Harley-Davidson Motorcycle Dumps on Interstate Ramp, Starts on Fire

The motorcycle was fully engulfed when Brookfield fire crews arrived and found an oil slick.

Car fires are not unusual for the Brookfield Fire Department, but this week there was a one with a twist: a motorcycle fire. A 2009 Harley-Davidson Heritage Softtail was fully engulfed in flames when Brookfield fire fighters responded to the scene on the eastbound on-ramp to I-94 at Moorland Road shortly after 3 p.m. Thursday, Fire Department reports said. According to reports: The 64-year-old motorcycle driver said he was turning right to drive up the ramp when he suddenly lost control and dumped the Harley. He smelled gasoline and the motorcycle burst into flames. He was able to get away from the cycle and suffered minor injuries, declining medical attention before a relative picked him up. Firefighters determined the motorcycle likely …

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Help City Firefighters 'Fill the Boot' This Weekend

Come help the Brookfield firefighters 'flll the boot' from 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Saturday, Sunday and Labor Day to benefit the Muscular Dystrophy Association.

Brookfield city firefighters are seeking the public's help to fill their boots Saturday to benefit the Muscular Dystrophy Association (M.D.A.) From 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Saturday, Sunday and Monday, firefighters will be at six grocery stores across the city: In 2011 City of Brookfield firefighters raised $8,229. Over the past decade the total raised has been nearly $68,000. The International Association of Fire Fighters (I.A.F.F.), representing fire departments across the country, raised $27.2 million of the MDA's total $61.4 million fundraising in 2011. This is the IAFF's 57th year supporting the MDA. The annual Fill-the-Boot campaign is a national program to support the MDA. All donations benefit local MDA clients, helping to send children…

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PHOTOS: Brookfield National Night Out Draws Large Crowd

Thanks to photographer Carolyn Bennett for adding more photos to our National Night Out photo gallery. Enjoy her pictures — maybe she captured your family among them.

PHOTOS: Brookfield National Night Out Draws Large Crowd

Check out Brookfield Patch's photo gallery and add your pictures. Anyone get photos of Flight for Life helicopter that landed and took off from Brookfield Central's lot or Kohl's Cares? Please add them - missed it while at Patch booth.

  <---- Add your photos from National Night Out   Follow Brookfield Patch on Facebook for more local news, events and conversation From live music and safety demonstrations to views of the Flight for Life helicopter and other public safety vehicles, Brookfield's 2012 National Night Out was a big hit with families. Patch was there, handing out free frisbees, tote bags, bubbles, water bottles and other swag (as long as they lasted!) for people who signed up for our daily digest (a morning email rounding up the top Brookfield headlines, events and blogs). Miss us? You can still sign up here, it's free: http://brookfield-wi.patch.com/newsletters

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Lisa Sink

2:43 pm on Thursday, August 2, 2012

Thanks, Carolyn, for uploading your photos! Much appreciated - hope your family had a fun time   more ›

Free Family Fun Wednesday at National Night Out

Children of all ages can peek inside the Flight for Life helicopter, explore Kohl's Cares' "The Great Safety Adventure," and much, much more. Details inside. Patch will be there with frisbees and other goodies.

When some 500 Brookfield families attend tonight's National Night Out, they will be greeted by public safety personnel and volunteers wearing purple T-shirts with a unique design. Three Brookfield Central High School students created a winning art design for the T-shirts: showing families walking near houses, with clapsed hands and the message "City of Brookfield Celebration of Crime Prevention and Safety." Students Jessie Bourdow, Jack Cox and Abbie Taylor also were awarded $20 gift certificates from Target for winning the art contest opened to all Central and East High students. The art contest was one of the new features of the 2012 National Night Out, which will be held from 5 to 9 p.m. tonight (Aug. 1) in the Civic Plaza and Public …

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UPDATE: Fire Causes $300K Damage; Displaces Couple

A Brookfield couple got out of the Phoenix Avenue house safely but a fire caused major damage as it spread through the attic and roof.

UPDATE (2:30 p.m. Monday): A fire caused an estimated $300,000 in damage to a Phoenix Avenue home, after flames spread through the attic and roof, fire officials said Monday. When the first Brookfield fire crews arrived and saw the extent of the flames in the roof, they struck a second alarm withthe MABAS (Mutual Aid Box Alarm System). Crews came to assist from the Town of Brookfield, Elm Grove, Wauwatosa, Butler, Pewaukee, West Allis, New Berlin, Menomonee Falls, Lisbon, City of Waukesha and Sussex. The cause of the fire remained under investigation Monday. The Brookfield homeowners were being helped by the Red Cross. Fire crews were called to the home at 15105 Phoenix Avenue about 6:50 p.m., Police Sgt. Jason Pfeiffer said. The blaze …

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UPDATE: Girl in Very Critical Condition after Being Pulled from Wirth Pool

Brookfield emergency personnel were called to the Wirth Aquatic Center at 1:44 p.m. for a report of a child not breathing at the pool.

A girl who was unconscious after being pulled from Wirth pool was in very critical condition Wednesday, police said. The 8-year-old girl was rushed by Brookfield paramedics and police to Children's Hospital in Milwaukee Tuesday afternoon after pool lifeguards and others tried to revive her. The pool, Wirth Aquatic Center, 2585 N. Pilgrim Rd., will reopen as scheduled today from 1 to 8 p.m. It was shut down Tuesday after the tragic event. The girl had been swimming at the Brookfield pool with a group from the New Berlin parks and recreation department. Lifeguards pulled her out of the water after she was seen to be not moving about a foot under the four-foot-deep area of the pool, police said. Bill Kolstad, director of Brookfield's Parks, …

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Fire Chief Urges No Burning Until Fire Danger Level Eases

Brookfield Fire Chief Charlie Myers asked homeowners to refrain from residential brush burning until the state DNR's fire danger status lowers from its "high" level.

To help prevent brush fires or other property damage, the Brookfield Fire Department is asking residents to withhold from burning brush until fire conditions ease from their current high levels. Fire Chief Charlie Myers sent a release Monday evening saying the state Department of Natural Resources fire danger status is at "HIGH." "This means dangerous conditions for burning," Myers said. "Fires start readily from a match or sparks and spread quickly. It is  difficult to control fires in these conditions. Burning is not recommended. "The City of Brookfield Fire Department requests that homeowners not burn until conditions change," the chief said. "Thank you for your assistance in protecting your home and your neighbors." Don't know the city…

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Fire on Tower Hill Drive Causes $100,000 in Damage

Fire fighters were still investigating the cause but warned residents to use extension cords for temporary wiring only and not place cords under carpets or furniture.

A fire caused $100,000 in damage to a deck and home on Tower Hills Drive, but the occupant and a pet dog and monkey escaped without harm. A neighbor called 911 at 3:48 p.m. Thursday and a worker at the neighbor's home notified the occupant there was a fire, Brookfield Fire Chief Charlie Myers said. A Brookfield firefighter suffered and was evaluated for heat exhaustion fighting the blaze in the 1000 block of Tower Hills Drive. The cause was under investigation but believed to be accidential. Myers reminded residents of two things: make sure they have working smoke and carbon monoxide detectors on all levels of a residence. He added: "Extension cords should only be used for temporary wiring only and should not be placed under carpets or …

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Last Chance: Safety Town Registration

Don't forget: registration for Safety Town is Saturday morning and is in-person only at the east side of the City Hall building.

"Last Chance" is Patch's way of breaking throughing the digital noise (or your cluttered desk and kitchen counter) and saying: "Warning! This is about to end. Put it on your front burner now!" A deadline this week: You must register in person from 9 to 10:30 a.m. Saturday on the east side of City Hall, 2000 N. Calhoun Rd. Cost is $55. You do not have to live in the city to register. For children entering 5-year-old kindergarten in September 2012, Safety Town is a two-week program in which Brookfield police officers and firefighters teach traffic, fire and personal safety. (See photos from last summer's session.) There are guest speakers and two field trips to the police and fire department. It is held at Burleigh Elementary and three …

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