VIDEO: One person is still missing, believed to be trapped inside the Hard Rock Hotel after the building partially collapsed without warning Saturday morning. Rescue efforts are still the focus. Engineers are evaluating the building and crews are assembling a 220,000-pound crane to try to stabilize the building, but rescue teams are unable to get to some areas due to fears of another collapse.
- PUB DATE: 10/14/2019 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: WWL-TV CBS 4 New Orleans

An East Chicago state lawmaker is hoping improved death benefits for Hoosier police and firefighters may encourage Northwest Indiana public safety officers to continue working in the Region, instead of bolting for the generally higher salaries paid by Illinois communities. State Rep. Earl Harris Jr.
- PUB DATE: 10/14/2019 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: MDJOnline.com

Surveillance of an EMS station in the Bronx on Saturday night led to the arrest of a 22-year-old man, hours after multiple acts of vandalism carried out on FDNY ambulances. Karim Murdoch is accused of causing damage to six vehicles at Station 15 hours before the arrest, which included broken windows and graffiti, according to a statement issued Sunday by FDNY Commissioner Daniel Nigro.
- PUB DATE: 10/14/2019 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: SILive.com

The sounds of drones on hand weren’t the only buzz filling the new Colorado Center of Excellence for Advanced Technology Aerial Firefighting (CoE) Technodrome last week at Rifle Garfield County Airport. More than 70 people had an up-close look Tuesday at the new 7,000-square-foot indoor facility that allows the center to safely test and evaluate different types of technology for public safety in an enclosed environment.
- PUB DATE: 10/14/2019 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: The Aspen Times

New information about a boy who was struck and killed by a Sheboygan city garbage truck this week reveal previous tragedies in his family. Roman Martin, 9, woke up late for school Wednesday. He grabbed his bike to ride the two miles to St. Paul's Lutheran School and was halfway there when he was hit.
- PUB DATE: 10/12/2019 9:01:42 PM - SOURCE: WISN-TV ABC 12 Milwaukee

Two people died in a duplex fire Saturday morning near 14th Street and Capitol Drive. Milwaukee police said a 52-year-old man and a 53-year-old woman were trapped in the building and were pronounced dead on the scene. Fire crews responded to an electrical call about 6:15 a.m., but noticed heavy smoke when they moved up to the second floor.
- PUB DATE: 10/12/2019 7:35:56 AM - SOURCE: WISN-TV ABC 12 Milwaukee

Madison Fire has the first father-son active lieutenant duo in the department’s history. Friday afternoon, the department honored and promoted 41 people who served in various roles at the Monona Terrace. Lt. Jered Tennant received a pin for his promotion. His father, Lt. Steve Tennant has been a firefighter since 1981 and a fire lieutenant, he says, for about 9 years.
- PUB DATE: 10/11/2019 7:31:36 PM - SOURCE: WMTV-TV NBC 15 Madison

Some students got a chance to check out a Milwaukee fire station Friday. The firefighters at Station 6 on the east side hosted the winners of the department's Poster to Billboard contest. Students from various Milwaukee area schools created artwork depicting this year's theme -- "Not Every Hero Wears A Cape, Plan and Practice Your Escape!" It was one of many events that took place during Fire Prevention Week.
- PUB DATE: 10/11/2019 2:59:04 PM - SOURCE: WDJT-TV CBS 58 Milwaukee

Fire departments from four different counties battled a barn fire in Kiel Thursday night that also impacted a large machinery shed and two adjoining garages. Kiel Fire Department said in a news release Friday morning that no one was hurt in the fire at 10106 Rabe Road and no animals were inside the structures, which were used for the storage of vehicles and machinery.
- PUB DATE: 10/11/2019 8:15:31 AM - SOURCE: Manitowoc Herald Times Reporter

The Wisconsin State Assembly recognized city of Fond du Lac Police Detective Camille Vandermolen and Knowles Fire Chief Bob Belling as First Responder of the Year in their respective districts Thursday. The award is given to first responders who have gone beyond the call of duty to keep local communities safe, according to a news release from state.
- PUB DATE: 10/11/2019 5:05:09 AM - SOURCE: Fond du Lac Reporter

About 23,000 homes -- involving roughly 100,000 people -- have been told to evacuate in the northern Los Angeles area because of the Saddleridge Fire, Los Angeles Police Chief Michel Moore said Friday. At least 25 homes, many in the Porter Ranch area, have been damaged, Los Angeles Fire Chief Ralph Terrazas said.
- PUB DATE: 10/11/2019 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: CNN

Calling it “just a small token of appreciation,” Chicago aldermen on Thursday gave preliminary approval to an ordinance that would provide a property tax break to the spouses of police officers, firefighters, and paramedics who die in the line of duty. The measure sponsored by Ald. Patrick Daley Thompson (11th) would allow those spouses to apply for a waiver of the city’s portion of their property tax bill for as long as they remain unmarried, and stay in the home where they lived with their wife or husband.
- PUB DATE: 10/11/2019 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: WBBM-TV CBS 2 Chicago

A proposed new ordinance aimed at improving safety at Erie day care facilities could be on Erie City Council’s agenda by the end of November. City Council President Jim Winarski, at a Thursday evening study session at City Hall, said the panel wants to finalize the ordinance as soon as possible. Council heard from Erie Bureau of Fire Chief Guy Santone and Andy Zimmerman, the city’s code enforcement manager, regarding the ordinance just hours after the federal Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms’ Thursday morning announcement that an Aug.
- PUB DATE: 10/11/2019 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: GoErie.com

A decorated Merced County Cal Fire captain was laid to rest Thursday after a traditional processional through the city of Merced and services at St. Patrick’s Catholic Church. Capt. Paul Rotondaro died in a traffic crash on Highway 140 near the Gustine airport, according to the California Highway Patrol.
- PUB DATE: 10/11/2019 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: Merced Sun Star

Major fires, explosions, mine accidents and other North Jersey disasters of the 20th century will be brought back to life through a Morris County Historical Society exhibit at its Morristown museum. The photo-driven exhibit takes a look at 12 fires, mine accidents, explosions, aircraft crashes and disasters from 1910 to 1989.
- PUB DATE: 10/11/2019 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: NorthJersey.com - Metered Site

VIDEO: They skip holidays and family dinners -- and put their own lives on hold to protect others. On Thursday night, Oct. 10, those who go above and beyond with their selfless, heroic acts were honored. It was the special ceremony held for the Milwaukee Fire Department. Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett called the event the "Academy Awards" for first responders.
- PUB DATE: 10/10/2019 9:40:30 PM - SOURCE: WITI Fox Channel 6

State Rep. Loren Oldenburg of Viroqua helped honor the 96th District's "First Responder of the Year" Thursday at the state capitol in Madison. The honor goes to Coon Valley Fire Chief Russ Cornford. "Chief Cornford has humbly served Coon Valley and the surrounding area for 40 years, and has been fire chief for 38 years.
- PUB DATE: 10/10/2019 4:39:47 PM - SOURCE: WKBT-TV CBS 8 La Crosse

A Milwaukee County Transit System driver is being hailed for her heroic actions after helping save residents from a burning apartment earlier this year. Chanaye Brown was along Route 12 late at night on Jan. 5, when she spotted flames shooting from the window of a building near 79th and Hampton in Milwaukee.
- PUB DATE: 10/10/2019 10:49:38 AM - SOURCE: WITI Fox Channel 6

The Wisconsin Rapids fire chief will head to the State Capital today for the Wisconsin Hometown Heroes ceremony. Here the Wisconsin State Assembly will honor Fire Chief Scott Young as the 72nd Assembly District First Responder of the Year. Nekoosa Representative Scott Krug announced Young’s honor earlier in the week.
- PUB DATE: 10/10/2019 6:54:44 AM - SOURCE: WSAW-TV CBS 7 Wausau

In a fire, mere seconds can mean the difference between a safe escape and a tragedy. Fire prevention week encourages people to stop and take some time to create a plan of action. The National Fire Prevention Association suggests people plan an escape route, check your alarms and smoke detectors, choose an outside meeting place and practice a home fire drill.
- PUB DATE: 10/10/2019 4:49:16 AM - SOURCE: WMTV-TV NBC 15 Madison