Station Seven
Station 7 is located on Madison's west side. It is staffed daily with eight firefighters and two firefighter/paramedics who work 24-hour shifts.
Station 7 houses Engine Company 7, Ladder Company 7, and Medic 7. The firehouse was built in 1997 to accommodate Madison's development to the west and replaced the older firehouse located on Raymond Road.
Station 7 added the City's eighth ambulance in April 2010 and became a double company when it added Ladder 7 in November of that year.
Station 7 also houses one of the State of Wisconsin's Regional Hazmat Response Teams. Firefighters based at Station 7 are highly-trained Hazardous Materials Technicians who will respond throughout the State to aide in chemical spill mitigation and containment. All members are also trained in Weapons of Mass Destruction response.

Equipment
- Engine 7 – a 2012 Pierce Quantum-H. It has a 1250 gallons-per-minute fire pump and a complement of ground ladders, fire hose, and tools. In addition, Engine 7 carries emergency medical equipment including a defibrillator, oxygen, and immobilization gear.
- Ladder 7 – Madison's second platform truck is a 2018 Pierce Quantum Aerial Platform with a TAK4 suspension featuring a 100-foot aerial platform ladder with water tower. The bucket gives firefighters a safe working area to perform rescues and roof ventilation operations as well as other firefighting activities. It also carries ground ladders, has a 1500-gallons-per-minute pump with 300-gallon booster tank, attack and supply fire hose, ventilation equipment, hand tools, and extrication equipment. Ladder 7 also carries battery-powered HURST e-DRAULIC extrication tools and emergency medical equipment including a defibrillator, oxygen, and immobilization gear.
- Medic 7 – a 2018 Demers ambulance with a Ford E-450 chassis. M7 provides advanced life support for the west side of Madison. It carries a full complement of advanced life support medicine and equipment including a cardiac 12-lead defibrillator, oxygen, and immobilization gear. To aide in patient and paramedic safety and comfort, it operates with a Stryker power-loading cot and liquid shock suspension system.
- HIT 7, the hazardous materials (HazMat) response vehicle. HIT stands for "Hazardous Incident Team." This vehicle contains:
- Chemical-resistive suits
- Air monitors
- Response equipment
- A research station
HIT 7 is paired with HIT 12, which is stored at Station 12. HIT 7 is staffed with the firefighters from Station 7.
Daily Staffing
- 2 Lieutenants, station officers overseeing crew
- 2 Apparatus Engineers (drivers) operating the engine and ladder, respectively
- 4 Firefighters staffing the engine and ladder, respectively
- 2 Paramedics staffing the ambulance
Many stations develop a specific identity over time and develop station logos that members of the crew display with pride. The crew at Station 7 has chosen a whimsical representation of their HAZMAT activities in the form of a masked skunk.
The skunk relates to the noxious fumes and "smelly" chemicals the crew deals with, though they are quick to remind everyone that if you are close enough to smell the product, you are too close and in the "hot" zone.
The original artwork was done by C-shift crew member Matt Powers.
Community Room
Fire Stations 6, 7, 11, 12, 13, and 14 have community rooms available for meetings. Please refer to our Policy for Use of Fire Station Meeting Rooms. To reserve a room, contact Erica Carlson at 608-261-9829.
Station Seven News
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August 16, 2023
Back to School, Back to CPR/AED Basics
The Madison Fire Department announces six new, FREE community CPR/AED classes! Get in the "back to school" spirit by signing up today! Read more » -
August 9, 2023
The ABCs of an EMS PIA
Dr. Megan Gussick presents the July 2023 PIA, "Cardiac Resuscitation" Read more » -
August 7, 2023
Meet Apparatus Engineer Michael O'Connell
What is your new station and shift assignment? I am currently assigned to the “road” on the 'B' shift, meaning I fill vacancies across the city as needed. What was your previous position and station assignment? Read more » -
July 24, 2023
Full-Scale Simulation Preps Hazmat Team for Real-Life Scenario
A mysterious vapor fills the air. Multiple people report symptoms including coughing, shortness of breath, headaches, and eye irritation. The building is evacuated, and the Madison Fire Department Hazardous Incident Team (HIT) is called to the scene. Read more » -
June 29, 2023
Have a Say: Help Us Interview Firefighter/EMT Candidates!
The Madison Fire Department seeks community members to serve on our upcoming Firefighter/EMT interview panels. It’s our way of giving voice to the community as we seek the best possible individuals to serve our city as a member of the fire department. Read more »