The Rice Lake Fire Department is hoping to acquire a second ambulance at a cost of $280,000 to keep EMS transport service available 24/7, and expand and enhance services.
Fire Chief Mike Hover gave a presentation to the City Council on Monday during a budget hearing.
Since the EMS transport service started on Nov. - PUB DATE: 10/17/2023 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: Rice Lake Chronotype
The Pine Lake Fire Department received some new equipment earlier this week. Thanks to two grants worth up to $3,000 they were able to receive a new AED.
The grants were from the Wisconsin Public Service and Mutual of Wausau Insurance Corporation. Fire Chief Brian Gehrig says it's crucial for their department to have up-to date equipment. - PUB DATE: 10/16/2023 1:49:00 AM - SOURCE: WJFW-TV NBC 12 Rhinelander
Milwaukee will have a new fire station in 2024.
Fire Chief Aaron Lipski announced late Friday afternoon that he intends to reopen Engine 17 at 4653 S. 13th St. The announcement comes as the city debates its 2024 budget.
Under the proposed city budget, the budget for the Milwaukee Fire Department (MFD), would increase by $14. - PUB DATE: 10/16/2023 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: Urban Milwaukee
The Onalaska Fire Department hosted an open house event on Saturday, inviting residents and families to experience a day filled with excitement, education, and community engagement.
For the younger attendees, there were interactive and educational activities. Children had the chance to explore fire trucks and equipment up close, while firefighters patiently answered questions and provided valuable fire safety tips. - PUB DATE: 10/15/2023 12:26:00 AM - SOURCE: WXOW-TV ABC 19 La Crosse
The Howard Fire Department received a federal grant for more than $1,000,000.
Chief Dennis Staeven says the grant will allow the department to hire more first responders.
“It’s for a little over $1.2 million,” said Staeven. “That grant is going to be used to fund four firefighter positions for a period of the next three years starting in November of this year. - PUB DATE: 10/13/2023 12:07:00 AM - SOURCE: WFRV-TV CBS 5 Green Bay
VIDEO: Police officers and firefighters help people every day, but a Wisconsin group said they are not always equipped to help their K-9 partners.
"The K-9 handlers do train every month," said Lisa Converse with Operational K9 Medical Team of Wisconsin. "They have many hours of training on the job – but not a lot of medical training. - PUB DATE: 10/12/2023 8:39:00 PM - SOURCE: WITI-TV FOX 6 Milwaukee
VIDEO: Since 1860, there have been 143 firefighters who have lost their lives serving their community. On Thursday, the Milwaukee Fire Department honored those lost with the 27th annual Fallen Firefighter Memorial Recognition.
"We weep for our fallen," said Milwaukee Fire Department Chief Aaron Lipski. - PUB DATE: 10/12/2023 7:06:37 PM - SOURCE: WDJT-TV CBS 58 Milwaukee
VIDEO: It's Fire Prevention Week and the Milwaukee Fire Department (MFD) is bringing their message of fire safety door-to-door in various communities.
"It's an opportunity for us to engage with the community. We get to meet our neighbors close to the firehouse, they get to know who we are," said Captain Lorenzo Williams. - PUB DATE: 10/12/2023 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: WTMJ-TV NBC 4 Milwaukee
VIDEO: Quite the odd situation as several TSA workers were taken to the hospital after falling ill.
It's left a lot of questions, and officials don't have any answers at the moment.
The security workers reportedly fell ill while working at a CWA checkpoint.
Firefighters responded taking 5 people to the hospital. - PUB DATE: 10/11/2023 11:46:00 PM - SOURCE: WAOW-TV ABC 9 Wausau
A fire on Sandhill Road on Tuesday night destroyed a storage building in the town of Union. Brussels-Union-Gardner (BUG) Fire Chief Curt Vandertie says his department was dispatched to a fully engulfed barn on 778 Sandhill Road around 7:15 p.m. The blaze was several hundred feet behind a house well off the roadway with a 30-foot-by 40-foot building in flames. - PUB DATE: 10/11/2023 12:28:33 PM - SOURCE: Door County Daily News
VIDEO/PHOTOS: It's Fire Prevention Week and officials say it is an opportunity for first responders to speak to children about the importance of fire safety.
The Onalaska Fire Dept. is taking this week to work with Kindergarten through Second Grade students and teach them fire prevention strategies. - PUB DATE: 10/11/2023 12:18:00 AM - SOURCE: WXOW-TV ABC 19 La Crosse
The Madison Fire Department responded to a gas leak Tuesday morning that forced the evacuation of a local software company.
The Convergent Science building in the 6400 block of Enterprise Lane was evacuated around 9 a.m. The building sits a few blocks south of Mineral Point Road, about halfway between S. - PUB DATE: 10/10/2023 4:34:00 PM - SOURCE: WMTV NBC/CW 15 Madison
PHOTOS: The Weyauwega Fire Department ignited small fires inside of a derelict farmhouse Saturday, Oct. 7, at the crossroads of Kriese and Haffner Roads.
Throughout the morning they tested their firefighting skills in a live-fire setting with full gear and hoses at the ready.
When they were done, they burned the house down for good. - PUB DATE: 10/10/2023 6:59:22 AM - SOURCE: Waupaca Now
A few seconds could be the difference between a safe escape or a tragedy during a fire, and fire prevention week is one step to ensure that people are educated about fire safety.
Fire Prevention Week is observed each year around the week of Oct. 8, in commemoration of The Great Chicago Fire. According to the National Fire Protection Association, the leading cause of house fires is unattended cooking in the kitchen, and that is the focus of this year’s fire prevention week. - PUB DATE: 10/10/2023 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: WSAW-TV CBS 7 Wausau
VIDEO: You think you are all set for something you hope never happens – a fire in your home. You have a smoke alarm and a fire extinguisher. But if you do not have an escape plan and meeting point, you are not as ready as you need to be.
Second graders at Cooper Elementary on Milwaukee's south side tested their fire safety skills on Monday, Oct. - PUB DATE: 10/9/2023 8:05:29 PM - SOURCE: WITI-TV FOX 6 Milwaukee
The Milwaukee Fire Department responded to two overnight fires within 30 minutes of each other.
At 2:30 a.m., the fire department responded to a minor electrical fire at the Hilton Garden Inn near Howell Avenue and College Avenue. The hotel was evacuated, and no one was injured.
Then, at 3 a.m., they responded to 34th Street and Highland Avenue for a garage fire. - PUB DATE: 10/9/2023 4:31:00 PM - SOURCE: WISN-TV ABC 12 Milwaukee
VIDEO: A dive team searched under Milwaukee's Hoan Bridge – but nothing was found – after officials say someone reported a potentially endangered child Saturday, Oct. 7.
According to the Milwaukee County Sheriff's Office, deputies were first dispatched to the area around 4:15 p.m. Authorities said it was reported that a child "in the company of an adult, may have been endangered by the adult. - PUB DATE: 10/9/2023 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: WITI-TV FOX 6 Milwaukee
The Allenton Fire Department, 431 Railroad Street, Allenton, WI, is teaming up with the National Fire Protection Association® (NFPA®) to promote this year’s FPW campaign, “Cooking safety starts with YOU. Pay attention to fire preventionTM.”
The campaign works to educate everyone about simple but important actions they can take when cooking to keep themselves and those around them safe. - PUB DATE: 10/8/2023 7:15:28 AM - SOURCE: Washington County Insider
VIDEO/PHOTOS: A dog that was trapped deep in a septic tank Wednesday evening can breathe a little easier, thanks to a little help from the Columbus Fire Department.
“Everyone did an awesome job tonight on this call… I am soo proud of this department,” Deputy Chief Jerrod Fox said in a statement about the rescue. - PUB DATE: 10/6/2023 6:58:00 PM - SOURCE: WMTV NBC/CW 15 Madison
Flags across Wisconsin will be flown at half staff for the next two Saturdays in honor of firefighters who lost their lives in the line of duty.
Executive Order #197 orders the flags to be flown at half-staff on Saturday, Oct. 7, 2023, in recognition of the Final Alarm Ceremony at the Wisconsin State Firefighters Memorial, and on Saturday, Oct. - PUB DATE: 10/6/2023 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: WLUK-TV FOX 11 Green Bay
