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Thursday, Jul. 2, 2020
Madison Fire: Skip the Fireworks This Fourth of July
The COVID-19 pandemic put a pause on public fireworks displays this year, but the Madison Fire Department reminds the public not to take a “do it yourself” approach to the Fourth of July.
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Friday, May. 15, 2020
Help Snuff Out Smoking-Related Fires
A number of recent fires have left more than 80 people in our community without a home, and each fire had a common link: cigarettes.
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Monday, Apr. 20, 2020
Mayor Rhodes-Conway's Statement in Support of First Responders During the COVID-19 Pandemic
Yesterday’s fire on our City’s west side serves as a stark reminder that our first responders continue to place themselves in harm’s way in order to keep us safe throughout this pandemic.
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Monday, Mar. 30, 2020
Madison Fire Department Suspends All Burn Permits Until Further Notice
The City of Madison Fire Department is suspending all burn permits in the City of Madison, Town of Blooming Grove, and Village of Shorewood Hills effective immediately.
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Tuesday, Mar. 3, 2020
Local 10-Year-Old Inspires Fire Department to Purchase New Pet Oxygen Masks
The Madison Fire Department has acquired new oxygen masks specially designed for animals.
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Thursday, Jan. 23, 2020
Structure fire response
Madison Fire Department responded to a reported kitchen fire late this afternoon on Troy Dr. When Engine 10 arrived, they found an unoccupied condominium with heavy smoke visible. Using an aggressive interior attack, cre
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Monday, Dec. 16, 2019
Madison Fire Makes Switch To PFA-free Foam
The Madison Fire Department has acquired and placed into service a brand of firefighting foam shown to be PFA-free, according to manufacturer claims and an independent test of the product.
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Monday, Nov. 25, 2019
Home Cooking Fires Most Likely To Occur On Thanksgiving
Cooking-related home fires spike across the country during the holidays, with more than three times as many home cooking fires occurring on Thanksgiving Day as compared to a typical day of the year, according to
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Wednesday, Sep. 18, 2019
Fire at Cowboy Jack's
The cause of an early-morning structure fire at Cowboy Jack’s is currently under investigation.
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Tuesday, Aug. 6, 2019
Home Fire Sprinklers Mean Greater Flexibility for Homeowners Under Proposed Ordinance
A proposed City ordinance to be introduced at the August 6, 2019, Common Council meeting would allow more flexibility for owners of single- and two-family homes which use the basement as a sleeping area.
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Friday, Jul. 19, 2019
City Update on Power Outage from Mayor Rhodes-Conway’s Press Conference
We are aware that the power outages have plagued MG&E and the City are not over. This report is to serve as a recap of the day at this point.
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Thursday, Jul. 18, 2019
Fire Hazard Bulletin: Dehumidifier Safety
Overview: