On November 23, 6 residential fire fatalities were reported by the Nation's news media.

Some Wisconsin lawmakers are pushing to change state law and allow first responders to treat pets when responding to an emergency. Wisconsin's veterinarian practice act only allows for veterinarians to give animals aid, WDJT-TV reported. Two bills are in committee in the state Legislature that would give first responders immunity for treating animals during an emergency call.
- PUB DATE: 11/27/2017 4:46:38 AM - SOURCE: Greater Milwaukee Today - GM Today

The FAA and Palmyra Public Safety Department are investigating a plane crash that injured two people Sunday afternoon. According to officials, the Jefferson County Sheriff's dispatch center received numerous calls that a plane went down in a wooded area east of Palmyra Airport. When rescuers arrived on scene they found the airplane in a wooded swamp.
- PUB DATE: 11/27/2017 3:36:08 AM - SOURCE: WAOW-TV ABC 9-Wausau

In a mobile home park where the Eastern Plains meet the Denver suburbs, the Sable Altura fire station sticks out like a sore thumb from its modest surroundings. Its fire engines are state-of-the-art — shiny trucks you’d find at one of the big metro fire departments 20 miles west. The trouble is: Years after replacing its run-down vehicles with the help of grant dollars, the ever-shrinking district can’t afford to hire firefighters to operate them.
- PUB DATE: 11/27/2017 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: Denver Post

As an enrollee the World Trade Center Health Program, Utica fire Chief Russell Brooks says medical costs associated with illnesses certified as related to his time responding during the 9/11 terrorist attack in New York City are covered by the federal government. But would that remain the case if he is granted workers compensation benefits? The question has been an undertone in the ongoing dispute between him and the City of Utica for benefits pertaining to his diagnosis for chronic lymphocytic leukemia.
- PUB DATE: 11/27/2017 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: Utica Observer-Dispatch

The Mesa Fire and Medical Department will allow private businesses to sponsor health and safety messages on its fire trucks. "We're going to be very particular about who we work with," said Deputy Chief Forrest Smith. ABC15 got a first look at how the messaging will appear. Each truck will feature two small decals with bold text over a logo.
- PUB DATE: 11/27/2017 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: KNXV-TV Channel 15 ABC

An Orlando Fire Department paramedic who was one of the first to respond to the Pulse massacre is now out of a job. Detectives said Joshua Granada recorded a medical call and then played it to co-workers who weren't on the call. Orlando fire officials said Granada, who worked out of Station 10 on Vineland Road, responded to the Doubletree Hotel across from Universal in August.
- PUB DATE: 11/27/2017 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: WESH-TV NBC 2 Orlando

Survivors and family members of victims joined local officials and historians yesterday as the city commemorated the 75th anniversary of the deadly Cocoanut Grove nightclub fire, which killed nearly 500 people and led to sweeping changes to U.S. building and fire codes. Marshall Cole, who was a 16-year-old tap dancer when the popular nightspot went up in flames, told those gathered that the tragic events of Nov.
- PUB DATE: 11/27/2017 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: Boston Herald

North Shore firefighters are investigating a house fire on the 2100 block of West Greenwood Road in Glendale. Fire officials said it happened just before 1:00 a.m. When they arrived to the scene they saw fire coming through the roof and it was spreading into the walls. Firefighters said the fire started in the living room.
- PUB DATE: 11/26/2017 11:45:21 AM - SOURCE: WISN-TV ABC 12 Milwaukee

The Kiel Fire Department on Friday responded to multiple structure fires and an accident at a construction site. The first incident, a house fire, was called in at 12:35 p.m. on the 1200 block of Dewey Street in Kiel. Witnesses said they saw smoke coming from alongside the residence, and responding firefighters found flames visible extending up to the roof-line.
- PUB DATE: 11/25/2017 3:31:01 PM - SOURCE: Manitowoc Herald Times Reporter

On November 24, 3 residential fire fatalities were reported by the Nation's news media.

On November 22, 10 residential fire fatalities were reported by the Nation's news media.

On November 17, 10 residential fire fatalities were reported by the Nation's news media.

On November 21, 15 residential fire fatalities were reported by the Nation's news media.

On November 22, 4 residential fire fatalities were reported by the Nation's news media.

On November 20, 9 residential fire fatalities were reported by the Nation's news media.

On November 18, 12 residential fire fatalities were reported by the Nation's news media.

People driving by many of the fire departments in central Wisconsin will notice brightly lit wreaths hanging on the stations beginning Thursday. Many departments in central Wisconsin participate in annual "Keep the Wreath Green" programs. Departments hang wreaths filled with green Christmas lights on fire stations.
- PUB DATE: 11/22/2017 6:07:27 AM - SOURCE: Stevens Point Journal

A homeowner and his nephew were found guilty Wednesday of aggravated arson and murder in the death of a 28-year-old Hamilton firefighter. Lester Parker, 66, and William Tucker, 49, of Richmond, Kentucky, face 15 years to life in prison when they are sentenced. The jury reached the verdict shortly after resuming deliberations about 9 a.
- PUB DATE: 11/22/2017 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: WXIX-TV FOX 19 Cincinnati

For the first time in city history, the Spokane Fire Department will be led in part by a woman. “Since 1884,” said Fire Chief Brian Schaeffer. “It’s exciting. It’s progressive.” On Monday, city officials announced Trisha Wolford would work as the department’s assistant fire chief. The position was previously held by Schaeffer, who was promoted to fire chief in May following the retirement of Bobby Williams, who worked as fire chief for 28 years.
- PUB DATE: 11/22/2017 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: Spokesman-Review