VIDEO/PHOTO: During an Oct. 10 Sister Bay Stories event hosted by the Liberty Grove/Sister Bay Historical Society, Sister Bay/Liberty Grove Fire Chief Chris Hecht premiered a trailer for From Bucket Brigades to Modern Day, an upcoming longform video about the history of the Sister Bay/Liberty Grove Fire Department (SBLGFD. - PUB DATE: 10/20/2023 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: Door County Pulse
VIDEO/PHOTO: State Rep. Mark Born presented Beaver Dam Fire Department Capt. Wesley Jahnke with the 2023 First Responder of the Year award during the Assembly floor session on Tuesday.
The Assembly honored Jahnke in a public ceremony with other recipients from across the state.
"Wesley embodies the quintessential qualities of a First Responder – compassion, bravery, and sincere dedication," Born, R-Beaver Dam, said in a statement. - PUB DATE: 10/20/2023 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: WISC News - Metered Site
VIDEO: Matt Schoonover, who some describe as a man of few words, was left mostly speechless Wednesday night, as his colleagues thanked him for 48 years of services to the firefighting profession.
"I don't like crowds, I don't like the celebrations and stuff, I like to be behind the scenes and help people out, so this is kind of tough for me," he said. - PUB DATE: 10/19/2023 5:52:00 AM - SOURCE: WAOW-TV ABC 9 Wausau
One person is without a home after an apartment complex fire on Wednesday morning in Green Bay.
Shortly after 7:30 a.m., the Green Bay Metro Fire Department responded to a report of alarms activating and the smell of smoke in a 16-unit apartment building on the 2000 block of Sycamore Drive.
Upon arrival, firefighters observed smoke coming from the rear roof area of the building. - PUB DATE: 10/18/2023 11:55:52 PM - SOURCE: WFRV-TV CBS 5 Green Bay
VIDEO: You’ve probably noticed more electric cars on our roads in recent years. Now, fire trucks are joining the EV action. The Green Bay Metro Fire Dept. says it’s considering buying one.
Tuesday, firefighters took a test drive in a truck they could be taking to calls in the near future. The Vector fire truck is entirely electric and much quieter; there’s no diesel fumes or loud engines. - PUB DATE: 10/17/2023 10:56:00 PM - SOURCE: WBAY-TV ABC 2 Green Bay
Sister Bay/Liberty Grove Fire Chief Chris Hecht was honored Tuesday afternoon on the floor of the Wisconsin State Capitol as the First Assembly District's First Responder of the Year.
As a member of the fire department and Door County Emergency Services, Hecht has served his community as a first responder for over 30 years. - PUB DATE: 10/17/2023 8:45:05 PM - SOURCE: Door County Daily News
VIDEO/PHOTOS: According to the Susan G. Komen Foundation, 5,500 people in Wisconsin will be diagnosed with breast cancer just this year.
For that reason, many organizations band together in October, Breast Cancer Awareness Month, to help battle the disease.
Every two years, Milwaukee Fire Department sells t-shirts to benefit Susan G. - PUB DATE: 10/17/2023 5:33:09 PM - SOURCE: WDJT-TV CBS 58 Milwaukee
VIDEO/PHOTOS: Beaver Dam’s new fire training facility is used by firefighters almost daily, according to Deputy Fire Chief Lee Smith. On Saturday, community members got a chance to see the inside of the three-story structure.
An open house featured the Fire Department’s vehicles as well as the training facility. - PUB DATE: 10/17/2023 11:00:00 AM - SOURCE: WiscNews - Metered Site
VIDEO: Bed sheets were about to catch fire on their own early Saturday morning just as firefighters arrived at a Madison business, according to the fire department.
The bundle of sheets had started spontaneously combusting around 2:15 a.m. when firefighters responded to an active alarm at the business, in the 600 block of Grand Canyon Drive, the fire department said in a statement. - PUB DATE: 10/17/2023 12:29:00 AM - SOURCE: WMTV NBC/CW 15 Madison
The Rice Lake Fire Department is hoping to acquire a second ambulance at a cost of $280,000 to keep EMS transport service available 24/7, and expand and enhance services.
Fire Chief Mike Hover gave a presentation to the City Council on Monday during a budget hearing.
Since the EMS transport service started on Nov. - PUB DATE: 10/17/2023 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: Rice Lake Chronotype
The Pine Lake Fire Department received some new equipment earlier this week. Thanks to two grants worth up to $3,000 they were able to receive a new AED.
The grants were from the Wisconsin Public Service and Mutual of Wausau Insurance Corporation. Fire Chief Brian Gehrig says it's crucial for their department to have up-to date equipment. - PUB DATE: 10/16/2023 1:49:00 AM - SOURCE: WJFW-TV NBC 12 Rhinelander
Milwaukee will have a new fire station in 2024.
Fire Chief Aaron Lipski announced late Friday afternoon that he intends to reopen Engine 17 at 4653 S. 13th St. The announcement comes as the city debates its 2024 budget.
Under the proposed city budget, the budget for the Milwaukee Fire Department (MFD), would increase by $14. - PUB DATE: 10/16/2023 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: Urban Milwaukee
The Onalaska Fire Department hosted an open house event on Saturday, inviting residents and families to experience a day filled with excitement, education, and community engagement.
For the younger attendees, there were interactive and educational activities. Children had the chance to explore fire trucks and equipment up close, while firefighters patiently answered questions and provided valuable fire safety tips. - PUB DATE: 10/15/2023 12:26:00 AM - SOURCE: WXOW-TV ABC 19 La Crosse
The Howard Fire Department received a federal grant for more than $1,000,000.
Chief Dennis Staeven says the grant will allow the department to hire more first responders.
“It’s for a little over $1.2 million,” said Staeven. “That grant is going to be used to fund four firefighter positions for a period of the next three years starting in November of this year. - PUB DATE: 10/13/2023 12:07:00 AM - SOURCE: WFRV-TV CBS 5 Green Bay
VIDEO: Police officers and firefighters help people every day, but a Wisconsin group said they are not always equipped to help their K-9 partners.
"The K-9 handlers do train every month," said Lisa Converse with Operational K9 Medical Team of Wisconsin. "They have many hours of training on the job – but not a lot of medical training. - PUB DATE: 10/12/2023 8:39:00 PM - SOURCE: WITI-TV FOX 6 Milwaukee
VIDEO: Since 1860, there have been 143 firefighters who have lost their lives serving their community. On Thursday, the Milwaukee Fire Department honored those lost with the 27th annual Fallen Firefighter Memorial Recognition.
"We weep for our fallen," said Milwaukee Fire Department Chief Aaron Lipski. - PUB DATE: 10/12/2023 7:06:37 PM - SOURCE: WDJT-TV CBS 58 Milwaukee
VIDEO: It's Fire Prevention Week and the Milwaukee Fire Department (MFD) is bringing their message of fire safety door-to-door in various communities.
"It's an opportunity for us to engage with the community. We get to meet our neighbors close to the firehouse, they get to know who we are," said Captain Lorenzo Williams. - PUB DATE: 10/12/2023 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: WTMJ-TV NBC 4 Milwaukee
VIDEO: Quite the odd situation as several TSA workers were taken to the hospital after falling ill.
It's left a lot of questions, and officials don't have any answers at the moment.
The security workers reportedly fell ill while working at a CWA checkpoint.
Firefighters responded taking 5 people to the hospital. - PUB DATE: 10/11/2023 11:46:00 PM - SOURCE: WAOW-TV ABC 9 Wausau
A fire on Sandhill Road on Tuesday night destroyed a storage building in the town of Union. Brussels-Union-Gardner (BUG) Fire Chief Curt Vandertie says his department was dispatched to a fully engulfed barn on 778 Sandhill Road around 7:15 p.m. The blaze was several hundred feet behind a house well off the roadway with a 30-foot-by 40-foot building in flames. - PUB DATE: 10/11/2023 12:28:33 PM - SOURCE: Door County Daily News
VIDEO/PHOTOS: It's Fire Prevention Week and officials say it is an opportunity for first responders to speak to children about the importance of fire safety.
The Onalaska Fire Dept. is taking this week to work with Kindergarten through Second Grade students and teach them fire prevention strategies. - PUB DATE: 10/11/2023 12:18:00 AM - SOURCE: WXOW-TV ABC 19 La Crosse
