VIDEO: The ambulance inside might not be brand new, but Marty Aubol loves the new building that houses it. "Gotta keep it clean, yep, keep it looking nice," Aubol said. The paramedic moved in to his home base, which was built on the Sugar Camp-Three Lakes town line on Thunder Lake Road, in April, about nine months after construction started. - PUB DATE: 6/13/2018 5:41:34 PM - SOURCE: WJFW-TV NBC 12 Rhinelander-Wausau
A woman took herself to the emergency room early Wednesday morning after she had possible symptoms of carbon monoxide poisoning, but not before making sure her dog got out of the home as well. The woman's carbon monoxide alarm activated around midnight Wednesday, according to the Madison Fire Department. - PUB DATE: 6/13/2018 4:00:07 PM - SOURCE: WMSN-TV Fox 47 Madison
Mike Stanley's new home will be his fifth ever and his first outside of Colorado. The past Aurora, Colorado, firefighter took over the job of Oshkosh fire chief this week from retiring longtime chief Tim Franz. His first day as chief was Monday. "(My wife and I) have been in the same house for 19 years, I've been at the same job for almost 22 years," he said. - PUB DATE: 6/13/2018 9:35:57 AM - SOURCE: Oshkosh Northwestern
Embracing the label of “union boss,” state firefighters president and Democratic candidate for governor Mahlon Mitchell rallied organized labor supporters June 11, urging them to unite to elect him in August and then defeat Gov. Scott Walker. Mitchell is one of 10 Democratic candidates for governor, but his position as head of the Professional Fire Fighters of Wisconsin has given him an early advantage in union backing — both in campaign donations and people power. - PUB DATE: 6/13/2018 3:21:40 AM - SOURCE: Wisconsin Gazette
Training, planning and having access to resources were key in handling a daylong standoff in one of the city’s business districts, local officials said. “It was a complicated incident that involved a barricaded criminal suspect who had displayed assaultive behavior toward our officers,” said Matt Rokus, deputy police chief, referring to Za Vue, who eventually was found dead inside the building at 301 Water St. - PUB DATE: 6/12/2018 9:00:15 PM - SOURCE: Eau Claire Leader-Telegram
Almost two years ago, a raging fire in Algoma Marina damaged at least five boats, three of which sank. On the upcoming eve of that inferno, one of the people dramatically affected by it wants not only ask for divine guidance to protect vessels and boaters, but also recognize the fire and rescue personnel who saved lives and prevented the damages from being much worse. - PUB DATE: 6/12/2018 7:50:33 PM - SOURCE: Green Bay Press-Gazette
A 17-year-old Milwaukee girl is being held on $1 million bond in connection with the death of a Kenosha man whose body was found in his burning home on 14th Avenue on June 5, with authorities saying she bragged on social media about shooting someone in the hours after the man’s death. Chrystul Kizer appeared in court for a bond hearing Monday afternoon. - PUB DATE: 6/12/2018 8:50:57 AM - SOURCE: Madison.com
The Professional Fire Fighters of Wisconsin have named state Sen. Van Wanggaard, R-Racine, as the “2018 PFFW Legislator of the Year.” Wanggaard was recognized for his work advocating for public safety and firefighters during the 2017-18 legislative session. “I am deeply honored to receive this award. - PUB DATE: 6/12/2018 1:47:36 AM - SOURCE: Kenosha News
It can be hard finding a place to do your work when it involves breaking in doors and starting fires, but the Portage Fire Department now has some space and new tools to train firefighters. The department held an open house Saturday at the Portage Fire Department Training Facility off Highway 33 at Wauona Trail. - PUB DATE: 6/12/2018 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: Portage Daily Register
VIDEO: A structure fire closed down a portion of Highway 54 east and west bound, that forced traffic to be diverged elsewhere for nearly three hours this evening. It happened around 4:50 pm in the Town of Oneida. When crews arrived, the house was completely engulfed in flames. While the house and everything inside is a complete loss, the daughter, whose parents owned the home, says memorabilia and stuff can be replaced. - PUB DATE: 6/11/2018 8:42:09 PM - SOURCE: WFRV-TV and WJMN-TV Green Bay
A fire broke out Sunday morning, June 10, 2018, at 244 192nd St. in the Town of Alden, Polk County. The property, owned by David and Barb Grevich, was distinctive for the home fashioned out of a steel silo. Personnel and equipment from New Richmond Fire & Rescue and Allied Emergency Services (formerly DOG Fire) were the first to arrive on the scene. - PUB DATE: 6/11/2018 5:32:45 AM - SOURCE: New Richmond News
VIDEO: One person was transported to the hospital by Flight for Life early Monday morning, June 11 following a house fire in the Town of Vernon. Firefighters were called out to a home off Guthrie Road around 3:15 a.m. Upon arrival, crews found a single-family home fully involved in fire. One person was taken to the hospital via Flight for Life with serious burns. - PUB DATE: 6/11/2018 3:48:34 AM - SOURCE: WITI Fox Channel 6
VIDEO: After 30 years of service, Chilton Fire Department Chief Gary Halbach is retiring. On Sunday a party was thrown for him. He says the moment is bittersweet. He also says he’ll cherish the memories made with his colleagues, but is looking forward to what is ahead. "Spend more time in Algoma, I got a permanent camp site up there, and spend time with my family, my sons,” said Halbach. - PUB DATE: 6/10/2018 9:56:39 PM - SOURCE: NBC26
VIDEO: The Minocqua Fire Department moved into a new $3 million home this year and it was meant for a growing department. It has a gym, more training space and more garage space, something that was needed in the old building. This will allow the department to store more equipment on-site and accommodate new trucks if they need them. - PUB DATE: 6/10/2018 8:23:44 PM - SOURCE: WSAW-TV CBS 7 Wausau
VIDEO: A small plane crashed in southern Wisconsin Sunday, June 10 -- killing four people -- a 17-year-old girl, a 13-year-old boy and their mother and grandmother. The Green County sheriff said the crash happened just after noon on Sunday about a mile north of the Monroe Municipal Airport. The grandmother was the pilot. - PUB DATE: 6/10/2018 6:28:57 PM - SOURCE: WITI Fox Channel 6
VIDEO: Authorities on Sunday released the identity of the man who died Saturday when the helicopter he was flying crashed into power lines and, subsequently, the Fox River in Oshkosh. The body of Jonathan D. Bahr, 27, of Platteville, who the Winnebago County Sheriff's Office believes was the sole occupant of the helicopter, was recovered by divers Saturday evening. - PUB DATE: 6/10/2018 3:14:53 PM - SOURCE: Green Bay Press-Gazette
Tim Franz was putting ceramic tile down on his kitchen floor when he got the call. He was six months into his job as Oshkosh fire chief, and a boxcar loaded with over 140,000 pounds of sodium hydrosulfite had caught fire. Soon he was helping to facilitate the evacuation of a large swatch of Oshkosh south of 20th Avenue,an area which included his own home. - PUB DATE: 6/8/2018 6:44:41 AM - SOURCE: Oshkosh Northwestern
VIDEO: Volunteer firefighters have to be ready to respond anytime, anywhere. "I learned how to stay on my toes and expect the unexpected," said 16-year-old Austin Plowman. But junior firefighters have a little bit of a smaller window of when they can respond. "They can only come on calls on school nights until nine o'clock," said Arbor Vitae Fire Chief Mike Van Meter. - PUB DATE: 6/7/2018 8:40:46 PM - SOURCE: WJFW-TV NBC 12 Rhinelander-Wausau
VIDEO: A man already serving prison time for an armed robbery in Eau Claire struck a plea bargain with prosecutors on burglary and arson charges. Davy Cole is accused of burglarizing three Verizon stores in Eau Claire, as well as a Sprint PCS store and a T-Mobile store in 2017. He is also charged with soliciting a minor to start two house fires to distract police during the burglaries. - PUB DATE: 6/7/2018 7:47:09 PM - SOURCE: WQOW-TV ABC 18 Eau Claire
VIDEO: On Thursday night, the Holmen Area Fire Department Fire Board approved the purchase of a new combination fire truck in a 4-2 vote in a special meeting. Residents impacted by the purchase had an opportunity to address the board. Although everyone at the meeting agreed that there is a need for a new engine, many question the financing and the timing. - PUB DATE: 6/7/2018 3:30:54 PM - SOURCE: WXOW-TV ABC 19 LaCrosse
