Wildland firefighting requires a certain kind of person. Read the following to discover if you have the skills to fulfill this necessary and fulfilling job. Wildland firefighting is sort of an … [Read more...]
Things Every Firefighter Wishes the Public Knew
Knowing what to do in an emergency is important. No matter what danger they encounter, citizens need to remember these five things to stay safe. There are many things that firefighters wish the … [Read more...]
All About Determination
By Nyesha Stone How many people work a desk job but would prefer not to? Whatever the number may be, Daryan Burroughs knew he didn’t want to become one of those people. Starting his … [Read more...]
Milwaukee Firefighters team up with non-profit to provide coats for area children
As winter approaches, the Milwaukee Professional Firefighters Association is teaming up with the Coats for Kids Foundation to provide an early Christmas gift for area children in need. On Monday … [Read more...]
Mahlon Mitchell easily won his primary contest for Lieutenant Governor
Mahlon Mitchell, firefighter and president of the Professional Fire Fighters of Wisconsin, easily won his primary contest for Lieutenant Governor securing 395,944 votes (52 percent) on Tuesday, May 8. … [Read more...]
Residency changes could have devastating effect on city
By Lynda Jones Under the proposed Senate Bill 30 the elimination of Milwaukee’s residency requirements for city police officers and firefighters is on the table. Mayor Tom Barrett along with … [Read more...]