Milwaukee firefighters brave the cold while battling fires
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- It doesn't matter the day, time, or weather, Milwaukee firefighters always have to be ready to go."Despite all of our preparations Mother Nature wins in some cases and we just have to do everything we can to fight back," said Milwaukee Fire Department Deputy Chief Aaron Lipski.In this fight back, the Milwaukee Fire Department has had extra crews on hand this week to relieve firefighters working in the bitter cold."Your body may shut down, you may start to cramp up.
Laura gets tips on staying warn in extreme cold from MFD
Many are staying home during the frigid cold temps -- but firefighters don;'t get a break from the cold.
First responders ready as dangerous cold sets in Monday
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- With a Wind Chill Warning in effect on Monday, January 6th and extending into Tuesday afternoon, emergency responders were ready and waiting for anyone who might need medical attention as a result of the bitter cold.The Milwaukee Fire Department on Monday was taking special measures to protect firefighters and the public as wind chill values were expected to drop to the -35° to -50° range.Milwaukee Fire crews on Sunday night responded to a fire at an apartment building near 63rd and Florist that took a toll not only on the fire victims who were displaced from their homes and left to find temporary housing in the bitter cold -- but also the firefighters."You immediately freeze over.
Two families homeless after house fire in Milwaukee
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Two families are left without a place to live this on New Year's Eve, after an early morning house fire near 8th Street and W.
Clearing snow from fire hydrants may help save lives
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Even though Christmas is over, the Milwaukee Fire Department is asking the public for one more gift that could help save lives -- clearing fire hydrants of piled up snow.A fire doubles in size every 17 seconds.
House fire breaks out near 87th and Grantosa, does $100K in damage
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- The Milwaukee Fire Department was battling a house fire at a residence near 87th and Grantosa Dr.
Wife of fired Milwaukee firefighter begs for husband's job back
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Two Milwaukee firefighters relieved from their duties after being connected to vandalism at a Milwaukee fire station are pulling out all the stops trying to get their jobs back.
Child care center near 20th & Vliet closed Friday following fire
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Fire crews responded to a fire at a child care center at 2001 W.
Milwaukee child care center damaged in evening blaze
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- A fire on Thursday evening, November 14th at the Carter Child Development Center in Milwaukee is under investigation.
Firefighters begin handing out 4,000 coats to MPS students
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Milwaukee firefighters have been raising money throughout the year to support its "Coats for Kids" program.
Discover the physical demands of a Milwaukee firefighter
The men and women of the Milwaukee Fire Department have to stay in good shape to keep up with the physical demands of the job.
Four rescued from apartment fire on Milwaukee's north side
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Firefighters are looking into what sparked a fire at an apartment building near Teutonia and Good Hope on Milwaukee's north side early Sunday, November 3rd.Four people, including a man, a woman, and two young children (ages two and eight months) were rescued from the second story of the building around 3 a.m. Sunday.10 other people were able to escape the flames on their own.Firefighters say the fire started in a second-story unit in the kitchen.The Red Cross was on hand to help displaced residents.
MFD called to Hopkins & Hampton for report of ammonia, bleach spill
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- The Milwaukee Fire Department responded to the area of N.
Dismissed firefighters present petition, ask for reinstatement
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Two firefighters who were released following a vandalism incident at a north-side firehouse made an appearance before the Milwaukee Fire and Police Commission Friday, October 25th in an effort to be reinstated with the Milwaukee Fire Department.Nathan Fager and Joey Siegert presented the commission with a petition containing 1,253 signatures to get their jobs back."Thank you very much for bringing these in.
Two Milwaukee firefighters petition to get jobs back
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Two Milwaukee firefighters have started a petition to get their jobs back.Nathan Fager and Joey Siegert are looking to get at least one thousand signatures.
Two Milwaukee probationary firefighters dismissed
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Two probationary firefighters were dismissed from the Milwaukee Fire Department FOX6 News learned on Friday, October 11th.The dismissed firefighters were designated as "probationary" due to their recent hire by the MFD.
Bucks to help Milwaukee firefighters install smoke alarms
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- The Milwaukee Bucks have partnered with the Milwaukee Fire Department once again to help spread the message of the importance of having working smoke alarms.On Friday, October 11th the Bucks will help the Milwaukee Fire Department install smoke alarms through Project FOCUS (Firefighters Out Creating Urban Safety).Each year the Milwaukee Fire Department canvasses neighborhoods checking for working smoke alarms and offering fire safety tips.
Firefighters go door-to-door to spread message about safe sleeping
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- On Wednesday, October 9th, members of the Milwaukee Fire Department went door-to-door to spread the word about safe sleeping for babies.
Fire Chief discusses nine firefighters on administrative suspension
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Milwaukee Fire Chief Mark Rohlfing went before the Fire and Police Commission on Thursday evening, October 3rd.
Crews battle "substantial fire" near 25th and Auer
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Fire crews were on the scene Wednesday night, October 2nd of what a Milwaukee Fire Deputy called a "substantial fire" near 25th and Auer in Milwaukee.According to officials, no one was home at the time of the fire, and no injuries were sustained.No additional details have been released -- including the cause of the fire or the amount of damage sustained.Monitor FOX6 News and FOX6Now.com for updates on this story.