New details on why nine Milwaukee firefighters are suspended
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Nine Milwaukee firefighters are on "administrative suspension" after allegations of inappropriate behavior inside the firehouse.These nine firefighters are getting paid, but not reporting to work as the investigation continues.The incidents happened at Engine 32, located near North 30th and Vliet.FOX6 News' sources say an incident occurred Saturday, and was discovered as the shift changed on Sunday.Sources confirm several firefighters allegedly vandalized the station -- targeting specific firefighters from another shift.
Milwaukee man charged in connection with attack on firefighter
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- 46-year-old Rozono Henley of Milwaukee was charged on Wednesday, October 2nd in connection with an incident at the Engine 16 fire house on Fond du Lac Ave.
Milwaukee Fire Chief announces suspension of nine firefighters
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Milwaukee Fire Chief Mark Rohlfing has announced the suspension of nine Milwaukee firefighters.
Fire captain involved in scuffle inside fire house talks about incident
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- A Milwaukee firefighter was hurt early Saturday, September 28th after getting into a struggle with a suspect who entered the living quarters of the Engine 16 fire station.
Firefighter hurt after struggle with suspect inside fire station
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- A Milwaukee firefighter was hurt early Saturday, September 28th after getting into a struggle with a suspect who entered the living quarters of the Engine 16 fire station.The suspect entered the fire station around 2:15 a.m. Saturday.
Hazmat team sent to Airport Post Office for package leaking fluid
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- A Milwaukee Fire Department deputy late Tuesday night, September 3rd confirmed with FOX6 News a hazmat unit was sent to the Milwaukee Airport Post Office for a report of a package leaking an unknown fluid.The call came in to the Milwaukee Fire Department just after 10:30 p.m.Exactly what the fluid was that was leaking from the package was under investigation as hazmat officials arrived at the scene.
Business as usual on Labor Day for Milwaukee Fire Dept.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- For the Milwaukee Fire Department on Labor Day Monday, September 2nd, it was business as usual, as many spent Labor Day with a day off work.Firefighters are willing to put their lives on the line for us every day, and holidays are no different."Regardless of the day of the year, people still have emergencies and they still need our help.
Hanging out with the MFD, making cinnamon rolls
On this Labor Day, FOX6's Laura Langemo visited Engine 24 of the Milwaukee Fire Department.
Crews battle garage fire near 58th and Hampton Ave.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Milwaukee Fire officials responded to a garage fire near 58th and Hampton Ave.
Two sent to hospital after refrigerant leak on Milwaukee's south side
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- The Milwaukee Fire Department and a hazardous materials team responded to a two-story apartment building near Oklahoma and Howell around 11 a.m. on Wednesday, July 10th for a refrigerant leak.According to authorities, workers inside the two-story, eight-unit apartment building were moving some refrigeration equipment when they smelled what they thought was natural gas.
Milwaukee house under renovation goes up in flames
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Milwaukee firefighters battled a fire at a home near 3rd and Maple on the city's south side late Friday night, June 28th.The firefighters were called to the home around 11:30 p.m. -- the building was unoccupied because it was apparently under renovation.Investigators say the fire started on the second flood of the building and spread to the attic.
Milwaukee Fire Dept. collects money to buy new coats for kids
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- As people drove down Farwell and Brady, many couldn't help but notice firefighters clad in their boots and hats carrying buckets and signs.They weren't putting out fires, but they hope to make a difference in the lives of Milwaukee kids."We`re out there every day seeing these children walk by the fire house standing at street corners and they don`t have coats," says Milwaukee Fire Lt.
Milwaukee firefighter fights and beats Stage 4 colon cancer
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- From fighting fires, to fighting Stage 4 cancer, a Milwaukee firefighter has defied the odds, and Kristin Ciganek's story has sparked change in the Milwaukee Fire Department.When a call comes in, fire officials rush to action.
Firefighters battle 2-alarm apartment fire on Milwaukee's east side
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Milwaukee firefighters battled a two-alarm fire on the city's east side late Saturday, April 20th.The apartment building is located near Prospect and Brady.Several ambulances were dispatched to the scene.
Milwaukee Fire Department releases flood safety information
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- A series of strong storm systems will move across Wisconsin through Thursday, April 11th with heavy rain, ice and snow.
Survive Alive House kicks off new "Yell and Tell" Program
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- It's a curriculum that's as simple as its name, Yell and Tell.But the inspiration behind Jean Davidson's program came after the tragic death of her four-year-old grandson, Ryder."I am a very sad grandma, very, very sad grandma," says Jean.Jean shares the story of Ryder, who was pulled into a river by one of his friends who fell in.But there was another boy there, who saw the whole thing, and never yelled for help."He got scared and he didn't want to get yelled at, he didn't want to get in trouble so he ran and he was going to hide," says Jean.That's when Jean, who is the granddaughter of the founder of Harley-Davidson, developed The Davidson Yell and Tell Program.Starting this week, Jean's curriculum will be taught in the Milwaukee Fire Department's Survive Alive House."We hope to reach the younger kids, the kids who are more likely to hide, not to talk, to be nervous and afraid when they see a dangerous situation," says Milwaukee Fire Department Chief Mark Rohlfing.The Survive Alive House educates children about fire safety.But now kids will learn the four basic steps of Yell and Tell, which focuses on what the witness child should do in a dangerous situation.Those steps include: see what's happening, feel scared, yell for help, and tell an adult.About 5,000 MPS 2nd graders will go through the Yell and Tell program each year at the Survive Alive House.Jean plans to continue sharing her program, with the hope that no grandparent suffers the loss she did.
Two firefighters hurt battling 3-alarm fire in Milwaukee
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Two firefighters suffered minor injuries while battling a three-alarm fire on Milwaukee's north side late Saturday, March 16th.The fire broke out around 10:30 p.m. near Fond du Lac and North Avenues.When firefighters arrived on the scene, the two-story building was engulfed in flames.
Firefighters focus on health & wellness to aid in fighting fires
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Not only do firefighters put their lives on the line on a daily basis, but they also fight exhaustion, pain and fight to stay fit.It's all so Milwaukee firefighters like Jim Malecki and Lorenzo Williams can fight flames for years to come.Perhaps the only actual fire burning in the basement of the Milwaukee Firefighter Academy may be the one in the belly of Health and Safety Officer Jason Mims."You need to be fit focus and able to perform the job in the way the citizens of Milwaukee expect us to," Mims said.These firefighters participate in voluntary off-day workouts led by highly-trained volunteers like Lt.
MPD, MFD face off in bowling competition at Classic Lanes
GREENFIELD (WITI) -- For the 35th year, the Milwaukee Police Department and Milwaukee Fire Department compared their skills at the bowling alley.The top 40 bowlers from each department got things rolling Thursday afternoon, March 7th at Classic Lanes in Greenfield.They say the competition is fierce but fun."You call this a grudge match, you can call it a fun competitive thing -- as I remember a couple of years ago we were short a couple of bowlers.
Fire damages home at 49th & Center in Milwaukee
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Milwaukee fire officials are investigating the cause of a house fire that broke out near 49th and Center early Sunday morning, March 3rd.Firefighters were first called to the scene around 4:30 a.m. Police say the people living in the home were able to get out safely and the fire was put out quickly.The fire caused about $45,000 in damage.