La Crosse emergency response crews honored with appreciation lunch
The community honored La Crosse police officers, firefighters, and EMTs with an appreciation lunch Sunday.
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Igniting a career; The Onalaska Fire Department and Western Technical College team up to train the next generation of firefighters
ONALASKA, Wis. (WKBT) – When you think of firefighters.. most of the time you'd think of an adult... But the Onalaska Fire Department is looking to change that. Some high school students will soon have the opportunity to become certified…
Celebrating EMS Personnel Week
During this COVID pandemic... EMS personnel have remained on the frontlines, for them working from home isn't an option. And they're doing that work knowing they could be helping someone infected by…
Tri-State Ambulance battles shortage of EMT and paramedic candidates
About 57 million people throughout the country rely on volunteer medical services.
Area fire departments host a joint EMS training session
The Onalaska and Holmen fire departments hosted a joint EMS training session on Monday for all area emergency departments.
Ambulance donated to Western Technical College in La Crosse
Western Technical College students will take learning on the road thanks to a recent donation.
EMT grad meets EMT who saved his life when he was a baby
Twenty-two years ago, Joseph Bitetto's mother went into labor prematurely. EMTs raced to her home, administered first aid and rushed her to the hospital.
Paying the Price for Saving Lives- Part 2
An EMT and police officer who struggle with PTSD both say they feel like they got a slap in the face instead of the help they expected.
Recent string of drug overdose deaths has Black River Falls on high alert
A recent string of drug overdose deaths in Black River Falls has the community on high alert.
La Crosse firefighters hope to carry heroin antidote
The La Crosse Fire Department might be the first in Wisconsin to begin administering a life-saving drug at the scene of an overdose.
