CURRENT NEWS RELEASES (90 day retention):
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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 …
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