Firefighters around the country are concerned that gear laced with the toxic industrial compound PFAS could be one reason why cancer rates among their ranks are rising. The multi-layered coats and pants worn by firefighters have become the latest battleground over PFAS, or per- and polyfluor…
The nonprofit Wisconsin Fire & EMS Memorial, located in Ben Hanson Park at 2031 2nd Ave. S. in Wisconsin Rapids, is dedicated to honoring the service and memory of Wisconsin firefighters who have died in the line of duty. Memorialized from Walworth County is fallen longtime Linn Fire Department firefighter Ronald William Leedle, 45, who passed away of a heart attack during an April 26, 1979 total loss residential structure fire in Zenda, Town of Linn.
Ready for anything: Photos from live-fire training involving Racine and Kenosha area departments
Ready for anything
Courtesy of Ron Molnar, Kansasville Fire & Rescue chief
Ready for anything
Courtesy of Ron Molnar, Kansasville Fire & Rescue chief
Ready for anything
Courtesy of Ron Molnar, Kansasville Fire & Rescue chief
Ready for anything
Courtesy of Ron Molnar, Kansasville Fire & Rescue chief
Ready for anything
Courtesy of Ron Molnar, Kansasville Fire & Rescue chief
Ready for anything
Courtesy of Ron Molnar, Kansasville Fire & Rescue chief
Ready for anything
Courtesy of Ron Molnar, Kansasville Fire & Rescue chief
Ready for anything
Courtesy of Ron Molnar, Kansasville Fire & Rescue chief
Ready for anything
Firefighters from multiple neighboring departments in Racine County participate in March in a training exercise with a donated structure, including some departments that could be involved in creating a new consolidated regional fire protection service.
Journal Times file photo
Ready for anything
Courtesy of Ron Molnar, Kansasville Fire & Rescue chief
Ready for anything
Courtesy of Ron Molnar, Kansasville Fire & Rescue chief
Ready for anything
Courtesy of Ron Molnar, Kansasville Fire & Rescue chief
Firefighters around the country are concerned that gear laced with the toxic industrial compound PFAS could be one reason why cancer rates amo…
The nonprofit Wisconsin Fire & EMS Memorial, located in Ben Hanson Park at 2031 2nd Ave. S. in Wisconsin Rapids, is dedicated to honoring the service and memory of Wisconsin firefighters who have died in the line of duty. Memorialized from Walworth County is fallen longtime Linn Fire Department firefighter Ronald William Leedle, 45, who passed away of a heart attack during an April 26, 1979 total loss residential structure fire in Zenda, Town of Linn.
