Milwaukee's fire and police chiefs scheduled a Wednesday news conference to shed more light on the investigation into the death of a man whose body was found after a fire near S. Layton Bouelvard and W. Greenfield Avenue. The medical examiner identified the man as Grant Forbes, 70. The medical examiner's report says his death was accidental.
- PUB DATE: 1/24/2023 11:08:20 PM - SOURCE: WITI-TV FOX 6 Milwaukee

A fire in the kitchen at Onalaska's St. Paul Lutheran School showed the value of practicing fire drills according to a the Onalaska Fire Department. They were called to the school at 11:30 a.m. Monday morning for a fire alarm triggered by a stove fire, said Lt. Jeremy Southworth. By the time crews arrived about four minutes later, the school was being evacuated.
- PUB DATE: 1/24/2023 6:26:00 PM - SOURCE: WXOW-TV ABC 19 La Crosse

Firefighters on Monday night, Jan. 23 responded to the scene of an apartment fire near 20th Street and Timber Ridge Lane in Oak Creek. The call came in around 9:50 p.m. Upon arrival, crews reported fire and smoke showing from a lower-level apartment. The fire was placed under control and completely extinguished within 15 minutes of arrival by the fire department.
- PUB DATE: 1/24/2023 12:14:55 PM - SOURCE: WITI-TV FOX 6 Milwaukee

The Stevens Point Fire Department and the Portage County Ambulance are teaming up to "Keep the Heart Red" for American Heart Month. Both departments will be working together to bring awareness to a heart-healthy lifestyle. Beginning on January 28, a large heart will be placed on the Division St. side of the Stevens Point Fire Department.
- PUB DATE: 1/24/2023 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: WJFW-TV NBC 12 Rhinelander

A few weekend fires are bringing an advisory from Rural Metro Fire (RMF) in Josephine County. It says a fire destroyed a shop and pickup early Monday morning in the 200 block of Teel Lane in the New Hope area southwest of Grants Pass. It says though no injuries were reported, the fire is one of three fires in three days involving extension cords running to vehicles.
- PUB DATE: 1/24/2023 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: KDRV-TV ABC 12 Medford

After sustaining a traumatic brain injury in a motorcycle accident five years ago, it seemed as if Jimi King’s dream of becoming a full-time firefighter vanished in an instant. Doctors at St. Anthony’s Hospital, who had at first given him just a 1% chance of surviving the crash, were slightly more hopeful after King came out of a four-day coma.
- PUB DATE: 1/24/2023 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: Canon City Daily Record - Metered Site

Each year, an estimated 7 to 12 million people worldwide sustain burn injuries that require medical care. That trauma can lead to long recovery, absence from work, school, or even death. Amid those dark statistics is a bright spot in Sacramento: The Firefighters Burn Institute, which celebrates its 50th anniversary in 2023.
- PUB DATE: 1/24/2023 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: UC Davis Health

Austin-Travis County EMS and firefighters explained how to help save a life during mass casualty situations through the "Stop The Bleed" course on Monday. According to the Gun Violence Archive, last year, the U.S. saw more mass shootings than days, with 647 occurrences. Its data also shows this year we've seen nearly 40 mass shooting before January is over.
- PUB DATE: 1/24/2023 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: KVUE-TV ABC 24 Austin

Multiple engines in Manitowoc County responded to a late-night fire on Sunday in the City of Manitowoc. According to a Facebook post by the Manitowoc Fire & Rescue Department, at 11:16 p.m., firefighters were sent to the 800 block of North 10th Street for a report of a structure fire. The first fire crews to arrive on the scene noted flames coming from the structure’s second floor.
- PUB DATE: 1/23/2023 11:34:38 PM - SOURCE: WFRV-TV CBS 5 Green Bay

The Milwaukee Fire Department has been in a battle to gain more resources for several years. After some fire stations were closed to save city dollars, firefighters faced a heavier workload. Now, the city and county are able to make a new step toward seeing some relief. MFD reopened station 28 on Monday, located at 424 N.
- PUB DATE: 1/23/2023 7:19:38 PM - SOURCE: WDJT-TV CBS 58 Milwaukee

...FREEZING DRIZZLE MAY RESULT IN HAZARDOUS TRAVEL CONDITIONS THIS MORNING... Areas of freezing drizzle were reported across portions of central and north-central Wisconsin early this morning. The freezing drizzle could deposit a thin layer of ice on area roadways, which may result in in hazardous travel conditions. Untreated roads, Special Weather Statement 2023-01-23T02:27:00-06:00 2023-01-23T06:00:00-06:00 Actual Alert Met Expected Minor Observed Florence; Forest; Langlade; Lincoln; Marathon; Oneida; Portage; Shawano; Vilas; Waupaca; Waushara; Wood FIPS6 055037 055041 055067 055069 055073 055085 055097 055115 055125 055135 055137 055141 UGC WIZ005 WIZ010 WIZ011 WIZ012 WIZ018 WIZ019 WIZ030 WIZ031 WIZ035 WIZ036 WIZ037 WIZ045 VTEC

One person is in the hospital after an overnight fire in Minocqua. According to reporting from the Lakeland Times, it happened at the Coach House Apartments on Oneida Street. Authorities say residents in the upstairs apartments were evacuated, but police had to rescue one person, who was taken to the hospital and treated for burns.
- PUB DATE: 1/23/2023 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: WAOW-TV ABC 9 Wausau

A Queens house fire that killed one person and injured 10 others was sparked by a lithium-ion battery, the fire department said Saturday. It adds to a series of battery blazes that have caused concern in the city. The latest ripped through two floors of a home on 89th Street, a few blocks from LaGuardia Airport, around 11 p.
- PUB DATE: 1/23/2023 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: WPIX-TV Mission Broadcasting 11 New York City

VIDEO: A local fire department celebrated a huge milestone for their fire chief. The Van Buren Volunteer Fire Department celebrated 60 years of service for Fire Chief Pete Taylor. Taylor started working with the department when he was just 18 years old. The department held an open house at the station.
- PUB DATE: 1/23/2023 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: WTHI-TV CBS/FOX/MyNetworkTV/CW+ 10 Terre Haute

With her red-painted nails, matching bandana and fire hat, Molly the Dalmatian earned a special spot in the hearts of children nationwide through fire safety education. Since 9 weeks old, Molly helped Arkansas-based retired firefighter Dayna Hilton teach kids about home escape maps, crawling low under smoke and everything in between.
- PUB DATE: 1/23/2023 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: USA Today - Metered Site

VIDEO: A local fire department in Beaver County is going back in time after getting a very special delivery over the weekend. The Conway Volunteer Fire Department has its 1938 Darley Fire Engine returned to its station on Sunday after being without it for more than 50 years. The fire chief tells KDKA that the truck was donated in the 1970's when it was replaced with a newer truck.
- PUB DATE: 1/23/2023 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: KDKA-TV CBS 2 Pittsburgh

...FREEZING FOG MAY RESULT IN HAZARDOUS TRAVEL CONDITIONS OVERNIGHT INTO SUNDAY MORNING... Areas of freezing fog may develop over north central and parts of central Wisconsin overnight into Sunday morning. The fog could reduce visibilities to a half mile or less, and deposit a thin layer of ice on area roads. Poor visibility and slick roads may Special Weather Statement 2023-01-21T19:54:00-06:00 2023-01-22T04:30:00-06:00 Actual Alert Met Expected Minor Observed Florence; Forest; Langlade; Lincoln; Marathon; Oneida; Portage; Vilas; Wood FIPS6 055037 055041 055067 055069 055073 055085 055097 055125 055141 UGC WIZ005 WIZ010 WIZ011 WIZ012 WIZ018 WIZ019 WIZ030 WIZ035 WIZ036 VTEC

On Saturday, the Arbor Vitae Fire/ Rescue Department hosted a traffic management training course for area firefighters. Arbor Vitae firefighter Jeff Biertzer presented the course to a group of thirty men and women. Biertzer says that knowing how to manage traffic in emergencies is becoming an important role for area fire departments, and that partnership between them and police is crucial in clearing a scene.
- PUB DATE: 1/21/2023 3:29:00 PM - SOURCE: WJFW-TV NBC 12 Rhinelander

The Pine River Fire Department today put into service some new gear which will be a critical part in continuing to serve their community. FEMA paid for the majority of the cost for the replacement of the firefighters personal protective gear, a new cascade system, and 12 air packs. The Federal agency also provided for a pack known as an RIT system, which is used to help rescue a firefighter who may be lost or trapped inside of a burning structure.
- PUB DATE: 1/21/2023 3:23:00 PM - SOURCE: WJFW-TV NBC 12 Rhinelander

Two new ladder trucks have hit Madison's streets. The City of Madison Fire Department added Ladder 2 in December and Ladder 6 this week. Both are 100 feet long, weigh over 39 tons — roughly equivalent to three African elephants — and can reach a speed of 65 mph. Their fire pumps can pump at about 1,500 gallons a minute.
- PUB DATE: 1/20/2023 11:29:00 PM - SOURCE: WKOW-TV ABC 27 Madison