Firefighters, aldermen disapprove of budget plan: "Milwaukee is in one hell of a mess"
MILWAUKEE -- Firefighters from across the state are taking a stand against Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett's proposed cuts to public safety.
"Seconds can be the difference:" Milwaukee Fire Dept. kicks off Fire Prevention Week
MILWAUKEE -- The Milwaukee Fire Department is driving home an important lesson to people of all ages this week.
MPD squad involved in crash near 13th and Capitol; 2 officers taken to hospital
MILWAUKEE -- A Milwaukee police squad was involved in a crash near 13th and Capitol Friday evening, October 6th.
Mother faces life in prison after 4-year-old with autism bound with 7 belts, set on fire in bathtub
MILWAUKEE -- Criminal charges have been filed against a mother accused in the death of her four-year-old son -- her only child, who had autism.
Developing: Early morning fire damages home on Milwaukee’s north side
MILWAUKEE -- Firefighters on Wednesday morning, October 4th responded to the scene of a house fire on Milwaukee’s north side.
"Please get smoke detectors:" After 2 children die in fire, family encourages fire safety
MILWAUKEE -- Firefighters put their lives on the line trying to find two children trapped in a Milwaukee apartment fire.
In wake of fatal fire, firefighters go door-to-door checking for working smoke alarms
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee firefighters will be going door-to-door in the neighborhood near Swan and Allyn on the city's northwest side, offering fire safety education materials, checking for working smoke alarms and installing new alarms as necessary.
2 children trapped, found dead in structure fire on Milwaukee's northwest side
MILWAUKEE -- Two small children are dead after being trapped inside a structure fire on Milwaukee's northwest side early Sunday, September 24th.
3 injured in crash on I-43 SB at Keefe
MILWAUKEE -- A crash along I-43 SB at Keefe caused some backups Sunday afternoon, September 17th.Milwaukee Fire Department said three people were injured in the crash.
"Remember and reflect:" MFD pays tribute to 343 fellow firefighters killed on Sept. 11th, 2001
MILWAUKEE -- The Milwaukee Fire Department on Monday paid tribute to the 343 fellow firefighters killed on September 11, 2001.
Honoring veterans one step at a time in 2nd annual Dryhootch Salute to Service 5K
MILWAUKEE -- A fundraiser is kicking off Sunday morning, September 10th, to help support local veterans.
"Don't want to lose a life:" MFD officials stress knowing your ability before getting near the water
MILWAUKEE -- Labor Day weekend attracted crowds along Milwaukee's lakefront, and officials with the Milwaukee Fire Department were on hand to make sure it was both a fun and safe holiday.Summers by the lake go quickly, so it stands to reason this Labor Day weekend might have been someone's first time in the water."Somebody who didn't know how to swim got pulled out from the undertow," Lt.
MFD: Crew responds to 4-stall garage fire on Fond du Lac Avenue
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee fire officials responded to a four-stall garage fire behind the Bonanza Shopping Center located on Fond du Lac Avenue in Milwaukee.The fire happened around 2:30 p.m. Saturday, September 2nd.According to officials, crews quickly had the fire under control.No one was injured.It does not appear any surrounding buildings were damaged.
Fire officials respond to house fire near 11th and Keefe
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee Fire Department is looking into what caused a house fire near 11th and Keefe Friday morning, September 1st.According to authorities, the fire happened around 1:00 a.m.
Red Cross assists 2 adults after fire in apartment in Milwaukee
MILWAUKEE -- Two adults are being assisted by the American Red Cross after a fire in an apartment near 35th and Hopkins.It happened around 11:30 a.m.MFD officials said upon firefighters' arrival, they could see fire coming from the second floor of the two-story apartment building.The North Shore Fire Department assisted.There were no injuries, and no one was found inside the building.The cause of the fire is under investigation.PHOTO GALLERY
"Swift water, you got no chance:" MFD's Dive Rescue Team trains for scenarios like those in Texas
MILWAUKEE -- As first responders in Texas rescue Tropical Storm Harvey victims from rising waters, members of the Milwaukee Fire Department's Dive Rescue Team are viewing the images coming out of the Lone Star state with a trained eye.