Committee OKs renaming Milwaukee Fire HQ after Alonzo Robinson
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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

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
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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. ​

MFD celebrates first African American female deputy chief

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

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'

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

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
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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.?

MFD: Fire near 33rd and Vliet damages 3 homes, displaces 16

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.

Boy, 12, escapes Milwaukee house fire by jumping from roof

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.

Milwaukee Fire Department sells t-shirts to help promote diversity

Milwaukee Fire Department sells t-shirts to help promote diversity

The Milwaukee Brotherhood of Firefighters unveiled t-shirts for sale to members of the Milwaukee Fire Department and the public.

The Milwaukee Brotherhood of Firefighters unveiled t-shirts for sale to members of the Milwaukee Fire Department and the public.

MPD: 43-year-old extricated from vehicle, struck 2 parked cars in Bay View

MPD: 43-year-old extricated from vehicle, struck 2 parked cars in Bay View

MILWAUKEE -- A 43-year-old man was injured in an auto accident in Milwaukee's Bay View neighborhood on Tuesday morning, July 21.Police said the man, who was driving, struck two parked cars near Superior and Estes around 7:20 a.m. The man was extricated from his vehicle and sustained non-life-threatening injuries; he was taken to the hospital for treatment.The circumstances leading to the accident remain under investigation.

MILWAUKEE -- A 43-year-old man was injured in an auto accident in Milwaukee's Bay View neighborhood on Tuesday morning, July 21.Police said the man, who was driving, struck two parked cars near Superior and Estes around 7:20 a.m. The man was extricated from his vehicle and sustained non-life-threatening injuries; he was taken to the hospital for treatment.The circumstances leading to the accident remain under investigation.