A garage at Stationside Village apartments caught fire Tuesday night. Firefighters were called at 8:31 p.m. to 5221 10th Ave. for the fire, which started in a garage on the ground level, with apartments above. A vehicle inside the garage sustained extensive damage as 6-foot flames shot out of the garage.
- PUB DATE: 10/4/2017 1:42:23 AM - SOURCE: Kenosha News

Union officials say 12 off-duty firefighters were shot while attending a country music festival in Las Vegas, including two who were wounded while administering CPR to gunshot victims. Angelo Aragon, president of the Professional Fire Fighters of Nevada, said Tuesday that all the firefighters survived their wounds.
- PUB DATE: 10/4/2017 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: Reno Gazette-Journal

An Army veteran who has spent the past 24 years as an Austin firefighter is now the city’s first female fire battalion chief, officials announced Monday. Rebecca Ackerman, who is one of 73 women — including Austin Fire Chief Rhoda Mae Kerr — among 1,007 employees in the Austin Fire Department, was promoted to battalion chief after serving as captain in the communications section.
- PUB DATE: 10/4/2017 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: Austin American-Statesman

A union Facebook post about fire department staffing shortages concerned residents early this week, but a councilman says the city is in the process of filling vacancies. The International Association of Firefighters Local 539 posted Sunday that six companies were out of service that day: “To our community and our members out there today, please be careful.
- PUB DATE: 10/4/2017 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: Virginian-Pilot

Russell Wilson had three touchdowns in the second half, including an emotional run that impressed his teammates. J.D. McKissic had two touchdowns in his season debut. Marcus Smith forced a fumble Bobby Wagner turned into a decisive touchdown. Justin Coleman intercepted a pass for another score. But to coach Pete Carroll, there were other, more fundamental heroes from the Seahawks’ home victory over Indianapolis on Sunday night.
- PUB DATE: 10/4/2017 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: The News Tribune

Incorporating new ideas from women can improve safety in traditionally male fire departments, but the hypermasculine culture in some can make female firefighters feel unwelcome and less likely to share their ideas, according to a new qualitative study from Drexel University. The Center for Firefighter Injury Research & Safety Trends (FIRST), run by Jennifer A.
- PUB DATE: 10/4/2017 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: Science Daily

On October 3, 0 residential fire fatalities were reported by the Nation's news media.

The BUG Fire Department was able to contain a grass fire on the Brussels hill in southern Door County Tuesday and prevent any damage to structures. The fire was reported about 3:20 pm near the southbound lane of Highway 57. Assistant Fire Chief Jim Wautier describes what firefighters from both departments that were deployed encountered.
- PUB DATE: 10/3/2017 5:30:22 PM - SOURCE: Door County Daily News

A barrage of gunfire erupted from one of the upper floors of the Mandalay Bay hotel a bit after 10 p.m. Sunday night aimed at a massive crowd attending a country music festival across the Las Vegas Strip. After the gunfire and the ensuing stampede of over 22,000 people, at least 58 are dead and over 500 injured, including some critically who may not survive.
- PUB DATE: 10/3/2017 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: Firehouse

Former FDNY commissioner Thomas Von Essen, who presided over New York’s Bravest during 9/11, has been named head of the FEMA region that serves Puerto Rico — making him the new leader of the hurricane recovery efforts. “There’s a lot of work to do,” Von Essen told The Post. “I’m excited to go down there to continue the work that they’ve done, that they’ve started.
- PUB DATE: 10/3/2017 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: New York Post

Three former chiefs of the defunct Hernando Beach Volunteer Fire Department, including current Brooksville Chief David Freda, were arrested Friday, each was charged with one count of organized fraud. The charges stem from a seven-month Hernando County Sheriff's Office investigation of misappropriation of public funds.
- PUB DATE: 10/3/2017 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: Tampa Bay Times and Tampa Bay.com

PHOTO - Roads remain blocked on the Boise State campus Tuesday morning after a water main break caused flooding and sent a fire engine into a sinkhole. The water line that ruptured Monday evening ran under University Drive near the Student Union Building. The intersection of University Drive and Lincoln Avenue will be closed through Wednesday morning, or until road repairs are done.
- PUB DATE: 10/3/2017 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: KTVB-TV NBC 7

A New York man who pushed past firefighters to remove a package from a burning building is facing aggravated assault charges after getting into a scuffle with police, according to court documents. Michael R. Davis, 39, of Brooklyn, is accused of resisting arrest after repeatedly entering a cordoned area of a house fire burning Sunday night at South Sherman and East South streets.
- PUB DATE: 10/3/2017 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: Wilkes-Barre Citizens' Voice

Baby Noah Marthey squealed with delight while being held by his mother inside Farmington City Hall chambers. Maybe it was his way of thanking 10 Farmington public safety fire and police who were present during his grand entrance into the world at his Farmington home on July 23. Noah is the son of Jenae and Josh Marthey of Farmington and the new sibling to big brother, Landon, who was home to welcome his new baby brother into the family during the surprise home birth.
- PUB DATE: 10/2/2017 7:14:16 PM - SOURCE: Rivertowns

VIDEO: A special welcome home ceremony was held for a Fond du Lac firefighter Monday. Master Sergeant, Shawn Kneeland, returned home last month after his fourth active military-duty deployment. He is a part of the Wisconsin Air National Guard, 115th fighter wing, based in Madison. He was deployed in January and went to places like Mosul, Iraq and Syria.
- PUB DATE: 10/2/2017 4:00:12 PM - SOURCE: WLUK TV Fox 11

VIDEO: For Breast Cancer Awareness Month, Stevens Point firefighters are selling and wearing pink shirts. The fundraiser proceeds go to the St. Michael's Foundation Breast Care Center. The fundraiser is put on by the Stevens Point Fire Fighters Local 484 Charitable Foundation, Inc. "Come on out it's a great cause," the foundation president and Stevens Point Fire Department MPO Paramedic, Justin Thomson, said.
- PUB DATE: 10/2/2017 3:45:52 PM - SOURCE: WAOW-TV ABC 9-Wausau

VIDEO: Fallen firefighters were honored on Monday in Eau Claire. The Eau Claire Fire Department held a fallen fire fighter memorial service at Florian Gardens for those who died while in the line of duty or died of cancer due to the 9/11 attacks. Ninety-six fire fighters from across the nation were honored during Monday's service.
- PUB DATE: 10/2/2017 3:27:14 PM - SOURCE: WQOW-TV ABC 18 Eau Claire

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

A gunman opened fire on an outdoor country music concert from a Mandalay Bay hotel room late Sunday, killing at least 58 people, injuring more than 500 and sending the Las Vegas Strip into chaos. The massacre is the deadliest mass shooting in United States history. As officers entered the 32nd-floor room of the suspect, 64-year-old Mesquite resident Stephen Paddock, he shot and killed himself, police said early Monday.
- PUB DATE: 10/2/2017 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: Las Vegas Review-Journal

A gunman opened fire on an outdoor country music concert from a Mandalay Bay hotel room late Sunday, killing at least 50 people, injuring more than 400 and sending the Las Vegas Strip into chaos. The massacre is the deadliest mass shooting in United States history. As officers entered the suspect’s room, 64-year-old Mesquite resident Stephen Paddock died from a self-inflicted gunshot wound on the 32nd floor of the Mandalay Bay hotel, police confirmed early Monday.
- PUB DATE: 10/2/2017 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: Las Vegas Review-Journal