Milwaukee Fire Dept. news conf. on importance of smoke alarms
Milwaukee Fire Department gets set to canvass a neighborhood for smoke alarms after a fatal house fire near 118th and Florist.
Milwaukee Fire Department gets set to canvass a neighborhood for smoke alarms after a fatal house fire near 118th and Florist.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Milwaukee Fire Department responds to recycling plant fire
The Milwaukee Fire Department was called to the scene of a fire at a recycling plant south of I-94 Saturday afternoon, April 3.
The Milwaukee Fire Department was called to the scene of a fire at a recycling plant south of I-94 Saturday afternoon, April 3.
Large brush fire breaks out in Milwaukee's Menomonee Valley
Milwaukee firefighters battled a large brush fire under the 27th Street Viaduct in the Menomonee Valley on Tuesday, March 30.
Milwaukee firefighters battled a large brush fire under the 27th Street Viaduct in the Menomonee Valley on Tuesday, March 30.
'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.
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.
Firefighters go door-to-door, check homes for working smoke alarms
Milwaukee firefighters are going door-to-door on Monday, March 22 -- checking smoke detectors after a fatal fire near 15th and Oklahoma over the weekend.
Milwaukee firefighters are going door-to-door on Monday, March 22 -- checking smoke detectors after a fatal fire near 15th and Oklahoma over the weekend.
MFD news conference after fatal fire
Milwaukee firefighters went door-to-door on the city's south side on Monday. This, after a fatal fire near 15th and Oklahoma. The home involved did not have working smoke alarms.
Milwaukee firefighters went door-to-door on the city's south side on Monday. This, after a fatal fire near 15th and Oklahoma. The home involved did not have working smoke alarms.
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.
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.
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.
The Milwaukee Fire Department recognized community volunteers who helped get nearly 40 smoke alarms installed throughout the Clarke Square Neighborhood.
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.
The Milwaukee Fire Department recognized community volunteers who helped get nearly 40 smoke alarms installed throughout the Clarke Square Neighborhood.
Milwaukee woman paves the way for others to climb the MFD ladder
Sharon Purifoy talks about her job as a Milwaukee firefighter and moving up in the ranks of the department.
Sharon Purifoy talks about her job as a Milwaukee firefighter and moving up in the ranks of the department.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
The Milwaukee Fire Department has confirmed one person is dead, the victim at a two-alarm fire on Milwaukee's south side.
Firefighters battle blaze, cold temps at home on Milwaukee's north side
Firefighters battled a house fire and bitterly cold temperatures on Milwaukee's north side on Tuesday, Feb. 9.
Firefighters battled a house fire and bitterly cold temperatures on Milwaukee's north side on Tuesday, Feb. 9.
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.
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.