Fire Department

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.  

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.

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.

The Madison Fire Department has acquired new oxygen masks specially designed for animals.

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

The Madison Fire Department has acquired and placed into service a brand of firefighting foam shown to be PFAS-free, according to manufacturer claims and an independent test of the product.

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

The cause of an early-morning structure fire at Cowboy Jack’s is currently under investigation.

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.

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.

Overview:

Earlier this spring, two separate fires damaged sushi restaurants in the City of Madison.