An apartment fire in the city of Appleton caused around $40,000 in damage on Wednesday evening. According to the Appleton Fire Department, shortly after 6:30 p.m., firefighters were sent to an apartment complex on Woodmere Court for a report of a structure fire. Dispatch indicated that the fire was in the kitchen of a second-floor apartment unit and the only male occupant was out of the building safely.
- PUB DATE: 12/8/2022 6:05:06 AM - SOURCE: WFRV-TV CBS 5 Green Bay

The Oshkosh Fire Department is honoring members of its agency in a distinct way. The department revealed its Wall of Honor to show appreciation for first responders. “You know it is that time of the year where we all celebrate the grace and blessings that we have for our family and for the things that we are grateful for.
- PUB DATE: 12/8/2022 1:42:06 AM - SOURCE: WFRV-TV CBS 5 Green Bay

After nearly 60 years, the Platteville Fire Department is moving into a new station. The idea for a new station was introduced around 20 years ago when a study showed the department had outgrown the building, however nothing came of it. City officials have now decided on a location and begun planning the design for the building.
- PUB DATE: 12/8/2022 1:42:00 AM - SOURCE: WKOW-TV ABC 27 Madison

Northcentral Wisconsin’s seen an unusually high number of structure fires for this time of year, according to local authorities. Winter provides plenty of opportunities to cause a fire in your home. The Merrill Fire Department says being aware of space heaters, cooking surfaces, and holiday lights are crucial to keeping safe.
- PUB DATE: 12/8/2022 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: WSAW-TV CBS 7 Wausau

Two volunteer firefighters died after responding to a smoky fire that burned a home in West Penn Township, Schuylkill County, Wednesday afternoon, according to the coroner. Marvin Gruber, 59, and Zachary Paris, 36, died after being called to the fire in the 1100 block of Clamtown Road in West Penn Township, near Tamaqua, according to Pennsylvania State Police.
- PUB DATE: 12/8/2022 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: WFMZ-TV 69 Allentown

The latest 5G technology is improving how police and fire departments respond to calls in Arizona. Officials with Verizon and Verizon Frontline were at the Footprint Center in downtown Phoenix Tuesday night to showcase the latest tech. Fire crews are better prepared than ever when they head out on a call.
- PUB DATE: 12/8/2022 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: KTVK-TV CBS 3 & KPHO-TV CBS 5 Phoenix (AZ Family)

VIDEO: It’s almost too hot to handle. A calendar shoot full of firefighters and rescue animals, that is. Fairytale Farm Animal Sanctuary teamed up with Winston-Salem firefighters for their 2023 calendar shoot. The brave men and women took photos with sheep, goats, rabbits, turkeys and even some ducks.
- PUB DATE: 12/8/2022 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: WXII-TV NBC 12 Winston-Salem

VIDEO: Fentanyl overdoses have claimed the lives of so many people in North Texas. It's a problem that shows no signs of slowing down as multiple law enforcement agencies have reiterated the dangers of this drug. There's a new treatment for combating fentanyl overdose many first responders are using called ZIMHI, which is administered like an epipen through the thigh and provides a stronger dose of naloxone into the body.
- PUB DATE: 12/8/2022 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: KTVT CBS 11 Fort Worth

San Francisco firefighters fear the “Cancer Sniper.” It’s how they refer to the deadly disease that struck down many of their comrades. “You kind of expect, in the back of your mind, to get hit,” said fire department Battalion Chief Matthew Alba. “I didn’t expect to get hit at such an early age, but I did.
- PUB DATE: 12/8/2022 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: The San Francisco Standard

No one was hurt but a northside La Crosse hotel was partially evacuated after a fire early Wednesday morning. The La Crosse Fire Department was sent to America's Best Value Inn at 2622 Rose St. just after 6 a.m. for the fire in the entryway of the hotel. It was called in by employees of the Kwik Trip next door to the hotel.
- PUB DATE: 12/7/2022 7:14:00 PM - SOURCE: WXOW-TV ABC 19 La Crosse

...LIGHT SNOW WILL MAKE ROADS AND SIDEWALKS SLICK THIS AFTERNOON... An upper level disturbance will bring light snow to northern Wisconsin this afternoon. Most of the snow will be along and north of highway 29. Accumulations will be light, ranging from a half inch from Merrill to Marinette, to as much as an inch and a half from Rhinelander to Niagara north. Roads and sidewalks will be Special Weather Statement 2022-12-07T12:05:00-06:00 2022-12-07T14:45:00-06:00 Actual Alert Met Expected Minor Observed 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

...LIGHT SNOW WILL MAKE ROADS AND SIDEWALKS SLICK... An upper level disturbance will bring light snow to far Northern Wisconsin today. Accumulations will be light, ranging from a half inch from Rhinelander to Niagara, to as much as an inch and a half from Manitowish Waters to Land O Lakes. Roads and sidewalks will be snow covered, so travel with care. Special Weather Statement 2022-12-07T06:00:00-06:00 2022-12-07T11:45:00-06:00 Actual Alert Met Expected Minor Observed Florence; Forest; Oneida; Vilas FIPS6 055037 055041 055085 055125 UGC WIZ005 WIZ010 WIZ011 WIZ012 VTEC

The village plan commission approved site and operational plans for Fire Station No. 3 in Prairie Springs Park, 10165 Terwall Terrace, during Monday’s meeting. The project will move to the village board for contract approval in January. The proposed plans place the new station at the northeast corner of Wis.
- PUB DATE: 12/7/2022 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: Kenosha News - Metered Site

Crews have taken control of a massive fire that broke out at an auto parts store in Hialeah. Hialeah and Miami-Dade Fire Rescue crews arrived at the scene at Rastro Coco Auto Parts, located at 5171 E. 10th Court, just before 1 p.m., Tuesday. The fire has been mostly put out after crews worked for hours to douse the flames.
- PUB DATE: 12/7/2022 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: WSVN-TV FOX 7 Miami

A Nevada fire department that closed one of its stations for an “undetermined amount of time” because of a bat infestation is now preparing to hand that station back over to the state and move to a new building. The Truckee Meadows Fire Protection District said in August that Fire Station 30, which dates back to the 1950s, was a “health and safety risk for crews.
- PUB DATE: 12/7/2022 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: CNN

VIDEO/PHOTOS: The next time you have an emergency that demands the aid of 911, you may be asked to help dispatchers and first responders by video chatting through your phone. A new software being rolled out throughout parts of Colorado now gives 911 dispatchers the ability to access a caller's cellphone cameras after being given permission by the user.
- PUB DATE: 12/7/2022 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: KCNC-TV CBS 4 Denver

PHOTO: An Iowa dog apologized to a local fire department after getting so excited to go to dog camp that she accidentally pulled the fire alarm. Birdie goes to dog camp at Dogwoods Lodge in Grimes. “She just arrived for day camp and was just bouncing around and bounced into the fire alarm, pushed it in, pulled it down and that was it,” said Jessica Tapper, owner of Dogwoods Lodge.
- PUB DATE: 12/7/2022 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: KYOU-TV FOX/NBC/CW+ 15 Ottumwa

PHOTOS: A Lawrence firefighter is turning to the public for help after his car and department helmet were stolen in Wilmington. Firefighter Patrick Sweeney told Boston 25 News he parked his car in the back of the Regency Place around 10 p.m. on Sunday night and woke up Monday morning to his Dodge Charger HellCat missing from the lot.
- PUB DATE: 12/7/2022 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: WXFT-TV FOX 25 Boston

The Dollar General in Mondovi was forced to shutdown for several days after failing to comply with the fire code. “The biggest violations was the means of egress of the customers and the firefighters if needed," Steve Anderson, Mondovi Fire Chief, said. "Aisles were kind-of blocked. The back room was blocked.
- PUB DATE: 12/6/2022 11:00:00 PM - SOURCE: WQOW-TV ABC 18 Eau Claire

Firefighters in Peshtigo had to use an inflatable device to rescue a dog that fell through thin ice. The Peshtigo Fire Department posted on its Facebook page about a recent incident where a dog fell through the ice and into the Peshtigo River. The incident happened on December 5 around 10:30 a.m. The ice was reportedly thin, which made it hard for crews to reach the dog.
- PUB DATE: 12/6/2022 8:38:46 PM - SOURCE: WFRV-TV CBS 5 Green Bay