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On Tuesday, January 15, 2013, the Capitol Police arrested Kvon R. Smith at the State Capitol a few hours before Governor Scott Walker's State of the State address. The City of Madison's HAZMAT team, in conjunction with the Dane County Bomb Squad was…

The City of Madison Fire Department will graduate 20 new firefighters from its recruit academy on Friday, January 18. It's the first class to graduate under Fire Chief Steve Davis. Davis has made diversity a centerpiece of the Department's…

Shortly after 9:00 pm, City of Madison Fire Department responded to a 38-unit apartment complex at 1042 Moorland Road. When firefighters arrived, occupants were evacuating the building. Ladder 6 crew went to the basement level where they found the…

City of Madison Fire Department Ladder #6 Crew and Scuba Team members removed two people from the ice on Lake Waubesa after their snowmobile tipped over. At 5:10 pm, Scuba Team members drove the ARGO vehicle on the ice to the patients' location…

A kitchen fire at the Bonfyre Grill has temporarily closed the restaurant. City of Madison firefighters were called to the restaurant at 2601 West Beltline Highway at 10:40 this morning. The fire was located in the restaurant kitchen in ductwork…

More snow is on the way, but many of the City's fire hydrants are still buried from last week's storm. The City of Madison Fire Department is asking residents and businesses to help in clearing the snow and ice from around fire hydrants adjacent to…

Christmas tree safety is just as important - perhaps more important - after the holidays. That's because the longer Christmas trees are in the home, the more they dry out and become fire hazards. So in addition to keeping trees well hydrated during…

A carbon monoxide alarm alerted occupants to a kitchen fire in a neighboring duplex unit this morning. City of Madison firefighters responded to the fire at 6515 Tottenham Road at 11:15 a.m. Firefighters didn't immediately see fire when they…

City of Madison Fire Investigators determined the fire at Ragstock was a result of improper disposal of smoking materials. Thursday afternoon at 3:44 pm, fire crews were dispatched to 329 State Street for a report of a fire in the Ragstock store…

With temperatures set to drop this weekend, the City of Madison Fire Department, along with Building and Inspection, is reminding residents to make sure water pipes are protected from freezing temperatures. Power outages have made frozen water…

Today's heavy snowfall has Madison firefighters responding to multiple reports of downed power lines. As of 8:30 this evening, firefighters had responded to 37 of these incidents. Crews have worked to maintain safe areas around any live power lines…

At 3:44 pm, fire crews were dispatched to 329 State Street for a report of a fire in the Ragstock store office, which is located above the retail shop. Ragstock sells new and recycled clothing and accessories. Ragstock is just around the corner…

City of Madison Mayor Paul Soglin is advising anyone who relies on power for medical equipment, or who has a medical condition that is affected by a loss of power to call 911 for assistance. Today's snowstorm has caused widespread power outages…

At 2:50 pm, fire crews were dispatched to 2343 Allied Drive for a report of a garage fire. After playing in the snow, a 10-year old decided to dry his pants on top of a space heater, which was located in the garage. The pants started on fire,…

Today's heavy snowfall has Madison firefighters responding to multiple reports of downed power lines. Fire officers report more than six calls so far today. Crews have worked to maintain safe areas around any live power lines that may pose a hazard…

Tips for Preventing Snow Shoveling and Snowblowing Injuries With the accumulation of heavy wet snow, the City of Madison Fire Department would like to remind everyone of the following tips for preventing snow shoveling and snowblowing injuries.…

With the arrival of the large snowfall, the Madison Fire Department would like to remind everyone to keep furnace vents and hydrants on and around your home, free of snow and ice. Snow and ice may block your home heat intake and exhaust vents. If…

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 piles up. MGE, along with the MFD, reminds residents to keep the area around gas meter equipment…

Buck's Pizza, 219 Cottage Grove Road, is closed following a fire this evening in the kitchen ventilation hood. The fire was discovered by employees who noticed smoke coming from the ventilation duct near the ceiling. They turned off the pizza…

A Mayday on the fire ground goes straight to the heart of every firefighter who hears it. Time is the enemy - locating and rescuing an incapacitated firefighter is difficult and dangerous. But thanks to a federal grant, every frontline City of…