With the dust still settling after a red SUV mowed down Christmas parade marchers in a Milwaukee suburb Sunday, killing at least five people and injuring dozens – including children – law enforcement and witnesses at the scene are praising first responders’ handling of the chaos that unfolded. Brayden Kowalski, 19, one of the witnesses at the scene, described the first responders’ professionalism as "wonderful" in an interview with Fox News. - PUB DATE: 11/24/2021 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: FOX News
Every year, the Green Bay Metro Fire Department teams up to spread holiday cheer to Brown County teens in need. The department's 'Gifts for Teens' program collects gifts and monetary donations for teenagers who have signed up for Christmas assistance through the Salvation Army.
“We started this program 10 years ago and it was just kind of a pass the hat program with the firefighters to raise donations for area teens who we found out just really weren’t supported in some of the other charitable giving drives here in town,” said engineer Chad Decker. - PUB DATE: 11/24/2021 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: WGBA-TV NBC 26 Green Bay
De Pere Firefighters put out a fire on the rooftop of an industrial building Tuesday morning.
Crews were called to Sustana, 1751 Mathew Dr., just before 4 a.m. They found a fire on the roof of an outbuilding that handles methane gas.
Firefighters put out the fire on the rooftop, but it had extended into the insulation, causing firefighters to overhaul the roof. - PUB DATE: 11/23/2021 2:01:36 PM - SOURCE: WNFL-AM 1440 Green Bay
One person was taken to the hospital with burns to the face after a fire at a Milwaukee apartment fire early Tuesday morning, Nov. 23.
Officials say the call came in around 5:19 a.m. for a fire on the second story of a building near 62nd and Chambers.
When crews arrived, they were able to rescue a man from a second story porch. - PUB DATE: 11/23/2021 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: WDJT-TV CBS 58 Milwaukee
Twenty-four hours after an SUV driver visited horror on the city's Christmas parade, hundreds gathered for an evening of interfaith prayer and an opportunity to embrace their sense of community.
“We walk that street everyday, it’s home, and it just hits really close to home," said Kim Mischalouski, Waukesha resident for 30 years. - PUB DATE: 11/22/2021 11:17:58 PM - SOURCE: Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
The La Crosse Fire Department has been installing new burners on stoves in public housing. The burners will cook people’s holiday dinners without the danger of fires.
SmartBurners prevent cooking oils from reaching a temperature in which they catch on fire. “Most of the cooking fires we see are the result of cooking oils getting to the point where they auto ignite,” said Pat Corran, the Fire Department’s community risk educator. - PUB DATE: 11/22/2021 4:59:18 PM - SOURCE: WKBT-TV CBS 8 La Crosse
If you drive by any of the six Eau Claire fire stations, you may soon see a green wreath hanging up on the wall. But it's more than a regular Christmas decoration, as the fire department's annual "keep the wreath green" campaign is set to start on Thanksgiving.
The goal of the campaign is to try and encourage people in the community to stay safe this winter, and to prevent fires during the holiday season. - PUB DATE: 11/22/2021 2:46:49 PM - SOURCE: WQOW-TV ABC 18 Eau Claire
Kids can help Green Bay firefighters this winter season.
The Green Bay Metro Fire Department and Green Bay Water Utility are relaunching the Hydro’s Helpers program.
Children pick a fire hydrant near their home and pledge to keep it free of snow during the winter months.
They will also be responsible for reporting any damages to the hydrant to their local water department. - PUB DATE: 11/22/2021 11:47:41 AM - SOURCE: WNFL-AM 1440 Green Bay
PHOTOS: Four people are safe after an SUV wound up in Lake Winnebago on Sunday.
Fond du Lac Fire Rescue says they were called near Frazier Point in Lakeside Park for a report of a vehicle in the lake.
The initial report said that two children were on the hood of the SUV and two adults were inside.
When rescue crews arrived they found all four people on the shore unhurt. - PUB DATE: 11/22/2021 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: WLUK-TV FOX 11 Green Bay
VIDEO: Waukesha officials confirm five people are deceased and more than 40 hurt after an SUV driver sped through a police line and into a parade of Christmas marchers on Sunday, Nov. 21. The horrifying scene was captured by the city’s livestream and the cellphones of onlookers. Waukesha Police Chief Dan Thompson said late Sunday a person was in custody, but he did not give any indication of motive. - PUB DATE: 11/21/2021 6:51:28 PM - SOURCE: WITI-TV FOX 6 Milwaukee
A Beloit man died in a house fire in the 1100 block of Lincoln Avenue this morning (Friday, Nov.19).
Crews from the Beloit Fire Department responded to the house fire at 4:19 a.m. after someone passing by reported heavy smoke coming from the home. The body of the man was found by fire crews in the home. - PUB DATE: 11/21/2021 10:07:34 AM - SOURCE: Beloit Daily News
Firefighters in Trempealeau County worked to put out a large fire at a commercial building in Ettrick. When our crew arrived on scene off US Highway 53, they could see flames and heavy smoke coming from the building.
John Hovre, a witness on scene, works in the building for Equity Livestock which is located in the building. - PUB DATE: 11/19/2021 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: WKBT-DT CBS 8 LaCrosse
The Madison Police and Fire Commission will look coast-to-coast for the next person to head the city’s fire department. For the first time in a quarter-century, a nationwide search has been launched to find Madison’s next fire chief.
In announcing the search, the city pointed out MFD’s role in the community – and, by extension, the demands upon its chief – extends far beyond protecting residents from fires. - PUB DATE: 11/18/2021 3:35:46 PM - SOURCE: WMTV-TV NBC 15 Madison
It has been more than a year since the Thelma Orr Community-Oriented Policing (COP) House in Racine was destroyed by arson. On Wednesday, Nov. 17, the house rose from the ashes.
"I worked on the case of the arson that happened here. It just, I think speaks volumes about the endurance this philosophy has," said James Pettis, Community-Oriented Policing Unit. - PUB DATE: 11/17/2021 4:26:34 PM - SOURCE: WITI-TV FOX 6 Milwaukee
Firefighters and EMS personnel regularly train to meet the challenges involved in responding to residential fires and motor vehicle crashes.
However, they often encounter new and more difficult challenges when responding to accidents on Wisconsin farms.
“I grew up on a farm, and the equipment now is much larger,” said Pittsville Fire Chief Jerry Minor, who’s spent 43 years in the fire service. - PUB DATE: 11/17/2021 4:10:34 PM - SOURCE: Wisconsin State Farmer
Neenah-Menasha Fire Rescue responded to a structure fire Tuesday afternoon at Gunderson Cleaners, 41 Main St.
Crews headed to the scene around 1:45 p.m., where Assistant Chief Shane Krueger said they found a fire in a commercial dryer.
A investigation showed the fire was caused by a failure within the dryer system. - PUB DATE: 11/17/2021 1:01:32 AM - SOURCE: Post Crescent
After captain Paul Mattlin with the Stevens Point Fire Department was diagnosed with colon cancer, his department started 'Mattlin Mondays' in honor of him.
The Wisconsin Rapids Fire Department soon followed suit.
Even though, Wisconsin Rapids Fire Department does not work with Mattlin everyday, their support can be shown in their t-shirts, helmet stickers, and wearing of other custom merchandise brandishing the firefighter's number and name. - PUB DATE: 11/17/2021 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: WAOW-TV ABC 9 Wausau
The South Milwaukee Fire Department (SMFD) is investigating a house fire that displaced a family.
It happened at a house on Sherman Ave around 9:17 p.m. on Monday, Nov. 15.
The SMFD arrived at the home to find an attached garage fully engulfed. The fire was extending through the breezeway into the house. - PUB DATE: 11/17/2021 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: WDJT-TV CBS 58 Milwaukee
A home near Blanchardville is a total loss following a fire Tuesday evening, the Blanchardville Fire Department said Tuesday night.
The fire happened at a single-family home on State Highway 78 near Sunnyside Road, Fire Chief Rolly McGowan said. When firefighters got to the scene, the home was fully engulfed in flames. - PUB DATE: 11/16/2021 11:16:08 PM - SOURCE: WISC-TV CBS 3 Madison
A three-year-old child has been located after reportedly wandering away from home after seeing lights and sirens.
The Beaver Dam Police Dept. posted on Facebook that investigators believe the child was intrigued by the lights and heard the sirens coming from the police cruisers and fire trucks. After starting off that way, the youngster became disoriented and went into an unlocked apartment. - PUB DATE: 11/16/2021 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: WMTV NBC 15 Madison
