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 (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 (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 (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.
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 (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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Milwaukee house fire difficult to fight because of clutter
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- A home on Milwaukee's south side goes up in flames on Thursday evening, February 21st.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- A home on Milwaukee's south side goes up in flames on Thursday evening, February 21st.
Laura learns how to handle medical emergencies
Would you know how to respond during a medical emergency?
Would you know how to respond during a medical emergency?
Fire department says no smoke detectors in Milwaukee house fire
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- The Milwaukee Fire Department says it appears there were no smoke detectors inside a house near 10th and Morgan that caught on fire Saturday morning.It was a passing driver that first noticed the smoke and called 911.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- The Milwaukee Fire Department says it appears there were no smoke detectors inside a house near 10th and Morgan that caught on fire Saturday morning.It was a passing driver that first noticed the smoke and called 911.
Child rescued from house fire on Milwaukee's south side
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Milwaukee firefighters responded to a house fire near 10th and Morgan on the city's south side on Saturday morning, February 16th."We encountered heavy, heavy heat on the second floor, thick black rolling smoke," Asst.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Milwaukee firefighters responded to a house fire near 10th and Morgan on the city's south side on Saturday morning, February 16th."We encountered heavy, heavy heat on the second floor, thick black rolling smoke," Asst.
Firefighters battle two-alarm house fire near 29th & Grant
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Milwaukee firefighters battled a two-alarm house fire near 29th and Grant on the city's south side early Sunday morning that left a family homeless.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Milwaukee firefighters battled a two-alarm house fire near 29th and Grant on the city's south side early Sunday morning that left a family homeless.
Milwaukee students get a hands-on lesson in fire safety
MILWAUKEE -- The Milwaukee Fire Department and Milwaukee Public Schools have teamed up to teach kids fire safety through the Survive Alive House.
MILWAUKEE -- The Milwaukee Fire Department and Milwaukee Public Schools have teamed up to teach kids fire safety through the Survive Alive House.
Fire officials battle blaze in townhouse near 20th and Layton
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee fire officials battled a blaze in a townhouse complex near 20th and Layton that occurred around 3:00 p.m. Monday, December 24th.
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee fire officials battled a blaze in a townhouse complex near 20th and Layton that occurred around 3:00 p.m. Monday, December 24th.
New ordinance requires change in smoke detectors in Milwaukee
MILWAUKEE -- A new ordinance will go into effect in 2013 regarding smoke detectors in the city of Milwaukee.
MILWAUKEE -- A new ordinance will go into effect in 2013 regarding smoke detectors in the city of Milwaukee.
15-year-old teen saves mother, grandmother from fire
MILWAUKEE -- When a fire broke out at her home, 15-year-old Kayla Roberts jumped into action and helped save her family from the flames.
MILWAUKEE -- When a fire broke out at her home, 15-year-old Kayla Roberts jumped into action and helped save her family from the flames.