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Thursday, Sep. 9, 2021
Madison Fire, Police, Red Cross Observe 9/11 Anniversary
The Madison Fire Department, Madison Police Department, and the American Red Cross of Wisconsin invite the public to give the gift of life through blood donation during the 10th annual “Never Forget” Blood Drive.
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Thursday, Aug. 26, 2021
Alternative Emergency Response Initiative Launches Sept. 1
A new initiative designed to provide alternative emergency response for individuals who are in crisis is set to launch next week.
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Tuesday, Jun. 15, 2021
Madison Public Library’s It Takes A Village Community Resource Fair Brings Together South Side Resources for Local Residents
MADISON, WI -- Madison Public Library is hosting an in-person, outdoor resource fair at Penn Park on Tuesday, June 29 from 12-5 p.m.
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Friday, Jun. 11, 2021
City to Present, Gather Input About Alternative Crisis Response Team
In its ongoing efforts to re-imagine public safety, the City of Madison is planning a virtual public information session to seek public input on an innovative new pilot program called CARES.
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Tuesday, Jun. 8, 2021
Madison Fire Acquires First-Ever Electric Municipal Fire Engine
The Madison Fire Department, City of Madison, Pierce Manufacturing and Oshkosh Airport Products introduce the revolutionary Volterra™ platform of electric vehicles for the fire and emergency market.
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Friday, Oct. 16, 2020
City of Madison Unveils Secure Absentee Ballot Drop Boxes
The City of Madison Clerk’s Office has purchased 14 secure ballot drop boxes that are being placed at 13 Madison Fire stations and at Elver Park shelter.
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Monday, Sep. 28, 2020
New Rescue Boat, 'Yapper,' Honors Retired Fire Lieutenant
The Madison Fire Department’s Lake Rescue Team announces the acquisition of a new rescue airboat dedicated in honor of retired Lieutenant and Lake Rescue Team co-founder Craig H. Yapp.
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Tuesday, Aug. 4, 2020
Firefighters Seek Local Artist for Fire Station Mural Project
The firefighters of Madison’s Fire Station 6 on West Badger Road are looking to beautify the station with original works by a local artist using repurposed station materials.
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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.