A Tuesday morning fire caused about $85,000 damage to a residence on Eau Claire's north side.
According to the Eau Claire Fire Department the fire was reported at 6:55 a.m. at 3120 Venus Ave. All of the residents were out of the house when firefighters arrived.
Firefighters found flames coming from the second floor windows. - PUB DATE: 11/3/2020 10:50:17 AM - SOURCE: Eau Claire Leader-Telegram
Racine Fire Department Engine 6 was dispatched just before midnight Monday to a report of a parked vehicle on fire near the intersection of DeKoven and Kearney avenues, according to a press release from the Racine Fire Department.
Engine 6 arrived to a 2008 Ford Explorer on fire with fire mainly in the rear cargo area. - PUB DATE: 11/3/2020 4:43:37 AM - SOURCE: Racine Journal Times
Mauston and the surrounding communities are changing the structure of fire service in the area, dissolving the association between the towns and instead entering into individual contracts for fire service.
The Mauston Common Council approved the change during a meeting Oct. 27. The council approved a memorandum of understanding with the Townships Rural Fire Association and individual contracts with six municipalities. - PUB DATE: 11/3/2020 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: Juneau County Star Times
A marsh fire in Winnebago county is under investigation for possible arson. The fire was located on County Road MM, west of Winchester and east of Lake Poygan.
The Fire Chief for the Town of Winchester Fire Departent, Glenn Mathison said, “It’s under investigation at this time… It’s possibly a suspicious fire. - PUB DATE: 11/2/2020 9:00:25 PM - SOURCE: WFRV-TV and WJMN-TV CBS 5 Green Bay
Kristopher Grod is prepared to lead the Sussex Fire Department toward meeting its goal of following industry best standards by 2023.
The village's board of fire commissioners on Oct. 28 hired Grod as the new fire chief. He previously served as chief for the village of Kronenwetter — between Stevens Point and Wausau — since May 2019. - PUB DATE: 11/2/2020 8:04:15 AM - SOURCE: Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
The City of Madison Fire Department responded to the first fire call in the Town of Madison this morning when a fire broke out at Vinny’s Lockers on the 1300 block of Culmen Street around 6:30 a.m.
The report said that upon arrival, the crew reported smoke showing from all sides of the structure. They entered the building and found items and debris on fire. - PUB DATE: 11/1/2020 8:35:32 PM - SOURCE: WMSN-TV Fox 47 Madison
Authorities say firefighters swam about 20 yards to a vehicle that was sinking into a Madison lake and rescued a person who was trapped in the back seat.
The State Journal reports that the victim was unresponsive and did not have a pulse when pulled from the vehicle near the Warner Park Boat Launch on Saturday night. - PUB DATE: 11/1/2020 10:47:33 AM - SOURCE: WMTV-TV NBC 15 Madison
After 10 years of serving the Milwaukee Fire Department, Chief Mark Rohlfing is retiring.
"The amazing thing is I’m not actually an emotional person," Rohlfing said.
Milwaukee Fire Chief Mark Rohlfing is hanging up his fire hat.
"We didn’t think we’d be here 10 years, but it went by very quickly," he said. - PUB DATE: 10/31/2020 2:22:00 AM - SOURCE: WITI-TV Fox 6 Milwaukee
Appleton firefighters pulled two cars from a burning garage near downtown Friday afternoon.
Firefighters were called for smoke coming from a four-stall garage on the 100-block of W. Atlantic St. shortly after 4 o’clock.
While they were putting out the fire, crews found damaged and leaking propane tanks inside the garage. - PUB DATE: 10/30/2020 11:13:31 PM - SOURCE: WBAY-TV ABC 2 Green Bay
La Crosse firefighters extinguished a fire in a house in the 1300 block of Charles Street Friday before the flames reached the attic.
Firefighters reached the home in 3 minutes and saw light smoke wafting from the back of the two-story house, according to a fire department news release.
Fire attack crews who entered the home found that a fire in the ceiling of the first-floor kitchen had reached the floor of the second story. - PUB DATE: 10/30/2020 4:50:03 PM - SOURCE: WKBT-TV CBS 8 La Crosse
An in-depth study of Emergency Medical Services capabilities and challenges in Jefferson County by the Wisconsin Policy Forum has found that greater collaboration among existing providers and potential involvement by county government could ease challenges and help in preparing for the future.
The Wisconsin Policy Forum, a statewide, non-partisan, independent policy research organization analyzes issues affecting local governments and, in this situation, gives leaders options in developing plans for dealing with staffing shortages and growing demands affecting EMS units. - PUB DATE: 10/30/2020 10:23:09 AM - SOURCE: Watertown Daily Times
According to a report from The Journal Times, the South Shore (WI) Fire Department (SSFD) is pushing for an increase in resident and nonresident ambulance service fees for the second time in the past two years.
The SSFD has 66 uniformed personnel that serve a 38-square-mile area of more than 33,500 residents in the villages of Sturtevant and Mount Pleasant. - PUB DATE: 10/30/2020 6:23:08 AM - SOURCE: JEMS.com
For only the second time, the Dept. of Health Services recorded more than 5,000 new COVID-19 cases in a single day, according to the latest numbers provided by Secretary-designee Andrea Palm.
During a Friday morning news conference, Palm revealed her agency has tallied 5,096 cases since Thursday afternoon’s report. - PUB DATE: 10/30/2020 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: WMTV NBC 15 Madison
The Baraboo District Ambulance Service Commission approved a five-year lease Wednesday between the service and the Baraboo Fire Department.
EMS Chief Caleb Johnson said the shift will allow BDAS to reduce utility costs and provide more space for emergency responders.
“We’re cramped, very tight for space in the Alma Waite building as it stands and in the administrative building, we’re obviously split from the operational staff by the road,” Johnson said. - PUB DATE: 10/29/2020 5:28:44 PM - SOURCE: Baraboo News Republic
Under an emergency rule created Wednesday by the Wisconsin Natural Resources Board, fire departments will have to file a report any time they use firefighting foam that contains PFAS, also known as “forever chemicals.”
The decision prohibits the use of those chemicals during training exercises. They can be used for emergency firefighting, fire prevention operations, and testing purposes as long as guidelines are followed. - PUB DATE: 10/29/2020 1:48:10 PM - SOURCE: WWIS-FM 99.7-FM & AM 1260
Fond du Lac firefighters battled a house fire Thursday morning.
Crews responded to 594 E Bank Street for a report of smoke coming from the roof of a home.
The department posted photos on social media that show a charred exterior and thick smoke.
The department says the occupants escaped without harm. - PUB DATE: 10/29/2020 7:41:54 AM - SOURCE: WBAY-TV ABC 2 Green Bay
The Racine fire and police departments responded to a man with self-inflicted burns to the face on the 500 block of 8th St. in Racine on Oct. 29 around 2:09 a.m.
Fire officials say upon arrival they witnessed a man with facial burns after he had been smoking in bed while on oxygen.
Medical personnel attended to the man and officers inspected the house for any other fire damage. - PUB DATE: 10/29/2020 5:30:24 AM - SOURCE: WTMJ-TV NBC 4 Milwaukee
Two people were taken to a Fond du Lac area hospital after being rescued from a vehicle that crashed into the Fond du Lac River Wednesday afternoon.
According to the Fond du Lac Fire Department, crews were called to the area of Division and Macy for a report of a vehicle that drove into the river just after 3:30 p. - PUB DATE: 10/28/2020 9:30:12 PM - SOURCE: WBAY-TV ABC 2 Green Bay
It was quite the surprise Wednesday for Oshkosh Fire Chief Mike Stanley.
His colleagues managed to keep it a secret until the unveiling at Fire Station 15. Stanley is the recipient of the National Firefighter Hero Award presented by the Fallen Firefighters Foundation.
Stanley was honored for his work to help older adults prevent falls and his efforts to re-open a local homeless shelter. - PUB DATE: 10/28/2020 4:53:40 PM - SOURCE: WFRV-TV CBS 5 Green Bay
As a longtime Hartland resident who has worked for the village for 26 years, Dave Jambretz has a passion and commitment to his community.
Jambretz was appointed the permanent fire chief Oct. 13 after serving as the interim chief since March 2.
"I love the small community feel," Jambretz said of Hartland. - PUB DATE: 10/28/2020 1:01:43 PM - SOURCE: Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
