VIDEO: More than 100 firefighters representing 25 fire departments battled a fire at the alfalfa mill in Hilbert Monday morning. Fox Valley Alfalfa Mill stores feed for farm animals in a number of buildings and ships it out to customers. Hilbert’s Fire Chief Michael Loose told us a large storage area was on fire from one end to the other when his crews arrived.
- PUB DATE: 9/10/2024 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: WBAY-TV ABC 2 Green Bay

If you are looking for a way to honor those who died on 9/11, you can start by rolling up your sleeve. This week the Madison Police Department and the American Red Cross in Wisconsin will host the 14th annual Never Forget Blood Drive. Over the last 13 years, Madison Fire and Madison Police have partnered with the American Red Cross for the event.
- PUB DATE: 9/10/2024 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: WMTV NBC/CW 15 Madison

Nearly 50 firefighters were dispatched to a massive barn fire in Parkland, where one firefighter was later transported to a hospital after showing signs of heat exhaustion. The firefighter is expected to be OK. The incident happened at around 5 a.m. Monday, when units received a call concerning a barn and guest house fire.
- PUB DATE: 9/9/2024 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: WSVN-TV FOX 7 Miami

VIDEO: As part of a national effort to eradicate the use of a fire-suppressing foam containing PFAS, officials removed the last of the toxic foam from the fire trucks at the Bangor International Airport and replaced it with a PFAS-free solution. Positioned next to the airport's runway is the 101st Air Refueling Wing Fire Protection Unit.
- PUB DATE: 9/9/2024 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: WFVX-LD FOX 22 Bangor

VIDEO: A loaded gun stored in the oven fired five rounds after getting overheated in Virginia, according to authorities. Chesterfield firefighters responded to a call regarding a fire. When firefighters opened the oven, they found a gun inside. Officials said someone turned the oven on with the gun inside.
- PUB DATE: 9/9/2024 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: WALA-TV FOX 10 Mobile

PHOTOS: When the North Tower collapsed on 9/11, Thomas Gambino III knew in his gut that his father, FDNY Firefighter Thomas Gambino Jr., was dead. At his father’s funeral, he knew what he’d be doing the rest of his life. The younger Gambino, who was 20 at the time, is one of more than 75 sons and daughters of the 343 FDNY members lost on 9/11 — or later succumbed to Ground Zero-related diseases — who went on to become firefighters or medics.
- PUB DATE: 9/9/2024 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: New York Post

A Friday night fire at a Marshfield home has displaced two people and caused about $100,000 in damage, according to the Marshfield Fire Department. They say a call for a fire came in around 9:30 Friday night at a house in the 1100 block of 15th St. Firefighters battled a fire that was in the garage and extended into the attic.
- PUB DATE: 9/7/2024 5:41:00 PM - SOURCE: WAOW-TV ABC 9 Wausau

VIDEO: September 11th, 2001 is a day many will never forget. 343 New York City Fire Department firefighters died in the line of duty – a single day that forever changed an industry and the world. Saturday morning, Pierce Manufacturing and the Green Bay Metro Fire Department host the 12th annual 9/11 Memorial Stair Climb at Lambeau Field.
- PUB DATE: 9/7/2024 2:46:00 AM - SOURCE: WLUK-TV FOX 11 Green Bay

* WHAT...Temperatures in the lower to middle 30s will result in frost formation. * WHERE...Langlade, Lincoln, Oneida, Vilas, Florence, and Forest Counties. * WHEN...Until 8 AM CDT this morning. * IMPACTS...Frost could harm sensitive outdoor vegetation. Sensitive outdoor plants may be killed if left uncovered. Frost Advisory 2024-09-07T02:12:00-05:00 2024-09-07T02:12:00-05:00 2024-09-07T02:12:00-05:00 2024-09-07T08:00:00-05:00 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 070712 NWSheadline FROST ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM CDT THIS MORNING BLOCKCHANNEL EAS BLOCKCHANNEL NWEM BLOCKCHANNEL CMAS VTEC /O.CON.KGRB.FR.Y.0006.000000T0000Z-240907T1300Z/ eventEndingTime 2024-09-07T13:00:00+00:00 expiredReferences w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov,urn:oid:2.49.0.1.840.0.17af01afb2ea9d37e80a73bda230501c6279e34c.001.1,2024-09-06T11:17:00-05:00 w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov,urn:oid:2.49.0.1.840.0.21521010cbfc8eeaf05683736392ceb175640d6e.001.1,2024-09-06T03:18:00-05:00

* WHAT...Temperatures as low as 34 will result in frost formation. * WHERE...Vilas, Oneida, Forest, Florence, Lincoln and Langlade Counties. * WHEN...From 2 AM to 8 AM CDT Saturday. * IMPACTS...Frost could kill sensitive outdoor vegetation if left uncovered. Frost Advisory 2024-09-06T22:43:00-05:00 2024-09-06T22:43:00-05:00 2024-09-07T02:00:00-05:00 2024-09-07T08:00:00-05:00 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 070343 NWSheadline FROST ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 2 AM TO 8 AM CDT SATURDAY BLOCKCHANNEL EAS BLOCKCHANNEL NWEM BLOCKCHANNEL CMAS VTEC /O.CON.KGRB.FR.Y.0006.240907T0700Z-240907T1300Z/ eventEndingTime 2024-09-07T13:00:00+00:00 expiredReferences w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov,urn:oid:2.49.0.1.840.0.17af01afb2ea9d37e80a73bda230501c6279e34c.001.1,2024-09-06T11:17:00-05:00 w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov,urn:oid:2.49.0.1.840.0.21521010cbfc8eeaf05683736392ceb175640d6e.001.1,2024-09-06T03:18:00-05:00

* WHAT...Temperatures as low as 34 will result in frost formation. * WHERE...Vilas, Oneida, Forest, Florence, Lincoln and Langlade Counties. * WHEN...From 2 AM to 8 AM CDT Saturday. * IMPACTS...Frost could kill sensitive outdoor vegetation if left uncovered. Frost Advisory 2024-09-06T20:04:00-05:00 2024-09-06T20:04:00-05:00 2024-09-07T02:00:00-05:00 2024-09-07T04:15:00-05:00 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 070104 NWSheadline FROST ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 2 AM TO 8 AM CDT SATURDAY BLOCKCHANNEL EAS BLOCKCHANNEL NWEM BLOCKCHANNEL CMAS VTEC /O.CON.KGRB.FR.Y.0006.240907T0700Z-240907T1300Z/ eventEndingTime 2024-09-07T13:00:00+00:00 expiredReferences w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov,urn:oid:2.49.0.1.840.0.21521010cbfc8eeaf05683736392ceb175640d6e.001.1,2024-09-06T03:18:00-05:00

* WHAT...Temperatures in the middle 30s will result in frost formation. * WHERE...Langlade, Lincoln, Oneida, Vilas, Florence, and Forest Counties. * WHEN...From 2 AM to 8 AM CDT Saturday. * IMPACTS...Frost could harm sensitive outdoor vegetation. Sensitive outdoor plants may be killed if left uncovered. Frost Advisory 2024-09-06T11:17:00-05:00 2024-09-06T11:17:00-05:00 2024-09-07T02:00:00-05:00 2024-09-06T20:30:00-05:00 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 061617 NWSheadline FROST ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 2 AM TO 8 AM CDT SATURDAY BLOCKCHANNEL EAS BLOCKCHANNEL NWEM BLOCKCHANNEL CMAS VTEC /O.CON.KGRB.FR.Y.0006.240907T0700Z-240907T1300Z/ eventEndingTime 2024-09-07T13:00:00+00:00

* WHAT...Temperatures in the middle 30s will result in frost formation. * WHERE...Langlade, Lincoln, Oneida, Vilas, Florence, and Forest Counties. * WHEN...From 2 AM to 8 AM CDT Saturday. * IMPACTS...Frost could harm sensitive outdoor vegetation. Sensitive outdoor plants may be killed if left uncovered. Frost Advisory 2024-09-06T03:18:00-05:00 2024-09-06T03:18:00-05:00 2024-09-07T02:00:00-05:00 2024-09-06T11:30:00-05:00 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 060818 NWSheadline FROST ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 2 AM TO 8 AM CDT SATURDAY BLOCKCHANNEL EAS BLOCKCHANNEL NWEM BLOCKCHANNEL CMAS VTEC /O.NEW.KGRB.FR.Y.0006.240907T0700Z-240907T1300Z/ eventEndingTime 2024-09-07T13:00:00+00:00

The Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services just awarded $50,000 to the City of Merrill Fire Department. The funding comes from premiums collected by insurance agencies. Prevention is a key part of the City of Merrill Fire Department’s safety plans. The Merrill Fire Department just received $50,000 from Wisconsin’s 2% Fire Dues program.
- PUB DATE: 9/6/2024 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: WXPR-FM 91.7 Rhinelander

The Watertown Fire Department has announced that three of its newest members — Joshua Boldt, Matthew Cyr, and Koleton Spirk — have completed their probationary period, marking a significant milestone in their firefighting careers. After months of rigorous training and on-the-job experience, these firefighters have demonstrated unwavering dedication, resilience, and a strong commitment to serving the Watertown community.
- PUB DATE: 9/6/2024 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: Watertown Daily Times

PHOTOS: Residents are permitted to return to their homes after a commercial fire in Akron that prompted an evacuation order burned for most of Thursday. The all-clear came at 8 p.m. Akron Mayor Shammas Malik earlier Thursday said there were no air quality or chemical concerns outside the evacuation zone as fire officials continued to battle a large chemical fire at SMB Products on Rosemary Boulevard.
- PUB DATE: 9/6/2024 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: WJW-TV FOX 8 Cleveland

The New York City Fire Department has lost dozens of members this past year to diseases related to rescue-and-recovery work after Sept. 11, 2001, pushing the department over a grim threshold: More FDNY responders have now died from 9/11-related diseases than were killed on the day of the attack. “Our list of heroes grows each year,” said FDNY Acting Chief John Esposito at a solemn ceremony Wednesday during which 32 of the most recent deaths were added to the FDNY World Trade Center Memorial Wall.
- PUB DATE: 9/6/2024 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: Gothamist

VIDEO: After nearly six hours, Los Angeles firefighters saved a construction worker who fell into an 8-foot deep trench in Los Feliz — a rescue mission carried out during a sweltering, triple-digit heat wave. The man was left in serious condition and had to be taken to a hospital by paramedics while two firefighters were treated at the scene for heat exhaustion, with one ultimately taken to a hospital, according to the LA Fire Department.
- PUB DATE: 9/6/2024 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: KCAL-TV CBS 9 Los Angeles

VIDEO: This is a busy time for college students new and old. It can be extremely dangerous if students aren’t given the proper training. Just last Sunday, a fire started in a dorm room at UMass. The cause: a burning candle left unattended. While no one was injured, that isn’t always the case. A 21-year-old died in an off-campus apartment fire in 2013.
- PUB DATE: 9/6/2024 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: WWLP-TV NBC/CW+ 22 Springfield

VIDEO: A local police chief is being credited for saving people from a burning home Wednesday afternoon. Crews responded to a house fire in the Village of Elk Mound just after 2:30 p.m. The fire burned through the roof of an attached garage on Juniper Avenue. According to the Elk Mound Assistant Fire Chief Larry Zais, two people and multiple pets were still inside the home when the fire started and were able to get out thanks to local law enforcement.
- PUB DATE: 9/5/2024 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: WEAU-TV NBC 13 Eau Claire