Although no reports of flooding were reported in the Sauk Prairie area Aug. 19-20, neighboring communities like Black Earth, Mazomanie and Cross Plains – where an unofficial reading from a rain gauge reported 15.33 inches in a 24-hour period – kept the Sauk City and Prairie du Sac fire departments busy. - PUB DATE: 9/12/2018 9:49:09 AM - SOURCE: wisc news
The bids to build the north side ambulance station in Mount Pleasant are in and the results are not what was anticipated. The village budgeted $500,000 to build the EMS (emergency medical services) station proposed just south of the intersection of Spring Street and Emmertsen Road, and officials were hoping to begin construction later this year. - PUB DATE: 9/12/2018 6:24:13 AM - SOURCE: Racine Journal Times
VIDEO: A donation made to a local fire department will help educate children on fire safety. The Francis & Ruth Oberreich Foundation purchased an inflatable Survive Alive House for Fond du Lac Fire and Rescue. The inflatable offers a realistic experience of a house fire. During demonstrations Tuesday, firefighters offered fifth graders fire safety tips while helping them navigate through the smoky home. - PUB DATE: 9/12/2018 3:32:43 AM - SOURCE: WLUK TV Fox 11
VIDEO: Seven years ago the idea to remember the 9/11 victims with a silent march in Marathon, was thought of by Craig Prihoda. "Probably the reason I became a firefighter. It just hit home a lot, obviously in our country tragedies are happening more than we'd like to see even today," said Marathon Firefighter Craig Prihoda. - PUB DATE: 9/11/2018 11:01:18 PM - SOURCE: WSAW-TV CBS 7 Wausau
A garage was destroyed and several more structures were damaged following a fire on Tuesday evening. Fond du Lac Fire and Rescue crews were called to a home on Ruggles Street shortly after 6 p.m. for a report of a detached garage fire. Upon arrival fire crews reported smoke and fire showing from the exterior of the garage and fire beginning to burn the single family dwelling nearby. - PUB DATE: 9/11/2018 9:50:24 PM - SOURCE: WDJT-TV CBS 58 Milwaukee
VIDEO: Cardiac arrest is one of the leading causes of death in the United States, according to the American Heart Association. Lucky for residents in Janesville, they have one of the highest cardiac arrest survival rate in the nation. According to numbers from public health and the American Heart Association, the cardiac arrest survival rate in Janesville is 45 percent compared to the nation's average 10 percent. - PUB DATE: 9/11/2018 8:41:11 PM - SOURCE: WMTV-TV NBC 15 Madison
The village had just one firefighter/emergency medical technician on duty to cover the entire community on Labor Day. It reflects a staffing problem that has been long in the making. Staffing is such a problem that some shifts were covered by only two firefighters in July, Fire Chief Martin Freibergs reported to the fire and police commission. - PUB DATE: 9/11/2018 9:11:43 AM - SOURCE: Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
PHOTO: The Appleton Fire department was called to a early Tuesday morning garage fire that was attached to a three-unit apartment. Officials say the fire spread to the attic and second floor causing heavy damage. Only two-units were occupied when the fire broke out. Four adults and six children are without a home since the apartment is no longer inhabitable. - PUB DATE: 9/11/2018 8:52:11 AM - SOURCE: NBC26
VIDEO: A West Bend man is charged with attacking an off-duty firefighter. Robert Patrick Ryan, 32, is accused of striking the victim in the back of the head, who was in the middle of trying to save a woman's life. West Allis firefighter and EMT Chad Staszak explained he was at a music festival with family last month when he saw a woman collapse. - PUB DATE: 9/11/2018 4:47:00 AM - SOURCE: Today's TMJ4
Four paramedics and eight EMTs earned their stork pins last week as they helped deliver two newborn babies within two days. According to a release, a mother-to-be pulled over her minivan on the side of the road Thursday night when her baby was on the way and she couldn't make it to the hospital. Officials said Medic 3 and Engine Company 5 were sent to the intersection of East Washington Avenue and Highway 30. - PUB DATE: 9/11/2018 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: Channel 3000
A Stevens Point man is facing five felony charges for committing arson in late August. Gary McDonald, 61, is charged with two counts of attempted intentional homicide, two counts of first-degree recklessly endangering safety, and one count of arson without the owners' consent. McDonald started the fires at a home he foreclosed on in the 2500 block of Simoins Street. - PUB DATE: 9/10/2018 8:55:41 PM - SOURCE: WRIG-AM Fox Sports 1390
VIDEO: Officials with the Milwaukee Fire Department on Monday, Sept. 10 explained the controversial vacant structure placarding program to Milwaukee Common Council members after some aldermen expressed concerns. MFD officials told FOX6 News the placards are posted to help keep firefighters safe. A sign with one slash indicates the building is compromised and crews should enter with caution. - PUB DATE: 9/10/2018 4:26:49 PM - SOURCE: WITI Fox Channel 6
PHOTO: Emergency management in Sheboygan and Fond du Lac counties are asking for volunteers Sept. 10-14 to help clean up debris from the Aug. 28 storm. A Volunteer Reception Center is set up at the Plymouth Fire Station, 111 E. Main St., in the city of Plymouth. It will be open from 9 a.m. to noon and 4 to 7 p. - PUB DATE: 9/10/2018 4:32:00 AM - SOURCE: Appleton Post-Gazette & Post Crescent.com
Tuesday will mark the 17th anniversary of 9/11. On Sunday, a group in Tomahawk gathered to recognize that anniversary. The event held in Lincoln County's Veteran Memorial Park honored the first responders who lost their lives. "It's a difficult time when you have an event such as this when emergency service people do what they do every day," said Nokomis Fire Department Chief Don Richert. - PUB DATE: 9/9/2018 11:14:02 PM - SOURCE: WJFW-TV NBC 12 Rhinelander-Wausau
The Sun Prairie Fire Department and members of Sun Prairie Police & EMS will be hosting a 9/11 Remembrance Ceremony on Tuesday, Sept. 11, 2018 at 7:30 a.m. at Fire Station #1, located at 135 N. Bristol Street. "On this day we will remember all the civilians and public servants who made the ultimate sacrifice that horrible day," remarked Sun Prairie Fire Chief Chris Garrison. - PUB DATE: 9/9/2018 1:01:00 PM - SOURCE: Sun Prairie Star
PHOTO: Firefighters in Belleville responded to the parking lot of an apartment complex early Sunday morning after a two-car vehicle fire was reported, according to a Facebook post. Officials were dispatched at 6:27 a.m. to the complex on Hillside Lane and Old Street. The fire department said there were no injuries and no damage to the building's structure. - PUB DATE: 9/9/2018 12:54:08 PM - SOURCE: WMSN-TV Fox 47 Madison
VIDEO: One home was deemed a total loss and two others were scorched after a fire around 4 a.m. Sunday morning, Sept. 9. MFD officials said this fire is being investigated as arson. With a gaping hole in its roof and charred interior, a shell of a home was all that remained near 40th and Garfield after the fire. - PUB DATE: 9/9/2018 5:41:55 AM - SOURCE: WITI Fox Channel 6
A fire captain and firefighter made the rescue of an 18-month-old boy from a fire at an apartment building Thursday afternoon east of Menasha's downtown.
The condition of the boy, who was not breathing when he was pulled from the building, was not released as of Friday morning. But Assistant Chief Vernon Green of Neenah-Menasha Fire Rescue said more details are expected later on Friday. - PUB DATE: 9/7/2018 9:36:42 AM - SOURCE: Oshkosh Northwestern
West Salem Fire Department 125th Anniversary celebration (1893-2018). We will be celebrating with the communities of Village of West Salem, Town of Barre and Town of Hamilton which our fire district covers. There will be a breakfast in the morning, chicken Q in the afternoon and a Polka band and rock band in the evening and night. - PUB DATE: 9/7/2018 4:31:22 AM - SOURCE: Lacrosse Tribune
Many organizations have iconic containers for monetary donations — the Salvation Army has its Red Kettle, Unicef its Trick-or-Treat for change boxes. But the Muscular Dystrophy Association takes a unique approach to fundraising, collecting dimes and dollars in sturdy rubber boots. On Thursday afternoon, 16 members of the La Crosse Area Professional Firefighters IAFF Local 127 took turns holding out their boots to passerby, collecting donations on behalf of the Muscular Dystrophy Association. - PUB DATE: 9/7/2018 2:33:07 AM - SOURCE: Lacrosse Tribune
