New information about a boy who was struck and killed by a Sheboygan city garbage truck this week reveal previous tragedies in his family.
Roman Martin, 9, woke up late for school Wednesday. He grabbed his bike to ride the two miles to St. Paul's Lutheran School and was halfway there when he was hit. - PUB DATE: 10/12/2019 9:01:42 PM - SOURCE: WISN-TV ABC 12 Milwaukee
Two people died in a duplex fire Saturday morning near 14th Street and Capitol Drive.
Milwaukee police said a 52-year-old man and a 53-year-old woman were trapped in the building and were pronounced dead on the scene. Fire crews responded to an electrical call about 6:15 a.m., but noticed heavy smoke when they moved up to the second floor. - PUB DATE: 10/12/2019 7:35:56 AM - SOURCE: WISN-TV ABC 12 Milwaukee
Madison Fire has the first father-son active lieutenant duo in the department’s history. Friday afternoon, the department honored and promoted 41 people who served in various roles at the Monona Terrace.
Lt. Jered Tennant received a pin for his promotion. His father, Lt. Steve Tennant has been a firefighter since 1981 and a fire lieutenant, he says, for about 9 years. - PUB DATE: 10/11/2019 7:31:36 PM - SOURCE: WMTV-TV NBC 15 Madison
Some students got a chance to check out a Milwaukee fire station Friday.
The firefighters at Station 6 on the east side hosted the winners of the department's Poster to Billboard contest. Students from various Milwaukee area schools created artwork depicting this year's theme -- "Not Every Hero Wears A Cape, Plan and Practice Your Escape!"
It was one of many events that took place during Fire Prevention Week. - PUB DATE: 10/11/2019 2:59:04 PM - SOURCE: WDJT-TV CBS 58 Milwaukee
Fire departments from four different counties battled a barn fire in Kiel Thursday night that also impacted a large machinery shed and two adjoining garages.
Kiel Fire Department said in a news release Friday morning that no one was hurt in the fire at 10106 Rabe Road and no animals were inside the structures, which were used for the storage of vehicles and machinery. - PUB DATE: 10/11/2019 8:15:31 AM - SOURCE: Manitowoc Herald Times Reporter
The Wisconsin State Assembly recognized city of Fond du Lac Police Detective Camille Vandermolen and Knowles Fire Chief Bob Belling as First Responder of the Year in their respective districts Thursday.
The award is given to first responders who have gone beyond the call of duty to keep local communities safe, according to a news release from state. - PUB DATE: 10/11/2019 5:05:09 AM - SOURCE: Fond du Lac Reporter
VIDEO: They skip holidays and family dinners -- and put their own lives on hold to protect others.
On Thursday night, Oct. 10, those who go above and beyond with their selfless, heroic acts were honored. It was the special ceremony held for the Milwaukee Fire Department.
Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett called the event the "Academy Awards" for first responders. - PUB DATE: 10/10/2019 9:40:30 PM - SOURCE: WITI Fox Channel 6
State Rep. Loren Oldenburg of Viroqua helped honor the 96th District's "First Responder of the Year" Thursday at the state capitol in Madison.
The honor goes to Coon Valley Fire Chief Russ Cornford.
"Chief Cornford has humbly served Coon Valley and the surrounding area for 40 years, and has been fire chief for 38 years. - PUB DATE: 10/10/2019 4:39:47 PM - SOURCE: WKBT-TV CBS 8 La Crosse
A Milwaukee County Transit System driver is being hailed for her heroic actions after helping save residents from a burning apartment earlier this year.
Chanaye Brown was along Route 12 late at night on Jan. 5, when she spotted flames shooting from the window of a building near 79th and Hampton in Milwaukee. - PUB DATE: 10/10/2019 10:49:38 AM - SOURCE: WITI Fox Channel 6
The Wisconsin Rapids fire chief will head to the State Capital today for the Wisconsin Hometown Heroes ceremony. Here the Wisconsin State Assembly will honor Fire Chief Scott Young as the 72nd Assembly District First Responder of the Year. Nekoosa Representative Scott Krug announced Young’s honor earlier in the week. - PUB DATE: 10/10/2019 6:54:44 AM - SOURCE: WSAW-TV CBS 7 Wausau
In a fire, mere seconds can mean the difference between a safe escape and a tragedy. Fire prevention week encourages people to stop and take some time to create a plan of action.
The National Fire Prevention Association suggests people plan an escape route, check your alarms and smoke detectors, choose an outside meeting place and practice a home fire drill. - PUB DATE: 10/10/2019 4:49:16 AM - SOURCE: WMTV-TV NBC 15 Madison
Milwaukee firefighters honored fellow firefighters who died in the line of duty.
Firefighters read the names of their 131 fallen colleagues.
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Some of the names dated back to the 1800s.
The fire chief said this annual tradition serves as a reminder to those who put the uniform on every day. - PUB DATE: 10/9/2019 3:41:38 PM - SOURCE: WISN-TV ABC 12 Milwaukee
The Oshkosh Fire Department is reminding the public of Fire Prevention Week.
In recognition of National Fire Prevention Week, (October 6-12), the Oshkosh Fire Department will be canvassing a neighborhood on the south side of the city offering to check residences for working smoke detectors. The boundaries for this project are in the neighborhood bordered by 17th Avenue-20th Avenue (North-South) and Oregon Street-Ohio Street (East-West). - PUB DATE: 10/9/2019 3:05:32 AM - SOURCE: WFRV-TV and WJMN-TV Green Bay
Firefighters and farmers, two groups of professionals who often work in hazardous environments, are teaming up in a program aimed at improving agricultural safety and health nationwide.
The Rural Firefighters Delivering Agricultural Safety and Health (RF-DASH) project trains emergency responders to provide resources and consultation to farmers in their service areas. - PUB DATE: 10/9/2019 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: Wisconsin State Farmer
Tuesday the Rhinelander Fire Department taught local kids fire safety.
Firefighters came to classrooms at Central Elementary school to give presentations on fire safety.
Kids learned how to draw escape plans for their homes and received fire safety tips.
A 5th-grade teacher at Central Elementary school, Sarah Lange said it was a great learning opportunity. - PUB DATE: 10/8/2019 5:10:32 PM - SOURCE: WJFW-TV NBC 12 Rhinelander-Wausau
Two people were injured in a crash on Londonderry Drive Monday around 11:50 p.m.
According to a Madison Fire Department release, one of the cars was returning from the airport when another vehicle didn't stop at an intersection. The crash caused the vehicle to turn on its side.
As the vehicle was resting on the driver's side, Engine 10 firefighters cut the windshield to access those in the cars and opened the moon roof. - PUB DATE: 10/8/2019 7:37:36 AM - SOURCE: WISC-TV Channel 3000.com Madison
A statistic released by the Wisconsin Department of Military Affairs says in 2017 more than 1.3 million fires killed 3,400 and hurt 14,000 more.
According to the Professional Fire Fighters of Wisconsin Charitable Foundation, fire departments in the U.S. respond to more than 1,000 home fires each day, about one every 86 seconds. - PUB DATE: 10/7/2019 5:47:47 PM - SOURCE: WEAU-TV 13 News
Firefighters with the Milwaukee Fire Department are investigating after a car crashes into a Goodwill Monday evening.
Police say they responded to a crash at 3900 N Palmer Street around 5:15 p.m.
A car slammed into the front entrance of the Goodwill, injuring the driver.
The severity of the injury is not known at this time, but the driver declined medical attention. - PUB DATE: 10/7/2019 4:40:21 PM - SOURCE: Today's TMJ4
A car caught fire after a collision with a deer in Waupaca County Sunday night.
This comes as the state reminds drivers to be alert for an increase in deer activity.
The crash happened Sunday, Oct. 6., on Highway 22 south of Stratton Lake Rd in the Township of Dayton.
The Waupaca County Sheriff's Office received a call at 8:47 p. - PUB DATE: 10/7/2019 12:48:32 PM - SOURCE: WSAW-TV CBS 7 Wausau
City leaders and students met Monday at the Milwaukee Fire Department's Survive Alive House to kick off National Fire Prevention Week.
Students from the Milwaukee Spanish Immersion School practiced an escape plan and learned about fire safety.
At the Survive Alive House, students went through a simulated house fire and practiced how to get out safely. - PUB DATE: 10/7/2019 11:44:07 AM - SOURCE: WDJT-TV CBS 58 Milwaukee
