A weight has been literally lifted at the Ashland Fire Department as the rows of dumbbells that used to sit on the floor of its new weight room now have a designated resting spot. A set of weight racks has been installed there. That comes courtesy of a few Ashland High School students and a grant awarded to the AFD through the Walmart Corporation. - PUB DATE: 1/12/2017 2:15:03 AM - SOURCE: Ashland Daily Press
At its last meeting in November, the Poynette-Dekorra-Lowville Fire Commission approved the sale of four vehicles, all of which have been recently sold. The money from the sales was distributed back to the three municipalities in the district, as directed in the district’s agreement. However, at the Jan. - PUB DATE: 1/12/2017 2:11:37 AM - SOURCE: Poynette Press
A divided Wisconsin Supreme Court has reinstated a drunken driving conviction against a Sauk County man who argued his blood was illegally drawn. The court overturned a state appeals court ruling with a 5-2 opinion Friday. The appeals court had ruled that the blood draw was unconstitutional because the emergency medical technician acted under the direction of police, not a doctor. - PUB DATE: 1/12/2017 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: WBAY-TV ABC 2
One person was injured after a fire in Oshkosh Tuesday night. At 6:01 p.m., crews were dispatched to the 300 West 6th Avenue for a fire. Heavy smoke and flames were seen coming from the back of the home, but firefighters were able extinguish the fire quickly. All eight people in the home were able to make it out of the house, but a man was treated for a hand injury on scene. - PUB DATE: 1/11/2017 8:46:56 AM - SOURCE: WFRV-TV and WJMN-TV Green Bay
Firefighters on Tuesday night, January 10th were called out to a fire at the Nestle plant in Burlington. The Nestle plant is located on Pine Street near Durand Avenue in Burlington. Several departments were called to the scene. At this point, no details have been released as to how the fire started, how much damage it has caused, or whether there have been any injuries. - PUB DATE: 1/10/2017 8:37:30 PM - SOURCE: WITI Fox Channel 6
The former fire chief of the Eldorado Fire Department was found dead at the fire station early Tuesday morning. An Eldorado firefighter and plow driver came into the fire station on Fond du Lac County N shortly before 2 a.m. Tuesday to get a head start on the day’s work when he found Rodney Menne, the first assistant chief of the Eldorado Fire Department, dead, said Sgt. - PUB DATE: 1/10/2017 2:42:13 PM - SOURCE: Fond du Lac Reporter
A woman is in serious condition after suffering burns inside a room at The Cove in Lake Geneva. Lake Geneva police responded to the hotel around 3:15 a.m. on Monday, January 9th for an “activated fire alarm.” While en route, officers received a second call for service of a female yelling for help at a hotel nearby. - PUB DATE: 1/10/2017 8:34:41 AM - SOURCE: WITI Fox Channel 6
VIDEO: The true gift of Christmas came a day later for one West Allis family when firefighters helped deliver a baby girl inside the home. On Monday, the team of first responders revisited the growing family and played Santa Claus, dropping off gifts for 5-year-old Marcianno, his 2 week old sister, Milan, and their parents. - PUB DATE: 1/9/2017 10:43:59 PM - SOURCE: WISN-TV ABC 12 Milwaukee
VIDEO: Many of us are looking forward to the day we can finally wake up, not have to go to work, and enjoy the life of being retired; and that's what's happening for one local firefighter. Monday, the nation's first-ever Hmong firefighter worked his last shift in Eau Claire, leaving his mark in firefighting history. - PUB DATE: 1/9/2017 8:04:58 PM - SOURCE: WEAU-TV 13 News
VIDEO: Officials with the federal Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) in conjunction with the Milwaukee Police Department have released photos and video of a suspect who may be responsible for arson to the BP gas station during the unrest in August in Milwaukee's Sherman Park neighborhood. - PUB DATE: 1/9/2017 3:39:23 PM - SOURCE: WITI Fox Channel 6
VIDEO: Along the Lakeshore, it was a close call for four ice fishermen. The men needed to be rescued. The ice they were fishing on, broke loose, and began to float into the waters of Green Bay. It happened Sunday afternoon in Door County. They were near Circle Ridge Road, in the Town of Gardner. "We did see the individuals that were in need of rescue about 400-450 yards off shore," said Tim Dietman, Sturgeon Bay, Fire Chief. - PUB DATE: 1/9/2017 3:36:58 PM - SOURCE: WLUK TV Fox 11
Four people are homeless following an early Monday morning duplex fire. Firefighters received a call at 4:25 a.m. for the fire at 1719 Beech Tree Drive, according to a Green Bay Metro Fire Department news release. The fire started when a truck in the driveway burst into flames. It quickly spread to the duplex and into both attics, partially collapsing the roof. - PUB DATE: 1/9/2017 7:37:01 AM - SOURCE: Green Bay Press-Gazette
VIDEO: On Saturday January 7, 2017 at 8:54am the Barron County Sheriff’s Department received a call of a possible missing person that may be on a snowmobile. Deputies responded to the residence of the missing person just north of Rice Lake and did not locate the subject but the snowmobile was missing. - PUB DATE: 1/8/2017 5:21:49 PM - SOURCE: WBAY-TV ABC 2 Green Bay
A firefighter was hurt Sunday afternoon putting out a fire on Milwaukee's south side. The fire started 4 p.m. in a second-floor unit of a two-story apartment building near Howell and Holt avenues. The Red Cross is helping the 10 to 15 people who live there. The Milwaukee Fire Department told WISN 12 News the firefighter's injuries are minor. - PUB DATE: 1/8/2017 3:35:27 PM - SOURCE: WISN-TV ABC 12 Milwaukee
PHOTO: Fire destroyed a garage and two vehicles in a Fond du lac neighborhood early Sunday, January 8th. Firefighters were dispatched to the location on Cotton St. just before 2:00 a.m. They found a fully-involved detached garage. There were two automobiles destroyed; one inside the garage and one parked next to it. - PUB DATE: 1/8/2017 5:27:32 AM - SOURCE: WITI Fox Channel 6
The Beloit Fire Department bid one of their own a happy retirement after more than 28 years of service. Assistant Chief Tim Curtis retired Friday after 28 years, four months and four days serving as a firefighter, relief motor pump operator, motor pump operator, fire investigator, paramedic, acting lieutenant, deputy chief and assistant fire chief. - PUB DATE: 1/8/2017 1:43:07 AM - SOURCE: Beloit Daily News
Appleton Firefighters battled a garage fire in subzero temperatures Thursday. Just before 6 p.m., firefighters were called to 25 Oriole Court. They arrived on scene to find heavy smoke and fire coming from a garage attached to a home. The crews were able to contain the blaze to the garage. The home did sustain some smoke damage. - PUB DATE: 1/6/2017 6:37:53 AM - SOURCE: WBAY-TV ABC 2 Green Bay
Over the next two months, members of the Ashland Fire Department will conduct their biennial paramedic refresher training. “That includes completing a 48-hour refresher course related to our paramedic licensure,” said AFD Captain Scott Thimm. “In addition to the 48 hours of continuing education, we will be doing eight hours of advanced cardiac life support and eight hours of pediatric advanced life support. - PUB DATE: 1/6/2017 2:15:48 AM - SOURCE: Ashland Daily Press
Janesville Fire Chief Randy Banker has no doubt the city eventually will build a new fire station on the north side and add people to staff it. What remains to be seen is if Milton will chip in money and share the station with the Janesville Fire Department. “It's an area of our district where coverage needs to be enhanced,” Banker said. - PUB DATE: 1/6/2017 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: Gazette Extra - Metered Site
VIDEO: The temperature fluctuated between 0 and -3 degrees Fahrenheit as crews from multiple fire departments battled an engulfed barn just after 4 p.m. on Thursday. Strong westerly winds blew thick black smoke across State 26, a full mile east of the fire scene at N4637 Amity Road. "Dispatch, see if we can get a State Patrol officer to sit on 26 to warn drivers of the smoke," a Fond du Lac County Sheriff deputy said over the scanner on his way to the fire. - PUB DATE: 1/5/2017 8:22:28 PM - SOURCE: Wisconsin State Farmer
