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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 (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 (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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Milwaukee Fire officials responded to a garage fire near 58th and Hampton Ave.