As bitter cold settles over Northeast Wisconsin, fire departments are preparing for what could be one of the busiest stretches of the season. From medical emergencies to heating fires and carbon monoxide calls, local firefighters say extreme cold puts added pressure on both first responders and the people trying to stay warm.
At De Pere Fire Rescue, crews tell me cold snaps like this one tend to trigger a sharp rise in calls, often within hours.
You can watch the entire web video by clicking below:
Cold snap danger: Fire crews warn of rising CO calls and frostbite risks
“Anything can happen when temperatures drop this fast,” said Battalion Chief Daniel Gatz. “We see furnace malfunctions, carbon monoxide alarms, frozen pipes, hypothermia, slips and falls… even strains from shoveling. The cold increases risks across the board.”…