Current News Releases
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06/28/2017 The Safest Way To Experience Fireworks: Enjoy the Show!
Independence Day is a popular time for fireworks vendors and consumers alike, but the Madison Fire Department reminds City residents and visitors that the safest way to enjoy fireworks is to seek out public displays conduc
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06/07/2017 Safety Saturday Returns to the Capitol Square
Safety Saturday returns to the Capitol Square this Saturday, June 10, from 8:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
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04/07/2017 Natural Lawn and Prairie Burns May Be Underway This Weekend
With a forecast calling for sun and mild to warm temperatures, many permit holders may conduct their annual prairie burns this weekend.
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02/03/2017 Local Iranian Community To Honor Firefighters
Last month a fire broke out at the historic Plasco Trade Center in the heart of Tehran, Iran.
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01/11/2017 18 Firefighter Recruits To Graduate This Friday
Fifteen weeks of hard work and intensive training culminate in the graduation of the Madison Fire Department’s Recruit Class 5 this Friday, 2:00 p.m., at the Monona Terrace Community & Convention Center (1 John Nolen D
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12/05/2016 Five Citizens To Be Recognized For Acts Of Heroism
For three construction workers and two maintenance employees at Madison's East High School, what began as a typical day on August 26, 2016, suddenly turned into something extraordinary.
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11/28/2016 Madison Is Now A ‘Class 1’ Fire Protection Community
The nation’s leading supplier of data and analytics for the property/casualty insurance industry has named Madison “Wisconsin’s newest Class 1 fire protection community.” It’s a distinction shared by only three other citie
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11/15/2016 Four Ways To Prevent Home Emergencies This Winter
Before brisk winds and cold temperatures roll into Madison this weekend, it’s time to prepare your home for winter, a season of increased fire and carbon monoxide risk.
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09/08/2016 Never Forget Blood Drive
In the 15 years since the Sept. 11 attacks, many Americans have chosen to commemorate the events of that day by giving blood.
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08/11/2016 “Firefighter Fun Day” Returns, Now With Twice the Fun!
Firefighter Fun Day has become an annual tradition at Madison’s Fire Station 5 on Cottage Grove Road. This year, we’re excited to also bring Firefighter Fun Day to the west side!
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07/22/2016 Officers and squads soaked responding to calls during storm
When the storm hit the City of Madison Thursday night, all the city’s police districts were inundated with calls.
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07/07/2016 Madison Fire Department to Dedicate New Lake Rescue Boat
The Madison Fire Department’s Lake Rescue Team is pleased to announce the naming and dedication of its new boat, The Ralph E. Chamberlin II.