters and City of Burlington rescue crews were dispatched at 7:30 p.m. to the Fischer Park boat launch, 30526 Durand Ave. (Highway E), to aid a man with an arm injury and a woman with a nose injury, emergency radio reports indicated. - PUB DATE: 7/29/2020 6:45:12 PM - SOURCE: Racine Journal Times
A federal grand jury indicted a Milwaukee man Tuesday on arson charges stemming from a home that was set on fire during unrest last month.
The U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of Wisconsin said Joshua Lusk, 32, was indicted Tuesday on charges of arson and attempted arson, injuring a Milwaukee firefighter. - PUB DATE: 7/29/2020 5:37:34 AM - SOURCE: Greater Milwaukee Today
Beloit first responders and Beloit Health System Emergency Department staff are some of the first medical personnel in contact with sick patients. In a pandemic, both groups work tirelessly to uphold the highest standards of patient care and professionalism.
Since the onset of COVID-19 cases in the Beloit area, the Beloit Fire Department shifted protocols to keep first responders safe and to limit contact with potential virus cases. - PUB DATE: 7/28/2020 8:30:30 PM - SOURCE: Beloit Daily News
Some Green Bay Metro firefighters earned bragging rights at work this July after an urgent call for help turned their fire engine and ambulance into a labor and delivery ward.
The rare call gave the department an idea to start a new program to honor their work on such a special delivery.
From the moment a 911 call comes in, firefighters are used to jumping into action. - PUB DATE: 7/28/2020 4:38:23 PM - SOURCE: WBAY-TV ABC 2 Green Bay
Any tool that helps firefighters do their jobs faster and with improved safety is definitely a welcome addition.
On Tuesday, July 28, the St. Francis Fire Department demonstrated a new tool called the Fire TKO.
It's essentially a small, portable block that can be thrown into a burning room and effectively extinguish a fire. - PUB DATE: 7/28/2020 1:51:17 PM - SOURCE: WDJT-TV CBS 58 Milwaukee
The Appleton Fire Department battled a kitchen fire on the southeast side of the city.
It happened at a home at around 11 a.m. Monday on the 2100 block of East Lourdes Drive.
When crews arrived on scene they found light smoke coming from vents in the roof.
Inside the home crews found dark smoke and fire on the kitchen counter, cabinets and stove top. - PUB DATE: 7/28/2020 4:57:14 AM - SOURCE: WGBA-TV NBC 26 Green Bay
There are no reports of injuries after an apartment fire in Fond du Lac Tuesday morning.
The scene is located at the James Grace Apartment Homes at 130 Forest Ave. Fond du Lac Fire/Rescue posted video and photos on social media. Images and video show heavy smoke coming from a third-floor apartment. A ladder truck is outside the window. - PUB DATE: 7/28/2020 4:47:43 AM - SOURCE: WBAY-TV ABC 2 Green Bay
