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.
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.
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.
Committee OKs renaming Milwaukee Fire HQ after Alonzo Robinson
Milwaukee's Public Works Committee unanimously recommended on Jan. 27 renaming the Milwaukee Fire Department headquarters after Alonzo Robinson.
Milwaukee's Public Works Committee unanimously recommended on Jan. 27 renaming the Milwaukee Fire Department headquarters after Alonzo Robinson.
72-year-old who just beat COVID dies in Milwaukee apartment fire
A 72-year-old man who just returned home from the hospital after battling COVID-19 died in a fire at the Burnham Hill Apartments near 29th and Mitchell in Milwaukee early Thursday.
A 72-year-old man who just returned home from the hospital after battling COVID-19 died in a fire at the Burnham Hill Apartments near 29th and Mitchell in Milwaukee early Thursday.
Fire crews called to 2-alarm fire near 91st and Silver Spring
Fire crews were called to an 8-unit apartment complex near 91st and Silver Spring Saturday night.
Fire crews were called to an 8-unit apartment complex near 91st and Silver Spring Saturday night.
MFD celebrates first African American female deputy chief
The Milwaukee Fire Department announced they have appointed its first African American female as Deputy Chief.
The Milwaukee Fire Department announced they have appointed its first African American female as Deputy Chief.
Leon Todd named Exec. Director of Milwaukee Fire and Police Commission
Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett appointed Leon Todd on Tuesday, Nov. 24 as Executive Director of the city's Fire and Police Commission.
Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett appointed Leon Todd on Tuesday, Nov. 24 as Executive Director of the city's Fire and Police Commission.
Source: Milwaukee FPC member resigns, cites City Hall 'climate'
She went on to write that she has been the victim of bullying and racism and had filed a complaint on July 16. She also expressed concern over the direction of the FPC.
She went on to write that she has been the victim of bullying and racism and had filed a complaint on July 16. She also expressed concern over the direction of the FPC.
Executive director, commissioner leave Milwaukee FPC
In July, Aldrete announced that she would be resigning. It was unclear how long she would stay on the job.
In July, Aldrete announced that she would be resigning. It was unclear how long she would stay on the job.
Fire damages 3 buildings, displaces 10 near 7th and Greenfield
It's unclear at this time where or how the fire started, but officials said it badly damaged two neighboring duplexes and part of a third building which houses apartments and a bar.?
It's unclear at this time where or how the fire started, but officials said it badly damaged two neighboring duplexes and part of a third building which houses apartments and a bar.?
Early morning fire damages vacant home in Milwaukee, no injuries
Firefighters on Thursday morning, Oct. 22 responded to the scene of a house fire near 12th and McKinley.
Firefighters on Thursday morning, Oct. 22 responded to the scene of a house fire near 12th and McKinley.
MFD: Station 17 to close in 2021; 15 positions eliminated, $2M saved
The Milwaukee Fire Department plans to close Station 17 on S. 13th Street near Layton Avenue in 2021.
The Milwaukee Fire Department plans to close Station 17 on S. 13th Street near Layton Avenue in 2021.
Milwaukee's outgoing fire chief reflects on his tenure; 'work that matters'
It is the end of an era for the Milwaukee Fire Department. Fire Chief Mark Rohlfing will retire at the end of October.
It is the end of an era for the Milwaukee Fire Department. Fire Chief Mark Rohlfing will retire at the end of October.
MFD: Fire near 33rd and Vliet damages 3 homes, displaces 16
The Milwaukee Fire Department said the three-alarm blaze began at and engulfed one home. The fire extended east to two others.
The Milwaukee Fire Department said the three-alarm blaze began at and engulfed one home. The fire extended east to two others.
Milwaukee's fire chief announces retirement after 10 years on job
Milwaukee Fire Chief Mark Rohlfing announced his retirement in a news release issued on Friday afternoon, Sept. 25.
Milwaukee Fire Chief Mark Rohlfing announced his retirement in a news release issued on Friday afternoon, Sept. 25.
31-year-old man fleeing police jumps in Milwaukee River, drowns
The incident happened around 6:10 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 19.
The incident happened around 6:10 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 19.
Boy, 12, escapes Milwaukee house fire by jumping from roof
Firefighters on Friday morning, Sept. 18 responded to the scene of a house fire near 31st and Villard in Milwaukee. The call came in around 5:30 a.m.
Firefighters on Friday morning, Sept. 18 responded to the scene of a house fire near 31st and Villard in Milwaukee. The call came in around 5:30 a.m.