A potential disaster was averted by Firefighters when a gas leak was found in a home on Adobe Way. Firefighters from Engine 7 were preparing to install Carbon Monoxide alarms when they smelled natural gas.
On January 16th Thursday morning,…
It’s called the silent killer, and early Thursday it threatened a Madison home. Shortly after midnight, a carbon monoxide alarm alerted a sleeping east side resident to the presence of carbon monoxide gas in his home.
Three people were transported to UW Hospital after they inhaled fumes from the chemical, Chlorine Dioxide.
On Thursday around 5:40 pm, City of Madison Fire crews and HazMat Team members responded to Mentor Biologics at 535 Science Drive for a…
Extreme cold temperatures have their own set of rules for safety. There is much you can do now to prepare for it. The City of Madison Fire Department reminds residents that preparation is key for safety at home, on the job, and on the road. Start…
What if every home had a working smoke alarm? That was the question more than 40 years ago when national statistics counted an average of 10,000 fire‐related deaths every year in the U.S.
The answer to the question turned out to be an astounding 50…
A snow emergency remains in effect for the entire City of Madison until 7 a.m. Tuesday December 24th. Residents are asked to keep their vehicles off the street today and tonight if possible. If you must park on the street this evening you should…
By now, virtually everyone understands the health risks of smoking. Smoking harms nearly every organ of the body. It causes many diseases and reduces the health of smokers in general. But it also remains the number one cause of fatal fires.
In…
Look up alcohol and fire and you’ll find detailed instructions on how to ignite your drink and create flaming cocktails.
But the combination of alcohol and fire is a dangerous mix any way you define it. “Possibly impaired by alcohol” is identified…
Colder temperatures have most of us looking for ways to stay warm. But heating equipment is one of the leading causes of home fire fatalities. Space heaters in particular, whether portable or stationary, account for approximately one-third of home…
Madison Declares a Snow Emergency
The City of Madison has declared a snow emergency. That means that alternate side parking restrictions will be in effect throughout the entire City of Madison including the downtown/isthmus snow emergency zone.
When the weather outside is frightful, City of Madison Fire Department firefighters and paramedics know they can expect a flurry of emergency medical calls as people emerge from their homes out onto slippery steps, sidewalks, driveways and parking…
Amidst the flurry of Christmas shoppers at West Towne Mall today, a 70-year-old woman is alive after a cardiac arrest with the help of Madison police and paramedics.
The rescue began when police officers at the mall for a theft complaint responded…
The rush of holiday activities can leave pets neglected and stressed. Remember to include your family pets in your holiday planning.
To keep your holiday celebrations merry for everyone, take care to balance attention and quiet time for your pet.…
When the holiday decorations go up, the potential for fires in the home goes up too. Twelve percent of home candle fires occur in December – one-and-a-half times the monthly average. December candle fires often involve combustible seasonal…
City of Madison firefighters were called to the Dane County Regional Airport at 4:05 this afternoon after a report of an incident involving a plane. There was no fire and there were no reports of injuries. Madison firefighters were returned, with…
Chances are, if you have a Christmas tree in your home, it’s already up and decorated. U.S. fire departments respond to an estimated annual average of 200+ home structure fires that began with Christmas trees. Although these fires are not common,…
If it’s December in Wisconsin, cold, snow, and ice go with the territory. Our 3rd day of holiday safety offers reminders on potential hazards and how to counter them.Heating & Ventilation
Keep the area around gas meter equipment clear of snow…
Shopping season is in full swing, and if your holiday tradition includes gifts, time is short. After reviewing call volume from 2013, the City of Madison Fire Department has some last-minute gift suggestions for safety-minded shoppers:
A 20-year-old man was taken to the UW Trauma Center last night following a one-car crash that left him impaled by the upper rail of a chain link fence. The incident was a challenging extrication for responders. Aside from the difficult nature of the…
