Given the recent local and national media coverage regarding the potential environmental hazards of substances that contain the chemical compounds perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl, known more commonly as PFAS, the Monona Fire Department is taking proactive measures to remove PFAS-containing firefighting foam from its fleet. - PUB DATE: 2/19/2020 1:05:19 PM - SOURCE: Monona / Cottage Grove Herald Independent
The Sparta Fire Chief Mike Arnold says no injuries were reported after a fire broke out on a porch in Sparta Wednesday around 5:34 a.m.
The family was alerted to the fire by their cat and smoke detectors, which allowed them to get out of the residence safely.
Arnold says the home, located on Kent Street in Sparta, had moderate smoke damage and minor water damage. - PUB DATE: 2/19/2020 11:54:44 AM - SOURCE: WEAU-TV 13 News
The Stoughton Fire Department has selected a new cheif, according to The Stoughton Courier Hub.
Squad leader Josh Ripp will replace former chief Scott Wegner, who retired on Jan. 2.
Since Wegner’s retirement, Mark Miller served as interim chief.
Ripp has been a volunteer with the department for five years and worked as fire chief for seven years with the Maple Bluff Fire Department. - PUB DATE: 2/19/2020 7:55:06 AM - SOURCE: WISC-TV Channel 3000.com Madison
The Madison Fire Department has a new team devoted to investigating the origin of fires with the hope that it not only makes investigations more efficient, but helps protect firefighters, as well.
“What I love about my job is the teamwork of it,” said Kara Nelson, an apparatus engineer and fire investigator with the Madison Fire Department. - PUB DATE: 2/18/2020 8:51:29 PM - SOURCE: WMSN-TV Fox 47 Madison
A man was taken to the hospital after his hand became trapped in mechanical equipment, according to a release by the Madison Fire Department.
Firefighters were sent to a business along the 2200 block of Fordem Avenue around 1:00 a.m. Tuesday.
The man’s fingers were trapped between two mechanical rollers, the release said. - PUB DATE: 2/18/2020 3:45:26 PM - SOURCE: WMSN-TV Fox 47 Madison
The Sauk City Volunteer Fire Department is thanking a local family after they brought in pizza after fire crews put out a structure fire in the town of West Point Monday.
As NBC15 News reported, crews responded to a fire at a home on Selwood Road in the Town of West Point outside Prairie Du Sac around 3 p. - PUB DATE: 2/17/2020 8:32:02 PM - SOURCE: WMTV-TV NBC 15 Madison
On Sunday, February 16 the Fond du Lac Fire Rescue was dispatched to the Be Smart Auto Mall at 530 VanDyne Road for a reported structure fire.
Fire Chief Peter O’Leary says employees working inside the building at the time made the 9-1-1 call and were able to exit the building safely.
Upon arrival, fire crews encountered not only the structure on fire but several adjacent vehicles as well. - PUB DATE: 2/17/2020 4:46:40 PM - SOURCE: WFRV-TV and WJMN-TV Green Bay
The La Crosse Fire Department is honoring one of their own.
Firefighter and EMS trainer, Franco Garritano, received the La Crosse Firefighter of the Year Award on Monday.
He’s being recognized for over 12 years of commitment to the department and community, but he says the department’s support is what pushes him to be his best. - PUB DATE: 2/17/2020 4:43:51 PM - SOURCE: WKBT-TV CBS 8 La Crosse
The Evansville’s Fire Department responded Friday evening to a garage fire in the 100 block of West Liberty Street.
According to a news release, around 9:23 p.m. Evansville firefighters and police officers responded to a call about a two garages on fire located behind the homes on West Liberty and West Church streets. - PUB DATE: 2/15/2020 3:20:17 PM - SOURCE: WISC-TV Channel 3000.com Madison
Milwaukee police are investigating an arson that occurred early Friday morning, Feb. 13 near 8th and Cherry. The call came in around 3:30 a.m.
Police say the victim, a 23-year-old Milwaukee woman, sustained life-threatening injuries and was transported to a local hospital for treatment. This is an active investigation and Milwaukee Police are seeking a known suspect. - PUB DATE: 2/14/2020 8:39:05 AM - SOURCE: WITI Fox Channel 6
Firefighters on Friday morning, Feb. 14 responded to the scene of separate fires in Milwaukee.
Crews were first called out to a house fire near 19th and Fairmount just before 2 a.m. for a house fire. Officials say the house only sustained minor smoke damage.
While on scene authorities found a man in his 60’s suffering from minor injuries. - PUB DATE: 2/14/2020 4:38:01 AM - SOURCE: WITI Fox Channel 6
AFirefighters were called in to help get a derailed Milwaukee streetcar back on track.
The streetcar, known as The Hop, derailed Thursday afternoon on Milwaukee's east side.
The car remained upright and appeared to be just slightly off the track.
One of the Milwaukee Fire Department's heavy rescue units was able to lift the car up and place it back on the tracks using specialized equipment. - PUB DATE: 2/13/2020 5:44:34 PM - SOURCE: WMTV-TV NBC 15 Madison
A potentially disastrous fire was thwarted by working sprinkler systems late Wednesday night at an apartment building at 221 N. Franklin St., according to Captain John McManus of the Janesville Fire Department.
Firefighters responded a call at about 9:18 p.m. Wednesday. McManus said a basket of clothing had started on fire in a closet when the sprinklers kicked in and doused the flames. - PUB DATE: 2/13/2020 5:03:18 AM - SOURCE: Janesville Gazette
The Howard-Suamico School District decided to cancel classes at Lineville Intermediate School on Thursday following a fire in the building Wednesday night.
Teachers and other Lineville staff also should not report to school.
According to the school district, the Howard Fire Department responded to an alarm at the school at 2700 Lineville Rd. - PUB DATE: 2/12/2020 7:42:24 PM - SOURCE: WBAY-TV ABC 2 Green Bay
Nine area fire departments responded to a barn fire late this afternoon.
They were called out just after 4 o’clock to County Road TT in Holmen.
Seven of the fire departments went to the scene of the fire, while two of the departments went to the Holmen Fire department to cover any other fire calls.
A tractor caught fire inside a barn where hay was stored. - PUB DATE: 2/11/2020 9:10:16 PM - SOURCE: WKBT-TV CBS 8 La Crosse
There was a sweet reunion at the South Milwaukee Fire Department Tuesday, Feb. 11.
A 12-year-old bulldog named "Tuff" came back to see the firefighters who rescued him.
On Jan. 31, Tuff got stranded on an ice shelf near the Lake Michigan shoreline in South Milwaukee.
Firefighters were called and they put their professional skills to work, bringing Tuff back to shore. - PUB DATE: 2/11/2020 3:39:34 PM - SOURCE: WDJT-TV CBS 58 Milwaukee
Fire officials say two people have been displaced following a residential fire late Tuesday morning.
According to Fire Chief Jake Flaherty, crews were called to a home on Maine Ave. shortly after 11:30 a.m., and were on the scene for about four hours.
Flaherty says a man home at the time was able to safely escape, and his girlfriend wasn't home at the time of the incident. - PUB DATE: 2/11/2020 2:27:53 PM - SOURCE: WBAY-TV ABC 2 Green Bay
A home at 5370 Clarices Circle is a complete loss after a fire Tuesday.
The fire started shortly after 10 a.m. in the garage and spread to the house, said Hull Fire Chief Ken Sadogierski. The cause of the fire remains unknown, but Sadogierski said there were several explosions that they believe were from propane tanks or ammunition. - PUB DATE: 2/11/2020 10:47:36 AM - SOURCE: Stevens Point Journal
A Monday night fire caused $150,000 damage to The Metro event center, 201 E. Lake St.
The Metro is the former home of the Boys & Girls Club of the Greater Chippewa Valley.
Smoke was coming from the two-story building when firefighters were called to the business at 10:06 p.m., according to Joe Kelly, batallion chief of the Eau Claire Fire Department. - PUB DATE: 2/11/2020 5:55:26 AM - SOURCE: Eau Claire Leader-Telegram
An employee was able to put out a small fire at a business in Stratford Monday afternoon.
The Stratford Area Fire Department received a call for a fire at the Pro Vision Co-Op Tire Shop shortly after 2 p.m. The fire was reportedly in the walls and when crews arrived on scene they made sure the fire hadn't spread. - PUB DATE: 2/11/2020 3:43:38 AM - SOURCE: WRIG-AM Fox Sports 1390
