VIDEO: A bill that would allow city fire department bomb squads to conceal carry and make arrests during explosive threats advanced through a House committee Tuesday. The bill, sponsored by Rep. Stephen Meeks, was presented Tuesday morning. Meeks was accompanied by Todd Cardin, the Conway Fire Department’s Bomb Squad Commander.
- PUB DATE: 1/20/2023 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: KARK-TV NBC 4 Littlerock

VIDEO: Emergency calls from Truckee Meadows Fire and Rescue tell the story of how a dispatcher and people on scene of a snowplow accident worked to help save 51-year-old Marvel star Jeremy Renner on New Year’s Day near his Reno home. Renner was clearing snow when he ended up being run over by his snowcat.
- PUB DATE: 1/20/2023 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: KVVU-TV FOX 5 Henderson

...PERIODS OF SNOW SHOWERS WILL CONTINUE ACROSS PORTIONS OF NORTH-CENTRAL AND FAR NORTHEAST WISCONSIN THIS AFTERNOON... .A Low pressure system centered over central Lake Michigan early this afternoon will track to Lake Huron by evening. Snow showers generated by the storm will continue to affect portions of north-central and far northeast Wisconsin this afternoon, resulting Winter Storm Warning 2023-01-19T14:02:00-06:00 2023-01-19T18:00:00-06:00 Actual Alert Met Expected Moderate Likely Door; Florence; Forest; Northern Marinette County; Oneida; Southern Marinette County; Vilas FIPS6 055029 055037 055041 055075 055085 055125 UGC WIZ005 WIZ010 WIZ011 WIZ012 WIZ013 WIZ022 WIZ073 VTEC /O.CON.KGRB.WS.W.0001.000000T0000Z-230120T0000Z/

...A WINTRY MIX TO CONTINUE ACROSS NORTH-CENTRAL, FAR NORTHEAST, AND PORTIONS OF CENTRAL WISCONSIN THIS AFTERNOON... .A Low pressure system centered over southeast Wisconsin mid-day will track to central Lower Michigan this afternoon. The primary snow band with the storm had shifted into Upper Michigan. Lighter snow as well as some drizzle and freezing drizzle will continue in Winter Storm Warning 2023-01-19T12:05:00-06:00 2023-01-19T18:00:00-06:00 Actual Alert Met Expected Moderate Likely Door; Florence; Forest; Langlade; Lincoln; Marathon; Menominee; Northern Marinette County; Northern Oconto County; Oneida; Shawano; Southern Marinette County; Southern Oconto County; Vilas FIPS6 055029 055037 055041 055067 055069 055073 055075 055078 055083 055085 055115 055125 UGC WIZ005 WIZ010 WIZ011 WIZ012 WIZ013 WIZ018 WIZ019 WIZ020 WIZ021 WIZ022 WIZ030 WIZ031 WIZ073 WIZ074 VTEC /O.CON.KGRB.WS.W.0001.000000T0000Z-230120T0000Z/

...THE BULK OF THE SNOW FROM THE STORM HAS FALLEN, BUT LIGHT SNOW AND A WINTRY MIX WILL CONTINUE THIS AFTERNOON... Precipitation from a storm system crossing the Great Lakes region will continue to affect Wisconsin this afternoon. At 1140 am, the primary heavy snow band with the system was over Upper Michigan and far northwest Wisconsin. Light snow, mixed at times with Special Weather Statement 2023-01-19T10:41:00-06:00 2023-01-19T14:00:00-06:00 Actual Alert Met Expected Minor Observed Brown; Calumet; Door; Florence; Forest; Kewaunee; Langlade; Lincoln; Manitowoc; Marathon; Menominee; Northern Marinette County; Northern Oconto County; Oneida; Outagamie; Portage; Shawano; Southern Marinette County; Southern Oconto County; Vilas; Waupaca; Waushara; Winnebago; Wood FIPS6 055009 055015 055029 055037 055041 055061 055067 055069 055071 055073 055075 055078 055083 055085 055087 055097 055115 055125 055135 055137 055139 055141 UGC WIZ005 WIZ010 WIZ011 WIZ012 WIZ013 WIZ018 WIZ019 WIZ020 WIZ021 WIZ022 WIZ030 WIZ031 WIZ035 WIZ036 WIZ037 WIZ038 WIZ039 WIZ040 WIZ045 WIZ048 WIZ049 WIZ050 WIZ073 WIZ074 VTEC

...HEAVIEST SNOW NOW IN UPPER MICHIGAN, BUT A WINTRY MIX TO CONTINUE ACROSS NORTH-CENTRAL, FAR NORTHEAST, AND PORTIONS OF CENTRAL WISCONSIN TODAY... .A Low pressure system centered over south-central Wisconsin late this morning will track to central Lower Michigan by mid-afternoon. The primary snow band with the storm had shifted into Upper Winter Storm Warning 2023-01-19T10:27:00-06:00 2023-01-19T18:00:00-06:00 Actual Alert Met Expected Moderate Likely Door; Florence; Forest; Langlade; Lincoln; Marathon; Menominee; Northern Marinette County; Northern Oconto County; Oneida; Shawano; Southern Marinette County; Southern Oconto County; Vilas FIPS6 055029 055037 055041 055067 055069 055073 055075 055078 055083 055085 055115 055125 UGC WIZ005 WIZ010 WIZ011 WIZ012 WIZ013 WIZ018 WIZ019 WIZ020 WIZ021 WIZ022 WIZ030 WIZ031 WIZ073 WIZ074 VTEC /O.CON.KGRB.WS.W.0001.000000T0000Z-230120T0000Z/

...THE BULK OF THE SNOW FROM THE STORM HAS FALLEN, BUT LIGHT SNOW AND A WINTRY MIX WILL CONTINUE INTO THIS AFTERNOON... A powerful storm system continued to affect Wisconsin this morning. At 910 am, the primary heavy snow band with the system was over Upper Michigan and far northern Wisconsin. Snowfall rates of 1 to 2 inches per hour occurred overnight and early this Special Weather Statement 2023-01-19T09:30:00-06:00 2023-01-19T11:00:00-06:00 Actual Alert Met Expected Minor Observed Brown; Calumet; Door; Florence; Forest; Kewaunee; Langlade; Lincoln; Manitowoc; Marathon; Menominee; Northern Marinette County; Northern Oconto County; Oneida; Outagamie; Portage; Shawano; Southern Marinette County; Southern Oconto County; Vilas; Waupaca; Waushara; Winnebago; Wood FIPS6 055009 055015 055029 055037 055041 055061 055067 055069 055071 055073 055075 055078 055083 055085 055087 055097 055115 055125 055135 055137 055139 055141 UGC WIZ005 WIZ010 WIZ011 WIZ012 WIZ013 WIZ018 WIZ019 WIZ020 WIZ021 WIZ022 WIZ030 WIZ031 WIZ035 WIZ036 WIZ037 WIZ038 WIZ039 WIZ040 WIZ045 WIZ048 WIZ049 WIZ050 WIZ073 WIZ074 VTEC

...SNOW TO PRODUCE HAZARDOUS TRAVEL CONDITIONS TODAY... .Low pressure tracking from northern Missouri to the central Lower Michigan will continue to snow to the area today. The snow may taper to drizzle or freezing drizzle as it diminishes throughout the day. The snow will result in hazardous travel conditions, especially for the morning commute. Winter Storm Warning 2023-01-19T03:16:00-06:00 2023-01-19T18:00:00-06:00 Actual Alert Met Expected Moderate Likely Door; Florence; Forest; Langlade; Lincoln; Marathon; Menominee; Northern Marinette County; Northern Oconto County; Oneida; Shawano; Southern Marinette County; Southern Oconto County; Vilas FIPS6 055029 055037 055041 055067 055069 055073 055075 055078 055083 055085 055115 055125 UGC WIZ005 WIZ010 WIZ011 WIZ012 WIZ013 WIZ018 WIZ019 WIZ020 WIZ021 WIZ022 WIZ030 WIZ031 WIZ073 WIZ074 VTEC /O.CON.KGRB.WS.W.0001.000000T0000Z-230120T0000Z/

Three people were taken to a hospital during an ammonia leak at a business in Green Bay. At about 1:15 a.m., the Green Bay Metro Fire Department was called to TNT Crust at 508 Elizabeth Street. Crews found a “substantial leak” in the ammonia coolant system, according to the department. Employees were evacuated.
- PUB DATE: 1/19/2023 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: WBAY-TV ABC 2 Green Bay

An home near Oregon is expected to be a total loss after a fire Wednesday afternoon. Dane County dispatchers confirmed the fire was happening at a home off of Oak Hill Road, in Rutland. Crews from three counties responded to the scene around 3:50 p.m. Wednesday. A heavy plume of smoke could be seen coming from the fire just after 5 p.
- PUB DATE: 1/19/2023 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: WMTV NBC 15 Madison

The Madison Fire Department says it was called to East High School Thursday morning for a gas leak while students were briefly held outside of the building as a precaution. Firefighters were called to the school just before 8 a.m. for a report of a natural gas leak. The fire department says a large piece of concrete broke apart during demolition work in the school and hit a gas line in the school’s boiler room, breaking the line.
- PUB DATE: 1/19/2023 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: WISC-TV CBS/MyNetworkTV 3 Madison

The Federal Bureau of Investigation is now offering up to $25,000 to anyone who has information that could lead to the arrest and conviction of whoever was behind the arson at a Madison anti-abortion group’s executive office, which happened on Mother’s Day last year. Federal agents announced the new reward Thursday, noting the FBI, Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives, and the Madison Police Department are still investigating the case.
- PUB DATE: 1/19/2023 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: WMTV NBC 15 Madison

Buffalo Bills safety Damar Hamlin’s sudden cardiac arrest on the football field two weeks ago has sparked action in the Green Bay Packers organization. It’s teaming up with Bellin Health to purchase and donate automated external defibrillators, or AEDs, to local organizations. Hamlin’s collapse during a primetime game not only shocked spectators but also those in charge of National Football League franchises.
- PUB DATE: 1/19/2023 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: WBAY-TV ABC 2 Green Bay

A three-story building that stood for more than a century in downtown Laurel was being taken down Wednesday afternoon following an early morning fire that damaged the brick structure beyond repair. No injuries were reported, and the State Fire Marshal's Office continues to investigate the blaze that destroyed the 113-year-old building located at 130 E.
- PUB DATE: 1/19/2023 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: Delaware Online - Metered Site

VIDEO: A former firefighter who was badly burned on the job is turning his pain into purpose. Jake LaFerriere helped set up a first-of-its kind facility for families facing the same struggles. It was in 2010 when LaFerriere's life changed forever when he was on duty as a Minneapolis firefighter. "I was on fire and I jumped from the third floor, and by the grace of God I survived this experience because there was a porch overhand down here that caught me," LaFerriere said.
- PUB DATE: 1/19/2023 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: WCCO-TV CBS 4 Minneapolis

PHOTO: REV Fire Group has partnered with Daytona International Speedway to provide four firefighting trucks to the track ahead of the 2023 Rolex 24 Hours of Daytona and Daytona 500. While these include standard pumpers, one will be an electric model called the Vector. “We are excited to provide the all-electric Vector for our Florida neighbor, Daytona International Speedway, to protect its employees, NASCAR drivers, and the many fans and spectators who attend The Great American Race and other events,” commented REV Fire Group Vice President Mike Virnig.
- PUB DATE: 1/19/2023 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: The Checkered Flag

Firefighters across the world risk their lives every day to protect citizen lives, properties and the environment from disasters. Rescue missions and other duties — such as saving a family from a burning building or pulling an injured person out of a vehicle after a collision — can prove to be extremely challenging, especially paired with the grueling schedules they are required to work.
- PUB DATE: 1/19/2023 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: University of Kentucky

...SNOW TO PRODUCE HAZARDOUS TRAVEL CONDITIONS TONIGHT INTO THURSDAY... .Low pressure tracking from northern Missouri to the central Lower Michigan will bring snow to the area tonight and Thursday. The snow may taper to drizzle or freezing drizzle as it diminishes Thursday. The snow will result in hazardous travel conditions, especially for Winter Storm Warning 2023-01-19T02:00:00-06:00 2023-01-19T18:00:00-06:00 Actual Alert Met Expected Moderate Likely Door; Florence; Forest; Langlade; Lincoln; Marathon; Menominee; Northern Marinette County; Northern Oconto County; Oneida; Shawano; Southern Marinette County; Southern Oconto County; Vilas FIPS6 055029 055037 055041 055067 055069 055073 055075 055078 055083 055085 055115 055125 UGC WIZ005 WIZ010 WIZ011 WIZ012 WIZ013 WIZ018 WIZ019 WIZ020 WIZ021 WIZ022 WIZ030 WIZ031 WIZ073 WIZ074 VTEC /O.CON.KGRB.WS.W.0001.230119T0800Z-230120T0000Z/

...SNOW TO OVERSPREAD THE AREA AFTER MIDNIGHT, LIKELY RESULTING IN HAZARDOUS TRAVEL CONDITIONS FOR THE THURSDAY MORNING COMMUTE... A powerful storm system tracking northeast from the Plains will bring snow to the area tonight. The snow should begin across central and east-central Wisconsin around midnight, and across the north a few hours later. Special Weather Statement 2023-01-19T00:00:00-06:00 2023-01-18T23:00:00-06:00 Actual Alert Met Expected Minor Observed Brown; Calumet; Door; Florence; Forest; Kewaunee; Langlade; Lincoln; Manitowoc; Marathon; Menominee; Northern Marinette County; Northern Oconto County; Oneida; Outagamie; Portage; Shawano; Southern Marinette County; Southern Oconto County; Vilas; Waupaca; Waushara; Winnebago; Wood FIPS6 055009 055015 055029 055037 055041 055061 055067 055069 055071 055073 055075 055078 055083 055085 055087 055097 055115 055125 055135 055137 055139 055141 UGC WIZ005 WIZ010 WIZ011 WIZ012 WIZ013 WIZ018 WIZ019 WIZ020 WIZ021 WIZ022 WIZ030 WIZ031 WIZ035 WIZ036 WIZ037 WIZ038 WIZ039 WIZ040 WIZ045 WIZ048 WIZ049 WIZ050 WIZ073 WIZ074 VTEC

...SNOW TO OVERSPREAD THE AREA TONIGHT, LIKELY RESULTING IN HAZARDOUS TRAVEL CONDITIONS FOR THE THURSDAY MORNING COMMUTE... A powerful storm system tracking northeast from the Plains will bring snow to the area tonight. The snow should begin across central and east-central Wisconsin around midnight, and across the north a couple hours later. A little freezing drizzle or light Special Weather Statement 2023-01-19T00:00:00-06:00 2023-01-18T19:30:00-06:00 Actual Alert Met Expected Minor Observed Brown; Calumet; Door; Florence; Forest; Kewaunee; Langlade; Lincoln; Manitowoc; Marathon; Menominee; Northern Marinette County; Northern Oconto County; Oneida; Outagamie; Portage; Shawano; Southern Marinette County; Southern Oconto County; Vilas; Waupaca; Waushara; Winnebago; Wood FIPS6 055009 055015 055029 055037 055041 055061 055067 055069 055071 055073 055075 055078 055083 055085 055087 055097 055115 055125 055135 055137 055139 055141 UGC WIZ005 WIZ010 WIZ011 WIZ012 WIZ013 WIZ018 WIZ019 WIZ020 WIZ021 WIZ022 WIZ030 WIZ031 WIZ035 WIZ036 WIZ037 WIZ038 WIZ039 WIZ040 WIZ045 WIZ048 WIZ049 WIZ050 WIZ073 WIZ074 VTEC