VIDEO: Madison Fire Department assisted several drivers stranded in flood waters during Sunday night’s severe thunderstorms.
MFD responded to six calls in various locations. Some of these calls came in within minutes of each other. The first call came just before 7:45 p.m. between Aberg Avenue and N. - PUB DATE: 7/16/2024 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: WMTV NBC/CW 15 Madison
The Clyman-Lowell-Reeseville Fire Department is two-and-a-half-years post-merger, and the conglomerate has been paying dividends for the community. Fire Chief Eric Howlett, who was appointed as the head of the Clyman Fire Commission in 2011, says that having a larger group that can respond to rural fires is crucial. - PUB DATE: 7/16/2024 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: WBEV-AM 1430/FM 95.3 Beaver Dam
VIDEOS/PHOTOS: Several people had to swim to shore after their fishing boat exploded and caught fire in the Two Rivers harbor on Saturday.
Just before 11 a.m., the Two Rivers Fire Department responded to an area in the harbor, just west of the Two Rivers Coast Guard Station, for a report of a boat fire. - PUB DATE: 7/15/2024 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: WBAY-TV ABC 2 Green Bay
VIDEO: Lithium-ion batteries are becoming ubiquitous, being found almost everywhere, and when they’re used up, some may not think twice about tossing them in the trash.
However, officials say that’s something you should never do.
Last week, Outagamie County recycling and solid waste reported a dangerous incident in which a battery was mistakenly placed in a recycling bin. - PUB DATE: 7/15/2024 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: WBAY-TV ABC 2 Green Bay
No one was hurt after a small fire at Chippewa Family Restaurant Friday.
According to Fire Chief Jason Thom of Chippewa Falls Fire and Emergency Services, they were called to the restaurant around 2:30 p.m. for a report of a fire in the basement.
When crews arrived, they found light smoke coming from the basement and evacuated the building. - PUB DATE: 7/15/2024 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: WQOW-TV ABC 18 Eau Claire
VIDEOS/PHOTOS: Several departments from the Shawano area responded to a fire at the intersection of E Center Street and S Sawyer Street in Shawano on Thursday night.
Fire crews tell us they arrived on-scene at around 6:30 p.m. and believe there was one person inside when the fire started. Shawano Fire Department Assistant Fire Chief Chuck Felts tells us that they got out safely before crews arrived and nobody was hurt, though some rescue personnel were treated on-scene for heat exhaustion. - PUB DATE: 7/12/2024 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: WBAY-TV ABC 2 Green Bay
Firefighters are filling their boots for charity this week. The Rhinelander Fire Department (RFD) is raising money for the Muscular Dystrophy Association (MDA). This is an annual tradition that raises thousands of dollars for research and treatment. It has helped over 5,000 families for free.
“We’re just happy to be able to give back," said Andrea Boos, a firefighter-paramedic with the Rhinelander Fire Department and the coordinator between RFD and MDA. - PUB DATE: 7/12/2024 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: WJFW-TV NBC 12 Rhinelander
Aldon Schlieve may be 95 years old, but he’s still a member of the Ashippun Fire Department.
In fact, if one ventures out this weekend to the Ashippun Firefighter’s Picnic he or she may likely see Schlieve selling raffle tickets there.
“You only need one to win,” he said like a true salesman. “The grand prize is $1,500. - PUB DATE: 7/12/2024 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: Watertown Daily Times
VIDEO: Members of the Sun Prairie Fire Department took time on Wednesday to reflect on the tragic events that occurred six years ago when a damaged gas main caused an explosion that killed Capt. Cory Barr and destroyed several buildings in the downtown area.
Capt. Barr, a beloved member of the community, left behind a wife and two daughters. - PUB DATE: 7/11/2024 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: WKOW-TV ABC 27 Madison
PHOTOS: The Republican National Convention (RNC) is just days away and public safety entities are busy preparing.
The Milwaukee Fire Department is getting help from 14 other Milwaukee County fire departments, including: Wauwatosa, West Allis, Greenfield, Greendale, Franklin, Cudahy, South Milwaukee, St. - PUB DATE: 7/11/2024 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: Spectrum News 1 Milwaukee - Metered Site
Residents, as well as their pets, of a home in Two Rivers, were able to safely evacuate after a fire had broken out in their kitchen on Wednesday.
According to the Two Rivers Fire Department, crews were sent to a home in the 2700 block of 12th Street around 12:40 p.m. on July 10 for reports of a fire. - PUB DATE: 7/11/2024 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: WFRV-TV CBS 5 Green Bay
One person died in a fire in Racine on Monday morning, July 8.
According to the Racine Fire Department, at 6:44 a.m. crews were dispatched to the area of West Crescent and Lydian for a report of thick black smoke coming out of the chimney and roof vents of a home.
Crews went into the home and quickly extinguished the fire within 20 minutes. - PUB DATE: 7/10/2024 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: WITI-TV FOX 6 Milwaukee
VIDEO: A Milwaukee firefighter known for his positivity and dependability died from brain cancer.
"A smile that didn't matter what your day was like. Even in his most difficult times, towards the end here, he was, he was sending out positivity and sending out happiness," Milwaukee fire Chief Lipski said. - PUB DATE: 7/9/2024 8:20:00 PM - SOURCE: WISN-TV ABC 12 Milwaukee
Sprinklers contained a fire at an apartment complex on the city's east side early Tuesday morning, according to the Madison Fire Department.
Firefighters responded to 2351 Winnebago St. where neighbors reported seeing fire on a porch at Carbon Apartments around 5:43 a.m.
Engine Co. 3 and other east-side crews arrived to find smoke coming from a first-floor porch and an outside sprinkler head activated. - PUB DATE: 7/9/2024 7:38:00 PM - SOURCE: WKOW-TV ABC 27 Madison
VIDEO/PHOTOS: People in Janesville are displaced after an apartment building started on fire Monday.
The fire was reported at 2600 E Racine St. at 1:45 p.m., according Fire Chief Ryan Murphy. The building has 26 units but only 23 are occupied. Those 23 units were all evacuated.
"Units arrived on scene and noted heavy fire showing. - PUB DATE: 7/8/2024 9:51:00 PM - SOURCE: WKOW-TV ABC 27 Madison
The Wautoma Fire Department is the lucky recipient of a grant from the Community Foundation of Wisconsin. The grant allowed the department to purchase white helmets for the Chief and Assistant Chiefs. The purpose of the white helmet is to allow anyone on scene to quickly identify the officers in charge, which allows for a safe fireground. - PUB DATE: 7/8/2024 5:29:20 PM - SOURCE: Waushara Argus
VIDEO/PHOTOS: All across the state, firefighters are ready at a moments notice.
You call, they come.
“When you don’t have enough man power you’re starting to look at slower response times, lack of service to the community,” started April Hammond, Section Chief for the Fire Prevention Safety & Health Program with the Department of Safety Professional Services (DSPS). - PUB DATE: 7/8/2024 4:15:00 PM - SOURCE: WMTV NBC/CW 15 Madison
VIDEO: Manawa continues to find its footing after a hectic Friday of severe weather which dumped more than 5 inches of rain on the town.
In an exclusive interview with NBC 26, Manawa Fire Chief and Director of Public Works Josh Smith says there’s “still a lot left to do” as the city recovers from damage caused by Friday’s severe weather. - PUB DATE: 7/8/2024 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: WGBA-TV NBC 26 Green Bay
Two people escaped out of a home on Madison’s east side Friday morning after smoke alarms went off, the City of Madison Fire Department reports.
Crews responded just before 8 a.m. to a home on the 500 block of Ludington Avenue for the report of a fire in the basement. Both residents got out of the home, along with one of their cats. - PUB DATE: 7/8/2024 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: WMTV NBC/CW 15 Madison
First responders were dispatched to the Fox River in Wrightstown Saturday for three kayakers in distress due to the current of the river.
It happened at approximately 5:20 p.m. with Wrightstown Fire Department, Greenleaf Volunteer Fire Department, and County Rescue responded. When the Greenleaf Fire chief arrived, the three kayakers were found safe on the shoreline. - PUB DATE: 7/7/2024 5:28:00 AM - SOURCE: WBAY-TV ABC 2 Green Bay
