VIDEO: An event on Sunday gave local government leaders a chance to see what it’s like to be a firefighter or first responder. Elected officials got a chance at handling practice emergency calls as part of a course held at Northeast Technical College called Fire Ops 101. When it comes to being a first responder, there’s a lot more that goes into it than you might think.
- PUB DATE: 9/23/2024 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: WBAY-TV ABC 2 Green Bay

The Marshfield Fire Department has released details about the unusual cause of a fire. Crews were called to the Tower Hall apartments around 4 p.m. on Friday for the report of clothing on fire. Investigators determined the clothing had been exposed to cooking oil. The clothes were laundered, dried in a dryer, and remained a basket.
- PUB DATE: 9/23/2024 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: WSAW-TV CBS/CW+ 7 Wausau

A 5-alarm fire damaged multiple buildings, snarled traffic and caused the light rail to suspend operations for hours Sunday in downtown Baltimore. Crews responded to a building fire around 9:30 a.m. near the intersection of Lombard and Eutaw streets, just hours before the Orioles hosted a game at nearby Camden Yards.
- PUB DATE: 9/23/2024 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: WJZ-TV CBS 13 Baltimore

PHOTOS/VIDEOS: Despite forecasts of heavy rain and even lightning, the scene at Memorial Park Saturday morning was as bright as an autumn day could be for loved ones to honor those they've lost. Every September, the International Association of Fire Fighters (IAFF) holds their Fallen Fire Fighters Memorial ceremony in Colorado Springs to remember those who lost their lives in the line of duty over the past year.
- PUB DATE: 9/23/2024 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: The Denver Gazette - Metered Site

After more than 2,000 gallons of gasoline leaked into the sewer lines, homes in a section of Ventura were evacuated for hours on Sunday. Evacuation orders and warning were issued around 10 a.m. Sunday and then lifted by 4:40 p.m. as city crews worked to mitigate the spill and ventilate the fumes building up in the system.
- PUB DATE: 9/23/2024 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: KABC-TV ABC 7 Los Angeles

RapidSOS, the intelligent safety company, announced the acquisition of eDispatches, an industry leader in providing communication services to emergency responders. This strategic move aims to provide the critical situational awareness needed in an emergency by leveraging RapidSOS’ intelligent safety platform and eDispatches’ communications technology to field responders in an emergency.
- PUB DATE: 9/23/2024 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: RapidSOS

* WHAT...Temperatures in the low to middle 30s will result in frost formation. * WHERE...Langlade, Lincoln, Oneida, Vilas, Florence, and Forest Counties. * WHEN...From 2 AM to 8 AM CDT Monday. * IMPACTS...Frost could harm sensitive outdoor vegetation. Sensitive outdoor plants may be killed if left uncovered. Frost Advisory 2024-09-22T22:10:00-05:00 2024-09-22T22:10:00-05:00 2024-09-23T02:00:00-05:00 2024-09-23T08:00:00-05:00 Actual Update Met Expected Minor Likely Vilas; Oneida; Forest; Florence; Lincoln; Langlade SAME 055125 SAME 055085 SAME 055041 SAME 055037 SAME 055069 SAME 055067 UGC WIZ005 UGC WIZ010 UGC WIZ011 UGC WIZ012 UGC WIZ018 UGC WIZ019 AWIPSidentifier NPWGRB WMOidentifier WWUS73 KGRB 230310 NWSheadline FROST ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 2 AM TO 8 AM CDT MONDAY BLOCKCHANNEL EAS BLOCKCHANNEL NWEM BLOCKCHANNEL CMAS VTEC /O.CON.KGRB.FR.Y.0007.240923T0700Z-240923T1300Z/ eventEndingTime 2024-09-23T13:00:00+00:00

* WHAT...Temperatures in the low to middle 30s will result in frost formation. * WHERE...Langlade, Lincoln, Oneida, Vilas, Florence, and Forest Counties. * WHEN...From 2 AM to 8 AM CDT Monday. * IMPACTS...Frost could harm sensitive outdoor vegetation. Sensitive outdoor plants may be killed if left uncovered. Frost Advisory 2024-09-22T14:43:00-05:00 2024-09-22T14:43:00-05:00 2024-09-23T02:00:00-05:00 2024-09-22T23:00:00-05:00 Actual Alert Met Expected Minor Likely Vilas; Oneida; Forest; Florence; Lincoln; Langlade SAME 055125 SAME 055085 SAME 055041 SAME 055037 SAME 055069 SAME 055067 UGC WIZ005 UGC WIZ010 UGC WIZ011 UGC WIZ012 UGC WIZ018 UGC WIZ019 AWIPSidentifier NPWGRB WMOidentifier WWUS73 KGRB 221943 NWSheadline FROST ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 2 AM TO 8 AM CDT MONDAY BLOCKCHANNEL EAS BLOCKCHANNEL NWEM BLOCKCHANNEL CMAS VTEC /O.NEW.KGRB.FR.Y.0007.240923T0700Z-240923T1300Z/ eventEndingTime 2024-09-23T13:00:00+00:00

A Racine family is counting their blessings after a fire tore through their home Wednesday, Sept. 18. Trinity Kornas loves playing with her eight brothers and sisters. Wednesday, that love of fun might have saved her family, when her little brother asked her to check out his toy. "If I hadn’t have looked at his bubbles," Trinity Kornas said, "I wouldn’t realize there was a fire in my mom and dad’s bedroom.
- PUB DATE: 9/20/2024 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: WITI-TV FOX 6 Milwaukee

PHOTOS: A massive fire broke out early Friday morning at Columbus Auto Shredding on Alum Creek Drive, engulfing a large outdoor pile of junk cars in flames. The blaze, which started just after midnight, was captured on video by an ABC 6 News viewer. In response to the fire, police shut down parts of Alum Creek Drive from Winslow to Refugee Road, as well as Refugee Road at Route 104, to aid firefighting efforts.
- PUB DATE: 9/20/2024 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: WSYX-TV ABC/FOX 6 Columbus

VIDEO/PHOTOS: A rollover crash on an Orange County freeway left eight firefighters hospitalized Thursday night. The crash occurred in Irvine on the 241 toll road near SR-133 shortly before 7 p.m., according to the California Highway Patrol. Authorities said a ladder dropped on the road forced the oncoming fire truck to swerve away from the object.
- PUB DATE: 9/20/2024 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: KTLA-TV CW 5 Los Angeles

VIDEO: The Chicago Fire Department is raising awareness about the increasing number of fires caused by faulty lithium batteries in the city. As technology use expands, so does reliance on lithium batteries, which the department says are becoming a growing fire hazard. Fire officials have seen a rise in incidents involving devices such as electric bikes and computers igniting, prompting the department to release a public safety announcement (PSA) on Thursday.
- PUB DATE: 9/20/2024 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: WFLD-TV FOX 32 Chicago

PHOTOS: A massive fire broke out early Friday morning at Columbus Auto Shredding on Alum Creek Drive, engulfing a large outdoor pile of junk cars in flames. The blaze, which started just after midnight, was captured on video by an ABC 6 News viewer. In response to the fire, police shut down parts of Alum Creek Drive from Winslow to Refugee Road, as well as Refugee Road at Route 104, to aid firefighting efforts.
- PUB DATE: 9/20/2024 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: WSYX-TV ABC/FOX 6 Columbus

The PulsePoint Foundation announced that ZOLL has donated the National AED Registry to PulsePoint. ZOLL’s donation will increase emergency call taker access to known AED (automated external defibrillator) locations for use during cardiac arrest call processing. The donation represents a shared belief that every AED in the U.
- PUB DATE: 9/20/2024 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: JEMS

Volunteering used to be a mainstay of U.S. culture. But in recent years, giving back to their community hasn’t played as big a role in many Americans’ lives. New research from the University of Georgia suggests the economy may be to blame. The researchers found that people living in disadvantaged communities or areas that have high levels of economic inequality were less likely to volunteer.
- PUB DATE: 9/20/2024 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: UGA Today

Reedsburg area fire departments worked for over 10 hours Wednesday to extinguish fires that engulfed two large sheds with massive amounts of hay in them, according to Reedsburg Fire Chief Craig Douglas. No injuries were reported. The fires were reported at 1:05 p.m. at S3474 Thieman Hill Road in the Town of Reedsburg.
- PUB DATE: 9/19/2024 10:16:00 PM - SOURCE: WKOW-TV ABC 27 Madison

VIDEOS: More than two dozen adults and children were taken to be treated after a tractor accident involving two hay wagons happened at an apple orchard near Chippewa Falls, Wisconsin, fire officials said. Chippewa County Sheriff Travis Hakes said that three people were transported with life-threatening injuries, five people with serious injuries, nine people were transported by ambulance, and at least one person was taken by helicopter.
- PUB DATE: 9/19/2024 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: KSTP-TV ABC 5 St. Paul

VIDEO: This weekend is the Community First Fox Cities Marathon presented by Miron Construction, and people from across the country are making their way to compete in the race. One group to look out for is the Sheboygan Fire Department, which hopes to cross the finish line together on Sunday. Camaraderie and teamwork can be found at the Sheboygan Fire Department Ladder 483.
- PUB DATE: 9/19/2024 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: WBAY-TV ABC 2 Green Bay

A luxury yacht carrying nearly 1,000 rounds of ammunition and fireworks caught fire shortly before capsizing in the Marina del Rey harbor on Wednesday evening. Two people were on board the 100-foot yacht when the fire ignited, but both were able to get off safely. The U.S. Coast Guard continued environmental cleanup efforts Thursday morning as the yacht bobbed on its side, testing air quality and remediating water contamination from fuel spillage.
- PUB DATE: 9/19/2024 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: KCAL-TV CBS 9 Los Angeles

Senator Michelle Hinchey announced that two of her bills to improve emergency care and support EMS providers statewide have been signed into law, including legislation creating three new reimbursement sources for EMS (S8486C) and expanding the ability of motor vehicle ambulance services to administer life-saving blood transfusions (S6226A).
- PUB DATE: 9/19/2024 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: The New York State Senate