Students spread word about fire safety in 'poster to billboard' contest
MILWAUKEE -- Some young people in southeast Wisconsin are spreading the word about fire safety.Winners of the Milwaukee Fire Department's poster to billboard contest were treated to a pizza lunch on Friday, Oct. 12 at the fire station at Franklin and Brady on the city's east side.The theme of this year's competition was "Look, listen, be aware -- fire can happen anytime."
MILWAUKEE -- Some young people in southeast Wisconsin are spreading the word about fire safety.Winners of the Milwaukee Fire Department's poster to billboard contest were treated to a pizza lunch on Friday, Oct. 12 at the fire station at Franklin and Brady on the city's east side.The theme of this year's competition was "Look, listen, be aware -- fire can happen anytime."
2 families displaced by fire at duplex near 12th and Center; firefighter burned
MILWAUKEE -- Two families were displaced by fire at a home near 12th and Center in Milwaukee Monday, Oct. 8, according to the American Red Cross.Red Cross officials said the duplex was heavily damaged.Seven people were displaced, and Milwaukee Fire Department officials said one firefighter was burned.
MILWAUKEE -- Two families were displaced by fire at a home near 12th and Center in Milwaukee Monday, Oct. 8, according to the American Red Cross.Red Cross officials said the duplex was heavily damaged.Seven people were displaced, and Milwaukee Fire Department officials said one firefighter was burned.
'Look, listen and learn:' Kids trained on how to be superheroes in event of fire
MILWAUKEE -- Students from Milwaukee's Spanish Immersion School learned on Monday, Oct. 8 that anyone can become a superhero.
MILWAUKEE -- Students from Milwaukee's Spanish Immersion School learned on Monday, Oct. 8 that anyone can become a superhero.
Police: 1 dead, 5 injured following single-vehicle crash near Teutonia and Silver Spring Drive
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee police are investigating a fatal car crash that happened near North Teutonia and Silver Spring Drive.The crash happened Saturday, Oct. 6 just before 8 p.m.PHOTO GALLERYAccording to police, the driver of a vehicle heading south on Teutonia when, for an unknown reason, lost control of the car.
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee police are investigating a fatal car crash that happened near North Teutonia and Silver Spring Drive.The crash happened Saturday, Oct. 6 just before 8 p.m.PHOTO GALLERYAccording to police, the driver of a vehicle heading south on Teutonia when, for an unknown reason, lost control of the car.
Fire Prevention Week: Domino's teams up with MFD to check smoke detectors
MILWAUKEE -- Domino's Pizza near 14th and Forest Home is teaming up with the Milwaukee Fire Department to promote Fire Prevention Week (Oct. 7-13) and make sure everyone has a working smoke detector.According to a news release, on Oct. 8, from 5 p.m. until 7 p.m., anyone who orders a pizza has the chance to be surprised at their front door when their pie arrives on board a fire engine.
MILWAUKEE -- Domino's Pizza near 14th and Forest Home is teaming up with the Milwaukee Fire Department to promote Fire Prevention Week (Oct. 7-13) and make sure everyone has a working smoke detector.According to a news release, on Oct. 8, from 5 p.m. until 7 p.m., anyone who orders a pizza has the chance to be surprised at their front door when their pie arrives on board a fire engine.
Powdery substance found in letter at mayor's office deemed 'not harmful'
MILWAUKEE -- The Milwaukee Fire Department's Hazardous Materials Team responded to City Hall Friday afternoon, Sept. 28 after a staffer in the mayor's office opening mail found a powdery substance within a letter.Around 1 p.m., an employee on the second floor opened the letter containing the unknown substance, which sent many people into a panic.
MILWAUKEE -- The Milwaukee Fire Department's Hazardous Materials Team responded to City Hall Friday afternoon, Sept. 28 after a staffer in the mayor's office opening mail found a powdery substance within a letter.Around 1 p.m., an employee on the second floor opened the letter containing the unknown substance, which sent many people into a panic.
Milwaukee Fire Dept. hazardous materials truck suffers 'hot brakes,' catches fire
MILWAUKEE -- A Milwaukee Fire Department Hazardous Materials Response Team truck caught fire on Friday afternoon, Sept. 28.Officials tell FOX6 News, the truck had been at City Hall dealing with a suspicious package incident.
MILWAUKEE -- A Milwaukee Fire Department Hazardous Materials Response Team truck caught fire on Friday afternoon, Sept. 28.Officials tell FOX6 News, the truck had been at City Hall dealing with a suspicious package incident.
Hostage situation involving infant resolved at Community Baptist Church
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee officials responded to a hostage situation involving an infant near Sherman Boulevard and North Avenue on Thursday, Sept. 20.
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee officials responded to a hostage situation involving an infant near Sherman Boulevard and North Avenue on Thursday, Sept. 20.
343 helmets outside Fiserv Forum honor firefighters lost on 9/11
MILWAUKEE -- The Milwaukee Fire Department honored the firefighters who died during the terrorist attacks on Sept. 11, 2001.
MILWAUKEE -- The Milwaukee Fire Department honored the firefighters who died during the terrorist attacks on Sept. 11, 2001.
No injuries in fire at grocery store near 48th and Center
MILWAUKEE -- No one was hurt in a fire at a grocery store near 48th and Center in Milwaukee Monday, Sept. 10.Officials with the Milwaukee Fire Department said firefighters found fire on the roof and in the ceiling.
MILWAUKEE -- No one was hurt in a fire at a grocery store near 48th and Center in Milwaukee Monday, Sept. 10.Officials with the Milwaukee Fire Department said firefighters found fire on the roof and in the ceiling.
MFD: Minor injuries reported after truck vs. school bus crash near 7th and Keefe
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee fire officials responded to a truck vs.
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee fire officials responded to a truck vs.
Pedestrian struck by vehicle, killed near 13th and Cleveland
MILWAUKEE -- A pedestrian died in a crash at 13th and Cleveland Tuesday night, Sept. 4.
MILWAUKEE -- A pedestrian died in a crash at 13th and Cleveland Tuesday night, Sept. 4.
Firefighters dispatched to roof fire on city's south side
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee firefighters were dispatched to the scene of a fire on a roof of a building on the city's south side.Officials with the Milwaukee Fire Department said a building at 2nd and Orchard was having roof work done by a contractor.
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee firefighters were dispatched to the scene of a fire on a roof of a building on the city's south side.Officials with the Milwaukee Fire Department said a building at 2nd and Orchard was having roof work done by a contractor.
Save-A-Lot near Teutonia and Florist evacuated due to refrigerant leak; no injuries
MILWAUKEE -- The Save-A-Lot store near Teutonia and Florist was evacuated Monday, Sept. 3 due to a "refrigerant leak."It happened around 4:30 p.m.Officials with the Milwaukee Fire Department said the leak happened in a back room.
MILWAUKEE -- The Save-A-Lot store near Teutonia and Florist was evacuated Monday, Sept. 3 due to a "refrigerant leak."It happened around 4:30 p.m.Officials with the Milwaukee Fire Department said the leak happened in a back room.
Pressure release at chemical plant prompts hazmat response near 13th & St. Paul
MILWAUKEE -- Hazmat crews on Saturday morning, Sept. 1, responded to the area near 13th and St.
MILWAUKEE -- Hazmat crews on Saturday morning, Sept. 1, responded to the area near 13th and St.
'What are we going to do now?' Fire at Family Dollar impacts neighbors who relied on the store
MILWAUKEE -- A juvenile is in custody after fire destroyed the Family Dollar store near Hampton and Teutonia on Saturday, Aug. 18, police said.
MILWAUKEE -- A juvenile is in custody after fire destroyed the Family Dollar store near Hampton and Teutonia on Saturday, Aug. 18, police said.