News
Current News Releases
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05/05/2018 Three people displaced in an apartment fire
An aggressive fire attack by Madison firefighters kept an apartment fire contained to the room of origin, preventing extensive damage to the 20-unit apartment building.
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04/02/2018 Richard Garner, Madison Firefighter/Paramedic, Has Died
It is with deep sorrow the Madison Fire Department and Fire Fighters Local 311 report the unexpected passing of Firefighter/Paramedic Richard Garner. Garner suddenly collapsed in Mt.
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03/29/2018 Madison Fire Department Issues Springtime Reminders
As warmer temperatures inspire residents to get outside and shake off the cabin fever, the Madison Fire Department has some important fire safety reminders. Fire Pits & Outdoor Fires
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03/27/2018 Kidde Announces Smoke Alarm Recall
One of America’s popular brands of home smoke alarms announced last week a safety recall on certain models, and your home may be impacted.
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11/21/2017 SCAM ALERT: Beware Of Calls From ‘The Fire Department’
The Madison Fire Department has been notified of a telemarketer-style scam that may be gaining traction in the area, and we want to prevent unsuspecting citizens from falling victim to it.
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11/09/2017 Millions Of Fire Extinguishers Recalled -- Yours Could Be One Of Them
On November 2, 2017, Kidde and the Consumer Protection Safety Center (CPSC) initiated a nationwide recall of fire extinguishers that do not perform as intended in case of emergency.
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10/09/2017 City Crews Respond to Weekend Storm Damage
Madison crews were out in force Saturday night through Sunday responding to damage created by a very unexpected tornado that touched down on Madison’s Eastside Saturday evening.
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10/03/2017 Madison Firefighter Receives National Preparedness Award
Madison Firefighter Chad Workman is a 2016 recipient of a National Preparedness Award from the United States Department of Defense.
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09/26/2017 Off-Duty Firefighters Partner with National Pilot Program to Save Lives
A new pilot program will allow off-duty City of Madison firefighters and paramedics to provide life-saving care when someone experiences a sudden cardiac arrest (SCA) in their home.
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09/16/2017 Connecting The Dots: How Investigators Approach An Explosion Scene
The Madison Fire Department and its partnering agencies, which include the Madison Police Department, State Fire Marshal's Office, our local ATF agent, MGE, and the Wisconsin State Patrol, continue to search and investigat
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08/09/2017 MFD to Host Four Recruitment Open Houses
Interested in becoming a firefighter? The Madison Fire Department opens its doors during four upcoming Recruitment Open Houses!
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08/03/2017 “Firefighter Fun Day” Offers Fun For the Whole Family
The Madison Fire Department opens its doors during two events aimed at connecting firefighters and paramedics with their neighbors—without the emergency!