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Archived NEWS RELEASES
Posted on Feb 9, 2012:
Temperatures Dropping; Keep Water Pipes Warm With temperatures set to drop this weekend, the City of Madison Fire Department is reminding residents to make sure water pipes are protected from …
Posted on Feb 8, 2012:
Pflaum Road Fire Caused by Unsafe Use of Cutting Torch Fire investigators announced that yesterday's fire at 4914 Pflaum Road started when gasoline vapors were ignited by a cutting torch. A worker was …
Posted on Feb 7, 2012:
Fire Damages Auto Detail Shop Fire caused $250,000 damage to an auto detail shop located in a multi-tenant commercial building on Pflaum Road this morning. The initial caller …
Posted on Feb 2, 2012:
Final Report on Webster St. Fire Released City of Madison Fire investigators have released the final report on last summer's fire at 24 N. Webster St. That fire on June 30, destroyed the …
Posted on Jan 30, 2012:
One Person Transported After Explosion at Chemistry Building The Madison Fire Department responded to the UW Madison Chemistry Building this morning for a person who was injured in an explosion. At 9:34 am a …
Posted on Jan 20, 2012:
Snow is Here; Here's What to Do Now that winter is really here, the City of Madison Fire Department and Madison Gas and Electric have some tips to help you stay safe when the snow …
Posted on Jan 14, 2012:
Fire Damages Northside Home Fire caused approximately $20,000 damage to a single story home at 2106 Sheridan Drive this afternoon. Firefighters were called to the residence at …
Posted on Jan 14, 2012:
Porchlight Fire Update Earlier this afternoon the Madison Fire Department released the fire damaged building at 306 N. Brooks Street to its owner. A fire inspector …
Posted on Jan 14, 2012:
Fire Injures Three and Displaces Over 60 People Three people were injured and more than sixty were displaced from their homes following a fire on Friday night at 306 N. Brooks St. Fire caused …
Posted on Jan 12, 2012:
City of Madison Fire Department Promotes Six Members The City of Madison Fire Department is pleased to announce the following promotions that were approved by the Police and Fire Commission on Monday, …
Posted on Jan 7, 2012:
Firefighters Respond to Attic Angels Fire An overstuffed commercial dryer led to a fire in the basement of a three-story residential facility this afternoon. City of Madison firefighters …
Posted on Jan 6, 2012:
Steven Davis Named City of Madison Fire Chief On Tuesday, January 3, 2012 the Police and Fire Commission announced Steven Davis as the new City of Madison Fire Chief at a press conference held …
Posted on Jan 6, 2012:
Assistant Chief Gregg Knudtson Retires After 31 Years The second of three generations of Knudtson firefighters retires today after 31 years with the City of Madison Fire Department. Assistant Chief …
Posted on Jan 3, 2012:
2011 Ends With No Fire Fatalities The City of Madison once again ended the calendar year with no fatalities related to fires. It's the third out of four years in which fire has …
Posted on Jan 3, 2012:
2012 MFD Retirements The first week in January typically begins the annual exodus of retiring MFD personnel. Today, of course is the last official day for retiring …
Posted on Jan 1, 2012:
Apartment Fire Displaces Westside Residents A fire forced 29 residents, including children, out of their apartment building at 4:18 am on January 1st, 2012, which was caused by unattended …
Posted on Jan 1, 2012:
Fire Causes $100,000 in Damage at Goodwill Group Home Nine residents are safe, after a fire causes $100,000 in damage to their home at 1602 Northport Drive. At 11:45 pm, firefighters arrived at the …
Posted on Dec 30, 2011:
New Year's Resolutions for a Safer, Fire-Free 2012 The City of Madison Fire Department offers these Top Ten New Year's resolutions for residents and visitors: 10. Have your dryer installed and …
Posted on Dec 29, 2011:
City Chickens Escape Coop Fire Two City of Madison chickens successfully implemented their coop escape plan last night after a fire threatened their home at 218 Oak St. The coop …
Posted on Dec 27, 2011:
Beware of the Dry Christmas Tree Firefighters who responded to a Christmas Eve fire on Madison's eastside ask people to check the condition of their Christmas trees every day. Make …
Posted on Dec 27, 2011:
Apartment Occupant Injured Following Cooking Fire City of Madison firefighters responded to 1910 West Broadway this morning just after 10:00 following a report of a structure fire at the two-story …
Posted on Dec 24, 2011:
Eastside Home Damaged by Fire Fire caused moderate damage to a home at 801 Valley Road this afternoon. A neighbor reported seeing flames thru the front window as he drove by and …
Posted on Dec 21, 2011:
Trifecta of Generosity Spreads the Spirit of the Season When the highest bidders sit down for lunch at Station #7 tomorrow it will connect the links on an unusual chain of "pay-it-forward" acts. Some …
Posted on Dec 21, 2011:
Morraine View Fire Started By Child Playing with a Lighter City of Madison Fire Investigators have determined the Morriane View Drive fire was started by a 3-year old child playing with a lighter. The fire, …
Posted on Dec 20, 2011:
Last Minute Gift Ideas? MFD Has Suggestions Tomorrow is the first day of Hanukkah and the shopping days until Christmas, Winter Solstice and Kwanzaa are in single digits, so if your holiday …
Posted on Dec 19, 2011:
Hazardous Incident Team Responds to Spill The Madison Fire Department Hazardous Incident Team (HIT) responded to a spill at the Biochemistry Building on the UW Campus this morning. At 10:13 …
Posted on Dec 19, 2011:
Think Safety During Winter Holiday Season The hustle and bustle of the holidays is upon us, but as you rush through your to-do list, make sure the list includes safety. Holiday cooking, …
Posted on Dec 15, 2011:
Fire Sparked by Space Heater Causes $10,000 Damage A space heater that was too close to combustible materials is listed as the cause of last night's fire at 1174 Petra Place. The fire was reported …
Posted on Dec 9, 2011:
Fire Causes $250,000 Damage to 8-Unit Complex Several condos of an 8-unit 2-story complex sustained fire damage at 1132 Morraine View Drive, Friday afternoon shortly before 2:00 pm. Smoke …
Posted on Dec 9, 2011:
Crews Respond to Oscar Mayer for Injured Person City of Madison Fire Crews from Station #10 respond to an industrial accident at Oscar Mayer. Crews were called to 910 Mayer Avenue at 6:54 am, …
Posted on Dec 8, 2011:
City Bids Farewell to Chief Amesqua The public is invited to say good-bye to Fire Chief Debra Amesqua at an event next Tuesday afternoon. The event will take place from 4:30 - 6:30 …
Posted on Nov 28, 2011:
CO Alarm Reminder: Install Them; Test Them City of Madison firefighters have been responding to a flurry of carbon monoxide calls in recent weeks. One station reports averaging one or two …
Posted on Nov 23, 2011:
Thanksgiving Remains #1 for Cooking Fires The number of home cooking fires on Thanksgiving Day was three times the national average of fires per day in 2009, according the National Fire …
Posted on Nov 8, 2011:
Grill on Balcony Starts Fire at Lucky Apartments City of Madison Firefighters doused a grill fire on a 7th floor balcony this morning at the Lucky Apartments, 777 University Ave. Crews were …
Posted on Nov 8, 2011:
Unattended Candles Caused Weekend Apartment Fire City of Madison fire investigators have determined that unattended candles caused the weekend apartment fire at 2905 Commercial Ave. Firefighters …
Posted on Nov 5, 2011:
No One Injured in Afternoon Apartment Fire Occupants of a 2-story apartment building evacuated safely following a fire in a second-floor apartment this afternoon. City of Madison …
Posted on Nov 5, 2011:
Fire Damages West Side Restaurant City of Madison firefighters responded to Biaggi's restaurant, 601 Junction Road this morning for a fire in the dining room of the restaurant. The …
Posted on Nov 4, 2011:
Discarded Smoking Materials May Have Caused Second Fire City of Madison fire investigators say the apparent cause of last night's fire at 1615 Summit Avenue is improperly discarded smoking materials. If …
Posted on Nov 4, 2011:
Don't Change the Smoke Alarm Battery in the City of Madison As much of the nation prepares to "fall back" this weekend, marking the end of Daylight Savings Time, many fire departments take this opportunity …
Posted on Nov 2, 2011:
Discarded Smoking Materials Cause of Monday Fire Monday's apartment balcony fire at 3120 Maple Valley Dr. has been attributed to discarded smoking materials by City of Madison fire investigators. …
Posted on Nov 1, 2011:
Fire Crew Delivers Baby Girl It will be pink stork pins for the crew of Engine Company 8 after they delivered a healthy baby girl this morning on the City's East side. The call …
Posted on Oct 29, 2011:
Unattended Food On Stove Causes $3,000 In Damage Unattended food on a stove causes $3,000.00 in damage. A resident from the 16-unit apartment complex at 408 Parkwood Lane, returned home around …
Posted on Oct 29, 2011:
Duplex Destroyed By Fire At 11:26 am, 911 Communications Center received many frantic calls reporting flames shooting from a home on Park Edge Drive. As firefighters from …
Posted on Oct 28, 2011:
Fire Prevention Month Ends with 31 Cooking Fires…and Counting The City of Madison Fire Department Community Education Unit completed its Fire Prevention Month activities in the City's elementary schools this …
Posted on Oct 24, 2011:
Neighbor Notices Smoke From Home Next Door A neighbor noticed smoke coming from the home next door and called her mom. Her mom told her to hang up and call 911. Fire crews arrived at 4049 …
Posted on Oct 20, 2011:
Fire Damages Vacant Apartment Smoke and flames caused approximately $10,000 damage to a vacant apartment at 50 Schroeder Court tonight. Firefighters were called to the 36-unit …
Posted on Oct 17, 2011:
Willy St. Reopens - Firefighters Are Dodging Traffic The long-awaited reopening of Williamson St. has businesses and residents celebrating. But motorists may be celebrating a little too much. …
Posted on Oct 7, 2011:
Crews Extinguish Fire at Rubin's Furniture Warehouse City of Madison Fire crews quickly extinguished a fire at Rubin's Furniture Warehouse. At 2:23 pm, Ladder 6 crew responded to 2300 Badger Road for …
Posted on Oct 3, 2011:
City of Madison Fire Department Assists Waunakee Fire Department with HazMat Incident At 7:10 am this morning, the City of Madison Fire Department Hazardous Material Team responded to Scientific Protein Laboratories, LLC to assist …
Posted on Oct 3, 2011:
MFD Back in City Schools for Fire Prevention Month The City of Madison Fire Department is back in City of Madison elementary schools this month following last year's focus on smoke alarm …
Posted on Oct 2, 2011:
Fire Causes $100,000 Damage to Home Nobody was home at 2202 Aspen Road when fire struck the home this morning. A neighbor noticed smoke coming from the single family home and called …
Posted on Sep 27, 2011:
MFD Fill the Boot for MDA City of Madison firefighters expect to be more visible than usual this week as they take up posts around the City to Fill the Boot with donations …
Posted on Sep 23, 2011:
Greenway Plaza Fire Began in Restaurant Kitchen City of Madison fire investigators say a fire that damaged several businesses at Greenway Plaza on September 3 began when an employee left a burner …
Posted on Sep 23, 2011:
Fall Heating Reminders The Madison Fire Department and Madison Gas and Electric urge homeowners to spend a little time getting ready for the upcoming heating season. Here …
Posted on Sep 20, 2011:
No Injuries in Early Morning Apartment Fire - Updated City of Madison fire investigators say yesterday's early morning fire 1750 Fordem Ave. started in an undercounter dishwasher. The fire cleared the …
Posted on Sep 6, 2011:
Lynndale Rd. Home is a Total Loss City of Madison fire investigators say the weekend house fire at 1822 Lynndale Rd. has resulted in a total loss. The house was valued at …
Posted on Sep 4, 2011:
Food Cart Fire at Taste of Madison The Taste of Madison ended early for one vendor when fire damaged his food cart. City of Madison firefighters were called to 10 East Main St. at …
Posted on Sep 3, 2011:
Greenway Plaza Businesses Damaged by Fire The City of Madison Fire Department responded to an early morning fire at 1325 Greenway Cross. The fire was called in by a passerby who reported …
Posted on Sep 1, 2011:
Investigators ID Cooking as Cause of Carling Dr. Fire City of Madison Fire Investigators say a fire this morning at 2321 Carling Dr. was likely the result of careless cooking. Investigators are still …
Posted on Sep 1, 2011:
Bar, Beer Garden Checks on Tap for Opening Football Game City of Madison Code Enforcement officers will be on hand this afternoon to conduct inspections of bars and beer gardens. The officers regularly …
Posted on Aug 30, 2011:
Spontaneous Ignition Causes Restaurant Fire Spontaneous ignition is listed as the cause of a fire that damaged a west side restaurant this morning. A passerby noticed smoke and reported the …
Posted on Aug 24, 2011:
Unattended Cooking Fire Causes $25,000 Damage An unattended cooking fire caused approximately $25,000 damage to an apartment at 622 Vera Court Wednesday afternoon. All occupants of the eight …
Posted on Aug 22, 2011:
Injured Worker Rescued From Trench Madison Firefighters were called to 718 W. Brittingham Place at 9:36 AM this morning for an injured worker. When rescuers arrived, they found the …
Posted on Aug 18, 2011:
Concerned About Proper Fitting Bike Helmets? We Are! On Monday, August 22nd, the City of Madison Fire Department, Dean Foundation, Safe Kids-Madison Area and City of Madison Department of …
Posted on Aug 17, 2011:
MFD Prepares for Possible Confusion Over Fire Codes The City of Madison Fire Department is working to keep builders, contractors and designers up to date on possible fire code changes in the event a …
Posted on Aug 16, 2011:
Chief Amesqua Named 2011 Chief of the Year The City of Madison Fire Department is pleased to announce that Fire Chief Debra Amesqua has been named 2011 Career Fire Chief of the Year by Fire …
Posted on Aug 15, 2011:
Divers Recover Missing Swimmer The Madison Fire Department Lake Rescue Team was called to Lake Mendota this afternoon to search for a missing swimmer. The call for assistance was …
Posted on Aug 12, 2011:
Student Renters Advised to Use "Couch Caution" Renters on the move this weekend might want to reconsider their use of couches on front porches. Upholstered furniture used outdoors is especially …
Posted on Jul 26, 2011:
Heavy Urban Rescue Team Called to Assist in Electrocution Response The City of Madison Fire Department's Heavy Urban Rescue Team (HURT) was called to assist after a reported electrocution of an electrician at the …
Posted on Jul 25, 2011:
Family Escapes Overnight Kitchen Fire A family of four escaped injury after a fire started in the kitchen of their home on the City's near west side. City of Madison firefighters …
Posted on Jul 20, 2011:
Charcoal Grill Cause of Jefferson Street Fire A small charcoal grill is the cause for the Jefferson Street Fire early Monday morning. An unstable grill was placed on top of a wooden hot tub …
Posted on Jul 18, 2011:
Fire Causes $500,000 In Damage A neighbor who lives behind 1521 Jefferson Street pounded on the front door of the home to alert the residents the back of their house was on fire. …
Posted on Jul 16, 2011:
Several Businesses at Northgate Shopping Center Suffer Fire and Smoke Damage At 10:47 pm, several calls were made to 911 Communications Center to report a large fire at the North Gate Shopping Center on North Sherman Avenue. …
Posted on Jul 15, 2011:
Stretch of Hot Weather Demands Attention for Health & Safety An extended period of hot and humid weather will mean extra precautions for residents to stay safe and healthy. Air-conditioning is the number one …
Posted on Jul 13, 2011:
Area of Origin Determined in Capitol Hills Fire Fire investigators have pinpointed an area of origin for the fire that destroyed the Capitol Hills apartment building at 24 N. Webster on June 30. …
Posted on Jul 13, 2011:
N. Prospect Explosion Caused by Ignition of Fumes Fire investigators believe yesterday's explosion at 150 North Prospect Ave. was caused by the ignition of fumes from a floor-coating process. Two …
Posted on Jul 12, 2011:
Two Transported With Burns Following Explosion Two workers were injured in a basement explosion this afternoon at 150 North Prospect Ave. on the City's near West side. City of Madison …
Posted on Jun 30, 2011:
Downtown Fire Displaces 27 Residents; Blocks Downtown Traffic A stubborn apartment fire just blocks from the Capitol has displaced occupants at the Capitol Hill Apartments and damaged a popular …
Posted on Jun 29, 2011:
"Things to Know" About Fireworks & the 4th of July The coming week promises spectacular pyrotechnics, heat, and plenty of festivities. The City of Madison Fire Department has some tips on how to …
Posted on Jun 27, 2011:
Seriously Injured Man Aided by "Good Samaritans" Three passers-by were in the right place for a seriously injured man at 1421 Regent St. on Saturday morning. The three stopped to help a man who …
Posted on Jun 22, 2011:
Chief Amesqua to Leave MFD in January 2012 City of Madison Fire Chief Debra Amesqua announced her intention to retire today. The Chief said her last day would be January 3, 2012. At that …
Posted on Jun 8, 2011:
Safety Saturday Scheduled for June 11 Safety Saturday is returning to the Capitol Square on June 11 from 8:00 AM to 1:00 PM. Each year, Safety Saturday provides an opportunity to …
Posted on Jun 8, 2011:
Sprinklers Extinguish Fire on State Street Automatic sprinklers doused a smoke fire at 532 State Street yesterday afternoon. City of Madison firefighters were called to the structure after a …
Posted on Jun 5, 2011:
Edgerton Fire Department Requests Madison HazMat Team Assistant Chief Kirby with Edgerton Fire Department reported, at 12:29 pm today, Edgerton Fire Department responded for diesel fuel in Saunders …
Posted on Jun 5, 2011:
Fire Destroys Home - Everyone Escapes Safely At 7:40 pm, City of Madison Fire Crews were called to 1101 Gammon Lane for a report of a structure fire. Smoke was visible above the tree line, …
Posted on Jun 2, 2011:
Smoke Alarm Program Ends Today A two-year smoke alarm installation project ends today with the five remaining homes on the waiting list. Since 2009, the City of Madison Fire …
Posted on May 25, 2011:
Candle Caused Weekend Condo Fire City of Madison Fire Investigators have determined that Friday night's fire in the 6900 block of Old Sauk Court was caused by an overturned candle. …
Posted on May 21, 2011:
No Cause Yet in Condo Fire The cause of last night's fire in the 6900 block of Old Sauk Court remains under investigation. City of Madison Fire Investigators hope to pinpoint …
Posted on May 21, 2011:
Firefighters Rescue Woman from Condo Fire Three off-duty City of Madison firefighters and the son of another firefighter were instrumental in rescuing a 73-year-old woman from the balcony …
Posted on May 6, 2011:
Firefighters Contain Liquid Fertilizer Spill City of Madison Firefighters contained a liquid fertilizer leak and spill on the Park Street exit ramp from the beltline this morning. Engine 1 was …
Posted on May 2, 2011:
Outdoor Fires Increase with Spring Weather Warmer temperatures this weekend brought more people outdoors, and with the increase in outdoor activities, the City of Madison Fire Department has …
Posted on Apr 29, 2011:
Heavy Rescue Team Works to Stabilize Bank After Crash The City of Madison Fire Department's Heavy Rescue Team was at the scene of a traffic crash this afternoon after a passenger car slammed into a …
Posted on Apr 27, 2011:
Fire Department Plans for Safe Mifflin St. Event The City of Madison Fire Department is coordinating with other City agencies and downtown residents to ensure that the Mifflin Street Block is a …
Posted on Apr 26, 2011:
Raymond Road Fire Caused by Combustible Material Too Close to Stove Combustible material too close to the stove at 5301 Raymond Road ignited the fire on Saturday, April 23rd around 4:45 pm. Firefighters …
Posted on Apr 23, 2011:
Fire Damages Home, Causing $35,000 in Damage On Saturday, April 23rd, 911 Communications Center received a phone call around 4:45pm to report a fire at 5301 Raymond Road. Two adult occupants …
Posted on Apr 22, 2011:
Electrical Fault Cause of Crestview Fire City of Madison Fire Investigators found that an electrical fault with arc, to be the cause of the Crestview fire. The original call to 911 was …
Posted on Apr 21, 2011:
Fire To Home Causes $3,000 in Damage Construction workers noticed smoke coming from a home at 504 Crestview Drive around 11:00 am this morning. They pounded on the door to alert the …
Posted on Apr 13, 2011:
City, County Join for 1-Day Sale of Weather Radios In a fitting end to Tornado and Severe Weather Awareness Week, the City of Madison Fire Department and Dane County Emergency Management are …
Posted on Mar 31, 2011:
Discarded Smoking Materials Causes $2,500.00 in Damage City of Madison Fire Investigators has determined improperly discarded smoking materials caused $2,500.00 in damage to a home on Park Street. On …
Posted on Mar 29, 2011:
Dog Rescued From Icy Water The Madison Fire Department Lake Rescue Team rescued a dog that fell through the ice on Lake Mendota just before noon today. Rescuers were called …
Posted on Mar 29, 2011:
3 to be Charged in Arson Three teenage boys are facing charges of arson in a March 20 fire on the near West side. Firefighters were called to the 500 block of Highland …
Posted on Mar 28, 2011:
Cause of Dixon Street Fire - Broken Match Head Ignites Combustibles The cause of the Dixon Street fire, which occurred on Friday, March 25th, just after midnight, was the result of the occupant attempting to light a …
Posted on Mar 25, 2011:
1 Person Transported to UW Hospital After House Fire One person was transported to UW Hospital for 2nd degree burns, after a house fire caused $50,000 damage. The home at 178 Dixon Street is a …
Posted on Mar 25, 2011:
West Side Home Suffers Extensive Damage Three adults and two dogs were in the west side home at the time of the fire, which caused $250,000 in damage. Everyone including the dogs …
Posted on Mar 22, 2011:
Kitchen Fire Causes $75,000 in Damage, 1 Person Transported to St. Mary's Hospital City of Madison Firefighters transported one person to St. Mary's Hospital for non-life threatening injuries from a house fire at 1708 Fisher …
Posted on Mar 20, 2011:
Abandoned Building Catches Fire on West Side An abandoned building on the West side of Madison caught fire early Sunday morning. The blaze broke out just before 5 a.m. on the 500 block of …
Posted on Mar 20, 2011:
Fire At Expo Inn Causes $25,000 Damage A fire heavily damaged a room at the Expo Inn located at 910 Ann Street. No one was in the room at the time of the fire. Firefighters noticed …
Posted on Mar 18, 2011:
Madison Fire Department Recruit Academy Graduation The City of Madison Fire Department graduated 16 new firefighters from its Recruit Academy on Friday, March 11, 2011. Family, friends and the …
Posted on Feb 28, 2011:
MFD Checking Modifications to Capitol Windows The City of Madison Fire Department has received numerous calls, emails, and Facebook posts regarding rumors of windows at the Capitol being …
Posted on Feb 28, 2011:
Residents Temporarily Displaced Following Electrical Fire More than 30 residents of Braxton Place narrowly avoided seeking overnight shelter after a transformer fire cut power to multiple buildings …
Posted on Feb 24, 2011:
Northport Fire Caused by Child With a Lighter City of Madison fire investigators say a five-year-old child playing with a lighter caused the fire that gutted the family's apartment this …
Posted on Feb 24, 2011:
Family Escapes Apartment Fire A family of four is without a place to stay after a fire gutted their 2nd-floor apartment on the City's North side. The City of Madison Fire …
Posted on Feb 23, 2011:
Preserving Evidence at the Fire Scene The City of Madison Fire Department's lead fire investigator will be among the speakers at a workshop on maintaining a fire scene and preserving …
Posted on Feb 18, 2011:
Capitol is Being Monitored to Ensure Public Safety As thousands of people continue to stream in and around the State Capitol, the City of Madison Fire Department has received numerous calls …
Posted on Feb 8, 2011:
For Fire Safety, Clear Ice and Snow from Hydrants The City of Madison Fire Department and the Madison Water Utility are asking residents and businesses to help in clearing the snow and ice from …
Posted on Feb 3, 2011:
CO Levels in East Side Duplex Send 1 to Hospital City of Madison firefighters/paramedics transported a Madison woman to the hospital today after carbon monoxide levels reached 350 parts per …
Posted on Feb 2, 2011:
MFD: Blizzard of Activity Follows Blizzard City of Madison firefighters responded to 11 carbon monoxide calls today, beginning shortly after midnight. In virtually every circumstance, the …
Posted on Feb 2, 2011:
Snow-Packed Vents Result in Multiple CO Calls City of Madison firefighters responded to multiple calls for carbon monoxide poisoning overnight - five calls as of this morning. In every case, …
Posted on Feb 1, 2011:
CO Alarms Especially Important During the Worst of Winter The new state law that goes into effect today requires carbon monoxide alarms in all single family and two-unit homes, with an alarm on every floor …
Posted on Jan 21, 2011:
Fire Damages Fire Alarm Panel A fire inside an electrical equipment room at 20 S. Park St. this afternoon caused extensive damage to the building's fire alarm control panel. …
Posted on Jan 18, 2011:
New Requirement for CO Alarms Takes Effect February 1 The City of Madison Fire Department is encouraging all residents to learn more about Wisconsin's new carbon monoxide (CO) law that will go into …
Posted on Jan 17, 2011:
Hazardous Incident Team Responds to Odor Investigation The Madison Fire Department Hazardous Incident Team (HIT) assisted units at the scene of an odor investigation at 417 Rogers Street this evening. …
Posted on Jan 8, 2011:
Fire Crews Respond To Chimney Fire Fire Crews responded to a chimney fire at 6301 Romford Avenue around 11:30 am. An alert neighbor saw flames coming from chimney area and called …
Posted on Jan 6, 2011:
Femrite Drive Fire Causes $50,000 Damage No one was hurt from a fire on Femrite Drive, but 3 dogs and 2 cats were believed to have perished in the fire. 911 Communications Center …
Posted on Jan 4, 2011:
2010 in Review After 2 full calendar years with no fire fatalities, the City of Madison experienced a single fatality in 2010. 46-year-old Lolita Waskow died in …
Posted on Jan 1, 2011:
One Person Injured in Apartment Fire One person was hospitalized for smoke inhalation injuries following a kitchen fire early this morning. The man was treated by paramedics and …
Posted on Dec 23, 2010:
Tis the Season to Practice Holiday Safety Decorations are up, gifts are wrapped, and Santa is headed for your chimney. The City of Madison Fire Department reminds residents that the best …
Posted on Dec 15, 2010:
Cold Weather Reminders Bitter cold temperatures can lead to a variety of unpleasant consequences. Home fires are more prevalent in winter than in any other season. This …
Posted on Dec 7, 2010:
Ice Fisherman Pulled From Water After Falling Through Ice The City of Madison Fire Department's lake rescue team was called to South Brittingham Place this morning after a 63-year-old Sun Prairie man fell …
Posted on Dec 7, 2010:
New CO Alarm Credited With Alerting Family A Madison family is safe this morning after a carbon monoxide alarm alerted them to high levels of carbon monoxide in their home. The family …
Posted on Dec 7, 2010:
Frigid Temps Mean Ice Fishing, Ice Warnings With smaller bodies of water beginning to ice over, the City of Madison Fire Department reminds residents that ice should be at least 4 to 6 inches …
Posted on Dec 4, 2010:
Fire Damages East Side Repair Shop City of Madison firefighters battled heavy smoke at an auto and truck repair shop this afternoon. Firefighters were called to 2310 Pennsylvania …
Posted on Nov 26, 2010:
Fire Displaces 10 People On Thanksgiving Day On Thursday, November 25th, City of Madison Firefighters were dispatched to a structure fire at 17 N. Wickham Court shortly after 6:00 pm. When …
Posted on Nov 22, 2010:
Garage Destroyed By Fire, Dogs Safe Five dogs are safe following an early morning fire that destroyed a detached garage at 805 Douglas Trail. Two adult dogs and three puppies were in …
Posted on Nov 21, 2010:
Smoke Alarms Warn Residents of Fire Two residents of 3818 Ice Age Drive escaped from an early morning house fire thanks to the smoke alarms in their home. City of Madison firefighters …
Posted on Nov 15, 2010:
CO Alarm Reminder A close call in Green Bay this morning should be a wake-up call for anyone who still doesn't have a carbon monoxide alarm in their home. Four …
Posted on Nov 11, 2010:
Car Hits House, Dislodges Gas Meter City of Madison Fire Department responded to 2437 Superior St. shortly before 8:00 this morning after a car left the street and crashed into the …
Posted on Nov 5, 2010:
Test Your Smoke Alarms During Daylight Savings Time residents are asked to "Change Your Clocks, Change Your Battery" as a reminder to replace Smoke Alarm batteries twice …
Posted on Nov 4, 2010:
Call 911 To Report a Fire In the past several weeks, the City of Madison Fire Department administrative office has received many phone calls and voicemail messages reporting …
Posted on Oct 26, 2010:
Flames and Smoke Cause Heavy Damage to Home Smoke and flames caused approximately $100,000 damage to a home at 4210 Doncaster Drive this evening. City of Madison firefighters were sent to the …
Posted on Oct 26, 2010:
Fallen Lamp Caused Vahlen St. Apartment Fire City of Madison fire investigators believe a fire last week in a second-floor apartment at 1714 Vahlen St. was caused when cats in the apartment …
Posted on Oct 26, 2010:
Faulty Installation Blamed for Chimney Fire City of Madison fire investigators say faulty installation of a fireplace and chimney was the cause of a house fire Saturday night 1617 Droster …
Posted on Oct 26, 2010:
Fallen Limb Cuts Wires, Damages Roof City of Madison firefighters were called to a west side home this afternoon at 1:37 when a large tree limb crashed onto a nearby roof at 4913 …
Posted on Oct 24, 2010:
Fire in Roof Damages East Side Home City of Madison firefighters were called to a house fire at 1617 Droster Road this evening. The fire was called in by a pizza delivery driver …
Posted on Oct 20, 2010:
Fire Damages 2nd Floor Apartment City of Madison firefighters were called to a house fire this afternoon at 1:49. As firefighters arrived, they observed flames from the second …
Posted on Oct 18, 2010:
Tips for the Home Heating Season In the US, heating sources are one of the leading causes of residential fires, and with colder weather on the way, many Madison residents will be …
Posted on Oct 18, 2010:
Mild, Dry Weather Increases Potential for Fires The unseasonably warm and dry weather of the past several weeks has increased the potential for fires that have started in dried vegetation, most …
Posted on Oct 18, 2010:
Fire Causes $500,000 In Damage to Neighborhood Hardware Store On Sunday, October 17th shortly after 10:00 pm, Fire Engine #9 was called to an alarm investigation at the Hilldale Ace Hardware Store, located at …
Posted on Oct 17, 2010:
Extensive Damage to Home After Fire Causes $150,000 in Damage Shortly before 12:30 am Sunday morning, two people escaped injury from an early morning fire located at 3329 Chicago Avenue. Another resident was …
Posted on Oct 15, 2010:
Final Shipment of Smoke Alarms Signals End to Installation Program The City of Madison Fire Department will receive its final shipment of smoke alarms this week, signaling the end of the Department's wildly …
Posted on Oct 12, 2010:
Delivering Fire Prevention Fire Prevention activities continue tonight when the City of Madison Fire Department's Community Education Unit once again joins with Madison Area …
Posted on Oct 11, 2010:
MFD Goes Pink for October The City of Madison Fire Department will be in the pink for the rest of the month in support of Breast Cancer Awareness Month. The Department …
Posted on Oct 11, 2010:
City Channel to Air Peter's Story The emphasis on smoke alarms that is marking this year's Fire Prevention activities began to grow in public awareness following the 2007 death of …
Posted on Oct 10, 2010:
HazMat Team Responds to Odor Investigation at 1 N. Bedford Street On Sunday, October 10, 2010 shortly after 11:00 am, Engine 1 responded to an odor complaint at 1 North Bedford Street. Firefighters investigated …
Posted on Oct 9, 2010:
Recruit Group 32 Begins Class on October 11 The City of Madison Fire Department will begin a new 22-week recruit class on Monday, October 11. Classes will take place at the Department's …
Posted on Oct 7, 2010:
Firefighters Contain Diesel Spill City of Madison Firefighters stopped a diesel fuel spill from entering Lake Mendota Thursday evening. Engine 4 was called to the Walnut Street …
Posted on Oct 6, 2010:
Ten People Escape Downtown Fire Ten people escaped injury at an early morning fire in downtown Madison today. The fire involved the second floor and front wall of the four unit …
Posted on Oct 5, 2010:
Remodeling Project Leads to Fire Fire caused $50,000 damage to a duplex at 709 Pflaum Road Tuesday night. Investigators determined that a torch was being used for a remodeling …
Posted on Oct 4, 2010:
MFD Begins New Process for Firefighter Applications The City of Madison Fire Department opens a new application process today for firefighter recruits. City of Madison firefighter recruitment is …
Posted on Oct 4, 2010:
Peter's Story Premieres on MFD Website The emphasis on smoke alarms that will mark this year's Fire Prevention activities began to grow in public awareness following the 2007 death of …
Posted on Oct 2, 2010:
20 Displaced in Apartment Fire Residents from multiple units of a southside apartment were displaced on Friday night when fire damaged their building. City of Madison …
Posted on Oct 1, 2010:
Fire Prevention Month Will Center on Smoke Alarms The City of Madison Fire Department will kick off Fire Prevention Week with the annual Dane County Fire Chiefs Association Fire Truck Parade on …
Posted on Sep 29, 2010:
Apartment Fire Displaces Two; No Injuries City of Madison Firefighters responded to an apartment fire this morning at 9:52. The fire occurred in the kitchen of a 5th floor unit of the …
Posted on Sep 29, 2010:
Truck Fire, Explosion at Site of New Target Store City of Madison Fire Investigators now believe an explosion heard at the site of the new Target store under construction at Hilldale this morning …
Posted on Sep 24, 2010:
Annual Fire Truck Parade Sunday, October 3rd The Annual Dane County Fire Chiefs Association Fire Truck Parade is taking place Sunday, October 3rd. This popular event is held each year to …
Posted on Sep 23, 2010:
Fire Investigators Determine Cause of Marquette St. Explosion City of Madison Fire investigators believe the explosion that rocked an east side neighborhood on Tuesday was caused by vapors from a spray …
Posted on Sep 21, 2010:
One Injured in House Explosion One man was injured this morning following an explosion at a home on Madison's east side where he was doing renovation work. Firefighters were …
Posted on Sep 16, 2010:
Apartment Fire Doused by Sprinklers City of Madison Firefighters were called to a fire at 21 North Butler St. this morning at 11:24. Investigators believe the fire started when a …
Posted on Sep 16, 2010:
Kitchen Fire Damages Eagle Heights Apartment City of Madison Firefighters were called to a fire at 944 Eagle Heights St. this morning at 10:37. No one was home at the time of the fire. It was …
Posted on Sep 10, 2010:
17 Firefighter Recruits to Graduate Today The City of Madison Fire Department looks forward to adding 17 new firefighters today following commencement ceremonies at Mitby Theater, Madison …
Posted on Sep 8, 2010:
No Injuries in Kipp Incident City of Madison Firefighters responded to an explosion at Kipp Corporation, 166 S. Fair Oaks in Madison on Tuesday evening. The call came in at …
Posted on Sep 6, 2010:
Basement Fire Damages East Side Home A family of four is safe tonight after a smoky fire in the basement of their home. City of Madison firefighters were called to 2 Rustic Ridge Court …
Posted on Sep 1, 2010:
Sprinklers Extinguish Apartment Fire A building sprinkler system extinguished a fire this morning at Public House Apartments, 380 W. Washington Avenue. Engine 1 responded at 7:55 am …
Posted on Aug 31, 2010:
September is Emergency Preparedness Month During last December's blizzard, while most residents were safe at home waiting for the storm to pass, City managers were in the Emergency …
Posted on Aug 23, 2010:
MFD Joins United Way Day of Caring for Smoke Alarm Installation The City of Madison Fire Department will once again participate in the United Way Day of Caring on Tuesday, August 24 to continue its program of …
Posted on Aug 7, 2010:
East Side Fire Causes $250,000 Damage Shortly before midnight on Friday, August 6th, a fire broke out at a 4-unit apartment complex causing $250,000 in damage, displacing eighteen …
Posted on Aug 3, 2010:
Fire Sprinklers Save Children's Museum Automatic fire sprinklers extinguished a fire at the Madison Children's Museum early this morning. The sprinklers are credited with saving the …
Posted on Aug 3, 2010:
Apartments Damaged By Fire Fire caused approximately $500,000 damage to an eight-unit apartment building and displaced eleven people on Madison's east side early Tuesday …
Posted on Aug 2, 2010:
One Dead in Overnight Fire Caused by Unattended Cooking City of Madison Fire Department investigators believe unattended cooking was the cause of a fire that killed a northside woman this …
Posted on Jul 30, 2010:
Homeowner Phase of Smoke Alarm Ordinance in Effect August 15 The City's smoke alarm ordinance enters its second phase on August 15, when homeowners will need to replace old smoke alarms with units that meet …
Posted on Jul 30, 2010:
Baby on Board at Firehouse #5 Firefighters are used to responding to emergencies throughout the City and at all hours of the night. This evening the emergency came to …
Posted on Jul 22, 2010:
MFD Offers Tips for Safety in Heavy Rain, Possible Flooding It looks to be a wet day in Southern Wisconsin, enough that drivers may experience trouble on roads. The area is currently under a flash flood …
Posted on Jul 13, 2010:
Safety Town Begins 7th Year at Firehouse #7 The City of Madison Fire Department is hosting the 7th year of Safety Town at Station # 7, 1810 McKenna Blvd. The first session began Monday, July …
Posted on Jul 1, 2010:
Garage and Minivan Lost to Fire A two-car garage and a minivan parked inside of it were destroyed by fire tonight at 1820 Baird Street. Firefighters were dispatched at 5:19 PM and …
Posted on Jul 1, 2010:
Focus on Fireworks According to National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) research, there are far more U.S. fires reported on a typical Independence Day than on any …
Posted on Jun 29, 2010:
Lake Rescue Team Searches for Missing Boater The Madison Fire Department Lake Rescue Team was called to Lake Mendota at 5:10 PM this evening to search for a missing boater. The team's rescue …
Posted on Jun 27, 2010:
Fire Damages Apartment and Displaces Six Six people were displaced by a fire on Madison's eastside Sunday morning. Damage, estimated at $50,000, included fire, smoke, and water damage to a …
Posted on Jun 23, 2010:
West Side Home Heavily Damaged by Fire City of Madison firefighters were called to a working fire at 4157 Mandan Crescent at 2:36 AM this morning. Engine 9 arrived within four minutes …
Posted on Jun 22, 2010:
Fire Damages Local Feed Business A local feed business suffered major fire and smoke damage on Madison's east side tonight. T C Products Company, located at 1040 Lumbermans Trail, …
Posted on Jun 19, 2010:
Fire Destroys Home on Madison's East Side Fire caused heavy damage to a two story house at 6913 Stockbridge Drive this afternoon. Two occupants, who were home at the time of the fire, …
Posted on Jun 16, 2010:
Construction Worker Injured in Fall City of Madison firefighters and paramedics responded to a construction site at 750 University Ave. this morning shortly before 7:00 a.m. after a …
Posted on Jun 14, 2010:
Two Patients Transported to Hospital After 3-Vehicle Crash City of Madison firefighters including the Department's Hazardous Materials team responded to a 3-vehicle crash westbound on the Beltline this …
Posted on Jun 10, 2010:
Three Patients Transported to UW Hospital After Crash On Thursday, June 10th, City of Madison Fire Department responded to a vehicle crash on Highway 30. Three people were sent to UW Hospital after …
Posted on Jun 8, 2010:
Safety Saturday Scheduled for June 12 Safety Saturday is returning to the Capitol Square on June 12 from 8:00 AM to 1:00 PM. Since its inception, Safety Saturday has provided an …
Posted on May 26, 2010:
Car Crash on State Street Sends Four to Hospital Four people were taken to area hospitals after a car crash on State Street and Henry Street. Just after 9:00 am this morning, a car crash occurred …
Posted on May 25, 2010:
Neighbor Helps Man To Safety After Possible Lightning Strike Lightning possibly struck the roof of a Westside home on Tuesday morning. The fire occurred at 1821 Keyes Avenue just after 9:00 am. Neighbors said …
Posted on May 23, 2010:
Rags Spontaneously Combust, Cause $10,000 Damage Rags spontaneously combusted and started a fire at 2906 Harriman Lane on Sunday morning. Firefighters arrived and noticed flames along the …
Posted on May 21, 2010:
Secondhand Smoke - In the Backyard Fire pits and open burning in the City's backyards have been the topic of an increased number of calls and emails to the City of Madison Fire …
Posted on May 20, 2010:
Fire Causes $600,000 Damage to 4-Unit Apartment Building On Thursday, May 20th, City of Madison Firefighters were called to a structure fire at 838 North Thompson Drive. When crews arrived, flames were …
Posted on May 16, 2010:
Fire Damages Apartment A fire caused $25,000 damage at an eastside apartment building late Sunday afternoon. Smoke and fire damage was contained to a third floor …
Posted on May 14, 2010:
Water Tower Fire Injures One Worker One worker was injured at a fire inside a water tower on Madison's west side this afternoon. Paramedics treated the worker for smoke inhalation and …
Posted on May 7, 2010:
Grilling Season Heats Up Memorial Day weekend is just around the corner, but grilling season is already well under way. The season brings with it specific hazards outlined …
Posted on May 7, 2010:
A Day in the Life of a Firefighter? - State's Elected Officials will Live It Wisconsin Governor Jim Doyle and State Senator Jim Sullivan will join firefighters in kicking off a unique training opportunity next week, …
Posted on May 6, 2010:
Basement Fire at Jolly Bob's - Updated City of Madison fire investigators have determined that last night's fire at the Jolly Bob's restaurant began with oily rags located too near to an …
Posted on May 3, 2010:
Arson Awareness Week Focuses on Community Arson Prevention A City of Madison man has his initial court appearance today in connection with a series of intentionally set grass fires at Warner Park. …
Posted on Apr 30, 2010:
Focusing on Fire Safety at Mifflin St. Block Party With plans in full swing for the Mifflin St. block party, the City of Madison Fire Department is reminding residents to take special precautions …
Posted on Apr 27, 2010:
Goodland Drive Fire Cause Released An electrical fault is listed as the cause of the fire that heavily damaged a vacant home at 3913 Goodland Drive on Friday morning. A City of …
Posted on Apr 23, 2010:
Home Heavily Damaged by Fire Fire caused heavy damage to a vacant home at 3913 Goodland Drive this morning. Several callers reported the flames to the Dane County 911 Center …
Posted on Apr 21, 2010:
Smoking Materials Caused High Point Fire & 2nd Fire on East Side City of Madison fire investigators have determined that a 2-alarm fire at 1040 North High Point on Saturday was caused by discarded smoking …
Posted on Apr 20, 2010:
Quick Stop by Firefighters Keeps Garage Fire From Becoming House Fire City of Madison firefighters responded to a fire at 5 Heugel Court this morning after the occupants called 911 to report a garage fire. The …
Posted on Apr 17, 2010:
2-Alarm Fire Causes $200,000 Damage; 2nd Fire on East Side - $10,000 City of Madison firefighters responded to a fire at an apartment building on Madison's west side this evening. Engine Company #12 was the first …
Posted on Apr 15, 2010:
Recruit Group 31 Begins Class on April 19 The City of Madison Fire Department will begin a new 20-week recruit class on Monday, April 19. Classes will take place at the Department's …
Posted on Apr 8, 2010:
Cause of Treichel Fire Caused by Child Activating Toaster City of Madison Fire Department investigators have determined the fire on Saturday, April 3rd was accidentally started by a 2-year old child who …
Posted on Apr 5, 2010:
City Places 8th Ambulance into Service The City of Madison Fire Department places Medic 7 into service today at Station #7, 1810 McKenna Blvd. City of Madison Mayor Dave Cieslewicz and …
Posted on Apr 5, 2010:
4-Unit Apartment suffers $150,000 in Fire Damage On Saturday, April 5rd at 12:18 am, City of Madison Fire Department was dispatched to 5830 Russett Road to a reported structure fire. When Engine 7 …
Posted on Apr 3, 2010:
Sprinkler System Extinguishes Fire On Saturday, April 3rd at 4:51 pm, City of Madison Fire Department was dispatched to 4665 Treichel Street to a reported structure fire. A resident …
Posted on Mar 30, 2010:
Warmer Weather Prompts Fire Safety Reminders With the weather warming up this week, the City of Madison Fire Department has some reminders for residents regarding fire safety and prevention. …
Posted on Mar 20, 2010:
Dog Safe After Falling Through Ice A dog is happily running around the off-leash Dog Exercise Area at Warner Park after falling through the ice. Dane County Public Safety …
Posted on Mar 19, 2010:
Recruit Academy Graduation Today The City of Madison Fire Department graduated 18 new firefighters from its Recruit Academy today at 2:00 p.m. at Monona Terrace. Two of the …
Posted on Mar 18, 2010:
Fire Causes $10,000 Damage to Two Businesses On Wednesday, March 17th at 6:07 pm, the City of Madison Fire Department was dispatched to a structure fire. Dane County Public Safety …
Posted on Mar 17, 2010:
Apartment Fire Caused by Unattended Cooking - Updated City of Madison Fire Investigators have determined that unattended cooking is the cause of this morning's fire at 1611 Wright Street on the City's …
Posted on Mar 16, 2010:
Duke the "Temporary" Firedog During firehouse tours, Madison firefighters are often asked if they have a firedog. Nearly every firehouse featured in children's books and videos …
Posted on Mar 14, 2010:
Fire Displaces Four Northside Residents An early morning fire displaced four residents on Madison's northside. The fire, reported at 4:08 AM, caused approximately $75,000 in smoke and …
Posted on Mar 12, 2010:
Change Your Clock and Replace Your Smoke Alarms Daylight Saving Time is a perfect time to test your smoke alarms and replace any old smoke alarms in your home. According to the National Fire …
Posted on Mar 4, 2010:
Grainger Fire Caused by Discarded Cigarettes City of Madison Fire Investigators have determined that Monday's fire at Grainger Hall on the UW Campus was caused by discarded smoking materials …
Posted on Feb 18, 2010:
Fire Damages Garage and Contents Fire damaged an attached garage and its contents at 5430 Greening Lane tonight. The owner was watching TV when he heard a noise in the garage. As …
Posted on Feb 12, 2010:
UW Student Burned in Lab Accident A University of Wisconsin graduate student in physiology suffered burns to his right hand after a fire in the laboratory where he was conducting an …
Posted on Feb 10, 2010:
MFD To Begin Transport to Sun Prairie The City of Madison Fire Department is adding a new destination for patient transport. Paramedics now have the option of transporting patients to …
Posted on Feb 3, 2010:
Children Safe After Van Fills With Smoke On Tuesday, February 2nd at 5:30 pm, Former Firefighter Paramedic Paul Elvord pulled two young children from a van, after it started to fill with …
Posted on Jan 29, 2010:
Occupants Escape Fire Unharmed The residents of 13 Cavendish Court are safe after fire caused $50,000 damage to their eastside home this morning. Two people and the family dog …
Posted on Jan 27, 2010:
School Evacuated Due to Light Smoke Randall Elementary School at 1802 Regent Street was evacuated this afternoon due to a light smoke haze on the second floor. City of Madison …
Posted on Jan 27, 2010:
Discarded Smoking Materials Cause of Winchester St. Fire City of Madison fire investigators have determined that discarded smoking materials were the cause of Tuesday's fire at 1734 Winchester St. …
Posted on Jan 27, 2010:
One Worker Injured by Chemical One person was injured this morning at Oscar Mayer Foods when a chemical splashed in his face. Paramedics were called at 7:09 this morning to treat …
Posted on Jan 27, 2010:
Madison Fire Department Memorial Flag The City of Madison Fire Department is establishing a new tradition with the adoption of a Memorial Flag. The idea came from retired Madison …
Posted on Jan 26, 2010:
House Fire Displaces Family of 4 City of Madison firefighters remain at the scene of a house fire on Madison's northeast side. Firefighters were dispatched to 1734 Winchester St. …
Posted on Jan 26, 2010:
Wheelchair Fire Clears West Side Building An electric wheelchair in for repairs was destroyed after a fire in a repair shop at Home Health United on the City's west site this afternoon. …
Posted on Jan 22, 2010:
Eastside Fire Cause: Unattended Cooking City of Madison Fire Investigators say last night's duplex fire that displaced five occupants was caused by unattended cooking. Occupants …
Posted on Jan 14, 2010:
House Fire Displaces Three and Causes $150,000 Damage A fire caused $150,000 damage to a home at 2609 Dunwoody Drive this morning. Three people were displaced by the fire and are being assisted by the …
Posted on Jan 12, 2010:
Small Fire Extinguished at Sherman Middle School School staff extinguished a small fire in a science room at Sherman Middle School this afternoon. The Madison Fire Department responded to the …
Posted on Jan 8, 2010:
Freon Leak Sends Two Employees to Hospital A Freon leak at a local factory resulted in two people being treated and transported to the hospital this morning. Madison Fire Department units …
Posted on Jan 7, 2010:
Ice Safety Reminders Yesterday's simultaneous ice rescue calls are timely reminders of the dangers people face when venturing onto ice-covered bodies of water. Many …
Posted on Jan 6, 2010:
Rescuers Handle Two Lake Rescue Calls The Madison Fire Department Lake Rescue Team was called to Lake Mendota near Picnic Point this afternoon to rescue a person who had fallen through …
Posted on Dec 22, 2009:
Lake Rescue Team Assists Rescue Effort The Madison Fire Department Lake Rescue Team was called to Lake Monona this afternoon to rescue a person who had fallen through the ice. The call …
Posted on Dec 22, 2009:
Apartment Fire Caused by Careless Smoking A fire scene investigation revealed that Sunday's fire at 444 Hawthorne Court was caused by carelessly discarded smoking materials. The fire caused …
Posted on Dec 22, 2009:
Fresh Snow = Fresh Reminder to Dig Out Hydrants City of Madison firefighters continue to encounter buried hydrants throughout the City. Not only do buried hydrants hamper firefighting operations, …
Posted on Dec 20, 2009:
Fire Damages Downtown Apartment Fire damaged a downtown apartment and displaced one student this morning at 444 Hawthorne Court. The small, second floor apartment was heavily …
Posted on Dec 11, 2009:
Continued Cold Prompts Reminders Continued cold and icy conditions are keeping City of Madison firefighters and paramedics busy with a heavier-than-usual call volume of slips and …
Posted on Dec 10, 2009:
Discarded Cigarette Caused Blackwolf Fire - Update City of Madison fire investigators believe a cigarette discarded in attached garage caused a fire that damaged a home in the 8300 block of …
Posted on Dec 8, 2009:
Overnight Fire on City's West Side City of Madison firefighters responded to a structure fire on the City's far west side this morning at 1:10 a.m. Firefighters were called to 8301 …
Posted on Dec 7, 2009:
Not Just Hydrants - Clear Snow and Ice from Emergency Exits With a foot of snow all but certain this week, the City of Madison Fire Department reminds all residents to help keep fire hydrants clear. But …
Posted on Dec 3, 2009:
Elevator Inspectors Concerned About Student Pranks The annual return of students to the UW campus swells the City's population and dramatically increases the persons per square foot. It is expected …
Posted on Nov 24, 2009:
Thanksgiving Day is #1 for Cooking Fires The City of Madison Fire Department and the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) are calling on cooks to include fire safety in their …
Posted on Nov 24, 2009:
Fire Damages Duplex, Displaces Nine Occupants Fire caused approximately $200,000 damage to a duplex on Madison's east side early this morning. The duplex suffered heavy fire damage in one half …
Posted on Nov 18, 2009:
New Report Highlights Holiday Hazards A new report from the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) is an updated picture of the hazards some families encounter when decorating for …
Posted on Nov 12, 2009:
Fire Causes $100,000 Damage to Several Businesses On November 12, 2009 at 1:57 am, City of Madison Fire Department personnel responded to a fire at Lazybones Laundry & Storage Service, located at …
Posted on Nov 8, 2009:
Firefighters Rescue Man Pinned Under Car City of Madison firefighters and paramedics responded to a rollover car crash this morning at 7202 Watts Road. When Engine 7 arrived, they found a …
Posted on Oct 29, 2009:
This Year - Change Your Clocks & Smoke Alarms For years, the City of Madison Fire Department has used the switch from Daylight Savings Time as a reminder to change smoke alarm batteries. This …
Posted on Oct 26, 2009:
MFD Station #12 Wins National Design Award The City of Madison Fire Department's newest fire station will be featured in the November issue of Fire Chief Magazine as the recipient of the …
Posted on Oct 18, 2009:
Fire Causes $75,000 Damage to Kraft Foods - Oscar Mayer Extensive smoke damaged mural artwork in walkway, along with items in large locker room area of Kraft Foods-Oscar Mayer on Sunday, October 18, …
Posted on Oct 18, 2009:
Oct 18 - Fire Destroys Rimrock Hills Rental Office City of Madison Fire Investigators are trying to find what caused the Rimrock Hills Rental Office to be destroyed by fire. The office portion of …
Posted on Oct 15, 2009:
Sprinklers Contain Fire to Renee' Glass Factory Renee' Glass Factory located at 100 S. Baldwin Street, suffered minimal damage after sprinklers extinguished a fire. On Thursday, October 15, …
Posted on Oct 7, 2009:
SafeKids Coalition, MFD to Deliver Fire Prevention to Homeowners The City of Madison Fire Department is partnering with the Madison Area SafeKids Coalition and Pizza Hut to deliver fire prevention in the form of …
Posted on Oct 2, 2009:
20 New Recruits Chosen for Upcoming Academy Twenty individuals have been selected, approved by the Police and Fire Commission, and notified for the City of Madison Fire Department's Recruit …
Posted on Sep 24, 2009:
Hands-On Activities Turn to Hands-Off for Fire Prevention Visits The City of Madison Fire Department's Community Education Unit will kick off its annual Fire Prevention visits to City schools on Monday, September …
Posted on Sep 11, 2009:
Firefighters Respond to Small Chemical Spill The City of Madison Fire Department's Hazardous Incident Team (HIT) responded to a small chemical spill this afternoon at the Wingra Family Medical …
Posted on Sep 7, 2009:
Fire Damages Two Businesses and Three Apartments An early morning fire caused approximately $75,000 damage to a building containing two businesses and three apartments on the city's east side. …
Posted on Sep 3, 2009:
Firefighters Extinguish Office Fire - Updated Sept. 4 12:10 AM City of Madison firefighters extinguished a fire in the Engineering Research building at 1500 Engineering Drive tonight. The fire caused …
Posted on Sep 3, 2009:
First-Ever Fire Academy for UW's Greek Community The City of Madison Fire Department will hold its first-ever Campus Fire Safety Academy for leaders in the University of Wisconsin - Madison's …
Posted on Aug 21, 2009:
Grand Opening Scheduled for Firehouse #12 The City of Madison Fire Department invites the community to join in for the Grand Opening and Dedication of City Fire Station #12. The …
Posted on Aug 16, 2009:
Boaters Assist With Rescue of Swimmer The Madison Fire Department Lake Rescue Team was called to Lake Monona at 7:35 AM today to rescue a swimmer in distress. Engine 3 arrived within …
Posted on Aug 13, 2009:
1st Part of New Smoke Alarm Ordinance Takes Effect This Week As leases turn over this weekend, renters will find more information about fire safety as part of the move-in process. The first half of the …
Posted on Aug 5, 2009:
Lake Rescue Team Searches For Missing Swimmer The Madison Fire Department Lake Rescue Team was called to Lake Monona this afternoon to search for a missing swimmer. The call for assistance was …
Posted on Jul 28, 2009:
Fires, Overturned Sailboat Fill Firefighters' Afternoon City of Madison Firefighters had a busy afternoon today with two fires on opposite sides of the City and a call for a water rescue at Vilas …
Posted on Jul 22, 2009:
MFD Names New Medical Director The City of Madison Fire Department has named Dr. Christian Zuver as its new medical director. Dr. Zuver comes to Madison following a Physician …
Posted on Jul 17, 2009:
Beer Truck Rollover Causes Daylong Headache City of Madison Firefighters were called to the scene of an overturned semi-trailer on Highway 151 North this morning at 7:30. When Engine …
Posted on Jul 10, 2009:
Truck Punctures Its Fuel Tank While Trying to Maneuver in Parking Lot City of Madison Fire Engine Company 4, was dispatched to a diesel spill at the Open Pantry located at 1401 Regent Street at 10:38 AM. When they …
Posted on Jul 8, 2009:
Fire Extinguisher Training Available The Madison Fire Department Community Education Office now offers fire extinguisher training for businesses and community groups. The training …
Posted on Jul 6, 2009:
Fire Destroys Play Structure Fire destroyed a play structure in the Sauk Heights Park on Bear Claw Way last night. Engine 12 was called to the scene shortly before midnight. …
Posted on Jul 6, 2009:
Fireworks Enforcement Teams Issue Four Citations Four teams of fire department personnel and police officers patrolled the city Friday night looking for illegal fireworks violations. Many of the …
Posted on Jul 3, 2009:
Seventeen People Transported From Bus Crash Ambulances from several surrounding communities assisted the City of Madison Fire Department with treating and transporting seventeen patients from …
Posted on Jul 3, 2009:
Focusing on Fireworks Enforcement Officials from the Madison Fire Department and the Madison Police Department are focusing on enforcing the city ordinances regarding fireworks this …
Posted on Jun 30, 2009:
Fire, Police Departments Step Up Fireworks Enforcement Even after Rhythm & Booms was postponed on Saturday night, it didn’t prevent the skies from lighting up in neighborhoods across the City. Illegal …
Posted on Jun 29, 2009:
Technical Rescue Team Assists With Ferris Wheel Incident The City of Madison Fire Department's Technical Rescue Team was called to assist in unloading passengers from a free-spinning Ferris wheel at …
Posted on Jun 27, 2009:
Man Burned in Car Fire on East Side A 31-year-old man was transported by City of Madison paramedics to UW Hospital this evening after he suffered burns while working on a vehicle in a …
Posted on Jun 26, 2009:
“Things to Know” About Fireworks & the 4th of July The coming week promises spectacular pyrotechnics, heat, and plenty of festivities. The City of Madison Fire Department has some tips on how to …
Posted on Jun 23, 2009:
Basement Fire Damages West Side Duplex City of Madison firefighters were called to 23 Mondale Court on the City's west side this evening for a basement fire. The call came in at 7:51. …
Posted on Jun 19, 2009:
Investigators Looking Into Suspicious Vehicle Fire City of Madison Police Detectives and Madison Fire investigators are looking into the circumstances surrounding a vehicle fire. On Thursday, …
Posted on Jun 18, 2009:
Madison Safety Town Opens for 6th Season Franklin Elementary School at 305 Lakeside St. has once again transformed itself into Safety Town. The program began in Madison 6 years ago as a …
Posted on Jun 11, 2009:
Safety Saturday Scheduled for June 13 Safety Saturday is returning to the Capitol Square on June 13 from 8:00 AM to 1:00 PM. Since its inception, Safety Saturday has provided an …
Posted on Jun 8, 2009:
Child With Lighter Caused Flower Lane Fire City of Madison Fire investigators have determined that yesterday's fire at 7101 Flower Lane was caused by a 5-year-old boy playing with a …
Posted on Jun 7, 2009:
One Injured, 8 Families Displaced in West Side Fire Eight families, several with young children are out of their homes tonight after a fire at 7101 Flower Lane on the City's west …
Posted on Jun 3, 2009:
Machinery Caused Robertson Warehouse Fire City of Madison Fire Investigators have determined that hot embers from a notching machine used in the manufacture and repair of wooden pallets …
Posted on May 31, 2009:
Bathroom Fire Causes $5,000 Damage An early morning fire caused approximately $5,000 damage to an apartment at 7634 Radcliffe Drive on Sunday. Nobody was in the apartment at the time …
Posted on May 27, 2009:
Alert Neighbor Calls 911 for Chimney Fire A neighbor from the 101 of S. Whitney Way noticed smoke and flames coming from 5146 Juneau Road and called 911. The neighbor called again, shortly …
Posted on May 23, 2009:
Fire Displaces Apartment Residents Fire damaged an east side apartment this morning leaving one family without a home. The fire at 222 Swanton Road was reported to firefighters at …
Posted on May 20, 2009:
Use Caution With Outdoor Fireplaces For many years, City of Madison residents have been warned of the dangers of unsafe grilling. Memorial Day begins the busy summer grilling season …
Posted on May 18, 2009:
Fire Damages Home's Wall Fire caused an estimated $10,000 damage to a home at 2264 Monroe Street this morning. Firefighters were called to the scene at 6:59 AM when the …
Posted on May 16, 2009:
Fire Damages Eastside Warehouse City of Madison firefighters responded to a warehouse fire on the City's east side shortly before midnight. A neighbor called 911 at 11:36 with a …
Posted on May 15, 2009:
MFD Celebrates EMS Week With 9 New Paramedics National Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Week is May 17-23. It coincides with the beginning of duties for the City's nine newest …
Posted on May 8, 2009:
Arson Awareness Week Focuses on Arson for Profit It's Arson Awareness Week and this year the U.S. Fire Administration (USFA) is concentrating on arson for profit. Arson for profit is insurance …
Posted on Apr 14, 2009:
MFD Hosts CarFit, Car Seat Checks for Older Adults April 15 As the summer travel season approaches, the City of Madison Fire Department is working with several partners to ensure it's a season of …
Posted on Apr 13, 2009:
Fire Displaces Apartment Residents A fire at the Hanover Square Apartments heavily damaged four apartments and displaced eleven people Sunday afternoon. Firefighters were called to …
Posted on Apr 10, 2009:
Firefighter Receives Heroism Award The City of Madison Fire Department is proud to announce that Apparatus Engineer Todd Sailor has received Firehouse Magazine's 2009 Heroism and …
Posted on Apr 6, 2009:
Spontaneous Combustion Caused East Side Dryer Fire City of Madison Fire Investigators say a fire last week at 549 Aztalan Drive was caused by spontaneous combustion of oily rags in the dryer. A …
Posted on Apr 6, 2009:
No Injuries at Orbitect Fire A small fire caused approximately $10,000 damage this morning at Orbital Technologies Corporation (Orbitec) located at 1212 Fourier Drive on …
Posted on Mar 16, 2009:
Back-to-Back CO Incidents Prompt Warnings, Reminders Following two incidents of carbon monoxide poisoning that sent 10 people to the hospital over the last two days, the City of Madison Fire …
Posted on Mar 15, 2009:
Five Patients Transported Following Carbon Monoxide Exposure City of Madison Fire Department paramedics transported a total of five people to hospitals today after they were exposed to high levels of carbon …
Posted on Mar 12, 2009:
Occupants Escape Monroe St. House Fire The house at 2021 Monroe St. has been declared a total loss. The house was valued at $256,000. That estimate does not include the contents. Four …
Posted on Mar 9, 2009:
Fire Crews Respond to Fire at UW Engineering Centers Building On Saturday, March 7, City of Madison Fire Crews responded to the University of Wisconsin-Madison Engineering Centers Building for a report of a …
Posted on Mar 6, 2009:
Smoke Alarm Ordinance Changes Daylight Savings Reminder After years of using the switch to Daylight Savings Time as a reminder to change smoke alarm batteries, the City of Madison Fire Department this …
Posted on Feb 17, 2009:
Arson Cause of Fisher Street Fire Members of the City of Madison Police and Fire Department Joint Fire/Arson Investigation Unit have determined the cause of the early morning fire …
Posted on Feb 17, 2009:
Apartment Fire Causes $75,000 Damage City of Madison Fire Crews responded to a structure fire on Friday, February 13, 2009 at 2116 Fisher Street at 6:00 AM. Upon arrival, smoke and …
Posted on Feb 13, 2009:
Firefighter Recruit Class #29 Graduates The City of Madison Fire Department Firefighter Recruit Group 29 will graduate from the Department's fire academy today at 2 p.m. Commencement for …
Posted on Jan 30, 2009:
I-Stan™ Begins Work for MFD The City of Madison Fire Department is preparing to put a new "employee" to work. I-Stan™ is an electronic patient simulator designed for paramedic …
Posted on Jan 22, 2009:
Gas Leak Brings Vehicle and Pedestrian Traffic to a Halt On Thursday, January 22, 2009 at 11:04 AM, a construction company working on an addition to the Bio Chemical Building located at 433 Babcock Drive, …
Posted on Jan 22, 2009:
Landlord Increases Safety Education in Student Housing In the wake of multiple incidents over the past 18 months, safety and security in Madison's student housing has become a topic of increased …
Posted on Jan 21, 2009:
Box Truck Containing Waterproofing Materials Ignite On Wednesday, January 21, 2009 at 11:35 AM, a box truck at a construction site located at 333 N. Orchard and University Avenue, containing …
Posted on Jan 21, 2009:
Heat From Torches Caused Recent Fires City of Madison fire investigators have determined that the heat from torches caused two recent structure fires. A fire at 321 Walnut Street on …
Posted on Jan 20, 2009:
Business and Three Apartments Damaged by Fire Fire and smoke caused an estimated $200,000 damage to an east side business and three apartments this morning. Firefighters were called to the fire …
Posted on Jan 16, 2009:
Sprinkler System Limits Damage at Madison Newspapers Four sprinkler heads were all that was needed to extinguish an early morning fire at Madison Newspapers today. The automatic fire sprinkler system …
Posted on Jan 16, 2009:
One Person Injured in Apartment Fire One person received non-life-threatening injuries at an apartment fire late last night. Madison Fire Department paramedics transported the occupant …
Posted on Jan 15, 2009:
Fire Causes $50,000 Damage The residents of a campus apartment building are safe tonight following a fire that caused $50,000 damage. A resident of 321 Walnut Street …
Posted on Jan 14, 2009:
MFD Partners With County, Libraries, Red Cross for Citywide CCR Training City of Madison Community Education officers will join with Red Cross volunteers to provide free cardio cerebral resuscitation (CCR) training at …
Posted on Jan 13, 2009:
Gas Pump Safety With the extreme cold temperatures and more snow predicted, it's a good idea to make sure you keep your gas tank at least half full. But extreme …
Posted on Jan 13, 2009:
Cold Weather Fire Safety The City of Madison Fire Department reminds residents that electrical fires are a special concern during the winter months, which call for more …
Posted on Jan 12, 2009:
Chimney Fire Causes $50,000 Damage City of Madison firefighters were dispatched to 508 S. Prospect this morning at 3:08 for a chimney fire. The owner/occupant of the home reported …
Posted on Jan 12, 2009:
Shop Fire at MATC Damages Equipment City of Madison Firefighters responded to a fire on MATC's Truax campus Saturday at 6:44 a.m. The call came in as an alarm sounding at the main …
Posted on Dec 29, 2008:
Two People, Two Cats Escape Burning Home A couple and their two cats are safe following a fire in their home this morning. All four escaped from the fire that caused approximately $25,000 …
Posted on Dec 27, 2008:
Fire Extinguished at Carpet Cleaning Business City of Madison firefighters extinguished a fire at White Knight Carpet Cleaning located at 2517 Advance Road late Friday night. The fire caused an …
Posted on Dec 26, 2008:
Carelessly Discarded Cigarette Starts Fire A carelessly discarded cigarette is listed as the cause of a fire that damaged the Paradise Liquor Store on Tuesday, December 23. Madison …
Posted on Dec 18, 2008:
Not Just Hydrants - Clear Snow and Ice from Emergency Exits With more snow on the way, the City of Madison Fire Department reminds all residents to help keep fire hydrants clear. But there are other areas …
Posted on Dec 17, 2008:
Snow-Covered Ice Results in Increased Falls Yesterday's snowfall masked slippery spots on streets and sidewalks that resulted in an unusual number of emergency calls for falls. City of …
Posted on Dec 17, 2008:
Children Injured in Cooking Mishap Two City of Madison children - a 3- and a 4-year-old - were injured in a cooking accident attheir home Monday night. The two children were near …
Posted on Dec 10, 2008:
Christmas Tree Safety Each year, fire departments respond to an average of 210 structure fires caused by Christmas trees. Keep your holiday safe by following some simple …
Posted on Dec 9, 2008:
Fire on Glenway Street Causes $50,000 Damage to Home On Tuesday, December 9, 2008 at 12:35 AM, City of Madison Firefighters were called to a structure fire at 40 Glenway Street. As crews approached …
Posted on Dec 4, 2008:
MFD Flags at Half-Staff in Memory of Retired Assistant Chief Carl Saxe Flags at all City of Madison firehouses are at half-staff following the death of former Assistant Chief Carl Saxe. Saxe died at his home yesterday …
Posted on Nov 25, 2008:
Fire Chief Amesqua presents Reading Rocks Chairs to Elementary Students City of Madison Fire Chief Debra Amesqua read to Jean Kokott's 1st grade class at Mendota Elementary School from a brand new wooden rocking chair …
Posted on Nov 11, 2008:
MFD Station #12 to be Named in Memory of Dr. Darren Bean The City of Madison Fire Department's newest fire station - #12, will be named for the Department's former Medical Director, Dr. Darren Bean. Dr. …
Posted on Nov 7, 2008:
Four Escape Duplex Fire A mother and three children escaped a fire in their duplex last night. City of Madison firefighters were called to 8 Corona Ct. shortly after 8:00 …
Posted on Oct 6, 2008:
Fire Prevention Week a Great Time to Plan for Safety The City of Madison Fire Department is inviting the community to get involved in fire prevention and safety to mark Fire Prevention Week. The week …
Posted on Oct 2, 2008:
CO Alarms Available to Low Income Families The City of Madison Fire Department is working with Madison Community Services to develop a distribution program for 200 carbon monoxide (CO) …
Posted on Sep 30, 2008:
Baseball Theme Pitches Fire Safety to Madison Schools While much of Wisconsin zeros in on the Milwaukee Brewers entry into the playoffs, the City of Madison Fire Department is taking that theme to …
Posted on Sep 22, 2008:
Fire Code Moves Closer to Mandatory Residential Sprinklers The International Code Council (ICC), a membership association dedicated to building safety and fire prevention, has voted to require fire …
Posted on Sep 9, 2008:
Apartment Fire Leaves 16 Occupants Displaced - Updated City of Madison Fire investigators have determined that the September 9 fire at 2101 Pike Drive was caused by careless use of smoking …
Posted on Aug 14, 2008:
Stubborn Odana Court Fire Keeps Firefighters On Duty Overnight City of Madison firefighters were assigned to keep watch at 5 Odana Ct. all day yesterday and overnight as the remains of the building continued to …
Posted on Aug 13, 2008:
Fire Destroys West Side Office Building City of Madison firefighters were called for a smoke investigation early this morning that turned out to be a spectacular fire seen from blocks …
Posted on Jul 22, 2008:
Spontaneous Combustion Cause of Restaurant Fire City of Madison Fire Department investigators have determined that spontaneous combustion of cotton towels caused the fire at Dimitri's Gyros last …
Posted on Jul 3, 2008:
Heavy Rescue Training at St. Raphael's The City of Madison Fire Department will begin two weeks of heavy rescue training on the site of St. Raphael's Cathedral, 401 E. Main St., …
Posted on Jul 3, 2008:
Increased Fireworks Enforcement Begins Teams from the City of Madison Fire Department and Police Department will begin patrols Thursday, July 3, as part of an initiative to reduce the …
Posted on Jun 30, 2008:
Department Marks a Century of Professional Firefighting July 1, 2008 marks an historic milestone for the City of Madison Fire Department. On that date 100 years ago, the City saw the birth of its first …
Posted on Jun 25, 2008:
MFD, MPD to Build Additional Enforcement into Fireworks Safety Each year, as we near the 4th of July holiday, the City of Madison Fire Department works to educate the public on dangers related to fireworks - …
Posted on Jun 25, 2008:
City of Madison Weather Radio Sales Near Conclusion The City of Madison Fire Department is going out of business - at least when it comes to sales of weather radios. Since April, the Department has … |
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