VIDEO: The Red Cross already assisted ten families in Southeastern Wisconsin area since Friday, five of those fires happened since Christmas, and one of them was personal for a Vernon firefighter. "My wife and I, Janice, were on our way to a friend of mine's house. He has a Christmas party every year.
- PUB DATE: 12/26/2017 9:57:50 PM - SOURCE: WDJT-TV CBS 58 Milwaukee

VIDEO: Being outside in subzero temperature can be dangerous even if you're outside for just a few minutes. Your body can lose a significant amount of heat in a short amount of time, which can put you at risk for cold-related illnesses, such as frostbite and hypothermia. Firefighters use thermal imaging cameras in fire situations.
- PUB DATE: 12/26/2017 8:58:19 PM - SOURCE: WKOW-TV 27 ABC

VIDEO: The Marshfield Fire Department responded to two fires between Christmas Eve and Tuesday morning that share a dangerous connection; neither had smoke detectors. One person was injured in each fire. The person in the apartment fire above Mr G.’s Saloon was initially treated at a local hospital and then transported to Madison for additional care.
- PUB DATE: 12/26/2017 4:46:53 PM - SOURCE: WSAW-TV CBS 7 Wausau

VIDEO: Firefighters in Saukville on Tuesday, December 26th battled a two-alarm fire in a four-family unit in a condominium complex in Saukville amid bitterly cold temperatures. Smoke was seen billowing out of the complex around 3:00 p.m. It happened near Church and Tower, and multiple departments were called out to the scene.
- PUB DATE: 12/26/2017 3:23:47 PM - SOURCE: WITI Fox Channel 6

VIDEO: The Milwaukee Fire Department took extra precautions today as they were called to a house fire near Greenfield and 33rd in Milwaukee. Extra resources were called to help fight the fire because of the frigid temperatures. The fire started in the attic of the home around 8:30 Tuesday morning. Six people live in the house, including three children, and they will not be able to return anytime soon.
- PUB DATE: 12/26/2017 11:00:07 AM - SOURCE: WDJT-TV CBS 58 Milwaukee

On December 22, 8 residential fire fatalities were reported by the Nation's news media.

VIDEO: The Western Lakes Fire District responded to two fires on Christmas Day. According to the department, no one was hurt in either fire. Authorities were called to the first fire at 7:37 a.m. near E. Wisconsin Ave and N. Lapham St in Oconomowoc at a McDonald’s restaurant. The fire was reported to be in two fat fryers.
- PUB DATE: 12/26/2017 3:41:47 AM - SOURCE: WDJT-TV CBS 58 Milwaukee

On December 25, 9 residential fire fatalities were reported by the Nation's news media.

On December 24, 7 residential fire fatalities were reported by the Nation's news media.

On December 24, 6 residential fire fatalities were reported by the Nation's news media.

On December 23, 3 residential fire fatalities were reported by the Nation's news media.

On December 23, 1 residential fire fatality was reported by the Nation's news media.

On December 22, 6 residential fire fatalities were reported by the Nation's news media.

On December 21, 7 residential fire fatalities were reported by the Nation's news media.

On December 21, 5 residential fire fatalities were reported by the Nation's news media.

A Grafton man, who volunteers with the Saukville Fire Department, has a new beginning after cancer battle.
- PUB DATE: 12/22/2017 7:26:33 AM - SOURCE: WISN-TV ABC 12 Milwaukee

A milk parlor and barn were destroyed by fire early Friday morning, December 22nd in Washington County. There were no injuries as a result of the fire. The Washington County Sheriff’s Office was notified around 4:15 a.m. of a small barn fire on CTH W in the Town of Addison. The 911 caller was a passerby who noticed smoke and flames coming from an old milk parlor — which was located next to the main barn on the property.
- PUB DATE: 12/22/2017 5:53:20 AM - SOURCE: WITI Fox Channel 6

The City of Burlington Fire Department quickly controlled a small fire at a two-family structure in the 480 block on South Perkins Boulevard on Thursday afternoon. Firefighters were called to the scene at about 4:20 p.m., according to Fire Chief Alan Babe. When they arrived, firefighters could see smoke coming from the second story and found that the fire was in the area of the second floor stairwell landing.
- PUB DATE: 12/22/2017 2:49:55 AM - SOURCE: Racine Journal Times

VIDEO: A vote on a proposed ordinance to charge non-taxpayers for fire and rescue service calls in Altoona is postponed. Under the ordinance, a charge for service would be given to non-tax paying entities for calls provided by the City of Altoona Fire and Rescue Department. Fire Chief Mark Renderman said the proposal is because of a growing number of calls for service.
- PUB DATE: 12/22/2017 12:00:23 AM - SOURCE: WEAU-TV 13 News

Mayer Fire Captain Jeffrey A. Vollmer died early Tuesday at his home from an apparent heart attack. He was 40. Captain Vollmer passed suddenly after returning home from a training exercise. Captain Vollmer was a second-generation firefighter and a 12-year veteran of the Mayer Fire Department. He was a graduate of Ortonville High School and the University of North Dakota at Grand Forks.
- PUB DATE: 12/22/2017 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: KARE11.com