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Wisconsin Firefighter Killed, Others Injured After Dumpster Explosion
ST. ANNA, Wis. - Authorities say a Dumpster outside an eastern Wisconsin foundry has exploded, killing one firefighter and injuring at least four others.
Victims Identifed
Steven Koeser, age 33
- died of blunt force trauma
Brad S. Woelfel, age 28
-transported to Theda Clark Medical Center- soft body injuries, no broken bones, all injuries are non-life threatening, he is in good condition and has been released.
Michael W. Fromm, age 27
-transported to Calumet Medical Center - treated for multiple burns and was released
Jeffrey L. Fliss, age 31
-transported to Calumet Medical Center - treated for multiple burns and was released
Matthew J. Winkel, age 28
-transported to Calumet Medical Center - treated for multiple burns and was released
Joshua P. Mertens, age 31
-transported to Calumet Medical Center - treated for sore back and released
Kurt P. Kelling, age 30
-transported to Calumet Medical Center - treated for minor injuries and released
Chase J. Fritsch, age 17
-transported to Calumet Medical Center - treated for minor injuries and released
Joshua Tyler Scott, age 15
-transported to Calumet Medical Center - treated for ear ringing and released
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Calumet County Sheriff Gerald Pagel says it's not clear what caused the blast Tuesday evening.
The Dumpster is outside Bremer Manufacturing near rural St. Anna.
Pagel says a patrol officer saw a fire on the Bremer grounds Tuesday about 7:20 p.m. and called the fire department.
Neighbors tell The Post-Crescent of Appleton they heard an explosion just before 8 p.m. that shook homes, cracked walls and sent a plume of white smoke into the sky.
Calument County deputy Brett Bowe says a 33-year-old firefighter died at the scene.
A hospital official says one firefighter is in critical condition. Pagel says three others have non-life-threatening injuries.
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Information from: The Post-Crescent, http://www.postcrescent.com
Copyright 2009 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed.
Victims Identifed
Steven Koeser, age 33
- died of blunt force trauma
Brad S. Woelfel, age 28
-transported to Theda Clark Medical Center- soft body injuries, no broken bones, all injuries are non-life threatening, he is in good condition and has been released.
Michael W. Fromm, age 27
-transported to Calumet Medical Center - treated for multiple burns and was released
Jeffrey L. Fliss, age 31
-transported to Calumet Medical Center - treated for multiple burns and was released
Matthew J. Winkel, age 28
-transported to Calumet Medical Center - treated for multiple burns and was released
Joshua P. Mertens, age 31
-transported to Calumet Medical Center - treated for sore back and released
Kurt P. Kelling, age 30
-transported to Calumet Medical Center - treated for minor injuries and released
Chase J. Fritsch, age 17
-transported to Calumet Medical Center - treated for minor injuries and released
Joshua Tyler Scott, age 15
-transported to Calumet Medical Center - treated for ear ringing and released
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The Dumpster is outside Bremer Manufacturing near rural St. Anna.
Pagel says a patrol officer saw a fire on the Bremer grounds Tuesday about 7:20 p.m. and called the fire department.
Neighbors tell The Post-Crescent of Appleton they heard an explosion just before 8 p.m. that shook homes, cracked walls and sent a plume of white smoke into the sky.
Calument County deputy Brett Bowe says a 33-year-old firefighter died at the scene.
A hospital official says one firefighter is in critical condition. Pagel says three others have non-life-threatening injuries.
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Information from: The Post-Crescent, http://www.postcrescent.com
Copyright 2009 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed.
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Permalink Reply by Loyd Dittfurth on
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god bless the families
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on another note of this story
how many of us have said argh another dumpster fire!!!
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Permalink Reply by Ron Ayotte on
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The safest way to put out a dumpster is via a deck gun (if it is prepiped) or use the reach of a fire stream... preferably a deuce and half with a smooth bore and fill that sucker up.
If there is a reaction, then allow the contents to burn out and protect the exposures.
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Permalink Reply by walmart on
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I saw on the news that their was a 15yr old and a 17yr old injured during the blast. Any idea what they were doing their (explorers, citizens watching?)
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Permalink Reply by Tom Wheland on
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GODSPEED to our fallen brother and hope for speedy recoveries (mentally & physically) for our injured brothers and the department as well. I wonder if it was another case of magnesium?
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Permalink Reply by Reg Mathis on
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Thanks for the update John. I'm interested in seeing the reports on this one.
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Permalink Reply by John Crabbe on
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My guess is that they were junior FF's, because they were affiliated with the dept. I won't get into that here and made my opinion about juniors on firegrounds clear, this is an unfortunate reminder that things do go wrong.
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Thanks for the info John. Will you be attending the funeral? Do you know any of the details about it yet? I have to talk to the chief tommorow whether or not we are sending a truck,or just in vehicles
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Don't know anything yet as far as that goes. News conference reported the family wishes to have a private funeral, but I'm stopping by a station to check dept email to learn some more.
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Permalink Reply by Tim Simpson on
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just goes to show all of us whether 1 day on the job to 20 years there is no such thing as a routine call, I would like to know what was in the dumpster that exploded. My prayers are with the family and the fire house and department
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Permalink Reply by Mike Elack on
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May God's grace comfort these families through this difficult time.
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Permalink Reply by Brent Jones on
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Visitation: Jan 2, 2010 0800-1400
Service: 1400-1500 with graveside to follow.
Per family and Dept.... Please DO NOT bring large fire apparatus. Limit your vehicles to Dept vans, sedans, or suv's. There is limited parking and seating. If you would like to participate as a visiting Dept for the line up for graveside, please be at the St Anna Fire Station by 1300.
If you have a dress uniform, please wear it. Also wear badge bands.
Clean/cleaner Turn out coats acceptable due to cold weather.
If you have questions, please email me at mfdhonorguard@wi.rr.com
Please..be safe and have a happy new year.
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