Fire
Welcome, Recruit Class 63!
Please join us in welcoming 24 new recruits to the MFD! Click to learn more.
Image description: Recruit Class 63 poses in front of Ladder 14
Matt Thomas Helped Make Wishes Come True
For Lieutenant Thomas, "giving back" showed up in ways beyond the emergency calls. He retires this week after more than 26 years with MFD.
Division Chief Paul Ripp Retires, Celebrating 30 Years of Service
Ripp reflects on the impact of a career where professional development and mentorship became defining themes.
Tom Winter Brought Passion for EMS, Creative Spark to the Firehouse
During his tenure in Madison, Winter served at stations throughout the city but spent most of his time at Station 10 on the north side.
Fire Blog
- Meet Firefighter/EMT Jesse Drake posted
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Matt Thomas Helped Make Wishes Come True
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January 15, 2026 -
Meet Firefighter/EMT Kevin Rilea
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January 13, 2026 -
Division Chief Paul Ripp Retires, Celebrating 30 Years of Service
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January 12, 2026 -
Meet Firefighter/EMT Diego Herrera
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January 11, 2026
Daily Reports
- Fire Caught Quickly Inside Downtown Apartment
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January 12, 2026 - Firefighters Find Cigarette Amid Smoldering Clothes in East Side Apartment
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January 5, 2026 - Structure fire in detached garage/workshop.
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January 2, 2026 - Northbound Fish Hatchery Road Closed Due to Vehicle Crash
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January 2, 2026 - Residential Gas Leak Traced to Newly Mounted Television
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January 1, 2026
News Releases
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House Burns to Occur This Week on Milwaukee Street
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November 17, 2025 -
Madison Code Enforcement Officer Named State Fire Inspector of the Year
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October 30, 2025 -
Cardiac on Campus, City of Madison Celebrate the Installation of Two AED SaveStations in Downtown Madison
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August 26, 2025 -
CARES Achieves 10,000 Calls for Service
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July 28, 2025 -
Celebrate Safely this Holiday Weekend
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July 2, 2025