About Fire Marshal Ed Ruckriegel

Fire Marshal Ed Ruckriegel manages the fire prevention programs for the City of Madison Fire Department. Organized around the three Es: Education, Engineering & Enforcement, the Fire Prevention Division includes the Code Enforcement Unit, the Community Education Unit and the Fire Protection Engineering Unit. The Division has also expanded services to include an Elevator Inspection Unit.

Ed started his fire service career as a volunteer firefighter in 1979. After receiving a Bachelor of Science in Fire and Safety Engineering Technology, he worked as a Fire Protection Engineer for the City of Las Vegas Fire Department, joining the Madison Fire Department in a similar capacity in 1990. He was promoted to Fire Marshal in 1994.