Milwaukee Fire Department dedicates new equipment

MILWAUKEE -- The Milwaukee Fire Department is putting into use new equipment that will provide a greater level of protection for citizens and firefighters.Firefighters gathered on Monday morning to dedicate three new pieces of equipment to the force. "I think everybody recognizes the greatest asset the fire department has is its people, but in order for the people to do the best job they can do, they must have the right equipment," Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett said.Rescue 1 and Rescue 2 fire trucks, and Ambulance 1 are some of the newest additions to the department.

Firefighters battle 2-alarm fire in auto shop on Milwaukee's south side

The Milwaukee Fire Department battles a 2-alarm-fire in an auto repair shop.Fire alarms were set off around 2 a.m. Wednesday at 2534 W.