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Police and Fire Commission (PFC)

The Police and Fire Commission (PFC) is an independent statutory body overseeing the hiring, promotion, discipline, and terminations of police and fire personnel in the City of Madison. The 5 commissioners are appointed by the Mayor to staggered five year terms. The purpose of having an independent commission is to separate police and fire staffing matters from local politics.

Attend a Meeting of the Police and Fire Commission

Regular meetings on the second Monday of each month provide ongoing oversight of the Madison Police Department and Madison Fire Department.

Upcoming Meetings

Monday, Nov. 10, 2025 5:30pm
Thursday, Nov. 13, 2025
Notice of possible quorum 		3:00pm
Wednesday, Nov. 19, 2025
Notice of possible quorum 		8:00am

See all PFC meeting dates, agendas, and minutes

For a complete list of all video recordings of meetings, search for “Police and Fire Commission” in the Additional Meetings channel of the City of Madison Mediasite library.

Police and Fire Commission (PFC) Complaint Procedures and Rules

Police and Fire Commission (PFC) Decisions

Note: This list and the attached decisions are a sample only and are not a comprehensive collection of all decisions by the Board.

In Alphabetical Order:

PFC News

PFC Resources

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Committees

Make Your Voice Heard

Members of the public who wish to offer comment during the public comment period must register in advance using the City of Madison’s  online registration system online registration system. The order of speakers will be based on the order of submission of the completed Registration Form. Based on the PFC’s standard practice, each speaker will be limited to a maximum of three (3) minutes.

Email the commissioners at pfc@cityofmadison.com