Milwaukee Fire Department

Mayor Johnson’s Budget Hikes Fees, Taxes In 2025, Maintains Services

See what's included in budget to be presented Tuesday morning.

AG Kaul Meets with EMS Leave Behind Program Recipients

Local Groups Promote Equitable Water Access and Recreation

An ever-growing variety of groups and activities enjoy Milwaukee's waters.

Festivals On Land and Water Will Takeover Milwaukee

Hoancoming, Irish Fest and much more.

City of Milwaukee Health Department Back to School Health Fair

Bronzeville Week 2024 begins this weekend

Adopt-A-Neighborhood Initiative Aims to Uplift Silver City

City aims to boost neighborhood's safety, community engagement and beauty.

RNC Prep Includes Maritime Security Planning, Training

Local coast guard station hosts exercise gaming out security threats for Republican National Convention.

Fire started in vacant house catches occupied home next door on fire

Statement of Alderwoman Milele A. Coggs May 22, 2024

MPD Officer Shot

City Seeks 55,000 Beef Jerky Sticks, 250,000 Water Bottles, Kevlar Helmets For RNC

Plus: Police will lease facility in Greendale for staging.

‘Big Truck Day’ returns to Downtown Milwaukee‘Big Truck Day’ returns to Downtown Milwaukee on Saturday, May 18, celebrating National Public Works Week on Saturday, May 18, celebrating National Public Works Week

Dozens of big rigs from the Department of Public Works, Milwaukee Police Department and Milwaukee Fire Department will be on site at Red Arrow Park for kids to check out

Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley Reflects on First Term Successes

During his first term, County Executive Crowley delivered investments, initiatives, and policies to advance racial equity in Milwaukee County

Bill Christianson Is Milwaukee’s New Fiscal Watchdog

Christianson defeats Greg Gracz for open seat as city comptroller.

Heart Disease Killed Woman Whose Death Led to Milwaukee 911 Policy Change

Jolene Waldref died in January after calling 911 from bus stop in sub-zero weather.

Milwaukee Fire Department Chief Officers Association and Milwaukee Professional Firefighters Local 215 Endorse Jack Eckblad for Milwaukee County Board Supervisory District 4

Endorsed by 14 Organizations and 13 Leaders Before Election Day

Demolition Starting At Northridge Mall

Former Boston Store will be the first section to fall.

Narcan-Resistant ‘Tranq’ Linked To 1 in 5 of Milwaukee’s Overdose Deaths

And the rate has doubled in early 2024. Xylazine is commonly mixed with fentanyl.

MFD, Ambulance Service Providers to roll out enhanced search protocol

Alderman Lamont Westmoreland Announces Key Endorsements in Re-Election Bid

Warm Weekend Presents Hot Opportunities

And some ice skating superheroes.

After Taking Ownership, Milwaukee Moves To Secure Northridge Mall

On-site security, board ups and next, a very long fence.

Milwaukee Officials Urge Ambulance Policy Changes After Woman’s Death

Unanimous Common Council measure calls for future operating procedure updates.

Council adopts file urging change of MFD, ambulance service providers

Rep. Evan Goyke Announces Strong Support from Area Labor Unions in Campaign for City Attorney

Woman’s death after collapse at bus stop is tragic and shows need for better response

Statement of Alderman Lamont Westmoreland January 31, 2024

Paramedics Never Left Ambulance to Look for Woman Who Froze to Death

Paramedics were on the scene for around 7 minutes, CEO says

Fire Department Reviewing 911 Calls After Women Falls on Ice, Dies

Report says Milwaukee's 911 call system can lead to 'delays and frustration for the caller.'

Burgelis Campaign Rolls Out Long List of Initial Endorsements

Third Annual Downtown Ice CAPE-Ade Returns to Red Arrow Park

Skate with local and national heroes during the third annual Downtown Ice CAPE-ade at Red Arrow Park’s “Slice of Ice” rink

VISIT Milwaukee Announces New Vice President and First-Ever Director of Community Engagement & Inclusion

Sales Tax Helps Fire Department Add Paramedics, Fire Engine

New ambulance for area near 27th and Capitol, restored fire station at 13th and Layton.

Milwaukee Seeks RNC Police HQ, Mobile Command Post

Thousands of officers will guard convention, with additional hub needed to deploy them.

MPD Officer Shot

City Wins $15 Million To Demolish Northridge, But Still Must Prevail In Court

Federal funds, long anticipated, provide major boost to city's redevelopment effort.

Local Celebrities To Ring Bells For The Salvation Army

Limited Supply of Narcan Prevents Milwaukee Groups From Saving Lives

Vending machines aren't available after hours, or are even turned off during the day.

Residents invited to 14th District town hall meeting on Sunday, December 3

New Study Analyzes Ways City, County Could Share Services, Save Money

"Promising possibilities" says Wisconsin Policy Forum report.

Nonprofit executive and community advocate Sharlen Moore files for candidacy to serve residents of the 10th Aldermanic District

2024 Milwaukee Budget Increases Services, Taxes

New sales tax allows city to avoid drastic cuts, but comes at a cost.

MFD Says There Were At Least 7 Recent Fires At Abandoned Northridge Mall

Security removed after Phoenix Investors walked away from buying property.

Fire Department Reopening Station At 13th and Layton

Chief Lipski picks Engine 17, shuttered in 2021, to reopen.

Fire Department Debating Which Station To Reopen

For first time in years, MFD thinks about growth. Down to three options.

Downtown Milwaukee hosts 2nd annual Jack-O-Lantern Jubilee on Oct. 28

Milwaukee Downtown, BID #21 casts a spell on Red Arrow Park for a family-friendly Halloween event

Mayor Unveils 2024 Budget With New Sales Tax

But a massive deficit still looms for Milwaukee.

Horwitz, World-Patterson Elected To Lead Fire & Police Commission

Past chairs resigned in protest of new state law stripping authority.

Firefighters, Teens Are Growing Greens In Shuttered Fire Station

Hydroponic gardens located at fire stations throughout the city will provide more than 25 pounds of lettuce and herbs per month.

Berrada Sues Milwaukee Tenants Union For Defamation

Mega-landlord's lawsuit focuses on November fire and group's subsequent claims.

Local talent and big trucks to be on display at Bronzeville Cultural & Arts Festival

Gun Locks Available at UNCOM Locations

Park Being Renamed After Milwaukee Jazz Legend

Cawker Play Area to become Al Jarreau Park.

Milwaukee Health Department Hosts 22nd Annual Back to School Health Fair

After State Law Stripped Authority, Leaders of Milwaukee’s Fire & Police Commission Resign

Chair Edward Fallone and Vice Chair Amanda Avalos resign in protest following "assault on self-government."

Have A Firefighting Boat? City Needs One for Republican Convention

City seeking all sorts of security products for national convention in July 2024.

Council Committee Endorses 2% Sales Tax

And blasts state policy restrictions while insisting tax is far from a 'Milwaukee bailout.'

Common Council Plans To Approve Sales Tax

And later sue the state over policy restrictions. They 'will not dampen our creativity.'

Sales Tax Timing Is Burning Issue

Will two-thirds of Common Council support 2% sales tax? How tricky is the tax's timing?

Communication file to discuss Northridge Mall coming to committee Tuesday

Milwaukee Sales Tax Deal Reached, Referendum Dropped

Deal at Capitol requires Common Council, County Board to pass new taxes with two-thirds votes. Includes substantial policy measures.

Zoning Board Approves Capitol Drive Addiction Treatment Clinic

Community Medical Services approved to open at N. 76th St. and W. Capitol Dr.

Experts Discuss Milwaukee’s Plague of Overdose Deaths

Milwaukee Overdose Response Initiative confronts a fatal overdose every 16 hours.

MPD Joins the Hope Kit Initiative

How To Use Narcan To Save a Life

Nasal spray can reverse an opioid overdose.

Assembly Republicans Have Plan To Help Milwaukee, Will It Work?

Proposal would increase shared revenue and enable sales tax for Milwaukee, with strings attached.

City May Close Libraries, Cut 25% of Police and Fire Departments

Milwaukee faces $156 million fiscal cliff without state help.

Correctional Officer Charged in Jail Death

A 32-year-old correctional officer has been charged with felony misconduct in public office.

Work Starts on Redeveloping 150 Vacant Homes

Homes MKE aims to create new homeowners, improve neighborhoods.

Milwaukee Health Department Continues Harm Reduction Work Amidst Devastating Fatal Overdose Weekend

Spike In Deaths Points to Tainted Local Drug Supply

Milwaukee County has averaged one overdose death every four hours since Saturday.

City Will Sue Kia, Hyundai Over Repeated Thefts

City looking for 'payback' stemming from 'destruction' wrought by theft epidemic.

AG Kaul, 21 Other States Demand Kia, Hyundai Address Thefts

Could be precursor to multi-state lawsuit over autos' defect that makes thefts easy.

County Jail Records Second In-Custody Death of 2023

An unidentified 37-year-old man is reported dead. No cause of death immediately released.

City Faces Problems With 911 Call Center?

Millions spent, repeated delays and hours of closed door meetings suggest a problem launching system.

Two Milwaukee Police Officers Charged With Felonies For In-Custody Death

Charges of abuse of a resident, felony misconduct in public office.

Portion of Bayshore Parking Garage Collapses

No injuries as suburban shopping center sees multiple floors of concrete fall.

Mama Tried Motorcycle Show Rolls In This Weekend

Another chili event, a home improvement show and much more also in store this weekend.

Local Officials Hope Lawsuit Settlement Funds Can Reduce Drug Overdoses

644 overdose deaths in county in 2021. 'We're finally getting some resources.'

Superheroes and A Touch of Arendelle On Tap For Red Arrow Park’s “Slice of Ice” Rink

Downtown Ice CAPE-ade and “Broadway Skates” featuring Disney’s FROZEN among the themed skating events for February

MPD Mourns The Death of An Officer Killed in the Line of Duty

Statement from the Milwaukee Police Department.

Supervisor Burgelis Commends Reopening of Station 28

Wauwatosa and Milwaukee Fire Departments' Collaboration Allows for Return of Engine 28

Wauwatosa, Milwaukee Collaborate on Fire Station

Deal on fire station near cities' border enables Milwaukee to reactivate central city station.

Former Fugitive Reported Dead in Jail

Second death in two-months in Milwaukee County Jail.

Local Celebrities To Ring Bells For The Salvation Army

Council Overrides Mayor Johnson’s First Vetoes

Actions finalize 2023 budget with no cuts to libraries or fire department.

Mayor Vetoes Library, Fire Service Cut Restorations in 2023 Milwaukee Budget

In making first veto, Johnson offers compromise to Common Council.

Homeless Deaths Rising Significantly in Milwaukee

Substance abuse contributing to 147% rise since 2018.

Johnson Names Former Deputy City Attorney To Fire & Police Commission

Miriam Horwitz would be commission's ninth member, fulfilling mayor's campaign pledge.

Northridge Owner Appeals, Blocks Demolition Order

2019 court case continues to drag on. Mall has been closed since 2003.

Public input drives budget amendment that seeks to restore library and fire services

Milwaukee Spending $1.5 Million On Lawsuits, Including Two Police Conduct Cases

And another $1.5 million in settlements is pending.

Federal Funds Give Milwaukee a Budget Reprieve, but Debt Up as Reckoning Nears

Federal monies supporting more than half of Milwaukee Fire Department positions

What Two Fire Stations Will Milwaukee Fire Department Cut?

Or will an influx of Medicaid money stave off cut?

Suspect Vehicle Crashes during Police Pursuit

Judge Rules Northridge Mall Must Be Demolished

Ruling is a win for city, but issues remain with demolishing building.

Council Approves Paying Four Settlements

Taxpayers on the hook for yet more city settlements.

Washington, Burgos Join Fire-Police Board

City Fire & Police Commission now has a record eight members.

Downtown Plans Jack-O-Lantern Jubilee

Downtown BID announces "Milwaukee's only pumpkin patch,' a family-friendly, October event at Red Arrow Park.

Kessler Resigns From Fire-Police Board

Retired judge's resignation delays mayor's push to create full, 9-member Fire & Police Commission.