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  • With Safety and Fire Prevention For All... Posted 11/07/2016

    How MFD's Fire Prevention Division Keeps You Safe During Special Events Vice President Joe Biden made a “Get Out the Vote” campaign stop at the Orpheum Theater in downtown Madison on Friday, November 4 – just days ahead of this year’s presidential election.   Read more »
  • Madison Fire Aims To Keep Injuries Well Under Par At PGA Championships Posted 06/23/2016

    An estimated 12,000 people will make their way to the University Ridge Golf Course this weekend for the 2016 American Family Insurance PGA Championship, and the Madison Fire Department is very much a part of the event. Read more »
  • Inside The Galaxie: Making Madison's Newest High Rise Safer For All Posted 04/08/2016

    One week ago in a Galaxie not so far away, Fire Prevention Officer Doug Milks stood by, clipboard in hand, preparing to run the final tests on the standpipe system in Madison's newest high-rise building. Read more »

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Recent Articles

  • 04/12 Bob Wallace Retires, Leaving A Legacy Of Patient-Focused Compassionate Care
  • 03/27 Meet Firefighter Michael Samosky
  • 03/26 Meet Firefighter Nickolas George
  • 03/23 Meet Firefighter Desmond Leidich

Archive

2018
April
  • Bob Wallace Retires, Leaving A Legacy Of Patient-Focused Compassionate Care
March
  • Meet Firefighter Michael Samosky
  • Meet Firefighter Nickolas George
  • Meet Firefighter Desmond Leidich
  • Meet Firefighter Kyle Kampmeier
  • Meet Firefighter Jonathan Clinkscale
  • Meet Firefighter John Clooten
  • Meet Firefighter McKinnan Stamschror
  • Meet Firefighter Ryan Raisbeck
  • Meet Firefighter Daniel Ramirez
  • Meet Firefighter Brett Bower
  • Meet Firefighter Bryce Powell
  • Meet Firefighter Daniel Congdon
  • Meet Firefighter Larry Moen
  • Meet Firefighter Charles Campbell
  • Meet Firefighter Casey Endres
  • Meet Firefighter Benjamin Nevarez
  • Recruit Class 6 Reports For Duty
February
  • Annual EMS Banquet Honors First Responders And Cardiac Arrest Survivors
January
  • Meet Paramedic Richard Garner
  • 110 Years Ago: The Rhoads Opera House Tragedy Spurs Stronger Fire Codes
  • Apparatus Engineer Mindy Huitt Retires From MFD
  • MFD Bids Farewell To Retiring Apparatus Engineer Steve Dahlgren
2017
December
  • MFD Mailbag: 'A Rousing Thank You to Fire Station 10'
  • Old Fire Hoses Find New Life At the Henry Vilas Zoo
  • 17 Recruits Graduate Fire Academy Class 6
  • Keep Your Holidays From Going Up in Flames!
  • Crews Practice Extrication Skills Using New Battery-Powered Equipment
November
  • Meet Paramedic Brandon Jones
  • Tips For A Safe Thanksgiving
  • Hiring Timeline: An Overview Of the 2017-2018 Application Process
  • Remembering Former Madison Fire Chief Ed Durkin
  • Engine 10 Celebrates Halloween With the North Lake Mendota Neighborhood
  • Engine 3 Celebrates Halloween With East Side Neighbors
October
  • New Solar Panels Installed At Fire Station 12
  • Fire Prevention Week: Fire Prevention Quiz
  • Fire Prevention Week: Easy-To-See House Numbers Help Us Find You Faster!
  • Fire Prevention Week: Practice Your Escape Plan!
  • Fire Prevention Week: How To Make A Home Fire Escape Plan
  • Fire Prevention Week: Every Second Counts -- Know 2 Ways Out!
  • Now Accepting Firefighter Applications!
  • CampHERO for Women Coming Up Saturday!
September
  • A 'Thank You' Note To Our Partners On Stratton Way
  • Madison Launches 'PulsePoint Verified Responder' Pilot Program
  • Mesothelioma Awareness Day a Time to Reflect on Cancer Risk, Prevention
  • Meet Lieutenant Jeffery Vogen
  • Meet Lieutenant Chris Hammes
  • Meet Lieutenant Wes Ecker
  • Meet Lieutenant Chris Carbon
  • Meet Lieutenant Linnea Anderson
  • Meet Lieutenant Dan Williams
  • MFD Introduces Six New Lieutenants!
  • Upcoming Community Events!
August
  • Farewell to Intern Abe Ruiz
  • New Garden Places Fire Station 9 On the Monarch's Map
July
  • MFD To Host Four Recruitment Open Houses
  • A Look Back: Three Teens Rescued From Abandoned Mine
  • Madison Health Careers Camp Visits Fire Station 4
June
  • ER Docs Dive Into Firefighting During 'Doc Ops Day'
  • MFD Lends Helping Hand At Gilbert Brown Football Camp
  • Special Delivery: “Beltline Jax” Makes A Grand Entrance
  • New Lease On Life: Oregon Man Reconnects With Crew That Helped Save Him
  • 235 New Smoke Alarms Move Into Sherman Terrace!
  • Captain Todd Steyer Wraps Up A Fulfilling 30-Year Career With MFD
  • Calling All Volunteers! CampHERO Kicks Off Its 6th Season
May
  • EMS Q&A: Where can I learn CPR?
  • EMS Q&A: Did you know MFD paramedics are also firefighters?
  • EMS Q&A: What should I expect after calling for an ambulance?
  • EMS Q&A: What’s the difference between an EMT and a Paramedic? How many paramedics are on duty?
  • EMS Q&A: Why does a fire truck come when I call for an ambulance?
  • Meet Firefighter Maj-Britt Williams
  • Meet Firefighter Adam Thimmig
  • Meet Firefighter Ruth Savard
  • Meet Firefighter Mike Reisman
  • Meet Firefighter Trent Meicher
  • Meet Firefighter Jonathon McCray
  • Meet Firefighter Adam Lesser
  • Meet Firefighter Patrick Johnson
  • Meet Firefighter Kyle Homan
  • Meet Firefighter Joe Gangler
April
  • Meet Firefighter Justin Fehrenbach
  • Meet Firefighter Matthew Dykstra
  • Meet Firefighter Brandon Douglas
  • Meet Firefighter Tamara Dinkel
  • Meet Firefighter Marta Darrow
  • Meet Firefighter Davy Calkins
  • Meet Firefighter Ryan Beckwith
  • MFD Introduces 18 New Firefighters!
  • A Greener Firehouse: How Fire Station 12 LEEDs the Way
  • Meet AE Brad Vogen
  • Meet AE Vince Soto
  • Meet AE Chad Powell
  • Meet AE Daniel Pazurek
  • Meet AE Todd Mahoney
  • Meet Apparatus Engineer Cole Christenson
  • Meet AE Derek Brown
  • New Apparatus Engineers Now Serving In Your Neighborhood!
March
  • Next Firefighter Application Period To Open October 1
  • MFD Behind The Scenes: Grain Bin Rescue Training
  • EMS Training Officer Beth Risler Retires From MFD
  • Two New Fire Engines Are About To Hit The Road!
  • MFD Behind The Scenes: Lake Rescue Team Ice Dive Training
February
  • Dane County EMS Banquet Honors Survivors, Responders Involved In Cardiac Saves
  • On This Day In History: The First 911 Call Is Placed In 1968
  • PHOTOS: Getting Up Close With The Lake Rescue Team
  • Sable Flames "Second Alarm" Benefit Enters Its 24th Year
  • Madison's Iranian Community Comes Together To Honor Firefighters
  • Building Connections, Inspiring Kids: Engine 12 At Olson Elementary School
January
  • Farewell To Administrative Assistant Velma Avalos
  • Retiring Asst. Chief "Little" Laura Laurenzi Leaves Behind Big Shoes To Fill
  • MFD T-Shirts For Sale!
  • Proud Westsider Rick Miyagawa Retires From MFD
  • AE Eddie Emberson Retires With 28 Years Of Service In the Rear-View Mirror
2016
December
  • Sixth-Generation Firefighter Marc Behrend Retires from MFD
  • Retiring Lieutenant Tim Binger Reflects On "A Wonderful Life"
  • REACH-A-Child Provides Books For Children In Need
  • Thank You And Farewell To Nancy Robinson
  • The MFD Lost A Good One…
November
  • With Safety and Fire Prevention For All...
  • Recruits Participate In Educational House Burn
October
  • Lieutenants Receive 'Patriotic Employer Awards' From ESGR
  • MFD Behind The Scenes: Fire Recruit Fitness Training
  • 26 MFD Members Celebrate Career Achievements In 2016
  • MFD Welcomes Twenty New Recruits!
September
  • Welcome Home: Cooper's Hawk Returns To Willy Street
  • The Results Are In: 91 Donations Collected During the “Never Forget” Blood Drive
  • Meet AE Ethan Dade
  • Meet AE Wade Raddatz
  • Meet AE Lance Radock
  • Meet AE Jacob Conner
  • Meet AE Dan Smith
  • Meet AE Kevin Hembrook
  • National Preparedness Month: Special Needs Disaster Planning
  • Meet AE Tom Winter
  • Meet AE Lori Karst
  • MFD Introduces Eight New Apparatus Engineers
  • Reflections On This 15th Anniversary Of 9/11
  • Generous Grant Brings New "Jaws Of Life" Equipment To Ladder 6
  • National Preparedness Month: Creating Communication and Evacuation Plans
  • National Preparedness Month: Don't Wait. Communicate.
August
  • Farewell To Interns Shauna and Michael!
  • MFD Mailbag: "The Miracle Wedding"
  • An Unexpected Call At Station 3
  • Firefighter Fun Day, Now Double The Fun!
July
  • A Lake Rescue Legacy Lives On As City Names New Boat 'The Ralph Chamberlin II'
  • Generous Scholarships Give More Kids A “Head Start” In Safety
June
  • Project SOAR and the MFD
  • “Doc Ops Day” Gives ER Docs A Taste Of Firefighter Life
  • Two Years After Accident, Family And First Responders Celebrate 'A Miracle'
  • Madison Fire Aims To Keep Injuries Well Under Par At PGA Championships
  • “It’s Been A Great Ride," Says Retiring Driver John Lucille
  • A Thank-You Gift For All To Enjoy
  • “Friday Nights At the Y” Returns In 2016
May
  • Learn Hands-Only CPR - Saturday, May 21
  • “The Butter Fire” – Lessons Learned From Madison’s Biggest Blaze
April
  • Meet Lt. Lisa Becher
  • Meet Lt. Derek Teff
  • Meet Lt. Casey Preimesberger
  • Resources For Candidates Preparing For the Physical Ability Test
  • Meet Lt. Sue Juedes
  • Meet Lt. Ted Higgins
  • Meet Lt. Matthew Mialik
  • Meet Lt. Michael McCartney
  • MFD Introduces Seven New Lieutenants
  • Inside The Galaxie: Making Madison's Newest High Rise Safer For All
March
  • Madison Firefighters Join the Fight For Clean Air, Healthy Lungs
  • Division Chief Mike Dibble Retires, Passing On "The Caring Gene"
  • Partnerships With Fitchburg Fire, 54th CST Make Hands-On Hazmat Training Possible
  • Expanding Emergency Medical Services In Our Community
February
  • MFD Says Farewell To Elevator Inspector Jim Ruszkowski
  • MFD Firefighters, Paramedics Honored At Dane County EMS Survivor Banquet
  • Black History Month Is A Time To Reflect As We Also Invest In Our Future
January
  • Edgewood Students Donate Stuffed Animals For Kids Experiencing Trauma
  • Apparatus Engineer "Recon Bob" Says Goodbye After 25 Years Of Service
  • New Boat Enhances MFD Lake Rescue Capabilities
  • With Gratitude, Division Chief Ron Schwenn Bids Farewell To the MFD
  • New Training Technology Aims to Offer Full Immersion, Minus the Risks
  • In the Midst Of Transitions, Our Crews Don't Miss A Beat
  • Finance Manager Rita Johnson Retires After 44 Years With the City
  • Farewell to West District Captain Tom Reiter
2015
December
  • Meet Firefighter Caluster Buie
  • Meet Firefighter Steven Foulks
  • Meet Firefighter Richard Miyagawa
  • Meet Firefighter Joshua Balli
  • Meet Firefighter Matthew Boyle
  • Meet Firefighter Oscar Castillo
  • Meet Firefighter David Bartkowiak
  • Meet Firefighter Christopher Staveness
  • Meet Firefighter Michael Guerten
  • Meet Firefighter Marcus Bobholz
  • Meet Firefighter Joshua Ramsey
  • Meet Firefighter Michael Olson
  • Meet Firefighter Eric Popovich
  • Meet Firefighter Paul Schecklman
  • Meet Firefighter Brian Tremain
  • Meet Firefighter Cameron Gasaway
  • Meet Firefighter Vaughn Brockel
  • Why We Do What We Do: Remembering the Our Lady of the Angels Fire
  • Meet Firefighter Brian Bieganski
November
  • MFD Introduces Eighteen New Firefighters
  • Giving Thanks To MG&E
  • Ambulances To Remain Stationed At Willy, Monroe Streets
  • Hazmat Exercises Mimic Reality To Put Skills To the Test
  • Veterans Day Thank You
  • Developing Tomorrow's Leaders: Recruits Visit East High LEAD Program
October
  • MFD Community Educators and Firefighters Bring Fire Safety To A School Near You!
  • MFD Now Accepting Applications For Firefighter
September
  • Farewell to Fullmore Intern Edson Garcia
  • Donate to the "Never Forget" Battle of the Badges Blood Drive
August
  • The Alix Olson Award for the Promotion of a Tolerant and Just Community
  • MFD Announces Application Period for Academy Class 5
  • New Emergency Care Clinic Opens On Far East Side
  • Upcoming Open Houses Get You "Fired Up" for Recruitment!
  • City Leaders Practice Large-Scale Emergency Response
July
  • Farewell To AASPIRE Intern Casey Tubbs
  • Meet Lt. Tim Hagen
  • Meet Lt. Jeff Mast
  • Meet Lt. Matt Thomas
  • Meet Lt. AJ Greenlee
  • Meet Lt. Chris Homman
  • Join The Team Current News
  • MFD Introduces Five New Lieutenants
  • Saving Santa at Station 3
  • MFD Mailbag: Kudos For the Crew of Engine 7A
  • Madison Fire Recruit Class 4 Begins
  • MFD Begins Serving Towns of Blooming Grove, Burke Today
June
  • The Madison Fire Department Prepares For Inaugural "Shake the Lake" Event
  • The Heavy Urban Rescue Team Practices Life-Saving Skills
  • Safety Saturday 2015: A Day In Photos
  • Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve Boss Lift
  • Firefighter Fun Day 2015 is Saturday, August 8
  • Retired Firefighter Tim Healy Inducted Into Madison Sports Hall Of Fame
  • Firefighter Ty Stebbins Sworn In
May
  • Friday Nights at the Y!
  • Madison Fire Department receives Public Health Award
February
  • Madison Fire Department Awarded Many Honors at County EMS Banquet
  • Neighborhoods Meeting
  • PulsePoint
January
  • The MFD is on the move
  • Madison Fire Emergency Medical Services Technology
2014
October
  • Ebola Response
August
  • Apollo Road Fire
  • Fire Station Place Making
July
  • Firefighter Fun Day!
  • Safety Town
  • CampHERO
June
  • 2014 Battle of The Badges
  • Fire Station 13 is Open for Response
April
  • 911 Center Update
  • Madison Fire Department is Getting Smaller
March
  • Happy St. Patrick's Day!
  • CampHERO Kickoff!
February
  • 911 Center Issues
  • Winter Continues 2014
January
  • Atlas Avenue Fire: A Community Event
2013
September
  • Police Chief Noble Wray
August
  • Happy Nicholas S. Fisher Day!
  • It's Hot
  • Fire Admin Has Moved!
May
  • MFD Fitness Challenge Results
January
  • MFD Fitness Challenge!
  • Why do I see two or three fire trucks at my local grocery store every morning?
  • Winter Season
2012
December
  • Why do we send a fire truck when you call for an ambulance?
October
  • Madison Fire Department avoids landmark catastrophe!
September
  • Fire Prevention Month

Category

Chief's Blog

  • 17 Recruits Graduate Fire Academy Class 6

  • Remembering Former Madison Fire Chief Ed Durkin

  • A 'Thank You' Note To Our Partners On Stratton Way

  • Calling All Volunteers! CampHERO Kicks Off Its 6th Season

  • The MFD Lost A Good One…

  • MFD Welcomes Twenty New Recruits!

  • Reflections On This 15th Anniversary Of 9/11

  • Project SOAR and the MFD

  • “The Butter Fire” – Lessons Learned From Madison’s Biggest Blaze

  • Expanding Emergency Medical Services In Our Community

  • Ambulances To Remain Stationed At Willy, Monroe Streets

  • Veterans Day Thank You

  • Developing Tomorrow's Leaders: Recruits Visit East High LEAD Program

  • City Leaders Practice Large-Scale Emergency Response

  • Madison Fire Recruit Class 4 Begins

  • MFD Begins Serving Towns of Blooming Grove, Burke Today

  • Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve Boss Lift

  • Friday Nights at the Y!

  • Madison Fire Department receives Public Health Award

  • Madison Fire Department Awarded Many Honors at County EMS Banquet

  • Neighborhoods Meeting

  • PulsePoint

  • The MFD is on the move

  • Madison Fire Emergency Medical Services Technology

  • Ebola Response

  • Apollo Road Fire

  • Fire Station Place Making

  • Firefighter Fun Day!

  • Safety Town

  • CampHERO

  • 2014 Battle of The Badges

  • 911 Center Update

  • Madison Fire Department is Getting Smaller

  • Happy St. Patrick's Day!

  • CampHERO Kickoff!

  • 911 Center Issues

  • Winter Continues 2014

  • Atlas Avenue Fire: A Community Event

  • Police Chief Noble Wray

  • Happy Nicholas S. Fisher Day!

  • It's Hot

  • Fire Admin Has Moved!

  • MFD Fitness Challenge Results

  • MFD Fitness Challenge!

  • Why do I see two or three fire trucks at my local grocery store every morning?

  • Winter Season

  • Why do we send a fire truck when you call for an ambulance?

  • Madison Fire Department avoids landmark catastrophe!

  • Fire Prevention Month

Emergency Medical Services

  • Annual EMS Banquet Honors First Responders And Cardiac Arrest Survivors

  • EMS Q&A: Where can I learn CPR?

  • EMS Q&A: Did you know MFD paramedics are also firefighters?

  • EMS Q&A: What should I expect after calling for an ambulance?

  • EMS Q&A: What’s the difference between an EMT and a Paramedic? How many paramedics are on duty?

  • EMS Q&A: Why does a fire truck come when I call for an ambulance?

General

  • Bob Wallace Retires, Leaving A Legacy Of Patient-Focused Compassionate Care

  • Meet Firefighter Michael Samosky

  • Meet Firefighter Nickolas George

  • Meet Firefighter Desmond Leidich

  • Meet Firefighter Kyle Kampmeier

  • Meet Firefighter Jonathan Clinkscale

  • Meet Firefighter John Clooten

  • Meet Firefighter McKinnan Stamschror

  • Meet Firefighter Ryan Raisbeck

  • Meet Firefighter Daniel Ramirez

  • Meet Firefighter Brett Bower

  • Meet Firefighter Bryce Powell

  • Meet Firefighter Daniel Congdon

  • Meet Firefighter Larry Moen

  • Meet Firefighter Charles Campbell

  • Meet Firefighter Casey Endres

  • Meet Firefighter Benjamin Nevarez

  • Recruit Class 6 Reports For Duty

  • Annual EMS Banquet Honors First Responders And Cardiac Arrest Survivors

  • Meet Paramedic Richard Garner

  • 110 Years Ago: The Rhoads Opera House Tragedy Spurs Stronger Fire Codes

  • Apparatus Engineer Mindy Huitt Retires From MFD

  • MFD Bids Farewell To Retiring Apparatus Engineer Steve Dahlgren

  • MFD Mailbag: 'A Rousing Thank You to Fire Station 10'

  • Old Fire Hoses Find New Life At the Henry Vilas Zoo

  • Crews Practice Extrication Skills Using New Battery-Powered Equipment

  • Engine 10 Celebrates Halloween With the North Lake Mendota Neighborhood

  • Engine 3 Celebrates Halloween With East Side Neighbors

  • New Solar Panels Installed At Fire Station 12

  • CampHERO for Women Coming Up Saturday!

  • Madison Launches 'PulsePoint Verified Responder' Pilot Program

  • Mesothelioma Awareness Day a Time to Reflect on Cancer Risk, Prevention

  • Meet Lieutenant Jeffery Vogen

  • Meet Lieutenant Chris Hammes

  • Meet Lieutenant Wes Ecker

  • Meet Lieutenant Chris Carbon

  • Meet Lieutenant Linnea Anderson

  • Meet Lieutenant Dan Williams

  • MFD Introduces Six New Lieutenants!

  • Upcoming Community Events!

  • Farewell to Intern Abe Ruiz

  • New Garden Places Fire Station 9 On the Monarch's Map

  • A Look Back: Three Teens Rescued From Abandoned Mine

  • Madison Health Careers Camp Visits Fire Station 4

  • ER Docs Dive Into Firefighting During 'Doc Ops Day'

  • MFD Lends Helping Hand At Gilbert Brown Football Camp

  • Special Delivery: “Beltline Jax” Makes A Grand Entrance

  • New Lease On Life: Oregon Man Reconnects With Crew That Helped Save Him

  • Captain Todd Steyer Wraps Up A Fulfilling 30-Year Career With MFD

  • Calling All Volunteers! CampHERO Kicks Off Its 6th Season

  • EMS Q&A: Where can I learn CPR?

  • EMS Q&A: Did you know MFD paramedics are also firefighters?

  • EMS Q&A: What should I expect after calling for an ambulance?

  • EMS Q&A: What’s the difference between an EMT and a Paramedic? How many paramedics are on duty?

  • EMS Q&A: Why does a fire truck come when I call for an ambulance?

  • Meet Firefighter Maj-Britt Williams

  • Meet Firefighter Adam Thimmig

  • Meet Firefighter Ruth Savard

  • Meet Firefighter Mike Reisman

  • Meet Firefighter Trent Meicher

  • Meet Firefighter Jonathon McCray

  • Meet Firefighter Adam Lesser

  • Meet Firefighter Patrick Johnson

  • Meet Firefighter Kyle Homan

  • Meet Firefighter Joe Gangler

  • Meet Firefighter Justin Fehrenbach

  • Meet Firefighter Matthew Dykstra

  • Meet Firefighter Brandon Douglas

  • Meet Firefighter Tamara Dinkel

  • Meet Firefighter Marta Darrow

  • Meet Firefighter Davy Calkins

  • Meet Firefighter Ryan Beckwith

  • MFD Introduces 18 New Firefighters!

  • A Greener Firehouse: How Fire Station 12 LEEDs the Way

  • Meet AE Brad Vogen

  • Meet AE Vince Soto

  • Meet AE Chad Powell

  • Meet AE Daniel Pazurek

  • Meet AE Todd Mahoney

  • Meet Apparatus Engineer Cole Christenson

  • Meet AE Derek Brown

  • New Apparatus Engineers Now Serving In Your Neighborhood!

  • MFD Behind The Scenes: Grain Bin Rescue Training

  • EMS Training Officer Beth Risler Retires From MFD

  • Two New Fire Engines Are About To Hit The Road!

  • MFD Behind The Scenes: Lake Rescue Team Ice Dive Training

  • Dane County EMS Banquet Honors Survivors, Responders Involved In Cardiac Saves

  • On This Day In History: The First 911 Call Is Placed In 1968

  • PHOTOS: Getting Up Close With The Lake Rescue Team

  • Sable Flames "Second Alarm" Benefit Enters Its 24th Year

  • Madison's Iranian Community Comes Together To Honor Firefighters

  • Building Connections, Inspiring Kids: Engine 12 At Olson Elementary School

  • Farewell To Administrative Assistant Velma Avalos

  • MFD T-Shirts For Sale!

  • Proud Westsider Rick Miyagawa Retires From MFD

  • AE Eddie Emberson Retires With 28 Years Of Service In the Rear-View Mirror

  • Sixth-Generation Firefighter Marc Behrend Retires from MFD

  • Retiring Lieutenant Tim Binger Reflects On "A Wonderful Life"

  • REACH-A-Child Provides Books For Children In Need

  • Thank You And Farewell To Nancy Robinson

  • Recruits Participate In Educational House Burn

  • Lieutenants Receive 'Patriotic Employer Awards' From ESGR

  • MFD Behind The Scenes: Fire Recruit Fitness Training

  • 26 MFD Members Celebrate Career Achievements In 2016

  • Welcome Home: Cooper's Hawk Returns To Willy Street

  • The Results Are In: 91 Donations Collected During the “Never Forget” Blood Drive

  • Meet AE Ethan Dade

  • Meet AE Wade Raddatz

  • Meet AE Lance Radock

  • Meet AE Jacob Conner

  • Meet AE Dan Smith

  • Meet AE Kevin Hembrook

  • National Preparedness Month: Special Needs Disaster Planning

  • Meet AE Tom Winter

  • Meet AE Lori Karst

  • MFD Introduces Eight New Apparatus Engineers

  • Generous Grant Brings New "Jaws Of Life" Equipment To Ladder 6

  • National Preparedness Month: Creating Communication and Evacuation Plans

  • National Preparedness Month: Don't Wait. Communicate.

  • Farewell To Interns Shauna and Michael!

  • MFD Mailbag: "The Miracle Wedding"

  • Firefighter Fun Day, Now Double The Fun!

  • A Lake Rescue Legacy Lives On As City Names New Boat 'The Ralph Chamberlin II'

  • “Doc Ops Day” Gives ER Docs A Taste Of Firefighter Life

  • Two Years After Accident, Family And First Responders Celebrate 'A Miracle'

  • “It’s Been A Great Ride," Says Retiring Driver John Lucille

  • A Thank-You Gift For All To Enjoy

  • “Friday Nights At the Y” Returns In 2016

  • Learn Hands-Only CPR - Saturday, May 21

  • Meet Lt. Lisa Becher

  • Meet Lt. Derek Teff

  • Meet Lt. Casey Preimesberger

  • Meet Lt. Sue Juedes

  • Meet Lt. Ted Higgins

  • Meet Lt. Matthew Mialik

  • Meet Lt. Michael McCartney

  • MFD Introduces Seven New Lieutenants

  • Madison Firefighters Join the Fight For Clean Air, Healthy Lungs

  • Division Chief Mike Dibble Retires, Passing On "The Caring Gene"

  • Partnerships With Fitchburg Fire, 54th CST Make Hands-On Hazmat Training Possible

  • MFD Says Farewell To Elevator Inspector Jim Ruszkowski

  • MFD Firefighters, Paramedics Honored At Dane County EMS Survivor Banquet

  • Black History Month Is A Time To Reflect As We Also Invest In Our Future

  • Edgewood Students Donate Stuffed Animals For Kids Experiencing Trauma

  • Apparatus Engineer "Recon Bob" Says Goodbye After 25 Years Of Service

  • New Training Technology Aims to Offer Full Immersion, Minus the Risks

  • In the Midst Of Transitions, Our Crews Don't Miss A Beat

  • Finance Manager Rita Johnson Retires After 44 Years With the City

  • Farewell to West District Captain Tom Reiter

  • Meet Firefighter Caluster Buie

  • Meet Firefighter Steven Foulks

  • Meet Firefighter Richard Miyagawa

  • Meet Firefighter Joshua Balli

  • Meet Firefighter Matthew Boyle

  • Meet Firefighter Oscar Castillo

  • Meet Firefighter David Bartkowiak

  • Meet Firefighter Christopher Staveness

  • Meet Firefighter Michael Guerten

  • Meet Firefighter Marcus Bobholz

  • Meet Firefighter Joshua Ramsey

  • Meet Firefighter Michael Olson

  • Meet Firefighter Eric Popovich

  • Meet Firefighter Paul Schecklman

  • Meet Firefighter Brian Tremain

  • Meet Firefighter Cameron Gasaway

  • Meet Firefighter Vaughn Brockel

  • Why We Do What We Do: Remembering the Our Lady of the Angels Fire

  • Meet Firefighter Brian Bieganski

  • MFD Introduces Eighteen New Firefighters

  • Hazmat Exercises Mimic Reality To Put Skills To the Test

  • MFD Community Educators and Firefighters Bring Fire Safety To A School Near You!

  • Farewell to Fullmore Intern Edson Garcia

  • Donate to the "Never Forget" Battle of the Badges Blood Drive

  • The Alix Olson Award for the Promotion of a Tolerant and Just Community

  • New Emergency Care Clinic Opens On Far East Side

  • Farewell To AASPIRE Intern Casey Tubbs

  • Meet Lt. Tim Hagen

  • Meet Lt. Jeff Mast

  • Meet Lt. Matt Thomas

  • Meet Lt. AJ Greenlee

  • Meet Lt. Chris Homman

  • MFD Introduces Five New Lieutenants

  • Safety Saturday 2015: A Day In Photos

  • Firefighter Fun Day 2015 is Saturday, August 8

  • Retired Firefighter Tim Healy Inducted Into Madison Sports Hall Of Fame

  • Firefighter Ty Stebbins Sworn In

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  • Hiring Timeline: An Overview Of the 2017-2018 Application Process

  • Now Accepting Firefighter Applications!

  • MFD To Host Four Recruitment Open Houses

  • Next Firefighter Application Period To Open October 1

  • Resources For Candidates Preparing For the Physical Ability Test

  • MFD Now Accepting Applications For Firefighter

  • MFD Announces Application Period for Academy Class 5

  • Upcoming Open Houses Get You "Fired Up" for Recruitment!

  • Join The Team Current News

Station 1

  • Meet Firefighter John Clooten

  • Meet Firefighter Daniel Congdon

  • Apparatus Engineer Mindy Huitt Retires From MFD

  • Old Fire Hoses Find New Life At the Henry Vilas Zoo

  • EMS Training Officer Beth Risler Retires From MFD

  • MFD Behind The Scenes: Lake Rescue Team Ice Dive Training

  • PHOTOS: Getting Up Close With The Lake Rescue Team

  • AE Eddie Emberson Retires With 28 Years Of Service In the Rear-View Mirror

  • Retiring Lieutenant Tim Binger Reflects On "A Wonderful Life"

  • MFD Mailbag: "The Miracle Wedding"

  • A Lake Rescue Legacy Lives On As City Names New Boat 'The Ralph Chamberlin II'

  • Two Years After Accident, Family And First Responders Celebrate 'A Miracle'

  • Division Chief Mike Dibble Retires, Passing On "The Caring Gene"

  • Edgewood Students Donate Stuffed Animals For Kids Experiencing Trauma

  • New Boat Enhances MFD Lake Rescue Capabilities

  • With Gratitude, Division Chief Ron Schwenn Bids Farewell To the MFD

  • Meet Firefighter David Bartkowiak

  • Meet Firefighter Vaughn Brockel

  • Giving Thanks To MG&E

Station 10

  • Meet Paramedic Richard Garner

  • MFD Mailbag: 'A Rousing Thank You to Fire Station 10'

  • Old Fire Hoses Find New Life At the Henry Vilas Zoo

  • Engine 10 Celebrates Halloween With the North Lake Mendota Neighborhood

  • Meet Firefighter Joe Gangler

  • Meet Firefighter Tamara Dinkel

  • Retiring Asst. Chief "Little" Laura Laurenzi Leaves Behind Big Shoes To Fill

  • AE Eddie Emberson Retires With 28 Years Of Service In the Rear-View Mirror

  • Meet AE Ethan Dade

  • Meet AE Lance Radock

  • “It’s Been A Great Ride," Says Retiring Driver John Lucille

  • Meet Lt. Lisa Becher

  • Division Chief Mike Dibble Retires, Passing On "The Caring Gene"

  • Meet Firefighter Caluster Buie

  • Meet Firefighter Michael Guerten

  • Meet Firefighter Brian Tremain

  • Meet Lt. Matt Thomas

  • Meet Lt. AJ Greenlee

Station 11

  • Meet Firefighter Nickolas George

  • Meet Firefighter Jonathan Clinkscale

  • Old Fire Hoses Find New Life At the Henry Vilas Zoo

  • Meet Lieutenant Jeffery Vogen

  • Meet Firefighter Adam Thimmig

  • Two New Fire Engines Are About To Hit The Road!

  • AE Eddie Emberson Retires With 28 Years Of Service In the Rear-View Mirror

  • Meet AE Jacob Conner

Station 12

  • Meet Firefighter McKinnan Stamschror

  • Meet Firefighter Ryan Raisbeck

  • Meet Firefighter Casey Endres

  • MFD Bids Farewell To Retiring Apparatus Engineer Steve Dahlgren

  • Old Fire Hoses Find New Life At the Henry Vilas Zoo

  • New Solar Panels Installed At Fire Station 12

  • Meet Lieutenant Chris Carbon

  • Meet Lieutenant Dan Williams

  • New Lease On Life: Oregon Man Reconnects With Crew That Helped Save Him

  • Captain Todd Steyer Wraps Up A Fulfilling 30-Year Career With MFD

  • Meet Firefighter Trent Meicher

  • A Greener Firehouse: How Fire Station 12 LEEDs the Way

  • Meet AE Chad Powell

  • Two New Fire Engines Are About To Hit The Road!

  • Building Connections, Inspiring Kids: Engine 12 At Olson Elementary School

  • Retiring Asst. Chief "Little" Laura Laurenzi Leaves Behind Big Shoes To Fill

  • Proud Westsider Rick Miyagawa Retires From MFD

  • Sixth-Generation Firefighter Marc Behrend Retires from MFD

  • REACH-A-Child Provides Books For Children In Need

  • Learn Hands-Only CPR - Saturday, May 21

  • Meet Lt. Sue Juedes

Station 13

  • Old Fire Hoses Find New Life At the Henry Vilas Zoo

  • Meet Lieutenant Chris Hammes

  • Meet Firefighter Davy Calkins

  • Sixth-Generation Firefighter Marc Behrend Retires from MFD

  • Retiring Lieutenant Tim Binger Reflects On "A Wonderful Life"

  • Meet AE Kevin Hembrook

  • Learn Hands-Only CPR - Saturday, May 21

  • New Training Technology Aims to Offer Full Immersion, Minus the Risks

  • Meet Firefighter Michael Guerten

  • Meet Lt. Chris Homman

  • Fire Station 13 is Open for Response

Station 2

  • Bob Wallace Retires, Leaving A Legacy Of Patient-Focused Compassionate Care

  • Apparatus Engineer Mindy Huitt Retires From MFD

  • MFD Bids Farewell To Retiring Apparatus Engineer Steve Dahlgren

  • Old Fire Hoses Find New Life At the Henry Vilas Zoo

  • Captain Todd Steyer Wraps Up A Fulfilling 30-Year Career With MFD

  • Meet Firefighter Justin Fehrenbach

  • Proud Westsider Rick Miyagawa Retires From MFD

  • Sixth-Generation Firefighter Marc Behrend Retires from MFD

  • Meet Firefighter Matthew Boyle

  • Meet Firefighter Eric Popovich

Station 3

  • Meet Firefighter Larry Moen

  • Old Fire Hoses Find New Life At the Henry Vilas Zoo

  • Engine 3 Celebrates Halloween With East Side Neighbors

  • Upcoming Community Events!

  • Captain Todd Steyer Wraps Up A Fulfilling 30-Year Career With MFD

  • Meet Firefighter Mike Reisman

  • Meet AE Vince Soto

  • EMS Training Officer Beth Risler Retires From MFD

  • AE Eddie Emberson Retires With 28 Years Of Service In the Rear-View Mirror

  • Retiring Lieutenant Tim Binger Reflects On "A Wonderful Life"

  • Welcome Home: Cooper's Hawk Returns To Willy Street

  • Meet AE Lori Karst

  • An Unexpected Call At Station 3

  • A Thank-You Gift For All To Enjoy

  • Meet Lt. Derek Teff

  • Meet Lt. Matthew Mialik

  • Division Chief Mike Dibble Retires, Passing On "The Caring Gene"

  • MFD Says Farewell To Elevator Inspector Jim Ruszkowski

  • With Gratitude, Division Chief Ron Schwenn Bids Farewell To the MFD

  • In the Midst Of Transitions, Our Crews Don't Miss A Beat

  • Meet Firefighter Richard Miyagawa

  • Meet Firefighter Christopher Staveness

  • Saving Santa at Station 3

Station 4

  • Meet Firefighter Desmond Leidich

  • Apparatus Engineer Mindy Huitt Retires From MFD

  • Old Fire Hoses Find New Life At the Henry Vilas Zoo

  • Madison Health Careers Camp Visits Fire Station 4

  • Captain Todd Steyer Wraps Up A Fulfilling 30-Year Career With MFD

  • Meet Firefighter Adam Lesser

  • Meet AE Brad Vogen

  • Proud Westsider Rick Miyagawa Retires From MFD

  • Sixth-Generation Firefighter Marc Behrend Retires from MFD

  • Division Chief Mike Dibble Retires, Passing On "The Caring Gene"

  • With Gratitude, Division Chief Ron Schwenn Bids Farewell To the MFD

  • Meet Lt. Tim Hagen

Station 5

  • Meet Firefighter Bryce Powell

  • Meet Firefighter Charles Campbell

  • Apparatus Engineer Mindy Huitt Retires From MFD

  • Old Fire Hoses Find New Life At the Henry Vilas Zoo

  • Crews Practice Extrication Skills Using New Battery-Powered Equipment

  • Meet Lieutenant Wes Ecker

  • Meet Lieutenant Linnea Anderson

  • Meet Firefighter Maj-Britt Williams

  • Meet Firefighter Ruth Savard

  • EMS Training Officer Beth Risler Retires From MFD

  • Meet AE Dan Smith

  • Meet AE Tom Winter

  • Firefighter Fun Day, Now Double The Fun!

  • “It’s Been A Great Ride," Says Retiring Driver John Lucille

  • Meet Lt. Casey Preimesberger

  • Apparatus Engineer "Recon Bob" Says Goodbye After 25 Years Of Service

  • Meet Firefighter Joshua Ramsey

  • Upcoming Open Houses Get You "Fired Up" for Recruitment!

  • Meet Lt. Jeff Mast

Station 6

  • Bob Wallace Retires, Leaving A Legacy Of Patient-Focused Compassionate Care

  • Meet Firefighter Michael Samosky

  • Meet Firefighter Daniel Ramirez

  • MFD Bids Farewell To Retiring Apparatus Engineer Steve Dahlgren

  • Old Fire Hoses Find New Life At the Henry Vilas Zoo

  • Meet Paramedic Brandon Jones

  • Special Delivery: “Beltline Jax” Makes A Grand Entrance

  • Meet Firefighter Brandon Douglas

  • Meet Apparatus Engineer Cole Christenson

  • Sable Flames "Second Alarm" Benefit Enters Its 24th Year

  • Retiring Asst. Chief "Little" Laura Laurenzi Leaves Behind Big Shoes To Fill

  • Generous Grant Brings New "Jaws Of Life" Equipment To Ladder 6

  • MFD Firefighters, Paramedics Honored At Dane County EMS Survivor Banquet

  • Apparatus Engineer "Recon Bob" Says Goodbye After 25 Years Of Service

  • With Gratitude, Division Chief Ron Schwenn Bids Farewell To the MFD

  • Upcoming Open Houses Get You "Fired Up" for Recruitment!

Station 7

  • Meet Firefighter Benjamin Nevarez

  • MFD Bids Farewell To Retiring Apparatus Engineer Steve Dahlgren

  • Old Fire Hoses Find New Life At the Henry Vilas Zoo

  • Upcoming Community Events!

  • Meet Firefighter Patrick Johnson

  • Meet Firefighter Matthew Dykstra

  • Meet Firefighter Ryan Beckwith

  • Meet AE Daniel Pazurek

  • Meet AE Derek Brown

  • Retiring Asst. Chief "Little" Laura Laurenzi Leaves Behind Big Shoes To Fill

  • AE Eddie Emberson Retires With 28 Years Of Service In the Rear-View Mirror

  • Sixth-Generation Firefighter Marc Behrend Retires from MFD

  • Retiring Lieutenant Tim Binger Reflects On "A Wonderful Life"

  • Partnerships With Fitchburg Fire, 54th CST Make Hands-On Hazmat Training Possible

  • Meet Firefighter Marcus Bobholz

  • Meet Firefighter Michael Olson

  • Meet Firefighter Paul Schecklman

  • Meet Firefighter Cameron Gasaway

  • Hazmat Exercises Mimic Reality To Put Skills To the Test

  • MFD Mailbag: Kudos For the Crew of Engine 7A

Station 8

  • MFD Bids Farewell To Retiring Apparatus Engineer Steve Dahlgren

  • Old Fire Hoses Find New Life At the Henry Vilas Zoo

  • Crews Practice Extrication Skills Using New Battery-Powered Equipment

  • Upcoming Community Events!

  • A Look Back: Three Teens Rescued From Abandoned Mine

  • Meet Firefighter Kyle Homan

  • Meet Firefighter Marta Darrow

  • MFD Behind The Scenes: Grain Bin Rescue Training

  • EMS Training Officer Beth Risler Retires From MFD

  • Retiring Lieutenant Tim Binger Reflects On "A Wonderful Life"

  • Lieutenants Receive 'Patriotic Employer Awards' From ESGR

  • Apparatus Engineer "Recon Bob" Says Goodbye After 25 Years Of Service

  • Meet Firefighter Joshua Balli

  • Meet Firefighter Brian Bieganski

  • New Emergency Care Clinic Opens On Far East Side

  • Upcoming Open Houses Get You "Fired Up" for Recruitment!

  • The Heavy Urban Rescue Team Practices Life-Saving Skills

Station 9

  • Meet Firefighter Kyle Kampmeier

  • Meet Firefighter Brett Bower

  • Old Fire Hoses Find New Life At the Henry Vilas Zoo

  • New Garden Places Fire Station 9 On the Monarch's Map

  • Captain Todd Steyer Wraps Up A Fulfilling 30-Year Career With MFD

  • Meet Firefighter Jonathon McCray

  • Meet AE Todd Mahoney

  • Sable Flames "Second Alarm" Benefit Enters Its 24th Year

  • Retiring Asst. Chief "Little" Laura Laurenzi Leaves Behind Big Shoes To Fill

  • Sixth-Generation Firefighter Marc Behrend Retires from MFD

  • Retiring Lieutenant Tim Binger Reflects On "A Wonderful Life"

  • Meet AE Wade Raddatz

  • Firefighter Fun Day, Now Double The Fun!

  • Meet Lt. Ted Higgins

  • Meet Lt. Michael McCartney

  • Meet Firefighter Steven Foulks

  • Meet Firefighter Oscar Castillo

  • Upcoming Open Houses Get You "Fired Up" for Recruitment!

Your Safety

  • 110 Years Ago: The Rhoads Opera House Tragedy Spurs Stronger Fire Codes

  • Keep Your Holidays From Going Up in Flames!

  • Tips For A Safe Thanksgiving

  • Fire Prevention Week: Fire Prevention Quiz

  • Fire Prevention Week: Easy-To-See House Numbers Help Us Find You Faster!

  • Fire Prevention Week: Practice Your Escape Plan!

  • Fire Prevention Week: How To Make A Home Fire Escape Plan

  • Fire Prevention Week: Every Second Counts -- Know 2 Ways Out!

  • Madison Launches 'PulsePoint Verified Responder' Pilot Program

  • 235 New Smoke Alarms Move Into Sherman Terrace!

  • Dane County EMS Banquet Honors Survivors, Responders Involved In Cardiac Saves

  • On This Day In History: The First 911 Call Is Placed In 1968

  • With Safety and Fire Prevention For All...

  • National Preparedness Month: Special Needs Disaster Planning

  • National Preparedness Month: Creating Communication and Evacuation Plans

  • National Preparedness Month: Don't Wait. Communicate.

  • Generous Scholarships Give More Kids A “Head Start” In Safety

  • Madison Fire Aims To Keep Injuries Well Under Par At PGA Championships

  • Inside The Galaxie: Making Madison's Newest High Rise Safer For All

  • New Boat Enhances MFD Lake Rescue Capabilities

  • New Emergency Care Clinic Opens On Far East Side

  • The Madison Fire Department Prepares For Inaugural "Shake the Lake" Event

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