A Madison middle school was evacuated Friday afternoon after staff smelled a natural gas and firefighters traced the odor to rotting cookies.
According to the Madison Fire Department's Public Information Officer, Cynthia Schuster, fire crews investigated the odor at 2:38 p.m. Friday at Blackhawk Middle School on Wyoming Way. - PUB DATE: 9/16/2019 11:53:30 AM - SOURCE: WMTV-TV NBC 15 Madison
For the second time this month, a Milwaukee playground was lit on fire.
The second fire happened on Saturday at a playground in Smith Park near 34th and Sheridan.
The Milwaukee County Sheriff's Office said when deputies got to the scene around 9:29 p.m., firefighters had already put out the fire. The damage is extensive, with charred plastic and parts of the playground destroyed. - PUB DATE: 9/16/2019 11:43:53 AM - SOURCE: WDJT-TV CBS 58 Milwaukee
Firefighters on Sunday night, Sept. 15 responded to the scene of a house fire near 120th Street and Schlinger Avenue in West Allis. The call came in around 10 p.m.
"The front of the house was fully involved in the fire," said Jay Scharfenberg, West Allis Assistant Chief. Neighbors told firefighters one man ran back into the burning home to save pets. - PUB DATE: 9/16/2019 4:58:20 AM - SOURCE: WITI Fox Channel 6
Ten fire departments responded to a fire Saturday at Lang Equipment in Marshfield.
Crews received a call at 8:15 Saturday morning for a fire in the shop at Lang Equipment, which then spread to the building's ceiling.
"The heat extended into the roof structure of the building," said Hewitt Area Fire Chief Brian Hafermann. - PUB DATE: 9/14/2019 5:42:54 PM - SOURCE: WSAW-TV CBS 7 Wausau
Majority of fires caused by children are started by a lighter and a lot of those lighters can look like toys.
Fire Chief Jerry Minor from the Pittsville Fire Company has been on a mission for the past 11 years. He was inspired by his granddaughter. "She said very boldly grandpa you need to make a law," said Minor. - PUB DATE: 9/13/2019 2:28:16 PM - SOURCE: WSAW-TV CBS 7 Wausau
PHOTO: Fire crews are still on scene of a fire at Deer Camp Bar and Pavilion in Shawano County.
The building is on County Road K, which is also Waukechon Road, at the intersection with Porter Road, southeast of the city of Shawano.
Firefighters tell us that it was a very large fire and started just after 5 this morning. - PUB DATE: 9/13/2019 7:35:26 AM - SOURCE: WSAW-TV CBS 7 Wausau
Firefighters on Friday morning, Sept. 13 responded to the scene of a fire at an apartment building on Shephard Street in Waukesha. Officials believe the storm may be to blame.
At approximately 11:30 p.m.,the City of Waukesha Police and Fire Dispatch Center started to receive calls of a reported Structure Fire on E. - PUB DATE: 9/13/2019 4:53:21 AM - SOURCE: WITI Fox Channel 6
Software company Paradigm donated money to Middleton's local fire district and emergency medical services this week.
According to posts from Paradigm's official Facebook page, the Middleton software company gave the Fire Department a check worth $18,890 for new equipment and kits.
In a separate post, Paradigm shared that it also donated $18,500 to Middleton Emergency Medical Services. - PUB DATE: 9/12/2019 9:44:52 PM - SOURCE: WISC-TV Channel 3000.com Madison
Green Bay firefighters responded to a report of a fire at Walgreens on the city's west side Thursday night.
Fire crews answering the call at 9 p.m. saw smoke coming from the sign above the entrance to the store at W. Mason and Oneida streets. When they got up there to open the wall, they found a fire burning behind the sign. - PUB DATE: 9/12/2019 9:01:02 PM - SOURCE: WBAY-TV ABC 2 Green Bay
A garage in Chippewa Falls is a total loss after a fire on Thursday morning.
The Chippewa Falls Fire Department responded to a garage fully engulfed in flames around 7 a.m. Thursday near the corner of Elm and St. Augustine streets. After about 20 minutes, crews had the fire under control. There are no injuries reported. - PUB DATE: 9/12/2019 8:24:29 AM - SOURCE: WEAU-TV 13 News
A fire at a community center in Racine caused major damage to the building and left one firefighter hurt.
The Lakeview Community Center in Racine is damaged after a fire in the building Wednesday. The center is located across the street from the Racine Zoo. The Racine Fire Department says the Lantern Festival workers from China, who are putting up decorations at the zoo, were cooking inside the community center when they stepped out for a smoke break. - PUB DATE: 9/11/2019 9:00:06 PM - SOURCE: WDJT-TV CBS 58 Milwaukee
Area first responders are remembering the victims and families impacted by the September 11 attacks.
Eighteen years ago today, 19 people associated with the Islamic extremist group al Qaeda hijacked four airplanes and carried out suicide attacks against the United State
A total of 2,977 people were killed in New York City, Washington, D. - PUB DATE: 9/11/2019 8:41:09 PM - SOURCE: WMSN-TV Fox 47 Madison
The Chippewa Fire District is set to change after a town decided to branch off on its own.
The town of Wheaton town board voted 4-1 on Tuesday to leave the Chippewa Fire District at the end of 2020, a partnership consisting of the village of Lake Hallie and the towns of Lafayette, Hallie and Howard. - PUB DATE: 9/11/2019 2:57:17 PM - SOURCE: Chippewa Herald
The Madison and Fire Departments are continuing their tradition of hosting their 'Never Forget' blood drive at the new Fire Station 14.
This year marks the 8th year for the blood drive and the 18th anniversary of 9/11. The departments will also hold a special memorial ceremony to honor and remember those first responders who paid the ultimate sacrifice on this day. - PUB DATE: 9/11/2019 6:11:52 AM - SOURCE: WMTV-TV NBC 15 Madison
The Town of Wheaton Board voted Tuesday night to leave the Chippewa Fire District, which would happen at the end of 2020.
However, that vote is contingent on the town being able to secure EMS services from either the City of Eau Claire or the City of Chippewa Falls.
According to Fire District Board President Dave Staber, the Town of Wheaton must give formal notice of leaving the fire district by October 1, at which time the town will still be part of the fire district for another 15 months. - PUB DATE: 9/10/2019 11:24:06 PM - SOURCE: WEAU-TV 13 News
Wisconsin fire departments are seeing a shortage of firefighters.
In Baraboo, a "Firefighters Wanted" sign hangs from one of the firehouses.
The chief there says only four of the 34 firefighters he has on staff are full time. He says firefighting just isn't a lifelong career anymore.
One challenge is pay, another is the time commitment. - PUB DATE: 9/10/2019 3:44:11 PM - SOURCE: WDJT-TV CBS 58 Milwaukee
A recent rash of fire calls caused by spontaneous combustion has area fire officials shaking their heads at the rarity of several in a row.
The act itself seems mysterious and complicated — a fire starting with no apparent source of ignition — but it's all very scientific.
Combustion happens when a fuel combines with oxygen to produce heat from a recognizable source, like a match. - PUB DATE: 9/10/2019 6:07:08 AM - SOURCE: Wausau Daily Herald
State officials have detected toxic firefighting foam from a Marinette manufacturer in the basement of a nearby home — a finding that prompted the Department of Natural Resources on Monday to warn other residents to be on the lookout for similar signs of contamination.
The potentially harmful foam containing perfluorinated chemicals had seeped into the basement earlier this year through cracks in the floor and walls, likely as a result of water saturating the ground due to wet weather conditions, the DNR said. - PUB DATE: 9/10/2019 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: Journal Sentinel
The La Crosse Fire Department is officially welcoming some new members to the department.
Three firefighters were sworn-in Monday at city hall.
They took the La Crosse Firefighters' Oath and got their badges.
The recruits have actually been on the force for about a year, but just completed their one-year probationary period and were promoted to full-time, permanent firefighters. - PUB DATE: 9/9/2019 9:47:38 PM - SOURCE: WKBT-TV CBS 8 La Crosse
As fire departments nationwide have grappled with recruitment and retention challenges, area firefighters in Sauk, Marquette and Columbia counties say it’s becoming harder to find people available for fire calls during the day.
“It’s kind of a roll of the dice,” Baraboo Fire Chief Kevin Stieve said. - PUB DATE: 9/8/2019 6:49:15 PM - SOURCE: wisc news
