Health/Wellness
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PulsePoint
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I am excited to introduce a project that the MFD is supporting in conjunction with the Dane County EMS office and fund
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Ebola Response
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The Madison Fire Department is actively working with the CDC, Dane County Emergency Management, local hospitals, and the 911 Center to ensure that we have a safe and effective Ebola response plan. We recognize the significance of our role in safely transporting possibly infected patients to loca
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2014 Battle of The Badges
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This past winter the members of the Madison Fire and Police Departments challenged each other with a friendly competition that promoted "strength in numbers" by connecting civilian employees, command staff, and sworn (Local 311 and MPPOA) personnel with the goal of improved health and wellness.
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Madison Fire Department is Getting Smaller
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Over the course of the next few months, you may hear the media report that the Madison Fire Department is getting a little smaller. By "smaller", we are referring to the physical size of our members, not the numbers in our ranks. Recent research shows that rates of overweight and obese individu
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It's Hot
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Just a quick reminder to take care of each other in this heat. Make sure you check your neighbors to make sure they are not struggling with the heat. If you see something in the neighborhood is not right, say something to someone.
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MFD Fitness Challenge Results
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If you have seen any of the local (or national) media referring to the Madison Fire Department as a group of "losers"...they are correct! This past January, the Madison Fire Department, along with Firefighters Local 311, challenged its personnel with a friendly competition to promote "strength
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MFD Fitness Challenge!
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One of the many goals of the Madison Fire Department is to promote the health and fitness of our personnel and that of the community. Recent research shows that rates of overweight and obese individuals in the fire service are higher than those found in the general public. Traditionally, some
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