The 1997 fire at the Delaware Trust building was a wake-up call. Firefighters were confused about who was in charge and struggled to coordinate during the high-rise blaze that injured 15 of them at what is now the Residences at Rodney Square, federal investigators said in a report two years later. The feds recommended additional training.
- PUB DATE: 1/18/2019 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: Wilmington News Journal (Delaware Online)

Four McDowell County firefighters were arrested Thursday on charges of intentionally setting fires in the War area of McDowell County. Cody Patterson, 26, James Stutson, 40, Michael Click, 28, and Brandon Short, 22, have all been charged by the West Virginia State Fire Marshal’s Office with first-degree arson and conspiracy, according to a press release from the agency.
- PUB DATE: 1/18/2019 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: Times West Virginian

Though still in critical condition, Clinton firefighter Adam Cain now is breathing on his own and “continues to slowly improve” from a Jan. 5 explosion that killed a colleague, according to an update Thursday from the city. The 23-year-old’s ventilator was removed Wednesday, City Administrator Matt Brooke said.
- PUB DATE: 1/18/2019 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: The Gazette

VIDEO: Firefighters treated four patients including a sheriff's deputy at the courthouse in Santa Ana after a package was opened that made them feel ill, officials said. A sheriff's deputy opened a package on the third floor of the courthouse and several people immediately felt ill, officials said. An Orange County hazardous materials team and the bomb squad responded around 2:30 p.
- PUB DATE: 1/18/2019 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: ABC7.com

In an effort to incentivize volunteer firefighters and encourage their continued life-saving efforts in Plymouth Township, the governing body unanimously approved a pay-per-call retention program. Active volunteer members with Plymouth Fire Co. and Harmonville Fire Co. are eligible for nominal payments for service and training provided members either respond to a minimum of 15 percent of the total number of dispatched emergency calls or attend at least 50 percent of the total weekly fire company sponsored training/drill nights.
- PUB DATE: 1/18/2019 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: The Times Herald

On January 17, 0 residential fire fatalities were reported by the Nation's news media.

Emergency services in Dodge County could be due for a significant overhaul. At a meeting of town leaders Wednesday, officials discussed the possibility of pooling EMS services in the county to account for struggles with workloads, staffing, response times and finances. Currently, people in Dodge County are served by 18 different EMS providers that are part of a municipality or in a handful of cases a private contractor.
- PUB DATE: 1/17/2019 6:10:04 PM - SOURCE: WiscNews

Emergency services in Dodge County could be due for a significant overhaul. At a meeting of town leaders Wednesday, officials discussed the possibility of pooling EMS services in the county to account for struggles with workloads, staffing, response times and finances. Currently, people in Dodge County are served by 18 different EMS providers that are part of a municipality or in a handful of cases a private contractor.
- PUB DATE: 1/17/2019 6:10:04 PM - SOURCE: WiscNews

VIDEO: Firefighters, with the help of a firewall, saved a town of Plover home Thursday. A USA TODAY NETWORK-Wisconsin reporter on the scene about 4:30 p.m. said flames and smoke were engulfing a garage close to a residence at 1235 Meehan Ave., town of Plover. The end of the garage nearest the home had a firewall because it was about 3 feet from the home, Plover Fire Chief Mark Deaver said.
- PUB DATE: 1/17/2019 6:05:01 PM - SOURCE: Wisconsin Rapids Daily Tribune

VIDEO: Firefighters, with the help of a firewall, saved a town of Plover home Thursday. A USA TODAY NETWORK-Wisconsin reporter on the scene about 4:30 p.m. said flames and smoke were engulfing a garage close to a residence at 1235 Meehan Ave., town of Plover. The end of the garage nearest the home had a firewall because it was about 3 feet from the home, Plover Fire Chief Mark Deaver said.
- PUB DATE: 1/17/2019 6:05:01 PM - SOURCE: Wisconsin Rapids Daily Tribune

A Milwaukee woman who plotted to shoot the two small children of an ex-boyfriend — only to change her mind at the last minute and attempt to burn down their Greenfield apartment with them inside — received a five-year prison sentence Jan. 17. Mai L. Lor, 28, will also spend four years after her imprisonment in extended supervision after pleading guilty last fall to arson of a building and first-degree recklessly endangering safety, according to online court records.
- PUB DATE: 1/17/2019 2:49:38 PM - SOURCE: Milwaukee Journal Sentinel

The Poynette-Dekorra-Lowville Fire Commission introduced a new medical director on Jan. 9 who will be working for EMS this year. EMS Director Amber Hahn said previous medical director services were provided by Peter Pickardt but that service is no longer available. The new medical director, Jennifer Bahr, is an ER physician at Divine Savior Hospital and is the medical director for Marquette County EMS and Cascade Ski Patrol.
- PUB DATE: 1/17/2019 1:49:30 PM - SOURCE: Poynette Press

The Poynette-Dekorra-Lowville Fire Commission introduced a new medical director on Jan. 9 who will be working for EMS this year. EMS Director Amber Hahn said previous medical director services were provided by Peter Pickardt but that service is no longer available. The new medical director, Jennifer Bahr, is an ER physician at Divine Savior Hospital and is the medical director for Marquette County EMS and Cascade Ski Patrol.
- PUB DATE: 1/17/2019 1:49:30 PM - SOURCE: Poynette Press

Fire chief Mike Romas is retiring after five years with the Sheboygan Fire Department and a 30-year career with the Milwaukee Fire Department. Before becoming a firefighter in 1984, Romas went to UW-La Crosse for physical education and health. In his class of 33 at the fire academy, Romas was among 11 who graduated.
- PUB DATE: 1/17/2019 6:30:35 AM - SOURCE: Sheboygan Press

Fire chief Mike Romas is retiring after five years with the Sheboygan Fire Department and a 30-year career with the Milwaukee Fire Department. Before becoming a firefighter in 1984, Romas went to UW-La Crosse for physical education and health. In his class of 33 at the fire academy, Romas was among 11 who graduated.
- PUB DATE: 1/17/2019 6:30:35 AM - SOURCE: Sheboygan Press

The Mayor of Sun Prairie says the city is discussing plans to memorialize a firefighter killed in a deadly explosion. During his State of the City address Wednesday, Mayor Paul Essar said the fire department is partnering with the city to plan a memorial for Captain Cory Barr. Barr was killed while responding to the explosion after a fire started at his business, Barr House Tavern.
- PUB DATE: 1/17/2019 6:25:37 AM - SOURCE: WIBA-AM 1310 News Talk

The Mayor of Sun Prairie says the city is discussing plans to memorialize a firefighter killed in a deadly explosion. During his State of the City address Wednesday, Mayor Paul Essar said the fire department is partnering with the city to plan a memorial for Captain Cory Barr. Barr was killed while responding to the explosion after a fire started at his business, Barr House Tavern.
- PUB DATE: 1/17/2019 6:25:37 AM - SOURCE: WIBA-AM 1310 News Talk

West Allis firefighters and SWAT team are letting it rip, as they tear holes in roofs and saw through big doors in hopes that the practice will pay off when they face emergencies. Chr. Hansen, global bioscience company with a plant in West Allis, made it possible by inviting firefighters and police to do their destructive best on the 11 vacant buildings the company will raze.
- PUB DATE: 1/17/2019 1:46:12 AM - SOURCE: Greenfield West Allis NOW

West Allis firefighters and SWAT team are letting it rip, as they tear holes in roofs and saw through big doors in hopes that the practice will pay off when they face emergencies. Chr. Hansen, global bioscience company with a plant in West Allis, made it possible by inviting firefighters and police to do their destructive best on the 11 vacant buildings the company will raze.
- PUB DATE: 1/17/2019 1:46:12 AM - SOURCE: Greenfield West Allis NOW

VIDEO: A former Oneonta firefighter who died after rescuing his fiancé and nephews from a burning apartment in December was recognized by the New York State Senate on Tuesday. State Senator Jim Seward honored John Heller with a special New York State Senate Resolution. He was granted the state senate’s Liberty Medal, the highest honor given by the New York State Senate.
- PUB DATE: 1/17/2019 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: 12 NEWS WBNG