Firefighters are filling their boots for charity this week. The Rhinelander Fire Department (RFD) is raising money for the Muscular Dystrophy Association (MDA). This is an annual tradition that raises thousands of dollars for research and treatment. It has helped over 5,000 families for free. “We’re just happy to be able to give back," said Andrea Boos, a firefighter-paramedic with the Rhinelander Fire Department and the coordinator between RFD and MDA.
- PUB DATE: 7/12/2024 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: WJFW-TV NBC 12 Rhinelander

Aldon Schlieve may be 95 years old, but he’s still a member of the Ashippun Fire Department. In fact, if one ventures out this weekend to the Ashippun Firefighter’s Picnic he or she may likely see Schlieve selling raffle tickets there. “You only need one to win,” he said like a true salesman. “The grand prize is $1,500.
- PUB DATE: 7/12/2024 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: Watertown Daily Times

PHOTOS: A massive four-alarm fire destroyed an apartment building in Philadelphia's Rhawnhurst neighborhood. The call came in around 9:24 p.m. Thursday for flames showing from the roof of the property located on the 7400 block of Roosevelt Blvd., just north of Cottman Avenue. "On arrival companies found heavy smoke conditions emanating from the fourth floor.
- PUB DATE: 7/12/2024 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: WPVI-TV ABC 6 Philadelphia

VIDEO: Southern Manatee Fire & Rescue is the first in the country to use a one-of-a-kind piece of equipment that aids in emergencies. In collaboration with NASA and the company Squishy Robotics, the robot device is designed to reduce response time and keep first responders safe. The co-founder of Squishy Robotics says the robot was initially intended for planetary exploration, but an alternative use was found.
- PUB DATE: 7/12/2024 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: Spectrum Bay News 9 - Metered Site

VIDEO: Gov. Kathy Hochul signed a bill on Thursday aimed at getting dangerous lithium-ion batteries off the streets and out of homes. According to FDNY data, this year alone in the city there have been 110 investigations connected to lithium-ion battery fires that resulted in 50 injuries and one death.
- PUB DATE: 7/12/2024 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: WLNY-TV CBS 55 Riverhead

VIDEO: A firefighter in Powell County has been put on administrative leave after a social media post circulated showing him hanging out of the window of a car. The Clay City Fire Department shared this photo from someone in Estill County. It shows a man hanging out of the window of a moving car they say almost hit one person.
- PUB DATE: 7/12/2024 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: WKYT-TV CBS/The CW 27 Lexington

PHOTOS: Her name was “Smokey,” and she belonged to the firemen of Companies 1 and 2 at the fire station at Webster and Ford streets during the 1930s and ‘40s. On Memorial Day 1935, a stray 3-month-old puppy showed up at the station, tired and thirsty. Capt. John Murphy couldn’t resist helping her. “She sat up on her haunches, looked up at us and we looked back at her and in about three minutes, she took over the place,” he said.
- PUB DATE: 7/12/2024 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: Dayton Daily News - Metered Site

Patchy dense fog has developed across parts of north-central Wisconsin early this morning. Visibilities under a half mile are expected in some spots. The dense fog is expected to lift between 6am and 8am. If traveling, expect rapidly changing and poor visibilities at times. Remember to turn on your low-beam headlights and allow extra distance between you and the car in front of you. Special Weather Statement 2024-07-11T05:59:00-05:00 2024-07-11T05:59:00-05:00 2024-07-11T05:59:00-05:00 2024-07-11T08:00:00-05:00 Actual Alert Met Expected Moderate Observed Vilas; Oneida; Forest; Florence; Lincoln SAME 055125 SAME 055085 SAME 055041 SAME 055037 SAME 055069 UGC WIZ005 UGC WIZ010 UGC WIZ011 UGC WIZ012 UGC WIZ018 AWIPSidentifier SPSGRB WMOidentifier WWUS83 KGRB 111059 NWSheadline PATCHY DENSE FOG EARLY THIS MORNING BLOCKCHANNEL EAS BLOCKCHANNEL NWEM BLOCKCHANNEL CMAS EAS-ORG WXR

VIDEO: Members of the Sun Prairie Fire Department took time on Wednesday to reflect on the tragic events that occurred six years ago when a damaged gas main caused an explosion that killed Capt. Cory Barr and destroyed several buildings in the downtown area. Capt. Barr, a beloved member of the community, left behind a wife and two daughters.
- PUB DATE: 7/11/2024 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: WKOW-TV ABC 27 Madison

PHOTOS: The Republican National Convention (RNC) is just days away and public safety entities are busy preparing. The Milwaukee Fire Department is getting help from 14 other Milwaukee County fire departments, including: Wauwatosa, West Allis, Greenfield, Greendale, Franklin, Cudahy, South Milwaukee, St.
- PUB DATE: 7/11/2024 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: Spectrum News 1 Milwaukee - Metered Site

Residents, as well as their pets, of a home in Two Rivers, were able to safely evacuate after a fire had broken out in their kitchen on Wednesday. According to the Two Rivers Fire Department, crews were sent to a home in the 2700 block of 12th Street around 12:40 p.m. on July 10 for reports of a fire.
- PUB DATE: 7/11/2024 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: WFRV-TV CBS 5 Green Bay

PHOTOS: A historic building went up in flames, breaking many hearts for residents in Decker, Indiana. The fire destroyed the former Decker high school. The old Decker school holds many memories to the community. "We used to roll, skate, jump rope, hopscotch, and play in the trees. There's still one tree left over there that we used to play on," said Decker resident Yolanda Lane.
- PUB DATE: 7/11/2024 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: WTHI-TV CBS/FOX/MyNetworkTV/CW+ 10 Terre Haute

President Joe Biden signed the Fire Grants and Safety Act this week, reauthorizing millions of dollars in grants for fire departments across the United States. Biden reiterated his view of the crucial role fire fighters play in communities big and small. “The only thing that saves fire fighters is more fire fighters,” he said in an Oval Office signing.
- PUB DATE: 7/11/2024 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: IAFF.org

The Spokane Valley Fire Department is showing off a new art addition inside the training facility. Time lapse video captures the mural's creation by local artist Daniel Lopez.
- PUB DATE: 7/11/2024 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: KXLY-TV ABC 4 Spokane

Until this month, only police and prison vehicles could use blue lights. Large fire trucks throughout the Sunshine State will soon have blue rear lights in addition to the red tail lights seen on practically all vehicles nationwide. There’s a good reason. This past Legislative Session, state lawmakers unanimously approved a bipartisan bill (HB 463) to allow government-owned fire department vehicles weighing more than 12 tons to have blue lights on their rears.
- PUB DATE: 7/11/2024 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: Florida Politics

One person died in a fire in Racine on Monday morning, July 8. According to the Racine Fire Department, at 6:44 a.m. crews were dispatched to the area of West Crescent and Lydian for a report of thick black smoke coming out of the chimney and roof vents of a home. Crews went into the home and quickly extinguished the fire within 20 minutes.
- PUB DATE: 7/10/2024 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: WITI-TV FOX 6 Milwaukee

The Phoenix Fire Department is hoping a new social media campaign will help keep residents and visitors safe around the Valley. You may have already seen their online posts featuring a firefighter with a big handlebar mustache holding up a sign that offers a public safety reminder. They're simple photos, but the messages are hugely important.
- PUB DATE: 7/10/2024 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: KNXV-TV ABC 15 Phoenix

VIDEO: Emergency responders with the Kansas City Fire Department helped rescue two people from an abandoned mine shaft early Sunday morning. Authorities say they got the victims out in about 30 minutes. “The cave was pitch black,” KCFD Fire Captain Chris Vandermillion said. “We were fortunate to have lights, ropes and that helped in finding them.
- PUB DATE: 7/10/2024 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: WDAF-TV FOX 4 Kansas City

VIDEO: Firefighters in Brevard County say they want a new contract. They and some of their supporters gathered outside the county’s government center on Tuesday afternoon to raise awareness for their cause. Currently, the starting salary for firefighters in Brevard County is approximately $15 per hour.
- PUB DATE: 7/10/2024 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: WFTV ABC 9 Orlando

If you’ve ever seen a fire truck respond to a medical emergency and wondered why, you’re not alone. Ada County’s emergency response system currently stitches together responses from several fire departments and the Ada County Paramedics to respond to calls for medical emergencies. These agencies have a one-size-fits-all approach to who can respond to calls – with everything from a sprained ankle to a car accident with multiple life-threatening injuries getting the same initial response.
- PUB DATE: 7/10/2024 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: BoiseDev