MFD rescues 4 people from burning home near Bremen and Keefe
MILWAUKEE -- Four people needed to be rescued from a burning home on Bremen Street near Keefe Avenue Thursday evening, December 7th.According to the Milwaukee Fire Department, the fire was on the second floor of the home -- trapping people inside.
Red Cross assisting 7 people following house fire on Milwaukee's south side
MILWAUKEE -- The Red Cross is assisting seven people following a three-unit house fire Thursday night, December 7th on the city's south side.It happened near 25th and Greenfield around 11:00 p.m.
MFD acting lieutenant accused of making racist comments to co-worker, touching her inappropriately
MILWAUKEE -- A Milwaukee Fire Department "acting lieutenant" has been formally charged with second degree sexual assault/use of force.
Milwaukee Fire Dept. mourns passing of Kristin Ciganek, firefighter who battled cancer
MILWAUKEE -- Kristin Ciganek, a Milwaukee firefighter who battled colon cancer, has passed away.
MFD: Extremely heavy fire at Kern's Auto Repair Shop near 21st and Hampton
MILWAUKEE -- Firefighters were called out to an auto shop Monday night, December 4th for a fire.It happened at Kern's Auto Repair Shop near 21st and Hampton.Fire officials found extremely heavy fire in all three bays at the repair shop.The cause of the fire is under investigation.PHOTO GALLERY
$20K cash bail for Milwaukee firefighter accused of sexually assaulting co-worker
MILWAUKEE -- Online court records show cash bail has been set at $20,000 for a Milwaukee firefighter accused of sexually assaulting a co-worker.
Charges could come soon for MFD employee accused of sexually assaulting coworker
MILWAUKEE -- There are sexual assault allegations within the Milwaukee Fire Department.
Milwaukee Fire Department employee arrested for sexual assault of a co-worker
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee officials report a male Milwaukee Fire Department heavy equipment operator was arrested for second-degree sexual assault by use of force against a female co-worker.The MFD employee was arrested at approximately 5:00 p.m. Saturday, December 2nd.According to MFD, the department arrested the man with the cooperation of the Washington County Sheriff's Office and the Milwaukee Fire Department Administration.The Milwaukee Fire Department will not be commenting at this time, as it is an ongoing investigation.
Crews called out to fire at recycling yard near 35th and Townsend
MILWAUKEE -- Firefighters on Tuesday, November 28th responded to the scene of a fire near 35th and Townsend in Milwaukee.Crews responded to the scene shortly after 12:00 p.m.It happened at a recycling yard.No additional details have been released.
Home a total loss after fire near 28th and Burleigh; no one hurt
MILWAUKEE -- A two-and-a-half-story home is a total loss after a fire Wednesday afternoon, November 22nd.It happened near 28th and Burleigh.Crews were told someone was trapped inside, so they rushed into the building.
$23K starting salary: MFD, MPD seeking fire cadets, police aides
MILWAUKEE -- The Milwaukee Fire Department is looking for new cadets, and the Milwaukee Police Department is seeking new police aides.Salaries start at $23,437 annually.
"Excited for them:" Graduation ceremony welcomes 19 new firefighters to MFD
MILWAUKEE -- The Milwaukee Fire Department on Wednesday, November 15th welcomed 19 new firefighters.A graduation ceremony was held at the MFD Training Academy near Teutonia and Green Tree.Recruits spent the past 16 weeks preparing for their new jobs.As you can imagine, the training was both physically and mentally challenging.
1 dead, 1 hurt following incident on I-43 southbound at Holt Avenue
MILWAUKEE -- One person is dead and another one is hurt following an incident that happened on I-43 southbound near Holt Avenue Saturday evening, November 11th.
Fully-involved: No injuries after large fire in detached garage in Glendale
GLENDALE -- Firefighters Wednesday night, November 8th were on the scene of a fire involving a detached garage near 13th and Silver Spring in Glendale.
MFD captain, suspended amid domestic abuse charges, pleads not guilty
MILWAUKEE -- A high-ranking Milwaukee firefighter, placed on paid suspension after he was charged in a domestic abuse case, has pleaded not guilty.47-year-old Leon Butts of Milwaukee is accused of beating and strangling his live-in girlfriend.Butts, in court Wednesday, November 8th for his arraignment -- pleaded not guilty.
Decomposed body found in Mitchell Park Lagoon near 23rd and Pierce
MILWAUKEE -- A decomposed body was discovered Sunday, November 5th in the Mitchell Park Lagoon -- near 23rd and Pierce, which is near Journey House Field.According to police, officers were flagged down by a citizen around 3:20 p.m. near S. 23rd Street and W.