The City of Madison Fire Department invites the community to join in for the Grand Opening and Dedication of City Fire Station #12.
The newly-completed firehouse is located at 400 South Point Road on Madison's far west side. The Grand Opening will…
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 four minutes of the call and the rescue boat was in the water shortly after that.
Two people who were…
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 City of Madison's new smoke alarm will take effect Saturday, August 15. The new ordinance passed by the…
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 received at 3:38 PM and rescue divers were in the water fifteen minutes later.
Witnesses reported…
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 Beach.
It started with a call to 1302 Sugar Maple Lane on the City's far west side. The call came in at 12:…
The City of Madison Fire Department has named Dr. Christian Zuver as its new medical director. Dr. Zuver comes to Madison following a Physician Fellowship with the Orange County EMS System (OCEMSS) and Orlando Regional Medical Center (ORMC).
The…
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 Company 11 arrived, they found the entire rig on its side, blocking three lanes of the northbound traffic.…
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 arrived, they found a semi delivery truck had punctured its diesel tank, while trying to maneuver in the…
The Madison Fire Department Community Education Office now offers fire extinguisher training for businesses and community groups. The training program includes information on the classes of fire, types of fire extinguishers, safe use of an…
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. When firefighters arrived, they found the structure well involved with fire. Water was used to…
Four teams of fire department personnel and police officers patrolled the city Friday night looking for illegal fireworks violations. Many of the people the teams contacted readily surrendered their illegal fireworks, but not all were so lucky. The…
Ambulances from several surrounding communities assisted the City of Madison Fire Department with treating and transporting seventeen patients from this afternoon's bus crash on Interstate 39-90-94. All of the injuries were non-life threatening.…
The City of Madison Fire Department's Technical Rescue Team was called to assist in unloading passengers from a free-spinning Ferris wheel at Rhythm & Booms Sunday night.
The incident occurred around 8 p.m. when the drive cable of the ride came…
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 driveway at 106 Ohio Avenue. Firefighters were dispatched at 9:12 p.m.
A witness said the man was…
The coming week promises spectacular pyrotechnics, heat, and plenty of festivities. The City of Madison Fire Department has some tips on how to enjoy all of it safely and legally.
For Rhythm & Booms – This event has a great history in terms of…
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. The occupants reported smoke and flames visible in the basement. They escaped without injury.
The fire…
City of Madison Police Detectives and Madison Fire investigators are looking into the circumstances surrounding a vehicle fire.
On Thursday, June 18, 2009, at approximately 1:10 PM, Madison Police and Fire personnel received reports of a vehicle…
