Officials stress smoke alarm importance in wake of fatal fire
The Milwaukee Fire Department canvassed the neighborhood near 118th and Florist where a 10-year-old boy recently died in a house fire.
Private ambulance service leaving Milwaukee, adding to strained system
One of three private ambulance services used by Milwaukee to handle non-life-threatening 911 calls is leaving.
MFD fights large recycling plant fire on city's south side
Fire officials said the large size of the rubbish fire made it a challenging fight, flames shooting out from under piles of metal and debris.
'Hundreds' donated after mother lost son with special needs in fire
The community is rallying to help a Milwaukee mother after she lost her son in a fire, coming together to raise money to help pay for funeral expenses.
Milwaukee mother mourns son with special needs who died in fire
A Milwaukee mother lost her only son in a fire near 15th and Oklahoma on Saturday, March 20. Norma Garcia said she devoted her life to her son, a 25-year-old man with special needs.
Milwaukee mother mourns son with special needs who died in fire
A Milwaukee mother lost her only son in a fire near 15th and Oklahoma on Saturday. Norma Garcia said she devoted her life to her son, a 25-year-old man with special needs.
Effort to check homes for smoke alarms leads to life-saving discovery
The Milwaukee Fire Department recognized community volunteers who helped get nearly 40 smoke alarms installed throughout the Clarke Square Neighborhood.
Milwaukee officials urge fire safety amid 'unusually busy' season
This year, the Milwaukee Fire Department has responded to 54 structure fires. In the past two weeks alone, there have been four fire-related fatalities.
Common Council OKs renaming MFD HQ in honor of Alonzo Robinson
The Milwaukee Common Council voted unanimously on Tuesday, Feb. 9 to rename the Milwaukee Fire Department Headquarters at 7th and Wells in honor of Alonzo Robinson, Wisconsin's first African American architect.
MFD confirms 1 dead in 2-alarm house fire on city's south side
The Milwaukee Fire Department has confirmed one person is dead, the victim at a two-alarm fire on Milwaukee's south side.
Milwaukee firefighters hand out smoke alarms on south side
If you are in need of a smoke alarm, call the Smoke Alarm Hotline and arrangements will be made to deliver and install a smoke alarm free of charge: 414-286-8980.
Committee OKs renaming Milwaukee Fire HQ after Alonzo Robinson
Milwaukee's Public Works Committee unanimously recommended on Wednesday, Jan. 27 renaming the Milwaukee Fire Department headquarters at 7th and Wells after Alonzo Robinson, Wisconsin's first African American architect.