Milwaukee Fire Department

Council Makes Street Name Changes Easier

New rule requires four-fifths of council to approve. Cesar Chavez Dr. extension next?

Milwaukee Police Rescue Domestic Violence Hostage

Statement on fatal fire, importance of working smoke alarms

Alderman Scott Spiker March 22, 2021

Statement Regarding March 14, 2021 Death in Custody

Port Milwaukee Tugboat Sinks

The Harbor Seagull sank in the inner harbor without injury sometime Sunday night or early Monday morning.

Evers’ Budget Proposal Would Allow Milwaukee Sales Tax

City and county officials have been pursuing option for over a year.

Six Steps To Improve Fire Safety

After three fatal fires in two weeks, Fire Department and city officials offer safety tips.

Common Council approves renaming of MFD administration building for its architect

Building will be named in honor of city and state’s first African American architect

Our Workload Is “Through the Roof”

How the closing of south-side station impacts Milwaukee Fire Department.

Statement on south side fire, importance of smoke alarms

Alderwoman JoCasta Zamarripa February 5, 2021

Demolition Underway on River One

Following explosion, construction and demolition are occurring side by side.

Apartment fire devastates 8th District families

Statement of Alderwoman JoCasta Zamarripa January 29, 2021

Fire Department HQ Being Renamed For Wisconsin’s First Black Architect

Alonzo Robinson was a trailblazing architect

Committee recommends renaming of Milwaukee Fire Department Headquarters

Milwaukee Leaders Commit To Addressing Homicide Pandemic

"There is a tremendous amount of work to be done, and we will do it together," said Mayor Tom Barrett.

City of Milwaukee Health Department Vaccination Site to Open at the Wisconsin Center

City Shows Off Wisconsin Center Vaccination Hub

Public could be vaccinated there in future weeks. Effort starting with frontline workers.

Coggs Continues to Lead Push for Enhanced Trauma-Informed Care

Alderwoman pushes for standardization in referrals with hopes of preventing future crime.

Wisconsin Center Could Become Vaccine Hub

City working to set up COVID-19 vaccine distribution hub.

Work Resuming On Explosion-Damaged River One

The damage will cost millions. The cause of explosion is still under investigation.

Congratulations to new MFD Deputy Chief Sharon Purifoy

Statement of Common Council President Cavalier Johnson December 21, 2020

River One Rocked by Explosion

Parking garage at core of $100 million development shows visible damage.

Milwaukee County Sheriff’s Office Investigates Death in MacArthur Square

Incident at Milwaukee County Jail

Overdose Responders Struggle Against Rising Deaths

Response team connects people to treatment after a non-fatal overdose.

Learn more about Fire Cadet opportunity during virtual recruitment

$1.6 Billion Adopted Budget Raises Fees, Cuts Police

City's fiscal challenges continue to mount under state restrictions, rising costs.

Alders Want Police Chief Search Paused Following FPC Resignations

City struggles to find stability in police oversight body.

Committee Approves Over 20 Amendments To Milwaukee Budget

Amendments target violence prevention, housing, lead abatement and more.

Almost Half of Budget Amendments Are Policy Footnotes

Footnotes call for a racial equity audit, benches in vacant lots, lead-safe property database and much more.

Proposed budget amendment seeks to create unarmed response unit within fire department

Milwaukee Public Schools celebrates 15 years of saving lives with AEDs

Nine lives total have been saved through the HeartSafe Schools program

Council Backs New Handling of 911 Calls

Wants MPD and FPC to develop approach where unarmed professionals handle non-violent social issues.

Wisconsin Policy Forum report underscores broken budget system

Statement of Common Council President Cavalier Johnson October 9, 2020

3 New COVID-19 Test Sites Include Miller Park

City opening new ones as National Guard testing sites will close October 17th.

Search for Police Chief Goes National

5 of 6 candidates from outside Milwaukee. FPC to decide by December. Barrett will weigh in.

Scooters Could Return to Milwaukee

Could return in 2021. In 2019, 350,130 rides taken, with 67 crashes.

Milwaukee Fire Chief Retires

Rohlfing criticized for how he handled black doll hung by its neck in station break room.

Mayor Tom Barrett released the following statement regarding Fire Chief Mark Rohlfing’s Retirement Announcement:

Council approves resolution directing creation of zero-tolerance racism and sexism policy

FPC to discuss policy at tonight’s meeting

Barrett Budget Proposal Cuts 120 Police

And makes other cuts. City's fiscal challenges exacerbated by pandemic.

Milwaukee County Sheriff’s Office Rescues Man from the Hoan Bridge

Milwaukee County Sheriff’s Office Investigates Fatal Incident in Washington Park

Actions must speak louder than words

Statement from Alderman Russell W. Stamper, II September 16, 2020

Firefighter Who Hung Black Doll Not Racist?

So says Fire Chief. Council members grill him. FPC will review case.

Public Safety and Health Committee to hear file regarding MFD workplace incident

City Expands Program To Fight Overdoses

Housed in fire department, the MORI program aims to reduce drug addiction, overdoses.

MCSO Investigates Death in Kosciuszko Park

Regional meeting on opioid epidemic included Senator Baldwin

MCSO Responds to Fatal Incident at McKinley Beach

Aldrete Discusses FPC’s Turbulent Year

The outgoing executive director blames City Hall, critics for current environment.

Milwaukee Man Sentenced to Prison for Arson of Duplex

Milwaukee Man Indicted for Arson Causing Injury to a Firefighter at 40th & Lloyd Incident

Milwaukee Cares Mask Ordinance to Go into Effect July 16

Milwaukee Adopts Mask Mandate

Council unanimously adopts indoor and outdoor mandate. Goes into effect Thursday.

MCSO Conducts Death Investigation at Bradford Beach

Selection of next executive director of the Fire and Police Commission must involve community and must be transparent

Statement from members of the Common Council: Alderwoman Milele A. Coggs, Alderwoman Nikiya Dodd, Alderwoman Chantia Lewis, Alderman Russell W. Stamper, II, Alderman Khalif J. Rainey, Alderman Michael J. Murphy, Alderman Mark Borkowski, Alderman José G. Pérez, Alderman Nik Kovac and Alderman Caviler Johnson

Fire & Police Leader Withdraws

FPC Executive Director Griselda Aldrete says council values spectacle over merit.

Feds Won’t Cover $1.6 Million Hazard Pay

Changing guidance leaves Milwaukee holding the bag for COVID-19-related bonus.

Communication file introduced to seek answers regarding MFD incident

Fire Department Investigating Brown Figure Hanging in “Looped Ribbon”

Charges expected to be read this week. Investigation underway since February.

Fire & Police Commission Director Wins Committee Support For Reappointment

Griselda Aldrete gets committee support, but needs to pick up five votes from the full council to keep her job.

Activists Clean Up Around Burned House As Questions Remain

Activists want more from police, police want cooperation from community

MPD investigates report of two missing teenagers

Suspected Sex Trafficking House Burned

Crowd surrounds house at 40th and Lloyd believed to be connected to missing children.

Milwaukee County Headed for Record Overdoses in 2020

By March the county was significantly ahead of 2019 in the number of deaths.

Grant extension of $500K good news for MKE’s efforts to combat opioid epidemic

Statement of Alderman Michael J. Murphy June 10, 2020

Urban Milwaukee Burns, Will Rise Like a Phoenix

Tragedy strikes our publication, but optimism abounds.

Thousands March While Attorney In Custody For Spitting In Protester’s Face

Giannis and other Bucks players show up at one of seven marches.

Police, Mayor, Hospital Workers March to Sherman Park

March is markedly different from larger marches that have circled city.

City Imposes Third 9 p.m. Curfew Monday

Officials lament burglaries, fires, vandalism. Chief Morales warns police "taking action".

Milwaukee Police Department updates community on COVID-19

City To Furlough, Cut Hours For 750 Employees

Revenue down $27 million in pandemic and city forced to make cuts.

Should City Workers Get COVID Bonus?

Public Works employees can't work from home, face more risk of COVID-19.

First Responders React To Supply Shortage, Change Operations

Police officers and firefighters are having trouble accessing the personal protective equipment they need.

Milwaukee Preparing for the Arrival of Coronavirus

Scale of virus outbreak in Wisconsin doubles during press conference as Barrett asks Evers to declare statewide emergency.

WMSE’s 18th Annual Rockabilly Chili Fundraiser

County Had Record Overdose Deaths in 2019

404 overdose deaths last year; previous high was 401 in 2017.

Gov. Evers Orders Flags to Half-Staff in Honor of Fallen Milwaukee Fire Department Firefighter

Summerfest Squeezed on Police Costs?

Alderman threatens to delay street closure permit if Summerfest won't pay city's costs.

Milwaukee Seeking $50 Million To Pay for DNC Security

Federal grant covers costs of police and fire during convention. 4,000 police officers expected.

Homicides Down 33% Since 2015

New approach with many stakeholders paying off, but work nowhere near done, says mayor.

Chief Morales Reappointed for Four Years

Commission grants police chief a full term, requires public meeting, reports.

Officer Ray Confirmed Without Debate

Former MPD officer is newest member of troubled Fire and Police Commission.

FPC Fumbles Police Residency Points

Months of confused meetings fail to pass residency points for police promotions.

City Wins $700,000 For Drug Overdose Fight

Opioid program has saved 15 lives in 2019; new funding will expand program.

Stunned Council Grills FPC Director

"It all doesn't add up" two aldermen say, while Hamilton says questions were answered.

Trouble at Fire & Police Commission?

Second public resignation and much staff turnover under new executive director.

Taylor Slams Barrett Over Residency

Mayoral candidate cites losses since residency requirement ended by Legislature.

4,000 Police Officers Will Guard DNC

Some 150 police departments, 12 fire departments will secure 50,000-person event.

The Man Behind Coffee Makes You Black

Entrepreneur Bradley Thurman is 70 years young, with a unique cafe.

Make this Holiday Season Unforgettable at the Pfister Hotel and Hilton Milwaukee

Marcus Hotels & Resorts hosts something for everyone at this year’s can’t-miss festivities

Representative LaKeshia Myers Honors First Responder Eliza A. Ortiz

"I am proud to honor Eliza Ortiz today as the twelfth district’s first responder of the year."

Bucks, Fire Department Have Cost Sharing Agreement

Deputy Chief praises Bucks' commitment to safety.