A 2012 four-door maroon Dodge Ram 1500 belonging to an Oregon firefighter was stolen around 9 p.m. Wednesday, but then later located outside Oregon.
According to a Facebook post, the firefighter left home at 9 p.m. to respond to an auto collision with injuries on Highway 14. In the rush to help those in the collision, he left his keys inside the truck and took the car from the fire station's parking lot. - PUB DATE: 11/21/2019 10:51:25 AM - SOURCE: WISC-TV Channel 3000.com Madison
Firefighters stopped a fire from breaking out in a downtown business at 4:30 a.m. Wednesday morning, in part because of early detection by a smoke alarm.
According to a release, a resident in the 300 block of North Randall Street woke up at 4:30 a.m. to the sound of an alarm and found the common area "very smoky. - PUB DATE: 11/21/2019 8:01:23 AM - SOURCE: WISC-TV Channel 3000.com Madison
The Milton Joint Fire Commission is focusing on two local options for updating Milton’s aging fire station: rebuilding in the existing location or relocating to city-owned land near the post office.
The commission, made up of Milton City Council and Milton Town Board members, discussed the options but took no action Wednesday night. - PUB DATE: 11/21/2019 2:26:32 AM - SOURCE: Janesville Gazette - Metered Site
During an emergency situation like a house fire or medical crisis, most people don’t worry about which fire department is going to come to the rescue, just that a department responds — and as quickly as possible.
While that may seem obvious, in the eastern part of Racine County there are several areas that might be better serviced by fire and EMS if a different municipality responded. - PUB DATE: 11/20/2019 6:48:21 PM - SOURCE: Racine Journal Times
A bartender is being credited for extinguishing a fire at The Roundabout Bar & Grill late Tuesday night.
The Kaukauna Fire Department says smoke and fire could be seen coming from a wall, and the bartender used a fire extinguisher to control the spread of the fire.
Firefighters say smoke was still present in the building when they arrived. - PUB DATE: 11/20/2019 4:56:13 AM - SOURCE: WFRV-TV and WJMN-TV Green Bay
Some people swear by frying that turkey for the tastiest Thanksgiving dinner.
The Bellevue Fire Department demonstrated what not to do when using a turkey fryer.
Captain Andy Aschenbrenner with the Bellevue Fire Department said you can still use the fryer as an option, you just have to be smart.
Don't use the fryer inside any building. - PUB DATE: 11/20/2019 4:55:23 AM - SOURCE: NBC 26 News
A business that has been a part of Grafton for decades went up on flames early Wednesday morning, Nov. 20. Before the sun came up -- flames and flashing lights lit up downtown Grafton. This, as smoke poured out of Heinz & Sons Auto Shop -- located near Beech Street and Wisconsin Avenue.
"I felt nauseous. - PUB DATE: 11/20/2019 4:47:35 AM - SOURCE: WITI Fox Channel 6
Seven people were displaced after a young woman used a lighter to burn loose strings on a box spring at a Racine home on Tuesday morning, Nov. 19.
It happened shortly before 11 a.m. on Frank Avenue near 6th Street.
Officials with the Racine Fire Department said the 19-year-old woman was using the lighter on the box spring in a bedroom on the second floor when fire got inside the box spring and quickly grew out of control. - PUB DATE: 11/19/2019 7:35:55 PM - SOURCE: WITI Fox Channel 6
A fire at a mechanic's garage on 10th Street in Green Bay destroyed a car and a tractor, causing $45,000 damage.
Emergency dispatchers were told a vehicle exploded in a two-stall garage on the 300-block of 10th St. just before 5 p.m. Tuesday.
Firefighters arrived to find heavy fire coming from one of the stalls. - PUB DATE: 11/19/2019 5:29:06 PM - SOURCE: WBAY-TV ABC 2 Green Bay
The Village Board has tentatively approved borrowing $1.3 million to build new sleeping quarters and training facilities for the Waterford Fire Department.
The new construction would be built as an addition to the Fire Department’s station No. 2, 819 Mohr Ave. It would enable the Fire Department to continue its current level of training after station No. - PUB DATE: 11/19/2019 3:05:49 AM - SOURCE: Racine Journal Times
One student suffers minor injuries when a bus slides off a county road and tips on its side Tuesday morning near Arcadia.
The bus ended up on its side off of County Road JJ near Kukowski Lane southwest of Arcadia.
About 20 students were on the bus according to Arcadia Schools Superintendent Lance Bagstad. - PUB DATE: 11/19/2019 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: WAOW-TV ABC 9 News
A Milwaukee fire station and surrounding neighborhood were evacuated Monday night after a suspicious package was found.
Station 36 located at 4060 N. 27th St. was evacuated shortly before 8 p.m. along with nearby businesses. Milwaukee police responded and were being assisted by Milwaukee firefighters. - PUB DATE: 11/18/2019 6:41:37 PM - SOURCE: Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
A Minocqua Fire and Rescue Department official said it “was a slap in the face” after the town board refused to add additional money to the fire department’s budget for 2020 and to make the fire chief a full time, paid position.
Charlie Ouimette, a 39-year member and captain of the volunteer department, made the comment during last week’s annual town meeting where the levy was approved. - PUB DATE: 11/18/2019 3:25:33 AM - SOURCE: WXPR-FM 91.7 Public Radio
While it's not unusual for local employers to find it challenging to find qualified applicants to fill open positions, it's even more complicated when you are seeking to fill vacancies in the Rhinelander police or fire departments, the chiefs of both departments told the city's Police and Fire Commission (PFC) Nov. - PUB DATE: 11/18/2019 2:19:24 AM - SOURCE: The Rhinelander Daily News
A dog is recovering Saturday night after falling through the ice on the Fox River.
The Fox Valley Metro Police Department and Little Chute Fire Department responded to the emergency, saying the dog was swimming but having trouble staying above water.
Officer Gueli shared his body camera footage that captures the moment firefighters rescued the dog from the river. - PUB DATE: 11/16/2019 9:42:22 PM - SOURCE: WBAY-TV ABC 2 Green Bay
When smoke filled a crowded Milwaukee theater 89 years ago this month, Harvey Krause didn’t shout “fire.”
As head usher, the 18-year-old Krause knew he had a job to do. Calmly he directed all 1,000 cinemagoers onto the street, and the Milwaukee Fire Department commended him for his bravery.
“Discipline and quick thinking are often spoken about but rarely understood, because they are seldom put to an actual test,” Depression-era Fire Commissioner Joseph Stein said at the time. - PUB DATE: 11/16/2019 5:25:43 AM - SOURCE: Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
No one was hurt when an SUV caught fire in Oconto early Friday morning.
At about 6:54 a.m., Oconto firefighters were called to the 2700 block of Logtown Rd. in the Town of Oconto. A 2016 Chevrolet Equinox was on fire about 25 feet away from a home.
Crews arrived to find the unoccupied vehicle engulfed in flames. - PUB DATE: 11/15/2019 8:20:55 AM - SOURCE: WBAY-TV ABC 2 Green Bay
At an age many Milwaukee Firefighters are retiring from the department Hernan Galarza just got sworn in as a Milwaukee Firefighter Thursday evening. At age 51, he is the oldest recruit to successfully make it through the program. “I have always wanted to serve. I always wanted to do something for the community,” said Galarza. - PUB DATE: 11/14/2019 9:20:55 PM - SOURCE: Today's TMJ4
The Rural Firefighter Delivering Agricultural Safety and Health Training Course is working to train firefighters how to respond to farm emergencies.
The National Farm Medicine Center has found the farming industry is one of the most dangerous in the United States.
“You’re about seven to eight times more likely to die in a farm accident than other jobs,” said Dr. - PUB DATE: 11/14/2019 3:47:36 PM - SOURCE: WMTV-TV NBC 15 Madison
An Eau Claire Fire Department employee has been sentenced after an investigation regarding embezzlement.
Court documents show William Drath has been sentenced to three years of probation and 480 hours of community service.
Drath, a former firefighter union treasurer, was accused of embezzling more than $18,000. - PUB DATE: 11/14/2019 11:51:32 AM - SOURCE: WEAU-TV 13 News
