Station Four
Located across the street from Camp Randall Stadium on the UW-Madison campus, the crews at Station 4 justifiably claim their identity as Bucky's House.
The station was built in 1982.
It's staffed daily with four firefighters and two firefighter/paramedics who work 24-hour shifts.
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Fire Station 4Serving the UW-Madison campus and near west side. -
Gear Racks at Bucky’s HouseThese racks store turnout gear for all the firefighters and paramedics at Station 4 on a total of three shifts. -
Station 4 InteriorStation pride is everywhere at Station 4, which boasts several handmade and customized interior designs and décor. -
Station 4 KitchenFour firefighters and two firefighter/paramedics cook and share meals together every day at Station 4. -
Bucky’s HouseLocated across the street from Camp Randall Stadium, Station 4 carries the nickname “Bucky’s House.” -
Station 4 StairwellVisitors will find a picture of every firefighter who serves at Station 4 as they ascend the staircase. -
Station 4 Watch RoomPatches from other U.S. fire departments adorn the window of the Station 4 watch room. -
Kitchen TableRepurposed fire hydrants make up the legs of this handmade, customized kitchen table. -
Engine 4 and Medic 4Station 4 is home to one fire engine and one ambulance. -
Custom TabletopThis custom table top displays the Station 4 “Bucky’s House” logo, the MFD logo, and the patch for the Rapid Intervention Team, formerly based at Station 4. -
Medic 4A glimpse inside Medic 4, which carries an assortment of emergency medical equipment, supplies, and medications.
Equipment
- Engine 4 – a 2013 Pierce Quantum Engine with a 1250 gallons-per-minute fire pump and 500-gallon water tank along with ground ladders, fire hose, and tools. In addition, Engine 4 carries emergency medical equipment including a defibrillator, oxygen, and immobilization gear.
- Medic 4 – a 2014 Ford E450 Advanced Life Support-level ambulance
- Medic 62 – a 2014 Ford E450 ALS ambulance. This is a reserve ambulance for the City.
Daily Staffing
- 1 Lieutenant, station Officer
- 1 Apparatus Engineer (driver) operating the engine
- 2 Firefighters staffing the engine
- 2 Paramedics staffing the ambulance
Many stations develop a specific identity over time and carry that through with logos that members of the crew display with pride. With permission from the University of Wisconsin, Engine #4 sports images of Bucky Badger and UW-Madison flags, and Bucky takes center stage on the station logo. The crews unofficial motto: "First due to the U."
Station Four News
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January 3, 2020
Ten New Firefighters Join the Ranks
The Madison Fire Department celebrates the graduation of Recruit Class 9 and welcomes our newest members to the field! In a ceremony at the Monona Terrace Community & Convention Center on December 20, 2019, ten new recruits were sworn in and issued badges, signifying their place as the MFD’s newest firefighters. Read more » -
July 18, 2019
Meet Firefighter Allie Feys
Recruit Class 8 is now serving at a fire station near you! Get to know Madison's newest firefighters. Where are you stationed? Station 4 (Monroe Street) on the ‘C’ Shift. Read more » -
July 10, 2019
Meet Firefighter Lexi Wagner
Recruit Class 8 is now serving at a fire station near you! Get to know Madison's newest firefighters. Where are you stationed? I'm at Station 4 (Monroe Street) on the 'B' shift. Read more » -
July 7, 2019
Meet Recruit Class 8!
Earlier this year, Madison welcomed thirteen new firefighter/EMTs to your neighborhood fire station. Recruit Class 8 graduated the MFD Fire Academy in January, and some moved on to the MFD EMS Academy to receive their certification and license as Emergency Medical Technicians. Read more »