Milwaukee apartment fire near 72nd and Brown Deer, firefighter hurt
Milwaukee firefighters battled an apartment fire near 72nd and Brown Deer on Wednesday afternoon, June 12.
Milwaukee barbershop catches fire; cleanup underway
A Milwaukee south side barbershop recently caught fire. Now, employees are back at work, dealing with the aftermath.
Milwaukee firefighter seriously burned heading home from hospital
Milwaukee Firefighter Ryan McMenamin was seriously burned while fighting a house fire at 8th and Hayes on April 14. Officials announced McMenamin is heading home from the hospital.
Milwaukee firefighters wanted; 2024 application process open
The City of Milwaukee has opened its application process for the hiring of Milwaukee Fire Department firefighters.
Mental health support for Milwaukee firefighters; new initiative launched
The Milwaukee Fire Department launched on Monday, April 29 a new initiative to provide first responders with essential mental health support.
Free smoke detectors, Milwaukee firefighters go door to door
The Milwaukee Fire Department distributed free smoke detectors near 8th and Hayes where a house fire left a woman dead and seriously injured a firefighter.
Baltimore Key bridge collapse; Milwaukee fire crews reflect
Milwaukee fire officials reflect on the Francis Scott Key Bridge collapse and safety measures.
Paramedic protocol, Milwaukee Common Council approves change
The Milwaukee Common Council voted Feb. 27 to enact a new protocol, requiring paramedics to get out of their vehicle and look for a patient.
Milwaukee house fire near 33rd and St. Paul, no injuries reported
Milwaukee firefighters extinguished a fire at a home in the city's Merrill Park neighborhood on Thursday, Feb. 15.
Milwaukee ambulance protocol; changes implemented after woman's death
After a woman died in the bitter cold, Milwaukee first responders are changing the way they respond to medical calls.
Milwaukee police, firefighters ice skate with community downtown
Milwaukee's downtown Ice CAPE-ade returned to the Red Arrow Park Slice of Ice on Saturday. Police and firefighters skated with the community.
Milwaukee first responder policy resolution adopted after woman's death
The Milwaukee Common Council adopted a resolution Tuesday that will change practices for first responders. It comes after a woman's cold weather death.
MFD ribbon cutting ceremonies, station reopened, med unit added
The Milwaukee Fire Department will conduct ribbon-cutting ceremonies Monday, Jan. 8 commemorating the commissioning of Paramedic Unit (MED) 2 at Fire Station 36, and the reopening of Fire Station 17, recommissioning Engine Company 17.
Increase in fires; local crews discuss safety
Winter weather is leading to an uptick in fires in the Milwaukee area.