Intense garage fire
KENOSHA -- A family is displaced this morning after an intense garage fire overnight.

Firefighters tourney is on
HUSTISFORD - The 111th annual Dodge County Firefighter's Association Tournament is under way in Hustisford this week.

Marathon firehouse carries big price tag
MARATHON COUNTY -- The cost of a new fire station in Marathon has increased significantly over the past four years, but so has the village’s ability to pay for one, village administrator Dave Joswiak told the Marathon Finance Committee on Thursday.

Firefighters learn at practice burn in Summit
Town of Summit - A hot summer day got hotter for 50 or so area firefighters who gathered from 7:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. July 26 for a practice burn on Genesee Lake Road. A home and shed donated for the drill allowed firefighters from Summit, Ixonia, City of Oconomowoc, Sullivan and the City and Town of Delafield an opportunity for a mutual-aid practice.

Firefighter drill
MENOMINEE -- Menominee fire captain Andy Yates (left) keeps time as a young firefighter candidate tackles one of several drills involving fire hoses on Wednesday. The department is looking to replace a member who recently retired.

Area man honored for 911 efforts
LA CROSSE -- La Crosse County Public Safety Communications Supervisor Michael Thompson has been selected Line Supervisor of the Year by NICE Systems’ Public Safety Answering Point’s Finest Awards.

Arson reported at Plymouth High School
PLYMOUTH -- Someone set fire to eight garbage cans outside Plymouth High School overnight Tuesday, damaging a concession stand and eluding capture, Plymouth police said Wednesday.

Three escape plane crash with minor injuries
OSHKOSH -- Three people were taken to an Oshkosh hospital after a single-engine Piper Tri-Pacer crashed while landing at Wittman Regional Airport Wednesday afternoon.

Fire damages meat processing plant
PITTSVILLE -- A fire at Pittsville Meats & Sausage will have an impact on the community of about 900 people, said Pittsville's fire chief. WAOW

Interim fire chief appointed for Fond du Lac
FOND DU LAC -- The Fond du Lac Police and Fire Commission on Wednesday named John Duffy to serve as interim fire chief.

Man rescued from inflatable raft on Lake Michigan
SHEBOYGAN COUNTY -- A man floated a mile out into Lake Michigan and had to be rescued after the wind caught his raft Wednesday afternoon, according to the Sheboygan County Sheriff's Department.

Clayton study: Build fire station soon
TOWN OF CLAYTON — A fire response time study for the Clayton-Winchester Fire Department recommends that a new eastside fire station be built "in the immediate future."

Elk Mound Fire District receives firefighters grants
ELK MOUND -- U.S. Senator Russ Feingold announced on July 18 that the Elk Mound Fire District received a 2008 Assistance to Firefighters Grant in the amount of $142,500. The grant is provided by the United States Fire Administration (USFA), which is part of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s Office for Domestic Preparedness (ODP), to purchase firefighting vehicles including pumpers, brush trucks, tankers, rescue and ambulances.

Train Derails South of Brownsville
HOUSTON COUNTY -- Crews are working Wednesday to clean up a 27 car train derailment in Houston County that leaked ethanol.

Car crashes into home
WAUKESHA COUNTY - Six people remain hospitalized this morning following a serious crash that sent a car plowing into a house.

Carbon monoxide scare
MILWAUKEE -- Fire crews were on the scene of a possible CO leak for more than three hours this morning at a GE facility in Milwaukee.

Big Bend-Vernon Fire Department receives grant
BIG BEND – VERNON -- Last Thursday, U.S. Sen. Russ Feingold announced that the Big Bend-Vernon Fire Department received a 2008 Assistance to Firefighters Grant of $228,950.

La Crosse to go ahead with plan to get into ambulance business
LA CROSSE -- The ambulance business in La Crosse may soon get more competitive, bringing to a head a public-private battle over who should provide emergency services in the region.

Town considering new fire station
TOWN OF BELOIT -- The Town of Beloit Board of Supervisors took preliminary steps Monday toward building a fire station.

One injured in Waupaca County crash
CLINTONVILLE — A 21-year-old man was hospitalized early today after striking a utility pole near the intersection of Waupaca County D and DD.

Changes on horizon for Harrison fire service
HARRISON — The merger of two independent volunteer fire departments that have operated autonomously for years has been turned over to a veteran firefighter who has been down this road before.

Emergency response times getting shorter
MEQUON -- The Mequon Fire Department's first-responder program during its first three months has cut response times by about three minutes.

A scare, but no injuries from Park Street fire
BARABOO -- Baraboo Volunteer Firefighter Jordan Lamasney hands Jerry Kruschke his cat, Sebastian, after a dryer fire Tuesday afternoon forced Kruschke to evacuate his Park Street home. Baraboo District Ambulance Service personnel also responded to the scene, but there were no injuries

Yost supporter starts fire in apartment
FRANKLIN -- A Franklin man took his enthusiasm for the surging National Leaguers to a new -- albeit dangerous level.

Man who drove into river is dead
MILWAUKEE -- A man died this afternoon after a vehicle he was in drove off a pier into the Milwaukee River near Lake Michigan, according to the U.S. Coast Guard.

Fallen Pulaski fire chief laid to rest
PULASKI — The sweet smell of incense hung in the air as a fire department honor guard rang its bell, shattering the silence inside Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary Church on Monday. WGBA

Storage Tank Explodes In Northern Wisconsin, Kills Workers
TOMAHAWK, Wis. -- Three workers were killed when a storage tank exploded in Tomahawk, Wis. MSNBC | Associated Press | Green Bay Press Gazette | WEAU | Channel3000.com

Plover, Whiting to fight fires together
When your home is burning down, you don't care who shows up to put out the flames, just that someone gets there and fast.

Marshfield Firefighters Help Maintain Memorial Park
MARSHFIELD -- Marshfield residents are recognizing the sacrifices their area firefighters have made over the years, and they're keeping their city beautiful at the same time.

Missing Plane In Outagamie County
OUTAGAMIE COUNTY -- The search is on hold for a plane missing in Outagamie County.

Duplex fire
MILWAUKEE -- Firefighters were busy fighting flames at a vacant duplex overnight.

Camper Explosion Severely Burns Man
TURTLE LAKE -- A camper exploded overnight sending one man to the hospital. It happened shortly before 11 p.m. Sunday night at the St. Croix Casino RV Campgrounds on Tamarak Street in Turtle Lake. WQOW

Batavia Fire Department Celebrates 100th Anniversary
BATAVIA -- A ceremony on Saturday afternoon marked the 100th anniversary of the Batavia Volunteer Fire Department. Activities for all ages were held at Batavia Firemen’s Park with food and refreshments provided by the Scott Pioneers 4-H Club. There also was a dance on Saturday night.

Fire kills one, injures three
MILWAUKEE -- A woman died in a fire this morning on the upper level of a Milwaukee duplex on the city's north side. Milwaukee police said the blaze also injured three other people inside the home. Fox 6 | WDJT | WISN | TMJ4

Man shares tales of Ground Zero to firefighters
ROME -- If Vinny Forras didn't keep busy by giving back and participating in events such as this weekend's in central Wisconsin, he may not even be alive today.

Sheboygan man cited for prank 911 call
SHEBOYGAN -- Sheboygan police cited a 40-year-old Sheboygan man for misuse of 911 Sunday after he allegedly made a prank distress call.

Plane crashes, explodes in Watertown
WATERTOWN -- A light plane landing at the Watertown Municipal Airport crashed Saturday, setting off an explosion as it came down at the end of a hangar while other aviation enthusiasts ducked for cover. Dailey Citizen | Gazette Extra | WKOW | Channel3000.com

Fire At Apartment On N. 27th Street
MILWAUKEE – A fire forced people from their homes Friday morning in Milwaukee.

Operations Training for Local Firefighters
LA CROSSE -- Some La Crosse firefighters are spending this week training on the bluffs.

Fire Claims Brothertown Barn
BROTHERTOWN -- A barn in Calumet County is a total loss after a fire broke out Thursday night.

Weston Fire Chief resigns
WESTON -- Mike Pierce has served Weston's Fire Department for more than three and a half decades. WSAW

Jackson County Restaurant Destroyed
MERRILLAN -- The Merrillan Fire Department says crews were called to Mr. Ed's on North Main Street in Merrillan just before noon Thursday.

Brookfield officers rescue 84-year-old man from burning home
Brookfield - Eighty-four-year-old Kenneth Petry was awakened by his wife as smoke was filling their house.

Mother, three kids escape morning blaze
MILWAUKEE -- A mother and three children safely escaped a fire inside a two-story townhouse overnight that caused $20,000 in damage to the home, according to the Milwaukee Fire Department.

South Beloit fire
SOUTH BELOIT -- South Beloit firefighters responded to a house fire at 804 Gardner St. Wednesday afternoon. Fire Chief Ken Morse said the fire was reported at 1:45 p.m.

Firefighting in the Wichlacz Family
Firefighting was a family affair for the Wichlacz family. Frank’s son Randy is the First Assistant Chief for the department in Pulaski, and was at the station when father was killed.

Green Bay Firefighters Helping Pulaski Mourn (video)

Hundreds gather to mourn Pulaski fire chief
PULASKI — Hundreds of mourners paid their respects to Pulaski Tri-County fire Chief Frank Wichlacz on Sunday, with some waiting more than an hour for their moment with Wichlacz's family and members of the department he served for more than 50 years. WBAY | WLUX

Pulaski Fire Chief Dies in Fire Station Accident
PULASKI -- Pulaski's fire chief is dead following an accident at the Pulaski-Tri-County Fire Department around 6:30 Wednesday morning. Wausau Daily Herald | Post Crescent | Shawano Leader | WEAU

Wausau apartment fire displaces family of 3
WAUSAU -- An apartment fire Thursday evening displaced a mother and her two daughters from their home on the east side of Wausau. WSAW

Crash at EAA results in minor injuries
OSHKOSH -- A homebuilt airplane pilot lost control and crashed during landing Thursday afternoon at Wittman Regional Airport. WBAY

Three rescued after boat capsizes on Lake Winnebago
MENASHA — Three people were rescued from Lake Winnebago on Thursday night after their boat capsized.

Green Bay man, 81, dead after SUV hits squad car, tree
GREEN BAY — An 81-year-old Green Bay man was killed Thursday after his Cadillac Escalade veered across two lanes of East Mason Street, sideswiped an unmarked squad car and rammed a tree head-on. WBAY

Powerful explosion destroys Wisconsin home
ALMENA -- A home in Barron County, Wisconsin has been flattened after a powerful explosion. People say the blast could be felt from twenty miles away. Fox 9 | Rice Lake Online | WEAU

Frankfort barn saved in Thursday fire
FRANKFORT -- The Edgar Fire Department, with aid from the Athens Fire Department, extinguished a fire in the hay mow of Harold Finke’s barn at 1470 Blueberry Road, town of Frankfort, last week Thursday.

Medical rescue earns award for RF ambulance staffer
RIVER FALLS -- She didn’t think it was a big deal. But somebody did. The mayor and chief of police in Eagan, Minn., honored Jessi Willenbring, a River Falls volunteer paramedic, for her efforts to save a patient having a seizure in the Twin Cities’ suburb.

Firefighters show off their skills at MERIT Center
MONROE - About a dozen fire department vehicles from Monroe, Monticello, Juda and Brodhead rolled into the Monroe Emergency Response Inter-agency Training Center Tuesday for the final night of a three-part training session.

Washburn house destroyed by fire
WASHBURN -- A Washburn house was gutted by a fire that started in the kitchen Wednesday evening, according to Washburn Fire Chief Mike Pedersen.

Regional fire/EMS the answer?
CLINTON -- “It would be tough to walk out of here, but I'd do it if it was better for everyone.” That's what Clinton Fire Chief and EMS Coordinator John Rindfleisch said about considering a regional fire department in light of an over-stretched department. He doesn't mind if some rural firefighters would be forced into an early retirement or if a Clinton engine had to move to another site. To Rindfleisch, it isn't about him or the individual departments.

For volunteer departments, challenges continue to grow
CLINTON -- Rural volunteer fire departments are struggling with fewer volunteers and fund-raising challenges, according to Clinton Fire Chief and EMS Coordinator John Rindfleisch.

Camp teaches about what it takes to be a firefighter
OSHKOSH -- Outfitted in full firefighting gear and carrying a hose, John Dailey, 18, was ready to be at the top of the stairs.

Town of Auburn home destroyed in early morning blaze
TOWN OF AUBURN — Authorities are investigating a fire that destroyed a vacant home early today. Firefighters were called to the scene of the blaze at N2147 Double D Road in the Town of Auburn about 1 a.m. today, according to a Fond du Lac County Sheriff’s Department. When they arrived the home was fully engulfed in flames.

Medflight required for county accidents
JUNEAU COUNTY -- Tuesday evening, approximately 9:30 p.m., Juneau County deputies responded to a one-vehicle accident involving five occupants on County Road K, near County Road O.

Helicopter pilot killed by rotor blade
TOWN OF LEROY — A pilot was killed just before 7 a.m. this morning when he was struck by the rotor blade on a helicopter. Fox 6 | WDJT | WMTV

At least 2 injured in six-vehicle crash
BARABOO -- A six-vehicle crash occured in a construction zone near Pit Road Wednesday at about 4:45 p.m. and at least two people were injured.

Firefighters battle blaze at Cudahy plant
CUDAHY -- Cudahy firefighters and surrounding departments remain on the scene of a fire today at the Cudahy Tanning Co., according to Cudahy police. WDJT

Bridge Restrictions Divide Sturgeon Bay Rescue Services
STURGEON BAY -- Despite holes and steel rusting away, traffic will soon return to Sturgeon Bay's downtown bridge -- but during certain hours and under careful supervision.

Muskego Fire Feud Put Out
MUSKEGO - The fire fighters feud in Muskego is over, at least for now. For decades, the Waukesha County city has been served by the Muskego Fire Department and the Tess Corners Fire Department. MyMuskegonow.com

Firefighter bikers headed to Rapids
WISCONSIN RAPIDS -- Hundreds of motorcycle-riding firefighters are expected to roll into Wisconsin Rapids this weekend. Participants in the fifth annual Wisconsin State Firefighters Ride for Remembrance, which begins in Beaver Dam, are scheduled to arrive at about 6 p.m. Saturday at Ben Hansen Park, said Ron Naab, ride chairman and member of the Allenton Volunteer Fire Department.

Basement blaze
BROOKFIELD -- Flames trapped one person in a home overnight. The fire ignited in the basement of a home in the town of Brookfield just after one am. TMJ4

Apartment damaged by blaze
WATERTOWN -- A four-unit apartment complex at the 800 block of Clark Street sustained about $35,000 in damages after a fire broke out Sunday in one of the second floor dwellings, according to Watertown fire Chief Henry Butts.

Fire Department study suggests changes
RICE LAKE -- Rice Lake's Fire Department is properly located and the right size for the city, but training is lacking and personnel could be used more efficiently, the City Council was told Tuesday

Green Bay house fire injures occupant, 3 firefighters
GREEN BAY -- A female occupant and three firefighters were taken to the hospital Monday for injuries after a house fire. Officers responded about 4 a.m. to a fire at 821 S. Quincy St., said Lt. Nick Craig of the Green Bay Fire Department. WLUX | NBC 26

Brillion man rescued from collapsed trench
MANITOWOC — An unidentified Brillion man was transported in critical condition to St. Vincent Hospital in Green Bay Monday after he was rescued from being trapped in a collapsed sewer trench at Federal-Mogul Corp., 2318 Waldo Blvd., according to Deputy Manitowoc Fire Department Chief Gregg Kadow. WBAY

Duplex fire leaves families homeless
MENASHA — Fire investigators say two children playing with matches accidentally ignited a blaze Monday that displaced two families from a duplex.

'Low-tech' way to fight fires can save lives
PORTAGE -- To gawkers who watched the Portage Fire Department fight a fire Friday on East Pleasant Street, the presence of an easel, shaded by a ladder truck, might have prompted some to wonder if the fire lieutenant at the easel might be a teacher.

Muskego fire company could cease operations if resolution passes
Muskego - After years of disputes between the city and the Muskego Volunteer Fire Company, the fire company will cease to exist after midnight Wednesday, if the Common Council adopts a resolution before it today.

Turkey Causes Motorcycle Crash
TREMPEALEAU COUNTY -- A turkey causes a motorcycle to crash in Trempealeau County Saturday afternoon. The Trempealeau County Sheriff's Department says the motorcycle was headed east on Schuh Road in the Township of Trempealeau when the turkey flew into its windshield. WKBT

Medical helicopters: Crowded skies or critical service?
MILWAUKEE -- The medical arms race now has health care systems vying for air supremacy. Flight for Life, based in the greater Milwaukee area, will open an air base in Fond du Lac next month that puts it in a position to draw patients from similar services in Neenah and Madison.

Dog dies in early morning house fire
KENOSHA -- A dog died and another was rescued during an early morning house fire Sunday.

Attempted arson, burglary probed
BELOIT -- Those at Happy Wok, 1802 Harrison St., are reeling in fear after finding gasoline and oil around one of the owners' home in the 1800 block of Park Avenue just a week after a burglary at the restaurant.

Starting at home for new fire chief
TOWN OF ALGOMA – Volunteer firefighters who reside in the town of Algoma will have first dibs on becoming the town's first full-time fire chief.

Neighbor heard a 'pop' before seeing smoke at house fire
MANITOWOC — Judy Rahmlow, 38, of Manitowoc was outside of her house Sunday when she said she heard a "pop" and then saw smoke coming from her neighbor's house.

Green Bay crews on scene of house fire
GREEN BAY -- A female occupant and three firefighters were transported to the hospital this morning for unknown injuries after a house fire in Green Bay. WFRV

Man killed in crash with Sheboygan County sheriff’s deputy
TOWN OF WILSON -- A 19-year-old Sheboygan Falls man was killed and a Sheboygan County sheriff’s deputy was injured early this morning in a crash in the Town of Wilson. WXOW | Channel3000.com

City of Duluth May Charge For Emergency Services

DULUTH, Min. -- In the near future, the City of Duluth could be charging you or your insurance company to extinguish a fire or investigate an accident.

Waukesha Pet Store Catches Fire

WAUKESHA, Wis. -- A pet store was damaged in a fire that broke out Saturday evening.

Fire destroys home

BIG BEND - A family returned from an outing just as fire is ripping through their home in Big Bend.

One confirmed dead in collision near Amberg on U.S. 141

AMBERG - One person is dead and another hospitalized following a head-on crash on U.S. 141 in Marinette County. WBAY | WGBA

Schofield Fire Department serves up pancakes

SCHOFIELD -- Schofield Fun Days wrapped up its weekend of events today with a pancake breakfast at the fire house, serving more than 200 people between the hours of 8:30 a.m. and noon.

Fire claims house of slain woman's kin

TOWN OF SKANAWAN -- Tragedy struck again for the father and stepmother of Rochelle Anderson, a Tomahawk woman killed earlier this year. WJFW

Howard Fire Department receives grant

The Howard Fire Department received a grant worth more than $14,000, U.S. Sen. Russ Feingold, D-Middleton, announced Wednesday.

Redemption of an alcoholic: Firefighter fights back

GANNETT -- Gannett Wisconsin Media's State of Drinking series chronicles an alcoholic's path to recovery. Check out our special report of stories and interactive multimedia over the next month, then share your views in the Community Conversation

Motorcyclist killed in Highway 60 crash Thursday

TOWN OF TROY — A motorcyclist was killed in a fiery two-vehicle collision on Highway 60 July 17, according to the Sauk County Sheriff's Department.

Acting Columbus fire chief wants reinstated

COLUMBUS — Acting Fire Chief/Emergency Management Director Bill Kluetzman wants Mayor Nancy Osterhaus to reinstate him to his positions unless he is going to face disciplinary charges.

Little damage at Pleasant Street fire

PORTAGE -- Portage firefighters change air containers before re-entering a second-story apartment at 330 E. Pleasant St., where a fire broke out late Friday morning.

Firefighters on scene of Vernon blaze

TOWN OF VERNON - Firefighters are on the scene of a house fire that started in an attached garage and was fully engulfed when crews arrived.

Flames engulf auto parts store
MILWAUKEE -- Flames fill an auto parts store on the south side overnight. TMJ4

Volunteer Firefighter's Quick Thinking Saved Random Lake Plant
RANDOM LAKE -- A Sheboygan County business is reeling after a fire gutted a portion of its manufacturing plant. The damage was contained thanks to the quick thinking of an off-duty volunteer firefighter. The FOX 6 News Team and Paul Blume explain

Firefighters feel the heat in practice burns
CALEDONIA -- Firefighters quickly extinguish natural gas leaks tonight in Caledonia. Fortunately, it was all for training on how to better put out those flames. Tonight's practice covered several different scenarios and techniques on battling leaks. They included a trench fire to simulate if a backhoe hit an underground line as well as if a car hit a home and broke the incoming gas line at the meter.

Child care center takes unexpected field trip
RIVER FALLS -- Little Adventures Child Care Center, 708 Whitetail Blvd., evacuated about 15 children from the building Thursday morning after detecting what one teacher described as a “funny odor.”

Rescue boat training
Marinette Assistant Fire Chief Jerry Plansky throws a life preserver ring Wednesday as he trains Lt. Bob Thull of the Marinette Fire Department on the use of the county sheriff’s water rescue boat.

Grant funds new fire gear in Rio
RIO — Rio Fire Chief Bob Lang said his department's needs are very simple — firefighting gear for 27 of its 34 volunteer firefighters and new helmets and boots for everybody.

And the walls come tumbling down
MEDFORD -- Firefighters from the Medford Area Fire Department make quick work of removing a lean-to porch from a manufactured home on the west side of Whelen Avenue early Wednesday morning. Firefighters were called to the scene when a passing motorist saw flames coming from the base of the home. The lean-to was removed to extinguish the fire that was located under it. Firefighters were called to the scene at 12:45 a.m. and were at the scene until 1:40 a.m.

Gas prices threaten to fuel crimes
MONROE - On July 4, one attempt to steal gas led to extensive damage and easily could have turned into a fatal situation.

Fire destroys Cashton Farm Supply
CASHTON, -- Firefighters from three Monroe County departments are still on scene of a fire at the Cashton Farm Supply on the west edge of the village. WXOW

Five injured in Kenosha County crash
TOWN OF BRIGHTON — Five people were injured in a three-vehicle collision Tuesday night on Highway 75, according to the Kenosha County Sheriff’s Department.

Car, garage destroyed in fire
RACINE — Thick black smoke could be seen from many points of the city and suburbs Wednesday night as the result of a garage fire behind 2507 Diane Ave. The blaze also drew hundreds of spectators.

Runaway paddleboat passengers rescued
JANESVILLE — Janesville firefighters pulled two stranded Janesville boys from the Rock River near the Traxler Park boat landing Wednesday afternoon.

Campfire complaints usually smoke-related
MENOMINEE - Firefighters have responded to several complaints in Menominee this past week involving recreational fires. Problems generally don't involve the flames as much they do the smoke that's created.

Is Barron County ready for a major tornado?
BARRON COUNTY -- It is a relevant question, considering July is one of the most active months for severe weather, according to the National Weather Service out of Chanhassen, Minn.

Advanced Cast Stone Fire
RANDOM LAKE -- An aerial ladder truck pours water onto Advanced Cast Stone in Random Lake Wednesday July 16, 2008. The fire required the mutual aid of several fire departments. WDJT | WISN | TMJ4

Several crash in Marathon Co. storm
MARATHON COUNTY -- An afternoon thunderstorm blew through Marathon County on Wednesday, leading to about 5,000 customers losing electricity, multiple cars crashing on Highway 29 near Hatley and numerous reports of downed power lines and trees.

Photo: Downed ultralight
LEDGEVIEW -- An ultralight aircraft was found in a Ledgeview cornfield at about 9 a.m. Wednesday without a no pilot in sight.

Moped vs. Mini-van Accident
APPLETON -- A two vehicle accident occurred on Marshall Street near the S. 16th Street intersection when the driver of a moped collided with the rear bummer of a mini-van at approximately 12:05 p.m. this afternoon in Manitowoc. The driver of the moped was transported to an area hospital by the Manitowoc Fire & Rescue via ambulance for unknown injuries at this time.

Report finds fire victims were intoxicated
MENOMONIE - The final toxicology results on three UW-Stout students who died in an apartment fire April 5 showed all three were legally intoxicated at the time. WEAU

Local firefighters head west to fight blazes
RHINELANDER -- As California forests continue to burn in the state’s worst ever wildfire season, Wisconsin’s Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is sending firefighters and equipment to help the effort. The DNR has sent 33 firefighters and eight pieces of equipment to California and other states to assist with efforts to suppress this summer’s wildfires.

Rural fire department cleared of financial wrongdoing
VANDENBROEK-KAUKAUNA -- A yearlong investigation into Vandenbroek-Kaukauna Fire & Rescue’s finances has cleared the rural department of financial wrongdoing.

Man pleads guilty to arson to church
WISCONSIN RAPIDS -- 28-year-old Wisconsin Rapids man pleaded guilty Tuesday in Wood County Circuit Court to charges connected to multiple burglaries and two arson cases, including one involving a church.

Dellona to compare EMS services at open house
TOWN OF DELLONA -- The Dellona Emergency Services Committee will present information comparing the two nearest ambulance and fire protection services at an open house it scheduled on Aug. 20.

DULUTH MAN RESCUES 5 PEOPLE FROM BURNING BUILDING
DULUTH, Min. -- Five people escaped a burning building this morning in Duluth thanks to the help of one man. Just before nine-thirty, fire crews responded to a fully-involved building at 1923 West Superior Street.

Fatal crash
PEWAUKEE -- Police Chief Gary Bach says a six-year-old boy is dead after the mini van he was riding in crashed into a dump truck. It happened Monday morning at the intersection of County Highway F and the Interstate 94 Westbound ramp in Pewaukee.

Woman detained in 2-alarm fire
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee police have detained a 22-year-old woman suspected of starting a couch on fire that sparked a two-alarm fire on the city's northwest side this afternoon.

Regional fire outlook could help
BELOIT -- “The time has come and the time has passed.” That's what Beloit Assistant Fire Chief Tim Curtis says about the need to create a regional fire department.

Initial fire formula OK'd; Committee to discuss operation of regional dept.
DELAFIELD -- Representatives of the City of Delafield and the Villages of Nashotah and Chenequa have reached a tentative agreement on a formula for sharing the cost of a fire department serving the three communities and have instructed fire chiefs to begin discussions of how the consolidated Lake Country Fire Department would be structured.

Flood of emergency calls
BELOIT -- It may be the first symptom of the collapse of the healthcare system - emergency rooms flooded with too many patients, and it's happening in Beloit now.

Veteran firefighter gets a surprise for his retirement
NEKIMI -- Veteran firefighter Robert Kumbier received some unexpected acclaim earlier this week. He was honored Monday night by his fellow firefighters on his retirement after 40 years of service with the Nekimi Volunteer Fire Department.

One killed in Brown County tractor rollover
TOWN OF HOLLAND — One person was found dead at the scene of a tractor rollover just north of the Brown-Calumet county line on Monday evening, the Brown County Sheriff’s Department said.

Commission OKs fire station in park
BROOKFIELD -- Members of the city of Brookfield's Parks and Recreation Commission said the relocated Fire Station No. 2 could be successfully incorporated into Fairview North Park but want to mitigate the land lost by acquiring a parcel of vacant land owned by the Elmbrook School District.

Family Loses Barn in Fire
FALL CREEK -- Fire fighters from Fall Creek and Altoona say they got the call around 4:15 Sunday afternoon to S4325 Water Tower Road in Fall Creek.

Wisconsin Firefighter Injured by Debris in Barn Fire
TOWN OF ADDISON -- An Allenton firefighter suffered minor injuries early Saturday fighting a barn fire caused by a lightning strike, the Washington County Sheriff's Department said.

Hundreds Respond to Milwaukee's Call for Additional Firefighters
MILWAUKEE -- Hundreds of people looking to fulfill a childhood dream or win better job security submitted applications for firefighting positions Saturday during an open house - the first time in five years the Milwaukee Fire Department has accepted applications.

Gas prices fuel fire department changes
MONROE - Rising fuel costs have caused the Monroe Fire Department to make some changes.

Blaze causes $60,000 in damage to home
MILWAUKEE -- Five people were displaced this morning after a fire caused $60,000 in loss and damage to a home on the city's north side. TMJ4

Sunday arsons investigated
RACINE — Police and Fire Department investigators are looking into two separate incidents of arson fires that were reported within minutes of each other Sunday morning.

New memorial pays tribute to city firefighters
MARINETTE - Those who've risked their lives serving as firefighters in the city of Marinette are being invited to sign their names on a new memorial wall that surrounds the fire pole in the city's fire station.

Fire displaces families; fireman injured
JANESVILLE — Two families were displaced from their home after a fire in a second-story Janesville apartment early Sunday afternoon.

Man flown to Regions Hospital after duplex fire
LAKE HALLIE — A man is undergoing treatment for burns after a duplex he was living in in the Village of Lake Hallie started on fire late Saturday night. WEAU | WQOW | WLUX

Bee blamed for causing minor helicopter crash
WISCONSIN RAPIDS -- Wood County authorities say the pilot of a crop-dusting helicopter crashed after a bee got sucked into the cockpit and stung him. WEAU

Scott Volunteer Fire Dept. BBQ July 19
A&H-- One of the joys of summer in Wisconsin is the chicken bar-b-que, and the Scott Volunteer Fire Department will hold its 16th annual event Saturday, July 19, at A&H in Burnett County.

They don't just fight fires anymore
ALGOMA -- Fire departments are not responsible for just fighting fires anymore. There are fire safety programs to give and building inspections to carry out. And the chief needs to make sure rules and regulations are met in addition to fielding questions from residents who call the department.