MFD expanding service, Stations 17 & 36
On Monday, Jan. 8, Milwaukee celebrated the adding of emergency medical services to a northside fire station, and the reopening of another one on the city's south side.
On Monday, Jan. 8, Milwaukee celebrated the adding of emergency medical services to a northside fire station, and the reopening of another one on the city's south side.
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.
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.
Winter weather is leading to an uptick in fires in the Milwaukee area.
Milwaukee apartment fire; 23rd and Wells, Red Cross assisting 2
The Milwaukee Fire Department responded to the scene of an apartment fire near 23rd and Wells on Monday night, Jan. 1.
The Milwaukee Fire Department responded to the scene of an apartment fire near 23rd and Wells on Monday night, Jan. 1.
Milwaukee FPC nominees, mayor names 3 for consideration
Milwaukee Mayor Cavalier Johnson nominated three people to serve on the Fire and Police Commission (FPC) on Tuesday, Dec. 12.
Milwaukee Mayor Cavalier Johnson nominated three people to serve on the Fire and Police Commission (FPC) on Tuesday, Dec. 12.
Hampton Avenue fire, Milwaukee firefighters sustain injuries
Four Milwaukee firefighters were hurt while responding to an apartment complex fire Wednesday, Dec. 6.
Four Milwaukee firefighters were hurt while responding to an apartment complex fire Wednesday, Dec. 6.
Milwaukee east side fire, 4 people injured
Four people were injured in an early morning fire on Milwaukee's east side on Thursday, Nov. 30.
Four people were injured in an early morning fire on Milwaukee's east side on Thursday, Nov. 30.
Milwaukee vehicle fire spreads to home; 'somebody set it on fire'
New video shows an SUV exploding in a Milwaukee alleyway near 8th and Scott on Saturday, Nov. 25.
New video shows an SUV exploding in a Milwaukee alleyway near 8th and Scott on Saturday, Nov. 25.
Milwaukee fatal fire; smoke detector present, not working
A smoke detector was present but not working at a Milwaukee apartment fire that resulted in the death of a 9-year-old girl on N. Servite Drive, fire officials said.
A smoke detector was present but not working at a Milwaukee apartment fire that resulted in the death of a 9-year-old girl on N. Servite Drive, fire officials said.
Milwaukee fatal fire; 9-year-old dies, crews urge safety
Milwaukee fire officials are stressing the use of smoke detectors after a 9-year-old girl died from an apartment fire on the city's northwest side.
Milwaukee fire officials are stressing the use of smoke detectors after a 9-year-old girl died from an apartment fire on the city's northwest side.
Milwaukee fatal fire; 9-year-old girl dies, woman hurt
Milwaukee fire officials say a 9-year-old girl died from injuries suffered in an apartment fire on the city's northwest side Sunday, Nov. 19.
Milwaukee fire officials say a 9-year-old girl died from injuries suffered in an apartment fire on the city's northwest side Sunday, Nov. 19.
Milwaukee business fire; 60th and Villard
A Milwaukee business near 60th and Villard was damaged in a fire on Monday morning, Nov. 13.
A Milwaukee business near 60th and Villard was damaged in a fire on Monday morning, Nov. 13.
Fire at Cambridge Apartments in Milwaukee; 3 taken to hospital
One person is in critical condition after a fire broke out Sunday, Nov. 12 at the Cambridge Apartments.
One person is in critical condition after a fire broke out Sunday, Nov. 12 at the Cambridge Apartments.
Fire at Milwaukee's Northridge Mall; 'I cannot overstate my frustration'
Firefighters responded to Milwaukee's old Northridge Mall Thursday morning, Nov. 2.
Firefighters responded to Milwaukee's old Northridge Mall Thursday morning, Nov. 2.
Milwaukee Fire Department t-shirt contest
Milwaukee Professional Fire Fighters? Association Local 215 (L215) unveiled on Tuesday, Oct. 17 the winning t-shirt design from its T-Shirt Design Contest ? a collaboration aimed at making an impact on the lives of women facing breast cancer.
Milwaukee Professional Fire Fighters? Association Local 215 (L215) unveiled on Tuesday, Oct. 17 the winning t-shirt design from its T-Shirt Design Contest ? a collaboration aimed at making an impact on the lives of women facing breast cancer.
Milwaukee Fire Department t-shirt contest; winner revealed, benefits Komen
Milwaukee Professional Fire Fighters’ Association Local 215 (L215) unveiledthe winning t-shirt design from its T-Shirt Design Contest – a collaboration aimed at making an impact on the lives of women facing breast cancer.
Milwaukee Professional Fire Fighters’ Association Local 215 (L215) unveiledthe winning t-shirt design from its T-Shirt Design Contest – a collaboration aimed at making an impact on the lives of women facing breast cancer.
Milwaukee fallen firefighter memorial program; city leaders speak
The City of Milwaukee held on Thursday, Oct. 12 a ceremony to remember the fallen firefighters of the Milwaukee Fire Department.
The City of Milwaukee held on Thursday, Oct. 12 a ceremony to remember the fallen firefighters of the Milwaukee Fire Department.
Milwaukee fire prevention; students learn life-saving lessons
You think you are all set for something you hope never happens – a fire in your home. You have a smoke alarm and a fire extinguisher. But if you do not have an escape plan and meeting point, you are not as ready as you need to be.
You think you are all set for something you hope never happens – a fire in your home. You have a smoke alarm and a fire extinguisher. But if you do not have an escape plan and meeting point, you are not as ready as you need to be.
Milwaukee Fire Department 'flex farms' address community need
The Milwaukee Fire Department has partnered to host "flex farms" at fire stations, growing fresh food for the community and addressing need.
The Milwaukee Fire Department has partnered to host "flex farms" at fire stations, growing fresh food for the community and addressing need.
Coping with trauma; Milwaukee firefighter now retired helps others
A retired Milwaukee firefighter is using his voice to speak up on secondary trauma he’s experienced on and off the job, after almost silencing his own voice.
A retired Milwaukee firefighter is using his voice to speak up on secondary trauma he’s experienced on and off the job, after almost silencing his own voice.