VIDEO: The La Crosse Fire Department invited the public to one of La Crosse's fire stations for their annual fire prevention open house on September 23. In promotion of fire prevention week, the event aims to teach people about fire safety precautions, as well as provide an opportunity for people to tour the station and meet La Crosse fire-fighters.
- PUB DATE: 9/24/2017 10:30:00 AM - SOURCE: WXOW-TV ABC 19 LaCrosse

On September 18, 4 residential fire fatalities were reported by the Nation's news media.

Facing a tight budget, the Poynette-Dekorra-Lowville EMS Department is looking for ways to replace aging defibrillators and purchase a second power load cot. At a Poynette-Dekorra-Lowville Fire Commission meeting Sept. 5, EMS Director Carie Myers asked commission members to prioritize replacing two defibrillators that will be outdated in 2022.
- PUB DATE: 9/22/2017 2:24:53 AM - SOURCE: Poynette Press

Former Canandaigua Fire Chief Mark Marentette has filed a complaint against the City of Canandaigua, saying his constitutional right to a fair hearing was violated. The suit seeks compensatory and punitive damages that include compensation for the loss of reputation and back and future pay. Marentette, who was terminated from his position in April, is also seeking reinstatement as Fire Chief.
- PUB DATE: 9/22/2017 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: RochesterFirst.com

A fired East Greenwich firefighter testified Wednesday that he learned of his termination during an emotional late-night call from his brother. James Perry said he was in bed when his brother, William Perry, called his cellphone around 11:30 p.m. on Aug. 19. “He said, ‘I got an email you were terminated tonight,’” James Perry said.
- PUB DATE: 9/22/2017 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: Providence Journal

San Bernardino County Fire’s union has put undisclosed sums of money into the campaign opposing the city’s proposed half-cent sales tax for public safety, the Daily Press has learned. The contribution by Professional Firefighters Union, Local 935 — confirmed recently by the organization’s president and by the taxpayer group leading the anti-effort — forges a potentially awkward dynamic moving forward since the union represents one of two reported agency benefactors of the November ballot measure.
- PUB DATE: 9/22/2017 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: Daily Press

Eight decades after a New York City firefighter's death, his family says the Fire Department needs to finally acknowledge his sacrifice — and they're ready to take their case to court. Firefighter Thomas O'Brien responded to a two-alarm blaze on W. 26th St. in October 1935. He returned to Engine Company 3, and was found dead in his bed at the W.
- PUB DATE: 9/22/2017 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: NY Daily News

Several escaped a burning apartment home Thursday morning, just three months after Springfield firefighters installed smoke alarms in the structure.  The smoke alarms sounded, notifying residents in two first-floor apartment of a fire that engulfed the second floor apartment Thursday morning. During a safety canvass in June, firefighters installed a new smoke alarm and replaced a dead battery in another alarm in that building.
- PUB DATE: 9/22/2017 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: Firehouse.com

VIDEO: Authorities say a Madison man accused of blowing up his home to cover up killing his wife gave conflicting statements to police before admitting he shot her. Steven Pirus was charged Thursday with first-degree intentional homicide and arson in the death of his wife, Lee Anne Pirus. He was also charged with four counts of felony mistreatment of animals and one misdemeanor charge of mistreating an animal.
- PUB DATE: 9/21/2017 10:43:29 PM - SOURCE: WMTV-TV NBC 15 Madison

On September 21, 0 residential fire fatalities were reported by the Nation's news media.

VIDEO: He spent years in a group home and foster care, but Noah Patrick never gave up on a dream. "I really love to help people," Patrick said. Patrick, 19, is a cadet training to be a Milwaukee firefighter. He's on a path to success despite a very difficult childhood. "The house was never clean. There was no food to eat.
- PUB DATE: 9/21/2017 3:11:53 PM - SOURCE: WISN-TV ABC 12 Milwaukee

VIDEO: A 10-year-old Milwaukee boy who died trying to save his little cousin from a house fire intentionally set by his stepfather will be posthumously honored by the Carnegie Hero Fund Commission, the organization announced this week. Kevin Little is one of 18 people who will be honored for extraordinary heroism.
- PUB DATE: 9/21/2017 3:11:46 PM - SOURCE: WISN-TV ABC 12 Milwaukee

On September 19, 8 residential fire fatalities were reported by the Nation's news media.

Firefighters early Thursday morning, September 21st responded to the scene of a garage fire in Washington County. Crews responded to the area of Cty Tk H in the Town of Kewaskum shortly before 2:00 a.m. Officials say the fire was reported by a passing motorist, who also notified the two adults that were home at the time.
- PUB DATE: 9/21/2017 4:47:02 AM - SOURCE: WITI Fox Channel 6

PHOTOS - One person is dead in a crash involving a car and a Louisville Fire & Rescue fire truck. The crash happened on Algonquin Parkway near McCloskey Avenue about 8:45 a.m. Thursday. Louisville Metro Police spokesman Dwight Mitchell says the fire truck was headed to an emergency with lights and sirens, when it collided with a green car.
- PUB DATE: 9/21/2017 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: WDRB-TV Louisville

Wilkes-Barre Fire Chief Jay Delaney testified Wednesday in Washington about why he believes Congress should fully fund two key agencies and invest in weather-related surveillance tools. Delaney, who is also the city’s emergency management coordinator, was one of four panelists to make recommendations to the U.
- PUB DATE: 9/21/2017 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: The Citizens' Voice

VIDEO - The house fire was a familiar scenario for Indianapolis firefighters. An electrical appliance sparked a blaze in a two-story home. One person got out, but another was trapped. Crews manning a fire hose kept the flames at bay while other firefighters made their way inside. What happened next, unfortunately, was a familiar scenario, as well.
- PUB DATE: 9/21/2017 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: Indianapolis Star

The passing of a Louisville firefighter is creating debate over what counts as a line of duty death. Sergeant Tim Groft, a 15-year veteran of Louisville's fire department, passed away Saturday from an extended battle with cancer. "He served them with honor, pride, loyalty and dedication," Louisville Division of Fire Chief Gregory Frederick said.
- PUB DATE: 9/21/2017 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: WAVE-TV NBC 3 Louisville

The cast of an upcoming film highlighting the story of the Granite Mountain Hotshots paid tribute to first responders by giving an inside look at the unsung heroes. The cast, including Taylor Kitsch, Miles Teller, Josh Brolin, Jeff Bridges and Jennifer Connelly, teamed up to speak of the bravery the Hotshots showed when they battled Yarnell Hill wildfire that blazed through Arizona in 2013.
- PUB DATE: 9/21/2017 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: FireRescue1

On September 20, 1 residential fire fatality was reported by the Nation's news media.