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Glendale Police Department - Wisconsin
October 18th-October 24th is National Teen Driver Safety Week. The focus of this week is on distracted driving awareness.
Distracted driving is SO much more than texting and driving. Distractions are anything that can take a driver’s attention off the task of driving: playing with the radio, eating or drinking, or having noisy passengers inside the car. Watch for additional social media posts this week. #NTDSW #teendriver #drivesafe
Today is National Move Over Day. North Shore Police Officers and Firefighters urge you to slow down and move over when you see flashing lights on the roadway.
Did you know that every state has a law requiring you to slow down and, when possible, move over if you see flashing lights on the side of the road? Traffic-related incidents continue to be one of the leading causes of death among on-duty law enforcement officers.
What do you need to do if you see flashing emergency lights?
*Immediately slow down;
*Move over if you can safely do so; and
*Switch to a lane that is not immediately next to the emergency vehicle, if possible.
Help spread the word among your family, friends, and on social media, #MoveOver.
Brown Deer Police Department Village of Bayside Police Department Glendale Police Department - Wisconsin Shorewood Police Department Village of Whitefish Bay River Hills Police Department
Fire Prevention Week is here and it's time to "Serve up Fire Safety in the Kitchen!" North Shore Fire/Rescue wants to share some safety tips to keep you from having a cooking fire.
• Never leave cooking food unattended. Stay in the kitchen while you are frying, grilling or broiling. If you have to leave, even for a short time, turn off the stove.
• If you are simmering, baking, roasting, or boiling food, check it regularly, remain in the home while food is cooking, and use a timer to remind you that you’re cooking.
• You have to be alert when cooking. You won’t be alert if you are sleepy, have taken medicine or drugs, or consumed alcohol that makes you drowsy.
• Always keep an oven mitt and pan lid nearby when you’re cooking. If a small grease fire starts, slide the lid over the pan to smother the flame. Turn off the burner, and leave the pan covered until it is completely cool.
• Have a “kid-free zone” of at least 3 feet around the stove and areas where hot food or drink is prepared or carried.
With school in session and the cooler temps, we're seeing outdoor tents popping up in the north shore. Tents have their own unique hazards and safety considerations, especially as we enter the heating season. North Shore Fire/Rescue requires permits for tents that are 400 square feet or more, or a tent used for cooking. If you're planning to use an outdoor tent or temporary structure, here are a few guidelines:
• Tents must be 10 ft from any other structure.
• Open flame cooking is not permitted within 10 ft of tent.
• Maintain aisle width of 36" within tent.
• Tent material must be flame proofed.
• No smoking allowed, and sign should be posted.
• Fire extinguisher required.
Visit our website (www.nsfire.org) for more information and permit forms.
National Child Passenger Safety Board
Did you know car seats can be recalled if a safety concern is discovered? Be sure to register your child’s car seat so the manufacturer knows how to reach you if a recall does occur. There are ways to register a car seat:
• Complete the registration card that came with the car seat and mail it
• Contact the car seat manufacturer online or by phone
• Use the car seat registration form at nhtsa.gov
To check if your car seat has been recalled, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls
#KeepEachOtherSafe #TheRightSeat NHTSA National CPS Certification National Safety Council
As the saying goes..."Pride goeth before the fall." Don't let pride get in the way of asking for help. Contact your local fire department for help with testing and replacing smoke alarms, as well as checking your home for trip hazards. Stay safe!
Falls Prevention Awareness Week, September 21-25, 2020. Among older adults, falls are the leading cause of injury deaths, unintentional injuries, and hospital admissions for trauma. Falls can take a serious toll on older adults’ quality of life and independence.
It's Fall Prevention week! Impaired vision can contribute to your fall risk. Here is some great info from WI Council of the Blind & Visually Impaired.
Listen as Jean Kalscheur, Education Program Specialist for the Wisconsin Council of the Blind & Visually Impaired discusses how your vision effects your falls risk, the importance of eye exams, and protecting your eyes while outdoors.
Wauwatosa, Wisconsin
Fire training: wear 75 lbs. of equipment, climb up 5-story buildings, run hoses around corners with speed, maintain balance while climbing a ladder with tools...
That's just a snippet of what Wauwatosa Fire Department, North Shore Fire/Rescue, West Allis Fire Department, and neighboring fire departments experience during the training academy.
We train together, so that when an emergency call arrives, we have similar techniques and can respond seamlessly.
Today at all five North Shore fire houses, we pause to remember. #neverforgotten #343
Can you identify this appliance? This was a dehumidifier that was likely the cause of a home fire this week in Bayside. Fortunately, the family was alerted by smoke alarms. Remember to test your smoke alarms monthly and follow the link below to see if your dehumidifier is on the recall list:
https://www.wbay.com/content/news/Is-your-dehumidifier-safe-Full-guide-to-recalled-makes-and-models-417340383.html
Please welcome the Department’s newest recruit class. These six Firefighters were sworn in this morning and are set to embark on their Joint Fire Training Academy.
US National Weather Service Milwaukee/Sullivan Wisconsin
The combination of gusty south to southwest winds and high waves Sunday into Sunday night will bring a high swim risk to the beaches along Lake Michigan from Sheboygan County south through Kenosha County. A Beach Hazards Statement is in effect. Stay out of the water!
North Shore’s first Station 1 was torn down this week as new development comes to our neighborhood. In 1996, we moved out of that station to a newly constructed building now know as Station 81. The building housed the Brown Deer DPW until recently.
Greenfield Fire-Rescue
#Hero #Lifesaver alert. See it? It is the smoke alarm! Occupants were awoken to this early morning fire by smoke alarms just outside the bedroom and another in the living room. All occupants and pets were out of home upon Greenfield Fire-Rescue arrival. This could have been deadly, tragic without working smoke alarms.
Make sure you have smoke alarms outside sleeping areas and on every level of your home with good batteries, test them (push the button) and replace smoke alarms if older than 10 years old. We also recommend sleeping with the bedroom door closed as this can keep out smoke and heat (put a smoke alarm in the bedroom too. Never enough). If you cannot provide alarms, contact your local fire department. Smoke alarms work, lives depend on them.
Beautiful day to be out on Lake Michigan https://www.instagram.com/p/CEKSOeEHXpG/?igshid=1g9j4vob9flfv
Stuck at home? We've got it covered! 😷 Our Home Safety Assessment program is being offered with safety protocols to protect you and your family.
More on our water rescue training this week https://www.wisn.com/article/first-responders-train-to-keep-beachgoers-safe/33647590
Warm summer weather paired with the coronavirus pandemic, the North Shore Fire Department is seeing more rescue calls than usual.
Training on water grid searches this week at Klode Beach https://www.instagram.com/p/CECHou_nxpk/?igshid=1t8bqo2wj29rd
Thiensville Fire Department
***Joint Press Release***
This evening at 1735, Thiensville Police Department was advised by Ozaukee Sheriff Dispatch of a missing kayaker. The Thiensville Police Department immediately requested the Thiensville Fire Department respond with a boat to start searching the river for the missing kayaker.
The initial information received, was two friends were kayaking from Villa Grove Park in Mequon to Village Park in Thiensville. At some point during the trip, the pair became separated. One of the two friends successfully made it to Village Park. He was waiting for his friend to arrive at Village Park for approximately one hour. After an hour of waiting, the friend contacted Ozaukee Sheriff’s Department to report his friend missing.
Responding units, quickly requested the Mequon Fire Department Dive Team. They were requested to respond to Villa Grove Park and launch their boat to search south from that location.
While the Thiensville Fire Department was launching their boat from Village Park to the north, additional mutual aid was requested via the Mutual Aid Box Alarm System (MABAS) to the working still level. This requested additional resources from Cedarburg Fire Department, Germantown Wisconsin Fire Department, Village of Grafton Fire Department, Mequon Fire Department, North Shore Fire/Rescue, and Port Washington Fire/Rescue.
During this incident, the Thiensville Fire Department received two additional calls for service that were handled by the Cedarburg Fire Department and the North Shore Fire Department.
Further information was received by Mequon Police Department and Ozaukee County Sheriff’s Department about the missing kayaker. One caller stated they saw a subject walking in backyards wearing a life jacket. By the time this information was reported, approximately one hour had elapsed from the initial spotting. The area was searched for that person but not one was located.
Thankfully, this incident had a positive outcome, as the missing kayaker was located and was uninjured.
This incident serves as a good reminder to make sure everyone in your group is aware of the starting and ending locations. Furthermore, it is important to notify others who will not be partaking in the trip to know the plan for the trip, the approximate total time of the trip, and to contact that person when it is completed. Technology has the ability to track cell phones via GPS. Had the missing kayaker had their cell phone on their person, Dispatch Centers could track their movement.
A special thanks to all the mutual aid partners that responded to assist and to the Thiensville Police Department, Mequon Police Department, Wisconsin DNR, and Ozaukee County Sheriff's Office.
Thanks to our friends at TAPCO for dropping off some cream puffs from the Wisconsin State Fair. In case you're wondering, that's a huge smile underneath his mask! 😁
Throw Back Thursday to teaching CPR at Wisconsin State Fair #tbt #missingstatefairwi
US National Weather Service Milwaukee/Sullivan Wisconsin
High Swim Risk developing by 7 PM today at the Lake MI beaches from Milwaukee to Kenosha Counties. Dangerous waves and currents are expected.
Opening Day! Go Brewers.
#brewcrew
#openingday2020
US National Weather Service Milwaukee/Sullivan Wisconsin
A warm and humid weekend is on tap for southern Wisconsin with peak heat index values getting into the mid to upper 90s. Thunderstorm chances increase as the day goes on into the night on Sunday as a cold front drops south across the Great Lakes region. Stay cool!
Not too far off from completion of Phase 1 of the remodel project at Station 83 in Shorewood. Phase 2 scheduled to begin in mid-August.
Good advice to follow here....
Cases of COVID-19 are on the rise in the North Shore communities. Face masks should always be worn in public settings to avoid further transmission of COVID-19. We must all do our part to #SlowTheSpread.
Info on masks: http://ow.ly/Y2ti50AGdmZ
NS Data: http://ow.ly/bLzo50AGdwJ
US National Weather Service Milwaukee/Sullivan Wisconsin
A hot and humid day is ahead, with a Heat Advisory in effect from 1 PM to 8 PM. Later tonight, and line of potentially strong to severe storms is expected to move through the area. Damaging wind gusts and heavy rain will be possible.
If you happen to be spending the weekend outside camping, NOW is the time to think about where you will seek shelter from a thunderstorm, keeping in mind that tents and campers don't provide good protection from strong winds and falling trees! Also be sure to have multiple ways of receiving weather alerts.
Truck 82 aerial getting cleaning and preventative maintenance done today.
Heads up for the weekend!
Not only will the heat & humidity pose a risk this weekend. But there is a chance for some strong to severe storms as well. If you've got outdoor plans this weekend, make sure to have multiple ways to receive warnings and stay weather aware. #wiwx
Nicolet COVID-19 Site has been extended through Wednesday.
The Nicolet High School Testing site is being extended into next week Mon. July 13 - Wed. July 15.
If you have signs and symptoms and/or have been directly exposed to someone with COVID-19 please sign up at: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/904044faeab23a7ff2-covid19
Heads up today for those heading to Lake Michigan beaches!
Strong and gusty northeast winds and waves 3 to 5 feet will create dangerous swimming conditions for portions of southern Lake Michigan. The swim risk is High. Stay out of the water.
US National Weather Service Milwaukee/Sullivan Wisconsin
Strong and gusty northeast winds and waves 3 to 5 feet will create dangerous swimming conditions for portions of southern Lake Michigan. The swim risk is High. Stay out of the water.
Our Shorewood Station (83) is undergoing a remodel. The project is expected to be complete this Fall. Thanks to all of our team members who have worked on the project, representatives from the Village, our architect and construction manager and the construction teams who have worked so hard and diligent on this project. While the project is completed, our crews are operating from a temporary quarters just north of the station.
Congratulations to our newest promoted Heavy Equipment Operators: Scott Smith and Tyler Vahsholtz. Join us in wishing them well in their new roles.
Help increase the number of individuals that have been tested and do your part to control the spread. Register for free drive-thru COVID-19 testing being offered NEXT WEEK (July 6th - 10th) at Nicolet High School. Pre-registration is required and can be found at this link: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/904044faeab23a7ff2-covid19
4401 W River Ln
Milwaukee, WI
53223
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Happy Hanukkah! Make sure you are fire safe this holiday season. #happyhanukkah #firesafety #candles
Congratulations to Lieutenant Dan Farkas and Captain Dave Meyer who retire today with 27 and 28 years of service respectively. Thank you for your service and dedication to the communities. We wish you all the best in your retirement.
Put your Christmas Tree up already? Don't forget you need to water it everyday. #drytree #christmastree
#HolidaySafety Tip: Move things that can burn away from the stove. This includes dishtowels, bags, boxes, paper and curtains. #FireSafety
Keep your home safe during the holidays! Throw away bad holiday light strands! #holidayfiresafety
Join us live, as we wish congratulations to Lt. Borchert, who retires today following 32 years of service to both the City of Glendale Fire Department and North Shore Fire/Rescue following consolidation in 1995.
#tbt Remember that time the Milwaukee Bucks learned to save a life? You can learn too. #HandsOnlyCPR #AED #PulsePointMKE #FearTheDeer #Number1intheEast
Lookin good #WhitefishBay. #HolidayStroll #WFBBID
When you need us we've got your back! Do you have ours? Saturday, October 20, 2018, is National Move Over Day. Speeding past emergency vehicles is an everyday occurrence on the nation’s highways. There are over 12,000 roadway incidents each year in which dozens of firefighters, police officers, EMTs, transportation department workers, and towing & recovery employees are killed. When you see LIGHTS, VESTS, and RELECTORS, Slow Down and Move Over. #WeAllGoHome #SafeIncidents #MoveOverSlowDown Check out this link to familiarize yourself with the Wisconsin Move Over Law. https://wisconsindot.gov/Pages/safety/education/move-over/default.aspx
Taking care of business-week three in the books. Recruits from the Joint Fire/EMS Training Academy put it all together. #SearchandRescue #InteriorAttack West Allis Wauwatosa Fire Department
Don’t let the “Invisible Killer” ruin your winter! National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) #CarbonMonoxidePoisoning #CarbonMonoxideAlarm
Week two HEATS UP at the Joint Fire/EMS Training Academy as Recruits bring it all together. West Allis Wauwatosa Fire Department #ForceableEntry #SearchandRescue #LiveBurns
The next generation of extrication-batteries included. #TrainingDay #CuttingEdge
Harley Riders Rumble through North Shore this afternoon celebrating the Harley-Davidson 115th Anniversary. #ridesafe #Harley115 #Milwaukee #FreedomMachine
Firefighters force entry with newly donated forceable entry training door. Thank you Firehouse Subs for the generous $20,000 life saving equipment grant. Be sure to donate to the Firehouse Subs public safety foundation when visiting your local Firehouse Subs
The eagle has landed! Flight For Life Transport System in the house at Glendale Police Department’s National Night Out. The event runs from 5:00-8:00 pm this evening.
If it goes up or blows up, it shouldn’t show up!! #FireworksSafety #FourthofJuly
Lieutenant James Gefke climbs to new heights at Safety Day. Bayshore Town Center #AerialladderClimb
“Stay Alert Stay Alive “ at Safety Day. Stop by and let us help you develop a Home Fire Escape Plan Bayshore Town Center. #HomeFireEscapePlan
Explorer Agility Challenge “Heats Up” at Bayshore Town Center #Determination #HardWork #NoPainNoGain #SafetyDay
Summer is almost here and we are compressed for time so stop by Bayshore Town Center Safety Day and learn compression only-Hands Only CPR. #HandsOnlyCPR #PulsePoint #ProjectAdam.
Joint Fire Training Academy Recruits climb to new heights this week as they reinforce their ground ladder skills.
“Dumpster Fire Under Control” A dumpster full of old cedar shake shingles caught fire this afternoon in River Hills.
Catch the wellness wave!
Village of Fox Point Administrative Staff Extinguish Small Fire! As part of their safety training this afternoon, staff members used our BullEx BullsEye Digital Fire Extinguisher Trainer to successfully extinguish a simulated fire. Job well done everyone! #FireSafety #LifeSafety #EmergencyResponsePlan #Bullex
Overwhelming choices! How do we know which car seat is right for us?
When should your child turn forward-facing?
It’s delivery day. New ambulance joins fleet. Check out our new International 4300/Horton Med unit. #MED81 #trainingday.
How much is too much? What would you pay to protect your loved ones? Fire Marshal Matt Mertens discusses the importance and the cost of having a residential fire sprinkler system in your home. #FireSprinklers #Savinglives #Preventinginjuries. #Savingproperty.
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Milwaukee County Medical Examiner
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Milwaukee Community Justice Council
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