The Town of Eagle Point will not be getting a new fire station after a vote for a new building failed at Monday night’s special meeting of town residents. The residents, called electors, rejected a proposed fire station by a margin of 137-116. The town said the current fire station, built in the 1970s and next to the town hall, lacks space for equipment. - PUB DATE: 10/4/2017 4:13:19 AM - SOURCE: Chippewa Herald
VIDEO: The Grand Chute Fire Department says a fire broke out at Cousineau Auto around 2:30 Wednesday morning. Assistant Fire Chief Brian Schommer says flames were visible in the front windows when crews arrived on scene. He says they were able to put out the blaze in about five minutes. "Looks like damage was limited to the showroom area," said Schommer. - PUB DATE: 10/4/2017 3:35:00 AM - SOURCE: WLUK TV Fox 11
A garage at Stationside Village apartments caught fire Tuesday night. Firefighters were called at 8:31 p.m. to 5221 10th Ave. for the fire, which started in a garage on the ground level, with apartments above. A vehicle inside the garage sustained extensive damage as 6-foot flames shot out of the garage. - PUB DATE: 10/4/2017 1:42:23 AM - SOURCE: Kenosha News
The BUG Fire Department was able to contain a grass fire on the Brussels hill in southern Door County Tuesday and prevent any damage to structures. The fire was reported about 3:20 pm near the southbound lane of Highway 57. Assistant Fire Chief Jim Wautier describes what firefighters from both departments that were deployed encountered. - PUB DATE: 10/3/2017 5:30:22 PM - SOURCE: Door County Daily News
Baby Noah Marthey squealed with delight while being held by his mother inside Farmington City Hall chambers. Maybe it was his way of thanking 10 Farmington public safety fire and police who were present during his grand entrance into the world at his Farmington home on July 23. Noah is the son of Jenae and Josh Marthey of Farmington and the new sibling to big brother, Landon, who was home to welcome his new baby brother into the family during the surprise home birth. - PUB DATE: 10/2/2017 7:14:16 PM - SOURCE: Rivertowns
VIDEO: A special welcome home ceremony was held for a Fond du Lac firefighter Monday. Master Sergeant, Shawn Kneeland, returned home last month after his fourth active military-duty deployment. He is a part of the Wisconsin Air National Guard, 115th fighter wing, based in Madison. He was deployed in January and went to places like Mosul, Iraq and Syria. - PUB DATE: 10/2/2017 4:00:12 PM - SOURCE: WLUK TV Fox 11
VIDEO: For Breast Cancer Awareness Month, Stevens Point firefighters are selling and wearing pink shirts. The fundraiser proceeds go to the St. Michael's Foundation Breast Care Center. The fundraiser is put on by the Stevens Point Fire Fighters Local 484 Charitable Foundation, Inc. "Come on out it's a great cause," the foundation president and Stevens Point Fire Department MPO Paramedic, Justin Thomson, said. - PUB DATE: 10/2/2017 3:45:52 PM - SOURCE: WAOW-TV ABC 9-Wausau
VIDEO: Fallen firefighters were honored on Monday in Eau Claire. The Eau Claire Fire Department held a fallen fire fighter memorial service at Florian Gardens for those who died while in the line of duty or died of cancer due to the 9/11 attacks. Ninety-six fire fighters from across the nation were honored during Monday's service. - PUB DATE: 10/2/2017 3:27:14 PM - SOURCE: WQOW-TV ABC 18 Eau Claire
VIDEO: Madison Fire Station #1 held an open house Sunday for potential entry-level firefighter and EMT applicants. Lisa Tatar, who helped organize this event, said "There are constant retirements and constant needs to hire new firefighters." On top of staff attrition, Tatar said the Madison Fire Department will need to find employees for Fire Station #14, which will be opening soon in Madison's southeast neighborhood. - PUB DATE: 10/1/2017 6:01:40 PM - SOURCE: WKOW-TV 27 ABC
VIDEO: Responding to emergencies will be faster than ever for Madison firefighters and paramedics. Off-duty first responders will now be able to provide life-saving care, thanks to an app. When it comes to cardiac emergenies, seconds can mean the difference between life and death. “The longer it takes to get a 911 responder there or somebody doing bystander CPR, the less likely it is the person’s going to recover,” Che Stedman, Asst. - PUB DATE: 10/1/2017 2:33:02 PM - SOURCE: WISC-TV Channel 3000.com Madison
The Mosinee Fire District opened their doors for the first time to the community, as a part of their first open house. Fire trucks were out for the kids to see and fire fighters were interacting with community members. Mosinee Fire Chief Doug Jennings said events like this are an important way to reach out to those they serve -- days after saying goodbye to former Mosinee fire fighter Matt Deicher. - PUB DATE: 10/1/2017 12:22:51 PM - SOURCE: WAOW-TV ABC 9-Wausau
A Northern Door fire department has reported unauthorized use of their name as part of a telemarketing scam. A major phone scam plagued Kewaunee County over the summer, but since that time, no further scams have been reported till now. Gibraltar fire chief Jared Anderson says this type of action is completely against the norm of his fire department. - PUB DATE: 10/1/2017 12:01:10 PM - SOURCE: Door County Daily News
As the harvest season begins hitting its peak, an investigation into a fatal explosion and fire at Didion Milling’s corn processing plant has revealed few details about the cause of the disaster. The beginning of October will mark four months since the explosion and fire that killed five employees and injured 11 others, sending victims to hospitals across the region. - PUB DATE: 9/30/2017 7:10:43 PM - SOURCE: Madison
A man turned himself in Thursday morning after intentionally setting a fire in a storage shed on Madison’s east side, according to a release. Firefighters were called around 8:15 a.m. to the former Sentry Foods store in the 4600 block of Cottage Grove Road when witnesses noticed smoke coming from an old salt storage shed, officials said. - PUB DATE: 9/29/2017 7:35:52 AM - SOURCE: WISC-TV Channel 3000.com Madison
As the Beloit Fire Department looks to counter staffing cuts and retirements, Beloit's Police and Fire Commission has approved a recruitment plan aimed at bolstering the applicant pool for future firefighters and paramedics.
The plan eliminates the need for college credit for those interested in joining the department, but does not change the requirement potential firefighters earn a Level 1 certification among other qualifications for department staff. - PUB DATE: 9/29/2017 2:08:56 AM - SOURCE: Beloit Daily News
The Fontana Fire Department in Walworth County responded to a call around 9:30 a.m. Wednesday morning that a boat at the public boat launch was on fire. When firefighters arrived the 21-foot boat was engulfed in flames. The boat was a complete loss, but since it was an older boat the total damages are only around $3,000. - PUB DATE: 9/28/2017 3:14:08 PM - SOURCE: WDJT-TV CBS 58 Milwaukee
A building is severely damaged after an early morning fire in Rice Lake. The Rice Lake Fire Department says crews were called to the fire at 508 West Allen Street just after 2:30 a.m. Thursday morning. When they arrived, they saw heavy smoke and fire coming from the rear of the building. 17 firefighters fought the fire for about a half hour before the flames were under control. - PUB DATE: 9/28/2017 6:04:17 AM - SOURCE: WEAU-TV 13 News
Responding to community needs and arguments that training for service with volunteer rescue squads and fire departments can lead to future careers for students, Wausaukee School Board has approved a policy change that now allows students to get high school and college credits as well as GPA points for successfully completing EMT, First Responder and Fire and Rescue courses that are sanctioned and sponsored by the district. - PUB DATE: 9/28/2017 2:49:49 AM - SOURCE: Peshtigo Times
As the Holmen Area Fire Department continues to rebuild, its fire chief is advising the Holmen Area Fire District Association Board the department is coming up short on funding. “We are five years behind,” said Holmen Area Fire Department Chief Paul Menches. “The equalized value has climbed, but the department’s finances have gone south. - PUB DATE: 9/28/2017 2:24:02 AM - SOURCE: Onalaska Holmen Courier Life
Gov. Scott Walker has ordered that the U.S. and state flags be flown at half-staff on Thursday, Sept. 28, to honor Matthew Deicher, an emergency medical technician and firefighter who died in the line of duty, according to the Department of Military Affairs. Deicher died on Saturday, Sept. 23, due to injuries and complications he had suffered during an EMT call in 2003. - PUB DATE: 9/28/2017 2:09:12 AM - SOURCE: Spooner Advocate
