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Officials don't see a future role for existing Milton fire station

Milton fire officials don’t recommend keeping the city’s outdated fire station at 614 W. Madison St. much longer, according to a recently released report. Former Fire Chief Randy Banker, who oversaw the Janesville and Milton fire departments, and other officials believe modernizing the Milton station is not ideal because of cost and location, according to the report.
- PUB DATE: 1/24/2019 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: The Gazette

McMillan Fire Department Receives Funds from Security Health Plan's Employee-Driven Corporate Giving Grant

“Without new pediatric medical equipment, EMS staff would be using equipment that is over 15 years old to treat patients during emergencies,” said McMillan Fire Department Captain Lorrie Bauer. That’s why Bauer, a Marshfield Clinic Health System employee, nominated the McMillan Fire Department for the Employee-Driven Corporate Giving grant.
- PUB DATE: 1/23/2019 7:52:40 AM - SOURCE: WCCN-FM Central Wisconsin Broadcasting

McMillan Fire Department Receives Funds from Security Health Plan's Employee-Driven Corporate Giving Grant

“Without new pediatric medical equipment, EMS staff would be using equipment that is over 15 years old to treat patients during emergencies,” said McMillan Fire Department Captain Lorrie Bauer. That’s why Bauer, a Marshfield Clinic Health System employee, nominated the McMillan Fire Department for the Employee-Driven Corporate Giving grant.
- PUB DATE: 1/23/2019 7:52:40 AM - SOURCE: WCCN-FM Central Wisconsin Broadcasting

2 taken to hospital, residents displaced in Sun Prairie house fire, fire officials say

A Sun Prairie family was displaced after a garage fire spread to the house, sending two people to the hospital Tuesday evening. According to Dane County dispatch, Sun Prairie firefighters responded to the scene of a structure in the 600 block of Musket Ridge Drive in Sun Prairie around 9 p.m. Tuesday.
- PUB DATE: 1/22/2019 11:22:18 PM - SOURCE: WISC-TV Channel 3000.com Madison

2 taken to hospital, residents displaced in Sun Prairie house fire, fire officials say

A Sun Prairie family was displaced after a garage fire spread to the house, sending two people to the hospital Tuesday evening. According to Dane County dispatch, Sun Prairie firefighters responded to the scene of a structure in the 600 block of Musket Ridge Drive in Sun Prairie around 9 p.m. Tuesday.
- PUB DATE: 1/22/2019 11:22:18 PM - SOURCE: WISC-TV Channel 3000.com Madison

Firefighters put out vehicle fire in Luxemburg garage

PHOTO: A house in Kewaunee County was damaged by fire Tuesday. Luxemburg firefighters say they were called to a house on Church Road, near Jahnke Road in the town of Montpelier, just before noon. A vehicle in the garage was on fire. The house sustained some smoke and water damage. No one was injured.
- PUB DATE: 1/22/2019 7:46:39 PM - SOURCE: WLUK TV Fox 11

Firefighters put out vehicle fire in Luxemburg garage

PHOTO: A house in Kewaunee County was damaged by fire Tuesday. Luxemburg firefighters say they were called to a house on Church Road, near Jahnke Road in the town of Montpelier, just before noon. A vehicle in the garage was on fire. The house sustained some smoke and water damage. No one was injured.
- PUB DATE: 1/22/2019 7:46:39 PM - SOURCE: WLUK TV Fox 11

‘Preparation is key:’ Greenfield Fire Department ready to respond to weather-related, other emergencies

VIDEO: As drivers prepared for a messy commute, with snow falling on Tuesday, Jan. 22, first responders prepared to help those in need. The FOX6 Weather Experts said up to 10 inches of snow was possible through Wednesday afternoon. A winter storm warning was issued for all of southeast Wisconsin. In his 27 years with the Greenfield Fire Department, Battalion Chief Mark Dohlman said he's heard it all.
- PUB DATE: 1/22/2019 3:29:14 PM - SOURCE: WITI Fox Channel 6

‘Preparation is key:’ Greenfield Fire Department ready to respond to weather-related, other emergencies

VIDEO: As drivers prepared for a messy commute, with snow falling on Tuesday, Jan. 22, first responders prepared to help those in need. The FOX6 Weather Experts said up to 10 inches of snow was possible through Wednesday afternoon. A winter storm warning was issued for all of southeast Wisconsin. In his 27 years with the Greenfield Fire Department, Battalion Chief Mark Dohlman said he's heard it all.
- PUB DATE: 1/22/2019 3:29:14 PM - SOURCE: WITI Fox Channel 6

8 people, 2 dogs displaced in West Allis house fire

VIDEO: The American Red Cross was called in to help a family of eight after a fire, believed to have started in the kitchen, left their duplex uninhabitable.
- PUB DATE: 1/21/2019 3:53:51 PM - SOURCE: WISN-TV ABC 12 Milwaukee

8 people, 2 dogs displaced in West Allis house fire

VIDEO: The American Red Cross was called in to help a family of eight after a fire, believed to have started in the kitchen, left their duplex uninhabitable.
- PUB DATE: 1/21/2019 3:53:51 PM - SOURCE: WISN-TV ABC 12 Milwaukee

Woman rescued from car submerged in Baraboo River

A 49-year-old woman was rescued Monday morning after her vehicle left Cascade Mountain Road, broke through a sheet of ice and became submerged in the Baraboo River. Portage Fire Department Chief Clayton Simonson said he and three firefighters responded to the scene at 7:30 a.m. and attached a chain to the vehicle for Blystone’s Towing to pull the vehicle out of the river.
- PUB DATE: 1/21/2019 3:41:22 PM - SOURCE: wisc news

Woman rescued from car submerged in Baraboo River

A 49-year-old woman was rescued Monday morning after her vehicle left Cascade Mountain Road, broke through a sheet of ice and became submerged in the Baraboo River. Portage Fire Department Chief Clayton Simonson said he and three firefighters responded to the scene at 7:30 a.m. and attached a chain to the vehicle for Blystone’s Towing to pull the vehicle out of the river.
- PUB DATE: 1/21/2019 3:41:22 PM - SOURCE: wisc news

Fire Leaves Suamico House a "Total Loss"

VIDEO: Fire crews were called to a house fire on Blackberry Lane Monday afternoon after officials say a woman walking her dog saw smoke. "A neighbor...was walking her dog, saw smoke coming from the residence, and could hear fire alarms going off," Suamico Fire Chief Troy Noe said. "She immediately called 911 and we were dispatched.
- PUB DATE: 1/21/2019 3:33:47 PM - SOURCE: WFRV-TV and WJMN-TV Green Bay

Fire Leaves Suamico House a "Total Loss"

VIDEO: Fire crews were called to a house fire on Blackberry Lane Monday afternoon after officials say a woman walking her dog saw smoke. "A neighbor...was walking her dog, saw smoke coming from the residence, and could hear fire alarms going off," Suamico Fire Chief Troy Noe said. "She immediately called 911 and we were dispatched.
- PUB DATE: 1/21/2019 3:33:47 PM - SOURCE: WFRV-TV and WJMN-TV Green Bay

2 pigs, 4 cows likely dead following barn fire near Edgar

Marathon Fire Chief Mike Tylinski said two pigs and four cows likely died Monday following a barn fire. The animals are currently missing. "Some animals were able to get out so we were able to save some but others perished," Tylinski said. The fire was reported at 12:22 p.m. Monday at a property near Soda Creek Road and Firecrown Lane in the Town of Cassel.
- PUB DATE: 1/21/2019 1:59:48 PM - SOURCE: WEAU-TV 13 News

2 pigs, 4 cows likely dead following barn fire near Edgar

Marathon Fire Chief Mike Tylinski said two pigs and four cows likely died Monday following a barn fire. The animals are currently missing. "Some animals were able to get out so we were able to save some but others perished," Tylinski said. The fire was reported at 12:22 p.m. Monday at a property near Soda Creek Road and Firecrown Lane in the Town of Cassel.
- PUB DATE: 1/21/2019 1:59:48 PM - SOURCE: WEAU-TV 13 News

Staffing issues continue at Hales Corners Fire Department

VIDEO: TODAY'S TMJ4 has learned the Hales Corners Fire Department didn't have a single firefighter on duty Wednesday who could operate a fire truck. We were the first to tell you about the department's low wages of $11.25 an hour for part-timers and how they only had one firefighter on-duty on Labor Day.
- PUB DATE: 1/18/2019 7:13:08 AM - SOURCE: Today's TMJ4

Staffing issues continue at Hales Corners Fire Department

VIDEO: TODAY'S TMJ4 has learned the Hales Corners Fire Department didn't have a single firefighter on duty Wednesday who could operate a fire truck. We were the first to tell you about the department's low wages of $11.25 an hour for part-timers and how they only had one firefighter on-duty on Labor Day.
- PUB DATE: 1/18/2019 7:13:08 AM - SOURCE: Today's TMJ4

Fatal fire on Milwaukee's north side being investigated as arson

VIDEO: The remains of a man were found inside an abandoned home after a suspicious fire on Milwaukee’s north side. It happened at 5:48 Friday morning near 24th and Capitol. The Milwaukee Fire Department and the state fire marshal are working with Milwaukee Police to determine a cause. MPD also is searching for suspects and a motive.
- PUB DATE: 1/18/2019 5:14:08 AM - SOURCE: Today's TMJ4

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