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Washington County fire suppression tools 'saved property' during house fire

Wisconsin Fire News -

Flames and smoke took over the basement of a house in Washington County, April 24, but from the outside, you'd never know. A special fire suppression tool saved the home. "I got visible flames in the basement," a first responder said. "Looks like it’s filled with smoke." On the morning of April 24, the Washington County Sheriff's Office responded to a house fire in Addison.
- PUB DATE: 5/1/2023 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: WITI-TV FOX 6 Milwaukee

Video captures scary truck fire in Kentucky leaving man unable to stop vehicle while driving

National Fire News -

A driver in Rockcastle County is unharmed after a scary moment caught on video. The Mount Vernon Fire Department said their chief, David Bales, was on his way to the fire station Friday morning when he was met by a truck on fire. The driver was headed north on Highway 25 approaching Mount Vernon when the chief noticed the fire coming from the hood and engine compartment area of the truck.
- PUB DATE: 5/1/2023 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: WHAS-TV ABC 11 Louisville

Maryland mom sets up training drill for son who dreams of becoming a firefighter

National Fire News -

VIDEO: Tiara Grant said that since he was a little boy, her 11-year-old son Darrien has always dreamed of becoming a firefighter. Tiara said she has been taking Darrien to visit fire stations since he was three years old. “It just never stopped. It was always ‘I want to be a firefighter for Halloween,’ or he would watch shows about being a firefighter,” said Tiara.
- PUB DATE: 5/1/2023 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: WDVM-TV 25 Hagerstown

Rescue and Recovery: Oklahoma firefighter remembers tornado first response efforts 10 years later

National Fire News -

VIDEO: May 2013 is a month many Oklahomans will not soon forget. The May 20th Moore tornado and the May 31st El Reno tornado combined caused dozens of deaths, hundreds of injuries and billions of dollars in damage. As the 10-year anniversary approaches, KFOR is bringing you a special series of reports as we remember those lost on May 20 and May 31, 2013, as well as reflect on what we’ve learned in the decade since.
- PUB DATE: 5/1/2023 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: KFOR-TV NBC 4 Oklahoma City

Fire suppression tool 'saved property' during house fire in Wisconsin

National Fire News -

VIDEO: Flames and smoke took over the basement of a house in Washington County on April 24, but from the outside, you'd never know. A special fire suppression tool saved the home. "I got visible flames in the basement," a first responder said. "Looks like it’s filled with smoke." On the morning of April 24, the Washington County Sheriff's Office responded to a house fire in Addison.
- PUB DATE: 5/1/2023 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: WITI-TV FOX 6 Milwaukee

Winter Storm Warning issued May 01 at 1:59AM CDT until May 02 at 1:00AM CDT by NWS

Weather Alerts -

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 AM CDT TUESDAY... * WHAT...Wet snow, heavy at times. Additional accumulations between 3 and 10 inches. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph . * WHERE...Vilas County. * WHEN...Until 1 AM CDT Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. The hazardous conditions Winter Storm Warning 2023-05-01T01:59:00-05:00 2023-05-02T01:00:00-05:00 Actual Alert Met Expected Moderate Likely Vilas FIPS6 055125 UGC WIZ005 VTEC /O.CON.KGRB.WS.W.0010.000000T0000Z-230502T0600Z/

Winter Storm Warning issued April 30 at 8:57PM CDT until May 02 at 1:00AM CDT by NWS

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...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 AM CDT TUESDAY... * WHAT...Heavy wet snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 3 and 8 inches over southern Vilas County and between 8 to 12 inches over northern Vilas county, with locally higher amounts possible. Northwest winds gusting as high as 40 mph. * WHERE...Vilas County. Winter Storm Warning 2023-04-30T22:00:00-05:00 2023-05-02T01:00:00-05:00 Actual Alert Met Expected Moderate Likely Vilas FIPS6 055125 UGC WIZ005 VTEC /O.CON.KGRB.WS.W.0010.230501T0300Z-230502T0600Z/

Winter Storm Warning issued April 30 at 2:31PM CDT until May 02 at 1:00AM CDT by NWS

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...WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM THIS EVENING TO 1 AM CDT TUESDAY... * WHAT...Heavy wet snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 3 and 8 inches over southern Vilas County and between 8 to 12 inches over northern Vilas county. Northwest winds gusting as high as 40 mph. Winter Storm Warning 2023-04-30T22:00:00-05:00 2023-05-02T01:00:00-05:00 Actual Alert Met Expected Moderate Likely Vilas FIPS6 055125 UGC WIZ005 VTEC /O.UPG.KGRB.WS.A.0007.230501T0000Z-230502T0000Z/ /O.NEW.KGRB.WS.W.0010.230501T0300Z-230502T0600Z/

Winter Storm Watch issued April 30 at 9:57AM CDT until May 01 at 7:00PM CDT by NWS

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...WINTER STORM WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM CDT THIS EVENING THROUGH MONDAY EVENING... ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 10 AM CDT THIS MORNING... * WHAT...After 5 to 8 inches of snow fell overnight, road conditions are improving across Vilas county this morning. The Winter Weather Advisory will be allowed to expire at 10 am. For the Winter Storm Watch 2023-04-30T19:00:00-05:00 2023-05-01T19:00:00-05:00 Actual Alert Met Future Moderate Possible Vilas FIPS6 055125 UGC WIZ005 VTEC /O.EXP.KGRB.WW.Y.0027.000000T0000Z-230430T1500Z/ /O.CON.KGRB.WS.A.0007.230501T0000Z-230502T0000Z/

Winter Weather Advisory issued April 30 at 4:37AM CDT until April 30 at 10:00AM CDT by NWS

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...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM CDT THIS MORNING... ...WINTER STORM WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM THIS EVENING THROUGH MONDAY EVENING... * WHAT...For the Winter Weather Advisory, wet snow. Additional snow accumulations up to two inches. For the Winter Storm Watch, heavy Winter Weather Advisory 2023-04-30T04:37:00-05:00 2023-04-30T10:00:00-05:00 Actual Alert Met Expected Minor Likely Vilas FIPS6 055125 UGC WIZ005 VTEC /O.CON.KGRB.WW.Y.0027.000000T0000Z-230430T1500Z/ /O.CON.KGRB.WS.A.0007.230501T0000Z-230502T0000Z/

Winter Storm Watch issued April 30 at 4:37AM CDT until May 01 at 7:00PM CDT by NWS

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...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM CDT THIS MORNING... ...WINTER STORM WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM THIS EVENING THROUGH MONDAY EVENING... * WHAT...For the Winter Weather Advisory, wet snow. Additional snow accumulations up to two inches. For the Winter Storm Watch, heavy Winter Storm Watch 2023-04-30T19:00:00-05:00 2023-05-01T19:00:00-05:00 Actual Alert Met Future Moderate Possible Vilas FIPS6 055125 UGC WIZ005 VTEC /O.CON.KGRB.WW.Y.0027.000000T0000Z-230430T1500Z/ /O.CON.KGRB.WS.A.0007.230501T0000Z-230502T0000Z/

Families learn the importance of fire safety, thanks to La Crosse Fire Department

Wisconsin Fire News -

It was all about fun and fire safety Saturday at the La Crosse Children's Museum. Kids checked out firefighters' gear, learn how to make an emergency exit plan and ask questions about fire safety. The La Crosse Fire Department says it's never too early to teach kids to be fire safe. "When you're a new parent, there's some things you have to learn," said Community Risk Reduction Specialist Molly McCormick.
- PUB DATE: 4/30/2023 12:47:00 AM - SOURCE: WKBT-TV CBS 8 La Crosse

Winter Weather Advisory issued April 29 at 8:58PM CDT until April 30 at 10:00AM CDT by NWS

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...A SLOW MOVING LOW PRESSURE SYSTEM TO BRING LATE SEASON HEAVY WET SNOW TO FAR NORTH-CENTRAL WISCONSIN... .A slow moving, but intense low pressure system will spin across northern Lake Michigan tonight before sliding to northern Lake Huron on Monday. It will bring periods of heavy, wet snow to far north-central Wisconsin from tonight through Monday. The worst Winter Weather Advisory 2023-04-29T20:58:00-05:00 2023-04-30T10:00:00-05:00 Actual Alert Met Expected Minor Likely Vilas FIPS6 055125 UGC WIZ005 VTEC /O.CON.KGRB.WW.Y.0027.000000T0000Z-230430T1500Z/ /O.CON.KGRB.WS.A.0007.230501T0000Z-230502T0000Z/

Winter Storm Watch issued April 29 at 8:58PM CDT until May 01 at 7:00PM CDT by NWS

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...A SLOW MOVING LOW PRESSURE SYSTEM TO BRING LATE SEASON HEAVY WET SNOW TO FAR NORTH-CENTRAL WISCONSIN... .A slow moving, but intense low pressure system will spin across northern Lake Michigan tonight before sliding to northern Lake Huron on Monday. It will bring periods of heavy, wet snow to far north-central Wisconsin from tonight through Monday. The worst Winter Storm Watch 2023-04-30T19:00:00-05:00 2023-05-01T19:00:00-05:00 Actual Alert Met Future Moderate Possible Vilas FIPS6 055125 UGC WIZ005 VTEC /O.CON.KGRB.WW.Y.0027.000000T0000Z-230430T1500Z/ /O.CON.KGRB.WS.A.0007.230501T0000Z-230502T0000Z/

Numerous Brown County agencies respond to kitchen fire at Egg Yolk Cafe, firefighter taken to hospital

Wisconsin Fire News -

Multiple agencies responded to a late-night kitchen fire at a Bellevue restaurant on Friday that sent one firefighter to the hospital for medical reasons. According to the Green Bay Metro Fire Department, crews were called to Egg Yolk Cafe on Monroe Road around 11 p.m. on April 28. When crews arrived fire was visible in the kitchen area and smoke could be seen coming from the roof of the restaurant.
- PUB DATE: 4/29/2023 4:30:26 PM - SOURCE: WFRV-TV CBS 5 Green Bay

Winter Weather Advisory issued April 29 at 2:42PM CDT until April 30 at 10:00AM CDT by NWS

Weather Alerts -

...A SLOW MOVING LOW PRESSURE SYSTEM TO BRING LATE SEASON HEAVY WET SNOW TO FAR NORTH-CENTRAL WISCONSIN... .A slow moving, but intense low pressure system will spin across northern Lake Michigan tonight before sliding to northern Lake Huron on Monday. It will bring periods of heavy, wet snow to far north-central Wisconsin from tonight through Monday. The worst Winter Weather Advisory 2023-04-29T19:00:00-05:00 2023-04-30T10:00:00-05:00 Actual Alert Met Expected Minor Likely Vilas FIPS6 055125 UGC WIZ005 VTEC /O.NEW.KGRB.WS.A.0007.230501T0000Z-230502T0000Z/ /O.CON.KGRB.WW.Y.0027.230430T0000Z-230430T1500Z/

Winter Storm Watch issued April 29 at 2:42PM CDT until May 01 at 7:00PM CDT by NWS

Weather Alerts -

...A SLOW MOVING LOW PRESSURE SYSTEM TO BRING LATE SEASON HEAVY WET SNOW TO FAR NORTH-CENTRAL WISCONSIN... .A slow moving, but intense low pressure system will spin across northern Lake Michigan tonight before sliding to northern Lake Huron on Monday. It will bring periods of heavy, wet snow to far north-central Wisconsin from tonight through Monday. The worst Winter Storm Watch 2023-04-30T19:00:00-05:00 2023-05-01T19:00:00-05:00 Actual Alert Met Future Moderate Possible Vilas FIPS6 055125 UGC WIZ005 VTEC /O.NEW.KGRB.WS.A.0007.230501T0000Z-230502T0000Z/ /O.CON.KGRB.WW.Y.0027.230430T0000Z-230430T1500Z/

Winter Weather Advisory issued April 29 at 10:27AM CDT until April 30 at 10:00AM CDT by NWS

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...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM THIS EVENING TO 10 AM CDT SUNDAY... * WHAT...Wet snow expected. Snow accumulations of 2 to 5 inches, with up to six inches in the northern part of Vilas county. * WHERE...Oneida, Vilas, Florence, and Forest Counties. * WHEN...From 7 PM this evening to 10 AM CDT Sunday. Winter Weather Advisory 2023-04-29T19:00:00-05:00 2023-04-30T10:00:00-05:00 Actual Alert Met Expected Minor Likely Florence; Forest; Oneida; Vilas FIPS6 055037 055041 055085 055125 UGC WIZ005 WIZ010 WIZ011 WIZ012 VTEC /O.CON.KGRB.WW.Y.0027.230430T0000Z-230430T1500Z/

Winter Weather Advisory issued April 29 at 2:31AM CDT until April 30 at 10:00AM CDT by NWS

Weather Alerts -

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM THIS EVENING TO 10 AM CDT SUNDAY... * WHAT...Wet snow expected. Snow accumulations of 2 to 4 inches, with up to six inches in the northern part of Vilas county. * WHERE...Oneida, Vilas, Florence, and Forest Counties. * WHEN...From 7 PM this evening to 10 AM CDT Sunday. Winter Weather Advisory 2023-04-29T19:00:00-05:00 2023-04-30T10:00:00-05:00 Actual Alert Met Expected Minor Likely Florence; Forest; Oneida; Vilas FIPS6 055037 055041 055085 055125 UGC WIZ005 WIZ010 WIZ011 WIZ012 VTEC /O.NEW.KGRB.WW.Y.0027.230430T0000Z-230430T1500Z/

$12.5 million donation will fund brain trauma program for Wisconsin veterans, first responders

Wisconsin Fire News -

Froedtert and the Medical College of Wisconsin will launch a $12.5 million program to treat mental and physical brain trauma in military veterans and first responders, the first of its kind in the Midwest. The BRAVE Program, or Building Resilience through Action in Veterans and First Responders, will provide patients with a one-stop shop for the treatment of what are often invisible, yet pervasive, mental wounds.
- PUB DATE: 4/28/2023 3:05:43 AM - SOURCE: Milwaukee Journal Sentinel - Metered Site

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